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Delhi Confidential: Going Transparent
Goyal, sources say, has received complaints that often, after the final reservation chart is prepared, commuters are unable to know how many seats are vacant and depend only on the travelling ticket examiner (TTE) for the information, which may cause confusion.
India’s fastest Train 18 set to begin commercial run soon
The train, which reached a maximum speed of 180 kmph during trial runs, can reach Varanasi from the national capital in around eight hours which, railway officials said, is 45 per cent less time than what the fastest train to Varanasi currently takes.
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Railway ministry wants action against Jitendra Singh's OSD for article against Piyush Goyal
The article, besides being in bad taste, questions the wisdom of senior functionaries of the level of secretary to the government of India and also casts aspersions on the Minister of Railways (Piyush Goyal), a letter by Railway Board Secretary said.
Guilty won't be spared: Piyush Goyal on killing of policeman in Ghazipur
Piyush Goyal said the Bulandshahr and the Ghazipur incidents were unfortunate. He said the law and order situation was "worst" during the Samajwadi Party rule in the state and claimed it has improved under the BJP regime.
Watch: Cruising at 180 kmph, Train 18 'officially' becomes India's fastest
The train, which will replace Shatabdi trains and will run between New Delhi and Varanasi, will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 29.
Railways investing six times more in Gujarat now: Piyush Goyal
“Before 2014, about Rs 600 crore used to be invested annually on railway projects in Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi used to be worried about increasing the railway network in Gujarat and improve services of railways.." said Goyal.
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Piyush Goyal, Rupani to dedicate India's first railway university to nation tomorrow
"It is a matter of great pride that such a unique institute offering such diverse courses will be dedicated to the nation on December 15," the official said.
Piyush Goyal visits Kalka-Shimla world heritage section
The minister instructed them to do intensive cleaning of whole section by putting extra men and material.
Union minister Piyush Goyal faces protests by rail employees in Lucknow
The railway minister was attending the 70th annual general meeting of the Northern Railway Men's Union in Lucknow.
Rs 65,000 cr set aside for Mumbai suburban rail revamp: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said the Maharashtra government has been actively supporting these infrastructure projects, which seek to improve transportation and passenger amenities.
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Train 18: The fastest train on route will reach Varanasi from Delhi in 8 hours
"The train is 45-per cent faster than the fastest train on this route. It will be flagged off by the prime minister ahead of the Kumbh Mela," PTI quoted sources as saying.
Today in pics: Idea Exchange with Piyush Goyal
PM Narendra Modi met Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg in New Delhi on Thursday.
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Nepal PM discusses energy crisis with Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday met the Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal at the Presidential Palace in Delhi to discuss the ongoing energy crisis in Nepal. Nepal has been importing 280 MW from India to meet its energy demand. Nepal declared energy emergency last week targeting an end to the ongoing power crisis within the next two years. Import from India will play a crucial part in meeting Nepal's power demand during the emergency period.
Australia assures to provide access to affordable energy: Minister
Canberra, Feb 11 (ANI): Minister for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal, said Australia assured of providing full support to their mission of providing access to affordable energy to every citizen. Goyal was speaking at a news conference after holding an Energy Security Dialogue with Australian Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia, Josh Frydenberg, in Canberra. Goyal is leading a delegation for the third India-Australia Energy Security Dialogue, which is being held from February 8-11. He also presented the idea of Australia providing gas to India on affordable rates. During the news conference, Frydenberg mentioned that though the Australian Government could not determine the prices of gas, a regulatory framework could be made that can facilitate lower prices.
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India exploring Australian gas supplies for clean, affordable power: Piyush Goyal
Brisbane, Feb 08 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Government of India is willing to consider long term fixed price contracts with Australia for the supply of gas which will enable power producer to enter into a power supply contract at an affordable price. Goyal is leading a delegation for the 3rd India-Australia Energy Security dialogue in Australia.While addressing a roundtable in Brisbane earlier today on the business opportunities for LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and Coal Bed Methane, Goyal stated that additionally, opportunities to control the entire value chain right from gas production, liquefaction, shipping, re-gasification and power generation can be evaluated at the current historic low prices of many of these activities. He also stressed that since coal based power is available in India at less than 5 cents per unit, the LNG providers should consider supplying gas to India at a price that is comparable.
We aim to provide 24x7 electricity access: Piyush Goyal
Tokyo, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal, who is presently in Tokyo to attend the eighth India-Japan Energy Dialogue, said on Thursday that the primary objective of the government is to make Japanese power firms invest in ‘Make in India’ to further provide 24x7 electricity access to the people of the country. Goyal said that he discussed and understood the challenges the Indian grids will face, particularly with the infusion of large amount of renewable energy. Goyal further assured that this engagement with the Japanese power companies will be taken to the next level in India.
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