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Assam's stunning Saraighat Bridge completes 50 years

Assam's stunning Saraighat Bridge completes 50 years

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The first bridge on Brahmaputra River, built to connect north east India with the rest of the country, has completed 50 years.

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

For 2017-18, the plan size has been pegged by the Railways at Rs 1,31,000 crore.

Delhi Metro sole consultant for Karachi metro

Delhi Metro sole consultant for Karachi metro

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The development took place irrespective of the recent escalation in tension and war of words between India and Pakistan. The matter has been referred to the external affairs ministry which is learnt to be favourably disposed towards it. Once it gets South Block's go-ahead, DMRC will send a team of its officials to Karachi to prepare a detailed project report. DMRC Managing Director Elattuvalapil Sreedharan said this will include all aspects of the project.

Govt warns Naxal-hit states about attack on trains

Govt warns Naxal-hit states about attack on trains

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The government has alerted Naxal-affected states against possible Maoist attacks on railway networks, in the wake of Left-wing extremists targeting a Rajdhani Express train in Bihar, by blasting the rail tracks. The home ministry has issued the alert to West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh, apprehending attacks by Naxals on trains and railway infrastructure, as any sabotage on the network can result in large-scale damages, official sources said.

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The government has also told the state governments that "special care" should be taken of Jammu and Kashmir residents and students residing in their state.

Trump 'punches' CNN in a 'juvenile' tweet

Trump 'punches' CNN in a 'juvenile' tweet

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

A video shows Trump attacking and punching a man whose face is obscured by a CNN logo.

Election Commission questions railway FDI proposal

Election Commission questions railway FDI proposal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Election Commission (EC) has raised certain questions on the government's proposal to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction and maintenance segments of the railways.

Covid surge: Railways to run 'Oxygen Express' to meet high demand

Covid surge: Railways to run 'Oxygen Express' to meet high demand

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra state governments had earlier approached the Railways Ministry to explore whether liquid medical oxygen tankers could be moved by the rail network, they said.

Govt may soon permit FDI in high speed trains, other projects

Govt may soon permit FDI in high speed trains, other projects

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

The government is likely to allow FDI in high speed trains and other projects.

Japan poised to win India's bullet train deal

Japan poised to win India's bullet train deal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Japan will offer more than $8.11 billion in loans to construct India's high speed rail network.

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The sixth metro station on the network became operational in April, completing the Phase I network.

'Go back to India': Woman screams at Asians on Irish train

'Go back to India': Woman screams at Asians on Irish train

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

In the videos, originally posted on Twitter, the woman can be seen and heard making expletive-ridden comments towards fellow passengers.

UP has biggest responsibility to make India powerful: Modi

UP has biggest responsibility to make India powerful: Modi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

His remarks at the Maharajganj rally come against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine from where India is trying evacuate thousands of its citizens. Modi, however, did not specifically mention the crisis.

New entity likely to develop last-mile port connectivity

New entity likely to develop last-mile port connectivity

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The proposal, in preliminary stages, is likely to be finalised within a couple of months.

Sagarmala project: Poor planning on container traffic haunting shippers

Sagarmala project: Poor planning on container traffic haunting shippers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Since January this year, Indian exporters have begun to dread the shipping news. That's because most of it would be about another lot of shipping companies deciding to avoid Indian ports on account of delays.

Railways plans road shows abroad to woo investors

Railways plans road shows abroad to woo investors

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

In a bid to woo foreign investors, the Indian Railways is planning to organise road shows in select countries showcasing opportunities for investment in the rail sector.

Arnab interview is a nasty burn for Rahul Gandhi

Arnab interview is a nasty burn for Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

It may be true that Rahul Gandhi would rather work than dance for the media, but on the other hand, the days when that was a choice are long gone, says Mitali Saran.

Now you can enjoy free wifi on Delh metro's airport line

Now you can enjoy free wifi on Delh metro's airport line

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Free wifi with a speed of upto 50 mbps was rolled out on Friday across the six stations on Delhi Metro's premium Airport Express line.

How 4-5% of India's GDP is wiped away every year

How 4-5% of India's GDP is wiped away every year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Corrosion is a big menace for anything with steel application from rebars in construction, oil and water pipelines, railway track, power distribution poles to automobiles, says Kunal Bose.

<I>Chak De</I> Railways, says Lalu

Chak De Railways, says Lalu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

"In the proud history of independent India, it is for the first time that the returns on the capital investment in the Railways will reach 21 per cent," the railway minister announced as he presented his 5th Rail Budget.

