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Rail official who hid her COVID-19 positive son in guest house suspended

Rail official who hid her COVID-19 positive son in guest house suspended

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

She not only failed to inform authorities about her son's return from Germany but also endangered the lives of others by lodging him in a railway rest house near the main Bangalore railway station, railway spokesperson E Vijaya told PTI.

'Rail roko' proves protest not limited to 2 states: Farmers

'Rail roko' proves protest not limited to 2 states: Farmers

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

With farmers on Thursday blocking railway tracks across the country, at stations big and small, protesters at Singhu said it proves that the agitation is not just limited to Punjab and Haryana.

The heat's just killing this summer!

The heat's just killing this summer!

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A heat wave in India has already claimed more than 1,800 lives

Centre asks 7 states to focus on vaccination amid Covid cases surge

Centre asks 7 states to focus on vaccination amid Covid cases surge

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said upcoming festivals and mass congregations in different parts of the country may potentially facilitate transmission of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges

The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Of the thousands of railway bridges in India, 36,470 are more than 100 years old, and 6,680 are more than 140 years old! But of these, only 21 rank on the Heritage Directorate of the Indian Railways because for them heritage isn't necessarily a function of age, says Bibek Debroy.

Bihar minister travels without ticket

Bihar minister travels without ticket

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The Assistant Commercial Manager, Sonepur division, East Central Railway, N K Singh said Choudhury was in the AC first class coach of the 2553 Barauni-New Delhi Vaishali Express.

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya stopped on way to Kolhapur

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya stopped on way to Kolhapur

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Somaiya had on Sunday claimed he was barred from entering Kolhapur with the district authorities citing law and order as well as security concerns following his allegations of corruption against Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Hasan Mushrif.

Modi inaugurates Phase-I of Nagpur Metro; opens Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi E-way

Modi inaugurates Phase-I of Nagpur Metro; opens Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi E-way

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The prime minister took a ride in the metro train between Zero Mile Freedom Park and Khapri stations with some students. Before boarding the train, he visited an exhibition on the project at the Zero Mile station.

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Talking to reporters at the accident site, he said the issue is of electric point machine, a vital device for railway signalling, and electronic interlocking.

Take the war to the enemy

Take the war to the enemy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Equip the intelligence agencies with clear directives and resources to conduct deniable acts in enemy land similar to Islamabad's terrorist acts. Thus raise the cost to the enemy and make it prohibitive for Pakistan. This will also fuel the disintegration of this tottering state. The game can be played by equal finesse by us.

Free rail transportation of aid, special trains for J&K

Free rail transportation of aid, special trains for J&K

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Railways will be transporting relief material free of charge to flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir and has taken a slew of measures including special trains and help desks for the stranded passengers.

Like flu, Covid to stay with us for generations: Expert

Like flu, Covid to stay with us for generations: Expert

Rediff.com27 May 2021

"We know that post the COVID-19 infection, immunity is only for a short duration of 3-6 months, after which the same person is vulnerable to getting reinfected. The reinfection will depend on the viral load to which the susceptible person is exposed to. We have seen some Chief Ministers and national leaders also getting infected a second time. So nobody is permanently immune," Prof. Murthy said.

Pak stops Samjhauta Express at Wagah, Indian crew escorts it to Attari

Pak stops Samjhauta Express at Wagah, Indian crew escorts it to Attari

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Railway officials in New Delhi said the train has not been suspended.

Railways told to pay Rs 36K compensation to passenger

Railways told to pay Rs 36K compensation to passenger

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

The Indian Railways has been ordered by a consumer forum in New Delhi to pay over Rs 36,000 to a 60-year-old man for leaving him stranded on a small station in a cold winter night in the process of making him change his berth from one bogey to another of the same train.

Highest single-day rainfall in September brings Delhi to its knees

Highest single-day rainfall in September brings Delhi to its knees

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Heavy rains that lashed the national capital on Wednesday morning led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in many parts of the city, including the Minto Road railway underpass, while several low-lying areas were submerged.

29 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified

29 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

There were multiple claimants for 15 bodies and the DNA reports were received from the central laboratory in Delhi after about 20 days, officials said.

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

UP guv summons CM to take stock of Allahabad situation

UP guv summons CM to take stock of Allahabad situation

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Taking a serious note of the stampede at Allahabad railway station, Uttar Pradesh Governor B L Joshi on Monday summoned Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to take stock of the situation there.

