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Explained: Where things stand with India’s bullet train projectSubscriber Only
December 03, 2019 00:56 IST
Controversy is not new for India’s bullet train. From its inception, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the body implementing the project, has been facing controversies over land acquisition and cases filed by farmers in court.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Nitin Gadkari: ‘FASTags will enable seamless movement, address fuel loss’Subscriber Only
November 29, 2019 04:25 IST
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari speaks to The Indian Express ahead of the December 1 deadline for FASTags.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
FASTags explained: What, why and howSubscriber Only
November 29, 2019 03:52 IST
From December 1, such tags will be mandatory for toll payment on National Highways. Installed in vehicles, FASTag will enable electronic payment when it crosses a booth. How can it be bought, and how will it work?
Thu, Dec 31, 2020
AAP faces fire: BJP, Cong MPs say stubble smoke not primary cause of Delhi hazeSubscriber Only
November 20, 2019 04:17 IST
The BJP, whose MP from East Delhi constituency, Gautam Gambhir, had recently faced criticism for skipping a Parliamentary panel meeting on pollution, had a field day, using the opportunity to take swipes at the Delhi government.
Wed, Nov 20, 2019
All is well, weddings not called off, trains are packed: Railways MoS on economySubscriber Only
November 16, 2019 03:30 IST
Union Minister Suresh Angadi was speaking in Uttar Pradesh, where he was inspecting the Tundla-Khurja section of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC).
Sat, Nov 16, 2019
Railway catering firm faces flak for casteist adSubscriber Only
November 08, 2019 02:35 IST
The Indian Railways does not stipulate the intake of candidates by contractors on the basis of caste or religion.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Ahead of Ayodhya verdict: States get MHA advisory, RPF cancels leaveSubscriber Only
November 08, 2019 01:57 IST
The police have also set up a social media monitoring cell to not only flag incendiary messages, but also scotch rumours, sources said.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Tejas refund-for-delay scheme may not apply in cases of ‘act of God’Subscriber Only
October 31, 2019 04:04 IST
The Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express is India’s first regular train run and managed completely by a corporate entity and not by Indian Railways through its zonal units.
Thu, Oct 31, 2019
Now, Indian Railways looks at 2 giant PSUs to manage its rolling stockSubscriber Only
October 28, 2019 04:00 IST
The latest proposal in the project, which is being seen as a major reform in the rail sector, will soon come up for inter-ministerial consultation
Tue, Oct 29, 2019
Explained: After stellar market debut, here’s how IRCTC will use the money from sale of its sharesSubscriber Only
October 15, 2019 14:37 IST
IRCTC IPO: This is part of the government's efforts to meet its disinvestment targets. The money from the sale of the IRCTC's shares will go to the government, and not the company.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Pvt-run trains, stations: Secretaries team, Niti CEO will decide, not RailwaysSubscriber Only
October 11, 2019 03:42 IST
Apart from the launch of 150 private trains, the committee will also oversee the development of 50 railway stations and take all critical decisions regarding processes like bidding documents and concessionaire agreements.
Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Railways plan to fight cash crunch: Get sponsors to clean stations, cut low-demand trainsSubscriber Only
September 30, 2019 04:35 IST
The August-end figures indicate that Railways has already overshot its spending. Its earnings have grown by about 3.4% while its expenses have grown by about 9% this fiscal.
Mon, Sep 30, 2019
Motor Vehicles Act: States cut traffic fines but raised no objection at GoMSubscriber Only
September 20, 2019 04:01 IST
The GoM was set up by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on March 2, 2016 to deliberate and recommend changes in the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. It submitted its recommendations in a series of interim reports after every meeting.
Fri, Sep 20, 2019
Three BJP states move to cut new traffic fines, Nitin Gadkari defends law: ‘Meant to save lives’Subscriber Only
September 12, 2019 04:30 IST
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said states were well within their rights to reduce fines but they will have to “bear the consequences”.
Thu, Sep 12, 2019Railways starts to feel slowdown; freight movement of coal, cement slipSubscriber Only
September 01, 2019 01:19 IST
As of the fiscal ended March 31, 2019, Railways carried 1,223 million tonnes of freight
Sun, Sep 01, 2019
I-Day speech: PM Modi mentions Vande Bharat Express even as Railways fine-tunes projectSubscriber Only
August 16, 2019 04:35 IST
As the second semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train is being readied to be launched between Delhi and Katra in Jammu, the process to bring in the next batches of the Train 18 trainsets has gone through a shift.
Fri, Aug 16, 2019
How a biometrics-based token system is reducing chaos on railway platformsSubscriber Only
August 05, 2019 04:41 IST
Issued 3 hours before train leaves, ensures only genuine passengers get on, cuts out ‘reservation’ by touts.
Mon, Aug 05, 2019
Letter alerts Railways staff on ‘emergency situation’ in Kashmir Valley, officials say ‘no basis’Subscriber Only
July 29, 2019 04:55 IST
The Ministry of Railways immediately “revoked” the letter and said the officer “was not authorised to issue such a letter and did not have the approval of the competent authority to do so either”.
Mon, Jul 29, 2019
Draft rules ready to make microdots must in vehiclesSubscriber Only
July 29, 2019 01:01 IST
After deliberating over the idea for some time, the NDA government has come out with draft rules to make microdots mandatory in vehicles.
Mon, Jul 29, 2019
Explained: How Railways run trains when tracks are waterloggedSubscriber Only
July 27, 2019 18:24 IST
Running of trains on submerged or water-affected tracks is tricky. That is why every train driver has a manual to refer to during the monsoon, especially on the Mumbai suburban network.
Sun, Jul 28, 2019
Lok Sabha passes triple talaq law as Opposition blames Govt for bulldozing BillsSubscriber Only
July 26, 2019 04:05 IST
The JD (U)’s stand and the clear position of the Opposition will again make it difficult for the BJP to push the Bill through Rajya Sabha.
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Uproar in House over Azam Khan’s remark against BJP MP Rama DeviSubscriber Only
July 26, 2019 02:15 IST
As BJP MPs demanded that Khan apologise to Devi, Khan and SP leader Akhilesh Yadav, who was defending Khan, did not relent and walked out of the House.
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Railway roadmap: Govt to invite private players to run routesSubscriber Only
July 22, 2019 00:23 IST
Centre looks at inviting private players to own, operate trains on select routes.
Mon, Jul 22, 2019
Government introduces Bill to amend RTI Act, opposition protestsSubscriber Only
July 20, 2019 02:28 IST
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury challenged the introduction of the Bill but was overruled. The government said the Speaker had the powers to allow introduction of the Bill.
Sat, Jul 20, 2019
Darjeeling toy train’s heritage tag under threat, UNESCO to send teamSubscriber Only
July 14, 2019 04:28 IST
As per UNESCO guidelines, Reactive Monitoring teams are sent in when a World Heritage Site is in danger and may require to be removed from the prestigious global list.
Sun, Jul 14, 2019Journalism of Courage
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