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Women's hockey: Railways, Haryana make semis

Women's hockey: Railways, Haryana make semis

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Defending champions Indian Railways scored five goals in each half to spank Uttar Pradesh 10-1 and become the first team to enter the semi-finals of the second Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship at the Aish Bagh Hockey Stadium in Bhopal on Sunday.

Could Kavach train protection system have avoided triple train crash?

Could Kavach train protection system have avoided triple train crash?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Indian railways has developed its own automatic train protection system called Kavach for enhancing safety of running trains.

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

BJP IT department head Amit Malviya shared on Twitter what he said were the details of accidents under these ministers and added such 'worthies' are the ones demanding the resignation of the 'most qualified' railway minister the country has had in seven and half decades.

Railway unions defer Nov 23 stir

Railway unions defer Nov 23 stir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The strike was supposed to affect about 23 million passengers.

Railways to expand telemedicine network

Railways to expand telemedicine network

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Implemented by Konkan Railway, telemedicine project is the use of electronic communication and information technologies to provide health care when distance separates medical specialists from the patient. It also includes educational use of these technologies such as distance learning of health subjects.

Govt to invest Rs 8.5 lakh crore in railways

Govt to invest Rs 8.5 lakh crore in railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

This is part of the government's move to improve infrastructure.

Railways gets cracking on environment protection, fuel bill

Railways gets cracking on environment protection, fuel bill

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Diesel prices for the Railways have come down from Rs 60.08 a litre in June to Rs 50.51 a litre now.

Defying odds: Neetu David's rise to ICC Hall of Fame

Defying odds: Neetu David's rise to ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Her entire cricketing journey flashed before former spinner Neetu David's eyes when she became only the second Indian woman to be inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame.

'The Waqf Bill Is Very Dangerous'

'The Waqf Bill Is Very Dangerous'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Under this amendment, in any dispute over Waqf properties, the Waqf Board cannot approach the court.' 'This is very surprising because the government instead of protecting Waqf properties they are snatching it away and not allowing them to go to court.' 'The third biggest landowner in India is the Waqf Board after the Indian Army and Indian Railways.'

How the Railways can carry Modi's Swachh Bharat message across India

How the Railways can carry Modi's Swachh Bharat message across India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Envisioning and implementing a Railway innovation programme needs attitude training and skill impartation, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Railways employees plan strike

Railways employees plan strike

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Over 14 lakh (1.4 million) Indian Railways employees may proceed on indefinite strike in the last week of February next to press for their 10 demands, including the formation of Sixth Pay Commission.

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Ferrying migrant workers back to their states would be the largest special service by any railway network in the world in one go. Here's how the transporter manages it.

Can Suresh Prabhu take on the Railway Bureaucracy?

Can Suresh Prabhu take on the Railway Bureaucracy?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Ministers may come and ministers may go but the attitude of the RB remains the same forever, and it is this group that really calls the shots in Indian Railways, says S Pushpavanam.

Railways' gift:  'Anubhuti' you won't forget

Railways' gift: 'Anubhuti' you won't forget

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The Indian Railways has proposed to introduce a modern coach "Anubhuti" with good ambience in the premier Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains providing higher travel comfort to passengers.

Bengal train crash was 'waiting to happen': Probe

Bengal train crash was 'waiting to happen': Probe

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

In its probe report into the June 17 accident in West Bengal's Darjeeling district that left 10 persons dead, including the loco pilot of the goods train, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) also recommended implementation of the Automatic Train-protection system (KAVACH) on top priority.

Safety: Railways better under Mamata

Safety: Railways better under Mamata

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

It may come as a surprise to many, but Indian Railways under Mamata Banerjee has witnessed a marked improvement in its safety performance than what was recorded during the tenure of her predecessor, Lalu Prasad.

Rain lashes parts of Bengal as cyclone 'Dana' nears

Rain lashes parts of Bengal as cyclone 'Dana' nears

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), it said.

Mamata's mantra for the Railways

Mamata's mantra for the Railways

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

At the helm of India's most enterprising ministry, Mamata Banerjee promises the best service from the Indian Railways.

Siemens stock drops rapidly as management flags growth challenges ahead

Siemens stock drops rapidly as management flags growth challenges ahead

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Siemens's share price has lost ground in the past few sessions following weak management commentary. The management indicated challenges to the growth outlook due to stagnant private capex and concerns over semiconductor shortages for digital industries. Government infra-spending may regain momentum from January 2025.