'Budget has not touched upon unemployment at all'

'Budget has not touched upon unemployment at all'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'One of the biggest employment generators, the MSMEs, have not got much from the government.'

PHOTOS: R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

PHOTOS: R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Various facets of Mahatma Gandhi's life journey were displayed by the 22 tableaux that rolled down the Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade.

India records highest single-day Covid deaths at 1,341

India records highest single-day Covid deaths at 1,341

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The number of active coronavirus cases in the country has surpassed the 16-lakh mark, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

New rapid train service to be called Namo Bharat

New rapid train service to be called Namo Bharat

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Trains of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, will be known as 'Namo Bharat', Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Thursday.

Spy racket: Rasheed, 3 others sent to police custody till Dec 10

Spy racket: Rasheed, 3 others sent to police custody till Dec 10

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Besides Rasheed, the Crime Branch of Delhi Police produced Munawwar Ahmad Mir, a former army personnel, Mohd Sabar, a teacher by profession and Farid Ahmad who is serving as constable in 17, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry division of the army, before the court.

Samjhauta Express, stopped by Pak at Wagah, reaches Delhi 4.5 hours late

Samjhauta Express, stopped by Pak at Wagah, reaches Delhi 4.5 hours late

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

A day after Islamabad downgraded diplomatic ties with New Delhi over developments in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan's Federal Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told the media in Islamabad on Thursday that Pakistan has closed the Samjhauta Express train service with India.

Train fares to go up from January 1

Train fares to go up from January 1

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

While suburban fares remain unchanged, ordinary non-AC, non-suburban fares were increased by 1 paise per km of journey. The Railways also announced a two-paise/km hike in fares of mail/express non-AC trains and four- paise/km hike in the fares of AC classes. The fare hike is also applicable to premium trains such as Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Duronto.

Maharashtra health minister hints at bringing back mask rule amid Covid spike

Maharashtra health minister hints at bringing back mask rule amid Covid spike

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Tope, however, stressed that there was no need to panic as the count of active cases in the state still stood below 1,000, while the number of cases per million in the state was far less than other states.

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

UP: Alleged Maoists Seema Azad and husband get bail

UP: Alleged Maoists Seema Azad and husband get bail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The Allahabad high court on Monday granted bail to Seema Azad and her husband Vishwa Vijay, both of whom were arrested and dumped in jail two years ago on the charge of being "Maoists".

Dalit attacked for marrying upper caste girl, critical

Dalit attacked for marrying upper caste girl, critical

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

A Dalit youth, who had married an upper caste girl against the wishes of her family, was attacked and seriously wounded in Motihari town in Bihar's East Champaran district. He is now battling for his life in a hospital.

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

Only A Security Breach?

Only A Security Breach?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Amidst the investigation into the security breach in Parliament -- which I emphasise, should be done -- let us not forget the grievances raised (this is, of course, assuming the protestors were there to put the spotlight on said grievances and not for any other purpose). For questionable laws, unemployment, Manipur, authoritarianism; all these are contemporary worries among sections of the public, points Shyam G Menon.

Ambala explosive seizure: Is the ISI reviving the K-2 project?

Ambala explosive seizure: Is the ISI reviving the K-2 project?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Investigators have said that the recovery of explosives from a vehicle in Ambala indicates that the Babbar Khalsa International is trying to make a comeback. But the organisation has had a longstanding relationship with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, says B Raman.

Railway Budget has cheated people: Lalu

Railway Budget has cheated people: Lalu

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

RJD president Lalu Prasad on Thursday said Railway Budget has cheated people as it has nothing to offer.

New train to Katra stuck in tunnel for an hour

New train to Katra stuck in tunnel for an hour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The newly-introduced direct train to Katra, the base camp of Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, was stuck in a tunnel for an hour on Wednesday morning due to suspected wheel slip caused by heavy rains when it was about to reach the Katra railway station.

The most delayed train in India

The most delayed train in India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The chief justice, who received a WhatsApp message about the case, heard the matter at his residence at 8 pm on Sunday and gave directions to constitute a bench comprising himself and Justice Srivastava.

Won't arrest Tejashwi this month: CBI tells HC

Won't arrest Tejashwi this month: CBI tells HC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday assured the Delhi high court it will not arrest Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav this month, after which the politician agreed he will appear before the probe agency on March 25 for questioning in connection with a case related to the alleged land-for-jobs scam.

China, Beware Of India's Women Soldiers

China, Beware Of India's Women Soldiers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

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'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'There are enough funds to solve this problem.'