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Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Railways launched the Google's free Wi-Fi service at Vijayawada, Kachiguda and Raipur stations.

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Looking into the flexi-fare scheme in Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains introduced in September 2016, the CAG stated that occupancy in all classes except the sleeper class in Duronto decreased.

Railway employees to decide on general strike

Railway employees to decide on general strike

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Railway employees will take a final call on whether to go on a general strike to press for their 36-point charter of demands including jobs for wards of employees on VRS.

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com27 May 2024

As severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' initiated its landfall process between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday evening, authorities took swift action, evacuating over 1 lakh people from vulnerable areas of the state to safety.

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The victim's son said he visited the police station in suburban Mumbai that is handling the case multiple times and met the investigating officer, but did not get any cooperation.

Odisha train collision: Army jawans, IAF choppers deployed for relief ops

Odisha train collision: Army jawans, IAF choppers deployed for relief ops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The operations are being carried out in coordination with the railway authorities on the ground, he said.

Inside the world's most stunning railway stations

Inside the world's most stunning railway stations

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Station) is one of the biggest and most beautiful railway stations in Europe.

Mumbai suburban railway motormen on hunger strike

Mumbai suburban railway motormen on hunger strike

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Motormen of both the central and western railway of the Mumbai suburban railway network have gone on a hunger strike on Monday to press for their demands for rise in pay scales and allowances, railway officials said.

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Aimed at attracting nearly Rs 1 lakh crore private investment, the station redevelopment project envisages infrastructure revamp at platforms and circulating areas.

'People started praying to god'

'People started praying to god'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The nearby civilians helped us a lot in providing food, water and first aid.'

Railway scandal: Will Narain Rao Manjunath reveal all?

Railway scandal: Will Narain Rao Manjunath reveal all?

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Vicky Nanjappa profiles Narain Rao Manjunath, one of the key accused in the Railways bribery scandal.

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.

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

How Railways plans to supply quality food to passengers

How Railways plans to supply quality food to passengers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The government had also appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers as consultant to come up with a road map to upgrade base kitchens and service on trains.

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh forced a passenger of the B2 bogie of the Jaipur-Mumbai train to walk at gunpoint up to the pantry car, which is two coaches away, where he shot him dead, a GRP official said on Tuesday citing the investigation.

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The residents of the Arunachali village, Mago Chuna, have a message for our neighbouring nation.

Protesters go on rampage during Bihar bandh, BJP leaders get security

Protesters go on rampage during Bihar bandh, BJP leaders get security

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

A railway station and a police vehicle were torched and several law enforcers injured in stone-pelting incidents on the fourth consecutive day of protests against Agnipath scheme on Saturday when a bandh was also called to press for the demand for rollback of the new scheme for recruitment in armed forces.

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains in poll-bound MP

Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains in poll-bound MP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Jyotiraditya Scindia, among others, were present on the occasion.

Unapproved repair work among reasons behind Balasore crash: CBI

Unapproved repair work among reasons behind Balasore crash: CBI

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Repair work at a level crossing near Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha's Balasore where the June 2 train crash took place was allegedly conducted without the approval of senior divisional signal and telecom engineer and without an approved circuit diagram.

Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks across country

Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks across country

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Addressing reporters at the Singhu border where they have been protesting for almost two weeks to demand a rollback of the law, the farmer unions also reiterated that they will intensify their agitation and start blocking all highways leading to the national capital.

Railways suspends Pinki Pramanik from service

Railways suspends Pinki Pramanik from service

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Asian Games gold medallist Pinki Pramanik, who was arrested on the charge of 'raping' her live-in-partner and accused of being a 'male' has been suspended by the Eastern Railway from service.

Agnipath stir: Bihar Dy CM house attacked, BJP offices torched

Agnipath stir: Bihar Dy CM house attacked, BJP offices torched

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Protests against 'Agnipath' left Bihar in flames on Friday when rampaging mobs set fire to dozens of railway coaches, engines and stations and torched Bharatiya Janata Party offices, vehicles and other property, prompting the police to suspend internet services in nearly a third of the state.

PM-led panel may appoint 2 election commissioners by Mar 15

PM-led panel may appoint 2 election commissioners by Mar 15

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Sources said the selection committee could meet either on March 13 or 14 depending on the convenience of the members and the appointments are likely to be made by March 15.

Slain INLD leader Rathee 's sons get 'threat calls'; probe launched

Slain INLD leader Rathee 's sons get 'threat calls'; probe launched

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The deceased leader's nephew, Kapoor Singh Rathee, said that his uncle's elder son Bhupinder and younger son Jatinder have received 18 threat calls from an unknown number.

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

More than 60 people from Gujarat on board the Nicaragua-bound plane, which was sent back from France over suspected human trafficking, had agreed to pay Rs 60 lakh to Rs 80 lakh to immigration agents, who promised to cross into the US illegally after reaching the Latin American country, officials said.

Raj Thackeray lends unconditional support to Modi, Maha ruling alliance

Raj Thackeray lends unconditional support to Modi, Maha ruling alliance

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

He, however, made it clear that his party candidates, as and when they contest elections, will do so only on MNS symbol 'railway engine'.

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The pilot of the MMTS train was trapped in his cabin, which was badly mangled, and efforts were on to rescue him, they said.

Jaipur-Ernakulam Express derails, no casualties

Jaipur-Ernakulam Express derails, no casualties

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

At least seven bogies and the engine of the Ernakulam-bound Jaipur-Ernakulam Express derailed on Saturday morning about 111 km from Mumbia between Kasu and Pen, railway sources said.

'Misuse of central force' charges absurd: Buddha

'Misuse of central force' charges absurd: Buddha

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Thursday described as 'absurd and baseless' Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that central security forces for anti-Maoist operations were being misused by the Communist Party of India-Marxist.

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Gujarat has registered a case against the owners of buffaloes that were hit by the Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat express, in which the front portion of the train was damaged, officials said on Friday.

Oxygen Express reaches Maha; Nagpur, Nashik regions to get life-saving gas

Oxygen Express reaches Maha; Nagpur, Nashik regions to get life-saving gas

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The train arrived at Nagpur at 8.10 pm, bringing some relief to the state which is reeling under a surge in coronavirus cases and shortages of medical oxygen.

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Killer RPF cop sacked, harassed Muslim man in 2017

Killer RPF cop sacked, harassed Muslim man in 2017

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, who shot dead his senior and three passengers on board a moving train last month, has been dismissed from service, an official said on Thursday.

Notices issued to Central & Bihar govts

Notices issued to Central & Bihar govts

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

The notices have been issued on PILs that were filed challenging the transfer of 17 IPS officers.

Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

At present, there is no specific substantive law to deal with unfair means adopted or offences committed by various entities involved in the conduct of public examinations by the central government and its agencies.

Mumbai suburb with deadliest 'track' record: 160 killed in 2011

Mumbai suburb with deadliest 'track' record: 160 killed in 2011

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Accidents on the railway tracks in Dombivali, a suburban Central Railway section, killed as many as 160 persons and left 173 injured in 2011, a railway police official said on Wednesday.

The man who jumped in front of a train to save a child

The man who jumped in front of a train to save a child

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

'I did hesitate and was scared, but I decided to save the child as I realised I would have done that if he was my child'

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.

India to have New York's Grand Central like top rail stations

India to have New York's Grand Central like top rail stations

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

India prepares itself for world class rail stations.