Kumbh stampede to rock Parliament's Budget session

Kumbh stampede to rock Parliament's Budget session

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

India's Parliament is set to begin its Budget session on Friday, with opposition parties poised to demand a discussion on the alleged mismanagement of the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, where 30 pilgrims died in a stampede. The opposition also accused the government of politicising parliamentary committees and pushing its agenda through its majority. The session will start with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both houses of Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on Saturday for the eighth consecutive time.

Railway earnings up by 19%

Railway earnings up by 19%

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The total earnings of Railways during April to November this year were Rs 78,868.17 crore compared to Rs 66,150.48 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 19.23 per cent.

Is this India's spookiest railway station?

Is this India's spookiest railway station?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

At Begun Kodar in West Bengal, a mysterious woman in a white saree walks along the tracks of a lonely railway station.

Rohit, Kohli have much to prove in second England ODI

Rohit, Kohli have much to prove in second England ODI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli's possible return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday.

Railway fares might not be hiked

Railway fares might not be hiked

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Despite Indian Railways' dwindling financial health, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Wednesday showed disinclination towards hiking passenger fares. Instead, he advocated measures to attract private investment to tide over the situation.

Fraud: 5,200 railway employees booked

Fraud: 5,200 railway employees booked

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The Indian Railways has ordered departmental action against more than 5,200 officers for their alleged involvement in various fraudulent practices in an attempt to check corruption and bring in transparency in administration.

Google launches free public Wi-Fi service at five railway stations

Google launches free public Wi-Fi service at five railway stations

Rediff.com9 May 2016

With these launches, the service is now live and available to users at 15 stations across the country.

Brains behind Lalu's Railway Budget

Brains behind Lalu's Railway Budget

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Railway Board Chairman JP Batra, Railway Board Financial Commissioner R Sivadasan and Officer on Special Duty Sudhir Kumar burn midnight oil and help in giving shape to Lalu's vision.

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Experts say Prabhu displays a clear intent of reforms but has not been able to fully shake-up the mammoth railway system.

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The prototype, which may cost around Rs 30,000, is now awaiting Indian Council of Medical Research clearance to go into production, the Railways said.

Idle tracks shore up railway finances

Idle tracks shore up railway finances

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables her Budget on February 1, the numbers could be something to cheer.

Will private railway services be a reality by 2023?

Will private railway services be a reality by 2023?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Under the plan, there will be 151 private trains covering 109 routes which may entail investments worth Rs 30,000 crore.

Railways face cleanliness audit!

Railways face cleanliness audit!

Rediff.com21 May 2007

For the first time in its history, the department of the comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has conducted a cleanliness audit for the Indian Railways.

'Prof' Lalu sets up Railway Chair at IIM-A

'Prof' Lalu sets up Railway Chair at IIM-A

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Overwhelmed by the honour of having been invited to lecture at IIM-A on Tuesday, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad announced the setting up of a 'Railway Chair' at the country's premier management institute.

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning in connection with the suspected bid to derail the Kalindi Express in Kanpur two days ago, officials said on Wednesday.

Railway Budget: Set to be populistic

Railway Budget: Set to be populistic

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The freight earning's accounts for two-third of the total earnings of IR.

Budget 2025: Consumption-related stocks likely to see further gains

Budget 2025: Consumption-related stocks likely to see further gains

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Market reaction to the Union Budget was overall neutral. The income tax "gift" wasn't enough to move the needle. There was some apparent rationalisation of Customs duty structure as well as cuts on import duties of some key components for the telecom and IT industry and duty cuts on vehicle imports. Other proposals related to development of agriculture and rural economy and renewables seem to be generally positive.

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Indian Railways has to up investment to strengthen network just like China and Russia.

Railways to take over catering from IRCTC

Railways to take over catering from IRCTC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

In a major setback to the IRCTC, Railways have decided to strip the PSU of its catering responsibilities in Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi and all other mail and express trains.

CWG funds' 'misuse': Railways seek clarification

CWG funds' 'misuse': Railways seek clarification

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Railways has pledged Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) for the Games and a memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed between the public sector unit behemoth and the organising committee shortly.