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Protesting agri laws, farmers block rail tracks in several states, Rlys says minimal impactSubscriber Only
February 19, 2021 03:03 IST
According to officials, even though protesters had given the call to stop trains noon onwards, disruptions started from 9 am. By the evening, however, trains on all routes were operating normally, Railways said.
Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Private firms bid for building, operating cargo terminalsSubscriber Only
February 16, 2021 02:09 IST
In the two pre-bid meetings before this, companies like Adani Logistics, CONCOR, DP World, JM Baxi, PSA International, TVS Logistics, Gateway Rail Freight had taken part, officials said.
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Fatal accidents blow to family income, women face the brunt: ReportSubscriber Only
February 15, 2021 05:34 IST
In the survey, more than 75 per cent of poor households reported a decline in their income as a result of a road crash death. Around 64 per cent of low-income households reported a deterioration in their standard of living.
Mon, Feb 15, 2021
World Bank study finds decline in earnings, depression among families of road accident victimsSubscriber Only
February 14, 2021 14:38 IST
India sees around 4.5 lakh road accidents resulting in 1.5 lakh deaths every year.
Sun, Feb 14, 2021
Explained: Here’s a new class of rail travel, AC and affordableSubscriber Only
February 13, 2021 04:40 IST
The prototype of a new rail travel class, AC-III Economy, has been finalised. Here are its features
Thu, Feb 18, 2021
India to formulate policy to develop new battery tech for EVsSubscriber Only
February 12, 2021 02:00 IST
Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that an integrated approach, with all key arms of the government working in tandem, to develop the next generation technology will require a policy and work on that has started.
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Explained: How Accredited Driver Training Centres could do away with tests for licenseSubscriber Only
February 06, 2021 20:06 IST
The government, through a draft notification issued last week, has sought to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, to enable existence of these training centres in a new avatar as well as introduce “techniques of fuel-efficient driving” in the training module for all aspiring drivers.
Tue, Feb 09, 2021
Coming soon: A vehicle scrapping policySubscriber Only
February 02, 2021 05:00 IST
Personal vehicles older than 20 years and commercial vehicles older than 15 years will have to undergo fitness tests in automated vehicle fitness testing centres.
Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Funding tap open, enhanced outlay of Rs 1.18 lakh crore for highways sectorSubscriber Only
February 02, 2021 04:51 IST
The flagship projects that are to be expedited include the Delhi-Mumbai expressway. For the Bengaluru-Chennai expressway, 278 km will be initiated in the current financial year, and construction will begin in 2021-22.
Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Rs 80,000-crore loan helps shore up Railways financesSubscriber Only
February 02, 2021 02:49 IST
Budget paves way for monetising assets of Dedicated Freight Corridors for ops, maintenance.
Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Record Rs 1.1 lakh crore outlay for Indian Railways amid earnings shortfallSubscriber Only
February 01, 2021 14:44 IST
“I am providing a record sum of Rs 1,10,055 crores, for Railways of which Rs 1,07,100 crores is for capital expenditure,” Sitharaman said in her budget speech in the Lok Sabha.
Mon, Feb 01, 2021
Punjab Mail carrying 1,000 farmers skips Delhi, railways cites ‘operational constraints’Subscriber Only
February 01, 2021 12:31 IST
Social media was abuzz with speculation that the Punjab Mail was diverted to prevent a large number of farmers from reaching the protest sites.
Mon, Feb 01, 2021
Centre set to allow steel from recycled scrap to be used in road, bridge projectsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2021 04:21 IST
“It was decided that as long as the steel from recycled scrap and such sources meets the BIS standard, there should be no problem in using them in the projects,” said a senior official.
Mon, Feb 01, 2021
In bamboo clone crash barriers, a cost-effective road safety solutionSubscriber Only
January 31, 2021 04:35 IST
Nagpur-based VNIT experts work on design, Gadkari says let farmers make money from Beema bamboo
Sun, Jan 31, 2021
Despite Covid-19 year, roads, railways set to achieve new recordsSubscriber Only
January 29, 2021 02:13 IST
The total freight loaded by Railways this month is around 103 million tonnes so far, which is 8.5 per cent more than the comparable period last year.
Fri, Jan 29, 2021
4.3 lakh frontline railway staffers to get Covid-19 vaccine shotsSubscriber Only
January 22, 2021 04:26 IST
After discussions with the Health Ministry, Railways started compiling a list of its frontline staff. More than 30,000 railway employees have so far contracted Covid-19 and around 700 have died from it.
Fri, Jan 22, 2021
Licence watch, school lessons: How Tamil Nadu turned a corner on accidentsSubscriber Only
January 21, 2021 02:04 IST
In terms of reduction in accidents, Tamil Nadu was followed by Maharashtra, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, which saw a fall by around 2,000-3,000 cases in a year.
Thu, Jan 21, 2021
East Coast Railway withdraws order to hire bungalow peons on contractSubscriber Only
January 16, 2021 02:00 IST
The Odisha-based East Coast Railway had issued a policy order earlier this month that said if options of appointing bungalow peons from available staff strength does not work out, the railway can outsource the job by hiring manpower on contract to work at the homes of officers.
Sat, Jan 16, 2021
Bungalow peons: Officers find ways around Railway red flagSubscriber Only
January 15, 2021 01:53 IST
The Railway Ministry had authorised zonal general managers to review the situation in their respective areas. Around 8,000 officers of Indian Railways are entitled to this facility under the old policy.
Fri, Jan 15, 2021Indian Railways prepares to vaccinate staffSubscriber Only
January 13, 2021 04:49 IST
Among other departments, inspectors, ticket checkers, maintenance staff, drivers, station officials and the like are being included in the list being compiled in all zonal railways.
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
In Central Vista’s revamp: Underground ‘people mover’ for govt employees, visitorsSubscriber Only
January 12, 2021 01:56 IST
As for overground transport, there will be buses, including electric, for tourists and visitors.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
RailTel proposes smart classes for rural schools run by GovernmentSubscriber Only
January 04, 2021 03:00 IST
Currently, with the pandemic forcing these schools to remain shut, the students are studying from home with means such as personal mobile phones and computers.
Mon, Jan 04, 2021
PM to inaugurate Rewari-Madar section on freight corridor on Jan 7Subscriber Only
January 03, 2021 04:30 IST
In the 306-km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, the Rewari-Madar section stands completed. Madar is near Ajmer in Rajasthan while Rewari is in Haryana.
Sun, Jan 03, 2021
Shramik Specials: ‘When the train left, we broke into an applause… It was spontaneous’Subscriber Only
January 01, 2021 04:08 IST
Sometime in the end of April, a month after the sudden nationwide lockdown was announced, triggering the migrant exodus, a plan was formed.
Fri, Jan 01, 2021
Why Dedicated Freight Corridor matters — for Railways, the countrySubscriber Only
December 30, 2020 03:20 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 351-km section between Khurja and Bhaupur in Uttar Pradesh for commercial operations of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. What is DFC, and why is it important?
Wed, Dec 30, 2020Journalism of Courage
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