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Occupancy dips, Railways cancels several trainsSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 03:33 IST
The Central Railways has cancelled 23 passenger trains. These include Nagpur-Kolhapur special up to June 29, the CSMT-Kolhapur special up to July 1, the CSMT-Pune special up to June 30.
Fri, May 07, 2021
Nitin Gadkari’s NHAI roped in for oxygen plants projectSubscriber Only
May 06, 2021 03:56 IST
On Tuesday, the government selected NHAI as the nodal agency for civil works of the oxygen plants — this is given its expertise in quick execution, as also its footprint across the country, officials said.
Thu, May 06, 2021
John Kerry says net-zero not US message, welcomes activism like Disha Ravi’sSubscriber Only
April 09, 2021 04:40 IST
The US has been pushing for net zero carbon emissions, under which a country compensates for the greenhouse gases it generates by making provisions for absorption and removal of an equal amount.
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Chenab arch to bridge distance between Kashmir, KanyakumariSubscriber Only
April 04, 2021 04:24 IST
The arch, the most difficult part of the Rs 1,400-crore bridge over Chenab, is a major leap towards the completion of the 111-km long-winding stretch from Katra to Banihal. It will symbolise the Kashmir rail link, to be ready for at least a century.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
Highway construction at around 37 km a day, a record: GadkariSubscriber Only
April 01, 2021 23:13 IST
Nitin Gadkari said the target would be even more in the coming years.
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
Corporate houses being allowed to get into banking is promoting crony capitalism: BSP MP Ritesh PandeySubscriber Only
March 26, 2021 07:26 IST
"The RBI’s internal committee has recommended that corporate houses be allowed to get into banking. There is a huge conflict of interest if it is allowed" says BSP MP from Ambedkar Nagar, Ritesh Pandey.
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Nuns forced off train: Railway Police initiates probe; VHP leader who alerted cops says did no wrongSubscriber Only
March 26, 2021 02:57 IST
The ABVP members had allegedly falsely accused the women of engaging in forced religious conversion.
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Nuns forced off train; Shah promises action after protest by Kerala CMSubscriber Only
March 25, 2021 04:39 IST
The incident, which occurred at Jhansi station on March 19, was brought to light in a video that showed the women being heckled, prompting a wave of outrage across Kerala from where the nuns are -- and an assurance from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Amit Shah assures action against culprits after nuns harassed in UPSubscriber Only
March 24, 2021 12:06 IST
Earlier in the day, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sought Shah’s intervention in the incident of four Christian women harassed purportedly by Bajrang Dal activists in a train in Jhansi last week.
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Govt PSU ‘fully involved’ in Chabahar project, work halted by US sanctionsSubscriber Only
March 24, 2021 02:16 IST
The Union Budget for 2021-22 has allocated Rs 100 crore for the development of Chabahar Port.
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Param Bir letter rocks Lok Sabha: BJP wants MVA govt out, Sena-NCP defend itSubscriber Only
March 23, 2021 02:58 IST
Sena and NCP MPs, including Supriya Sule, protested against the use of Zero Hour for raising a “political issue”.
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Lok Sabha passes Insurance Bill, FDI hiked to 74%Subscriber Only
March 23, 2021 02:50 IST
The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on March 17.
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Smoking in toilet may have sparked Shatabdi fire: probeSubscriber Only
March 20, 2021 04:13 IST
The report says one passenger of the affected coach has given a written statement that the smoke detector alarm went off in the coach when the fire started.
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
New scrapping policy: mandatory fitness test for vehicles, incentives for ownersSubscriber Only
March 19, 2021 04:13 IST
Announcing the “Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme” in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Gadkari said that commercial vehicles over 15 years old and personal vehicles over 20 years old will be marked for scrapping if they fail to pass the test.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Explained: Salient features of the new Vehicle Scrapping PolicySubscriber Only
March 18, 2021 13:41 IST
The central government will develop a website for single-window clearance, on which the applicant willing to set up an RSVF will apply with documents and fee. State governments are to clear the proposals in 60 days.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Nitin Gadkari to brief Parliament on vehicle scrapping policySubscriber Only
March 18, 2021 10:37 IST
Under the policy, old vehicles are supposed to undergo mandatory fitness tests in automated fitness centres to be set up across India.
Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Govt points to ‘self-reliance’ as Oppn slams Covid managementSubscriber Only
March 18, 2021 03:17 IST
Congress leader Manish Tewari alleged that the WHO chair is currently held by Health Minister Harshvardhan and that a joint team of WHO and China have absolved India’s eastern neighbour from the accusations of spreading the virus across the world.
Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Perishable items clause hurdle, key Northeast produce misses Kisan Rail sopSubscriber Only
March 14, 2021 05:28 IST
While the Kisan Rail, launched in July last year, has transported over 80,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables so far from various parts of the country to bigger markets, it has not been able to take unique products of the Northeast to elsewhere in India.
Sun, Mar 14, 2021
Railways set to compile fire safety instructions into its systemSubscriber Only
March 14, 2021 05:24 IST
There were no casualties on Saturday. The Railways has decided to compile all its instructions on fire safety in its system, the various Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) — coaches, buildings, stations, etc — and compile a single protocol, sources said.
Sun, Mar 14, 2021
Can trade scrapping certificate or use it to get discount on new car: MinistrySubscriber Only
March 14, 2021 04:10 IST
Announced in the Budget for 2021-22, the new policy is set to be notified soon, and plans to create an ecosystem which provides incentives to old vehicle owners to decide in favour of scrapping, even if the vehicle has residual life.
Sun, Mar 14, 2021
After Covid struck, PM took call to save lives first, economy later: Piyush GoyalSubscriber Only
March 11, 2021 02:13 IST
The decision was aided by studying past global pandemics and their responses by countries and their consequences, he said.
Thu, Mar 11, 2021
‘Trust deficit’ hampering seamless movement of goods between India, Bangladesh: World BankSubscriber Only
March 10, 2021 04:26 IST
The World Bank report found that it is about 15-20 per cent less expensive for a company in India to trade with a company in Brazil or Germany, than with a company in Bangladesh.
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
To reduce China role, India takes first steps to make cargo containersSubscriber Only
March 05, 2021 04:30 IST
India has currently no capability to manufacture its own cargo containers. They are all manufactured by foreign players, mainly Chinese.
Fri, Mar 05, 2021
InvIT in rail sector: Officials discuss possibilities with NITISubscriber Only
February 25, 2021 04:00 IST
AFTER ROADS and power sector, the next InvIT or infrastructure investment trust is likely to be in rail sector, which is increasingly looking to lure private investments in all areas of its operations.
Thu, Feb 25, 2021
New freight plan: Loaded trucks will take the trainSubscriber Only
February 23, 2021 04:04 IST
That's the new business model designed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for one of its newly opened stretches in the western region with a projected annual earning close to Rs 100 crore, a senior official told The Indian Express.
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