News for 'Konkan'

Konkan Railways employs to learn karate

Konkan Railways employs to learn karate

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

The Konkan Railways boasts of a unique security system that relies on the karate skills of its employees.

AMAZING PICS: The very BEST of Konkan

AMAZING PICS: The very BEST of Konkan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

We bring you some of the most stunning images of the most popular travel destinations along the Konkan coast.

Konkan rail traffic down as protection wall breaks

Konkan rail traffic down as protection wall breaks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The Konkan region is witnessing incessant rains for the past three days which has resulted in the collapse of the protection wall, built recently.

Sorry, I had asked you to make Modi PM: Uddhav

Sorry, I had asked you to make Modi PM: Uddhav

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Uddhav said Modi lacks the self-confidence of 2014 and 2019.

Trains delayed as landslide hits Konkan Railway

Trains delayed as landslide hits Konkan Railway

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Konkan Railway Corporation's public relations manager Baban Ghatge told PTI that work to clear the landslide has begun. "We are yet to know when the train traffic would resume," he said

MSRTC strike disrupts Ganesh festival travel statewide

MSRTC strike disrupts Ganesh festival travel statewide

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The employees are demanding salary parity with state government employees, seeking a pay scale adjustment to match that of their counterparts in the state sector.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea: Scientist

Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea: Scientist

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

He said scientists have noticed a trend of very deep cloud systems developing over the southeast Arabian Sea, and added that sometimes, these systems intrude into the land, like in 2019.

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Shiv Sena's Dadaji Bhuse is the new school education minister while Uday Samant continues to be the industries minister.

'Shivaji, Sambhaji Were Secular, Visionary Kings'

'Shivaji, Sambhaji Were Secular, Visionary Kings'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

'Shivaji and Sambhaji followed the gospel of humanity. 'They did not discriminate based on religion, caste, or colour.' 'That is the beauty of Shivaji and Sambhaji's Hindvi Swaraj.'

Biking down the Konkan Coast

Biking down the Konkan Coast

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

A two-day holiday at my office in Pune was a great reason to take off for a bike adventure down the Konkan coast, says Parikshit Vaidya.

Konkan Rail's Ro-Ro to expand operations

Konkan Rail's Ro-Ro to expand operations

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Konkan Railways' 'Roll on-Roll off' service (Ro-Ro) is all set to make its presence felt in India with the Corporation requesting the railways ministry to extend the freight service all over the country.

Goa derails Konkan Rail's skybus

Goa derails Konkan Rail's skybus

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Konkan Railway's new safety technologies

Konkan Railway's new safety technologies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Among the new safety measures that the KRC is considering are an early-warning system for land-slides, inclinometres and anti-collision devices.

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

'Usually the average rainfall per day is around 8 mm and India is receiving 10 to 11 mm per day since the last one week.' 'July seems to be very good for the entire country.'

Wow! A 150 Year Old Ganpati Tradition

Wow! A 150 Year Old Ganpati Tradition

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in their homes.

47-foot-long whale rescued along Konkan coast

47-foot-long whale rescued along Konkan coast

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The whale had drifted into shallow waters near the Jaitapur power plant in Ratnagiri district.

Ganeshutsav: Special trains to Konkan, Goa

Ganeshutsav: Special trains to Konkan, Goa

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The Konkan Railway will run special trains between suburban Bandra Terminus to Madgaon, Goa to clear the rush during the Ganeshutsav on August 21 and 29, a railway official said on Thursday.

We are together at...: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit

We are together at...: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Former Union minister Sharad Pawar on Monday said that he and nephew Ajit Pawar are together as a family, but made it clear that the latter was heading a different political party.

Rift in MVA as Cong asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from MLC race

Rift in MVA as Cong asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from MLC race

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole claimed Thackeray had selected a candidate finalised by Congress for the Nashik Teachers' constituency without consulting coalition partners.

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Meanwhile, a structural engineer named in the case registered in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.

Dynasts continue to dominate Maharashtra polity

Dynasts continue to dominate Maharashtra polity

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Maharashtra Assembly elections witnessed the continued influence of political dynasties, with prominent families retaining their strongholds across the state. The Thackareys and the Ranes emerged as dominant forces, securing victories in various regions. The Rane brothers, Nilesh and Nitesh, won in Sindhudurg, while Uday and Kiran Samant secured victories in Ratnagiri. In Mumbai, Aaditya Thackeray retained his Worli seat, while his cousin Varun Sardesai won in Vandre East. The results underscore the enduring power of family connections in Indian politics.

