News for 'indian-railways'

Soon, Dish TV in your cars, trains

Soon, Dish TV in your cars, trains

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Essel Group-promoted Dish TV on Wednesday said it was looking for a tie-up with the Indian Railways to implement DTH services in trains, which would enable travelers to watch Live TV while on the move.

Stampede-like situation as fire breaks out in Kolkata Metro; 16 injured

Stampede-like situation as fire breaks out in Kolkata Metro; 16 injured

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Passengers claimed they were trapped inside the train for over an hour and did not receive any help from authorities even after calling the helpline repeatedly.

Delhi woman tops civil services exam; J-K boy gets second rank

Delhi woman tops civil services exam; J-K boy gets second rank

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Delhi-based Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, an Indian Revenue Service officer, has secured third position in the test.

Can Sadananda Gowda put railways back on track?

Can Sadananda Gowda put railways back on track?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

In a short stint as Karnataka Chief Minister, he managed to earn a good reputation. Can he replicate the success?

Railways' plan to mint money: AC tickets at Rs 12,000-Rs 17,000!

Railways' plan to mint money: AC tickets at Rs 12,000-Rs 17,000!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Railways plans to cash in on huge demand to shore up passenger revenues.

Ashwani Lohani to take charge as AI chief for second time

Ashwani Lohani to take charge as AI chief for second time

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

It was during his tenure that Air India made its first operating profit of Rs 105 crore in FY17 since the merger of Indian Airlines and Air India in 2007.

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Urban planners and real estate experts say bad town planning in Mumbai and rising deaths during the ongoing pandemic are a "sad reality". Dev Chatterjee and Raghavendra Kamath report.

After blockbuster IPO, IRCTC makes grand debut on stock market

After blockbuster IPO, IRCTC makes grand debut on stock market

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The company's market valuation stood at Rs 10,972 crore in morning trade.

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.

First Look: Guru Lalu bowls US MBA students over

First Look: Guru Lalu bowls US MBA students over

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

A group of MBA students from the University of Texas and University of Virginia met Railway Minister Laloo Yadav in New Delhi on Friday.

Degree row: DySP Harmanpreet may be demoted to constable's post

Degree row: DySP Harmanpreet may be demoted to constable's post

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'As her graduation degree was found to be fake, she can be given the post of constable which matches her educational qualification'

10 companies having most employees in the world

10 companies having most employees in the world

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at 10 companies that employ most workers in the world.

CBI grills Lalu for seven hours

CBI grills Lalu for seven hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Lalu said the Centre was trying to 'frame' him and his family in 'false cases' out of political vendetta.

Railways plan communication on the move

Railways plan communication on the move

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

The Indian Railways has decided to introduce a mobile radio communication facility in its trains to ensure security.

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The national budget 2019-20 had an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme to boost electric mobility and increase the number of EVs in commercial fleets.

'The pantry services in Deccan Queen is excellent'

'The pantry services in Deccan Queen is excellent'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Readers reminisce their bitter sweet experiences of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.

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.

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Nepali labourers are not only the backbone of the state's apple economy but also part of the highly grounded manpower in the orchards, setting an example for other states struggling with the migrant labour question, reports Ashwani Sharma.

'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.

Railways to launch SMS-based enquiry

Railways to launch SMS-based enquiry

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

The number -- 676747 -- will also provide the status of train list. It will be valid all over the country.

Rail Budget's 92-year-old journey set to end

Rail Budget's 92-year-old journey set to end

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Likely to be merged with Union Budget from FY18

Ticket counters to open at select railway stations from May 22

Ticket counters to open at select railway stations from May 22

Rediff.com22 May 2020

It said it will also allow reservation of reserved tickets from common service centres (CSC) and through ticketing agents with effect from Friday. The zonal railways have been instructed to decide and notify opening of reservation counters as per local needs and conditions, the order stated.

IPL: Nepal's Lamichchane gets his Daredevils jersey

IPL: Nepal's Lamichchane gets his Daredevils jersey

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Sandeep Lamichchane -- Nepal's first player to have signed up for the Indian Premier League -- was presented with his team jersey on Friday.

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.

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'The politician in him saw to it that the foundation stone was laid in Ahmedabad in the run-up to the assembly election in Gujarat in 2017.' 'But the statesman in him also wants it to be his legacy.'

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Investment in infrastructure was necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affect overall growth performance, as per the Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. "To achieve GDP of USD 5 trillion by 2024-25, India needs to spend about USD 1.4 trillion (Rs 100 lakh crore) over these years on infrastructure so that a lack of infrastructure does not become a constraint to growth," it said.

Railways to promote Gandhi Circuit to draw tourists

Railways to promote Gandhi Circuit to draw tourists

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

IRCTC will work on Kisan Yatra, a special travel scheme to help farmers to learn about new farming and marketing technique.

Oberoi group to run luxury train

Oberoi group to run luxury train

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Oberoi group to run luxury train

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Railway officials said important projects at crucial stages would now be stuck for a long time.

Lalu decides son Tejashwi won't quit despite corruption charges

Lalu decides son Tejashwi won't quit despite corruption charges

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

It was announced that no discussion took place regarding Tejashwi's resignation. In fact, his work was appreciated.

Rail Budget: 67 express, 26 passenger trains

Rail Budget: 67 express, 26 passenger trains

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Offering a bonanza for train travellers, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal announced that the Indian Railways will start new trains.

Railway godown staff threaten nationwide strike

Railway godown staff threaten nationwide strike

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The Bhartiya Railway Mal Godam Shramik Sangh said they will resort to disrupting railway services across the country if the government does not heed to their demands.

Rail freight corridors to get more money

Rail freight corridors to get more money

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

With work to pick up, finance ministry likely to give around Rs 10,000 crore more for the project.

Four Indian boxers assured of a bronze each in China Open

Four Indian boxers assured of a bronze each in China Open

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Four Indians assured themselves of a bronze medal each after reaching semi-finals in their respective categories in the 3rd China Open boxing tournament at Guiyang.

What is the controversy over Vande Bharat all about?

What is the controversy over Vande Bharat all about?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The Railway Board and employees at Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, makers of the train, are at loggerheads over the proposed transfer of design and reassigning the manufacturing of Train 18 to Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli.

Rail coaches to be ad hotspots

Rail coaches to be ad hotspots

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Companies are queuing up to grab a share of space on rail coaches, which would soon sport advertisements as part of Indian Railways novel idea to earn more revenue.

Google doodles for India's first passenger train journey

Google doodles for India's first passenger train journey

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

160 years since the first passenger train chugged out of Bori Bunder for Thane.

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Google announced a new Wi-Fi platform called Google Station, a video app called 'YouTube Go' and an offline feature for Chrome web browser and faster loading in Google Play on 2G network

Friday's Bharat Bandh: What will work and what won't

Friday's Bharat Bandh: What will work and what won't

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Over 18 crore workers are expected to participate making this a much bigger strike than last year.