News for 'railway ministry'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Semiconductor makers need thousands of engineers and technicians, and though India has one of the largest pool of engineers in the world, they do not have experience in the semiconductor manufacturing space.

Bansal to focus on improving railways' financial health

Bansal to focus on improving railways' financial health

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

New Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Sunday said his priority will be to improve the financial health of the national transporter and make it a preferred mode of journey in the country.

3 killed, 15 injured as train derails in Karnataka

3 killed, 15 injured as train derails in Karnataka

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Three passengers were killed and over 15 injured when a passenger train derailed near Belgaum in Karnataka on Monday evening due to flash floods which washed out tracks, railways said, District Collector Anvu Kumar said.

Be liberal with jawans' leave: Antony to army officers

Be liberal with jawans' leave: Antony to army officers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Against the backdrop of recent suicides and fratricides by jawans and stand-offs between them and officers, Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday asked the armed forces to adopt a liberal approach to jawans' pleas for leave and respond promptly.

Trains may sport brands

Trains may sport brands

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Railways initiate project for ad revenues of Rs 4,000 cr.

Railways to entertain passengers with movies, Wi-Fi facilities!

Railways to entertain passengers with movies, Wi-Fi facilities!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Railway passengers would soon have access to movies, television content, music videos and audio tracks as RailTel and media group Eros International have come together for providing entertainment services to travellers.

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The ad-hoc panel announced that it will host the senior national championships in Jaipur from February 2-5.

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

A thorough probe is underway, none of the authorities has so far talked about any possibility of a sabotage.

Railways plan to offer TV, music

Railways plan to offer TV, music

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

A preview of many of the tableaux, some of which are still being constructed or given finishing touches, was held at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the city.

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.

Rlys to award first set of MFCs contracts by Feb

Rlys to award first set of MFCs contracts by Feb

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Overall, the railways intend to build 66 MFCs at a cost of Rs 8 crore (Rs 80 million) each. MFCs would provide rail users with facilities like shopping, food stalls and restaurants, book stalls, telephone booths, medicine and variety stores, budget hotels and underground parking.

Satyam: Ministry wants PSUs to relax bidding norms

Satyam: Ministry wants PSUs to relax bidding norms

Rediff.com15 May 2009

The MCA has written letters to various ministries following a request by the Satyam board that public sector undertakings should not insist on the financial statements and other information like details of turnover from the company while seeking bids.

Govt gives nod for Skybus project

Govt gives nod for Skybus project

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd has secured the government's approval to go ahead with its dream Skybus project, which had hit a roadblock following a fatal accident during a 2004 test run.

Railways needs Rs 5.6 lakh crore for revamp

Railways needs Rs 5.6 lakh crore for revamp

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

In a written reply to the House, Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said the recommendations are presently under examination by the ministry.

Jaya, Patnaik, Modi now oppose RPF act amendment

Jaya, Patnaik, Modi now oppose RPF act amendment

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

After the launch of National Counter Terror Centre was put on hold due to protests by non-Congress ruled states, chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Orissa on Tuesday trained their guns again at the Centre by opposing the proposed amendment to the Railway Protection Force Act.

PM condoles loss of lives in train fire mishap

PM condoles loss of lives in train fire mishap

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Condoling the loss of lives in the fire accident in the Tamil Nadu Express, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday asked the Railway ministry to render all assistance to the affected.

'There is no shortage of money for the Railways'

'There is no shortage of money for the Railways'

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The focus is on tapping all resources, even foreign agencies.

Railway Budget: Intent is good but where is the revenue strategy

Railway Budget: Intent is good but where is the revenue strategy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

we are facing a situation of empty coffers but eagerness to expand.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

Defence ministry has no land to share with others

Defence ministry has no land to share with others

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

With several government agencies, including Railways, seeking its land for their use, the Defence ministry has made it clear that it has no surplus land to share with others and needs additional land to keep up with the demands of the armed forces.

Mamata orders inquiry into Rly station stampede

Mamata orders inquiry into Rly station stampede

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday ordered an enquiry into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which claimed two lives and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased.

Ginger Hotels among bidders for railways' amenity complexes

Ginger Hotels among bidders for railways' amenity complexes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

RLDA is a statutory authority established by the ministry of railways for generating non-fare revenue from railway land.

RPF on all long-route trains: Laloo

RPF on all long-route trains: Laloo

Rediff.com31 May 2004

The moves comes in the wake of a recent robbery in Farakka Express train in Bihar.

At 5,335, India's daily Covid count highest in over 6 months

At 5,335, India's daily Covid count highest in over 6 months

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

India has logged 5,335 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 195 days, while the active cases have increased to 25,587, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

No hike in rail fares, says Laloo

No hike in rail fares, says Laloo

Rediff.com25 May 2004

AP bifurcation: GoM meet secretaries of central ministries

AP bifurcation: GoM meet secretaries of central ministries

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The Group of Ministers, set up to look into the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, met on Monday for discussion with Union ministry secretary-level officers.

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.

Chinese bullet trains recalled over safety issues

Chinese bullet trains recalled over safety issues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

China's high-speed rail project suffered yet another major jolt on Friday after officials recalled 54 bullet trains being used on the much publicised Beijing- Shanghai line over safety concerns.

Diesel price cut: Rail fares may be reduced

Diesel price cut: Rail fares may be reduced

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

The Re 1 cut in diesel prices could lead Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav to announce a reduction in passenger fares in the forthcoming Railway Budget.

Railways to soon invite bids for modernisation of stations: FM

Railways to soon invite bids for modernisation of stations: FM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Jaitley said the global volatility has thrown up challenges

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.

Bullet train between Delhi and Chennai soon?

Bullet train between Delhi and Chennai soon?

Rediff.com20 May 2015

China evinces interest in the 1,754-km long high-speed rail project.

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Govt wants to up investment in Railways

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.

Delhi-Agra train fare less than 1 kg of apples!

Delhi-Agra train fare less than 1 kg of apples!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

While the bus fare is Rs 350 for the 266-km-long New Delhi-Chandigarh route, it is Rs 280 for the 194-km-long Delhi-Agra bus drive.

Stampede a 'massacre', fumes Sena; Oppn seeks Goyal's resignation

Stampede a 'massacre', fumes Sena; Oppn seeks Goyal's resignation

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'The bullet train project is a complete sham'

Platform ticket to cost Rs 5

Platform ticket to cost Rs 5

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Get ready to shell out Rs 5 instead of Rs 3 for entering railway platforms across the country as the increased platform ticket rate will come into effect from Tuesday.