Maha cabinet expanded with 39 ministers; BJP gets 19 berths, Sena 11

Maha cabinet expanded with 39 ministers; BJP gets 19 berths, Sena 11

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The 10-day-old BJP-led Mahayuti alliance ministry in Maharashtra was expanded on Sunday, with 39 ministers being sworn in, taking its strength to 42. The BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, followed by 11 for the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and 9 for Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party. Governor P C Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the new ministers at the ceremony held in Nagpur. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were present.

Toll revised to 50: Konkan Railway

Toll revised to 50: Konkan Railway

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

Railway sources said in a release that 50 persons were killed and 25 injured in the mishap and the figure was wrongly quoted as 51 as one body was counted twice in inter-hospital transfers.

Nehru's gift to Baroda queen caught in marital dispute

Nehru's gift to Baroda queen caught in marital dispute

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A 1951 model antique hand-made classic Rolls Royce car, a single model till date valuing more than Rs 2.5 crore at present and ordered by first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the erstwhile 'maharani' of Baroda, has become a major bone of contention in a matrimonial dispute in the Supreme Court.

35-ft Shivaji Maharaj statue, unveiled by Modi, collapses in Maha

35-ft Shivaji Maharaj statue, unveiled by Modi, collapses in Maha

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Modi unveiled the statue on December 4 last year on the occasion of Navy Day. He also participated in the celebrations at the fort.

96 bus depots shut across Maharashtra due to MSRTC strike

96 bus depots shut across Maharashtra due to MSRTC strike

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The strike by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees for salary hike and other demands entered the second day on Wednesday, which continued to cripple the services and cause inconvenience to lakhs of passengers, especially ahead of the Ganesh festival.

All We Imagine As Light Is Exquisite

All We Imagine As Light Is Exquisite

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

All We Imagine As Light remains heart-warmingly affecting because you know experiences like this are few and far between. Payal Kapadia's film-making voice must be cherished, asserts Mayur Sanap.

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!

Konkan Railway mishap toll rises to 51

Konkan Railway mishap toll rises to 51

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

Sixty injured passengers have been admitted to various hospitals at Oros, Ratnagiri, Kankavli (in Maharashtra) and in Goa.

Konkan Railway cancels Kurla-Madgaon Jan Shatabdi

Konkan Railway cancels Kurla-Madgaon Jan Shatabdi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

KR cited the inordinate delays of trains running on the route owing to speed restrictions as the reason for this decision.

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.

RIL surrenders 3 Kerala-Konkan blocks to govt

RIL surrenders 3 Kerala-Konkan blocks to govt

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Reliance had carried out the minimum work obligation in block KK-OSN-97/2 (awarded to the company in first round of New Exploration Licensing Policy), KK-DWN-2000/1 and KK-DWN-2000/3 (NELP-II) and decided not to enter the subsequent phase, a company official said. The poor prospectivity of the basin was evident from NELP-VI round when the basin could not attract any bids for two blocks and a third block was awarded on a single bid.

Power supply affected in Konkan and W Maharashtra

Power supply affected in Konkan and W Maharashtra

Rediff.com25 Feb 2007

The 400 KV Padgha-Nagothane line tripped while being charged up at 1635 hours, resulting in a shutdown of power generating units in Chandrapur, Parali, Karadi and Nashik.

Woman with US passport found chained to tree in Maharashtra forest

Woman with US passport found chained to tree in Maharashtra forest

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A 50-year-old American woman was found tied to a tree with an iron chain in a forest in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, and a set of documents, including an Aadhaar card with a Tamil Nadu address, were recovered from her possession, a police official said on Monday.

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.

NDA will win all 4 MLC seats after LS setback in Maha: Fadnavis

NDA will win all 4 MLC seats after LS setback in Maha: Fadnavis

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

He cautioned the party workers and emphasised the importance of management to ensure electors reach polling booths and cast their votes.

Konkan Railway to bring sky bus back on track

Konkan Railway to bring sky bus back on track

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Aimed at 'decongesting' the traffic in populated cities, the project envisages the railway boogies running on elevated track set on a series of eight-metre-high pillars.