Months after stampede, Army-built Elphinstone FoB opens to public

Months after stampede, Army-built Elphinstone FoB opens to public

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The FoBs were constructed by the Army Engineers in a record 117 days.

In Kedarnath, PM predicts a decade of development

In Kedarnath, PM predicts a decade of development

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Addressing a gathering of priests and devotees, he said the redevelopment of centres of faith in India shows the country's growing pride in its ancient saints and philosophers like Adi Guru Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekananda.

The stunning Jaipur Metro comes to life

The stunning Jaipur Metro comes to life

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Heralding a great transformation in the state's transport network, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday flagged off the trial run of the Jaipur Metro.

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The experts said that climate change is not only raising temperatures and making India's heatwaves hotter, but also changing weather patterns that further drive dangerous weather extremes.

Railways lines up big plans to improve services

Railways lines up big plans to improve services

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The projects include commissioning of new lines, gauge conversion and doubling of existing tracks in certain busy stretches.

Railway Internet on track

Railway Internet on track

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Recharge your metro smart card the mobile phone way

Recharge your metro smart card the mobile phone way

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched top up (recharge) facility of Metro Smart Cards through approximately 800 such ICICI Bank Business Correspondent Network (Outlets), located across the national capital and NCR region.

Delhi-Chennai bullet train may become a reality

Delhi-Chennai bullet train may become a reality

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to introduce bullet trains in the country, a team of Railway officials will visit Beijing on November 24 to take forward the Delhi-Chennai high-speed corridor project, the longest in India.

The woman who will change the face of Mumbai

The woman who will change the face of Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

From being someone who feared travelling by Mumbai's suburban trains to heading the project that may change the way the city commutes, Ashwini Bhide has come a long way.

India to get bullet train, inks $12 bn project with Japan

India to get bullet train, inks $12 bn project with Japan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Japan will provide 80 per cent of the funds for the project at 0.1 per cent interest rate for a period of 50 years

Not competing in populist measures: Kharge

Not competing in populist measures: Kharge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

After presenting his first railway budget, Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said he was not for populism but wanted to be "realistic" to ensure that the national transporter thrives for the people of the country.

Suburban train journey to be costlier in Mumbai

Suburban train journey to be costlier in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Beginning January 1, suburban train passengers in Mumbai will have to pay Rs 2 to Rs 4 more for the daily journey as the Railways have decided to increase the surcharge on suburban train services.

La Liga asks for Clasico to be moved to Madrid due to protests

La Liga asks for Clasico to be moved to Madrid due to protests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Nine Catalan separatist leaders were jailed for between nine and 13 years on Monday for their roles in an illegal referendum and subsequent failed independence bid, sparking protests and clashes across the region. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia.

Delhi Metro's Blue, Pink lines reopen after 171-day COVID hiatus

Delhi Metro's Blue, Pink lines reopen after 171-day COVID hiatus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Trains are to operate in batches of four-hour each from 7-11 am and 4-8 pm in the first stage.

No plans to privatise Railways: Suresh Prabhu

No plans to privatise Railways: Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday said the Centre was seeking private capital investment in cash-strapped Railways to meet the resource crunch and it does not amount to privatisation as the Railways unions claim.

Fight against 2nd wave continues, don't lower guard: Modi

Fight against 2nd wave continues, don't lower guard: Modi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

With several states taking steps towards unlocking and easing of restrictions amid a decline in COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned people against any laxity and asserted that COVID-appropriate protocol is the 'most effective weapon' against an unseen adversary like coronavirus that keeps changing its form.

Sikh student ordered off Canadian train

Sikh student ordered off Canadian train

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Balpreet Singh was ordered off for wearing a kirpan

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

These incredible photos show some of the spectacular scenes captured by photographers as part of the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographers from across the United Kingdom submitted images from wildlife to stormy waves, as well as cityscapes and 'winter wonderland' style scenes. The overall winner of the 2020 competition, whose photo stands in pride of place on the first page of the book, was Chris Frost, whose early-morning shot of Woolland Woods in Dorset shows a blanket of mist rolling over a bank of white wild garlic.

China's gift: High speed trains, modern stations in India

China's gift: High speed trains, modern stations in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In a significant development, Indian Railways on Thursday joined hands with China to increase speed in its existing rail network, modernise stations and enhance mutual cooperation in the sector in the country.

Are you happy with Railway Budget 2014-15?

Are you happy with Railway Budget 2014-15?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Railway Minister Sadanand Gowda presented the Railway Budget for 2014-15 on Tuesday.