New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan Railways, once regarded as a backbone of national integration, is grappling with a severe structural crisis marked by weak governance, ageing infrastructure and declining public trust, a report has said.According to recent government and industry data cited by The News International, the railways’ revenue has risen significantly from around Rs 60 billion in 2021-22 to over Rs 93 billion in 2024-25 — reflecting nearly 50 per cent growth.The increase has been…
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New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the West Asia crisis escalates, the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday set out a range of demand-side actions — including work from home and avoiding air travel — for governments, businesses and households to alleviate the economic impacts on consumers.Among the immediate actions to reduce demand is work from home where possible — displacing oil use from commuting, particularly where jobs are suitable for remote work.Where possible, switch to other mo…
Gandhinagar, Jan 3 (IANS) A transitional shift in agricultural practices from traditional farming to modern farming is visible across the spectrum today, as farmers are increasingly cutting their reliance on the conventional means and adopting sustainable and cutting-edge techniques, for higher productivity as well as better financial security. For bringing this change, they are not hesitant to bring a turnaround in the way they pursue farming.In Gujarat’s Dang district, farmers have made a co…
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) With the jallikattu season set to begin in the coming days, bull rearers across Tamil Nadu have renewed their demand for the implementation of the DMK government’s long-pending promise to provide a monthly incentive of Rs 1,000 to native bull owners. As preparations intensify ahead of the traditional sport, farmers say the assistance is crucial for sustaining indigenous cattle breeds and easing the financial burden on small-scale rearers.Ravikumar, state president of the…
Bhopal, Dec 24 (IANS) Lavkesh Mehra, a native of Bhopal, was an ordinary man some years ago, but today his name inspires courage, determination and hope among fellow residents, as they swear by his success story, and vow to walk down the same path. Lavkesh’s inspiring journey of success began after he left his job and took a loan of Rs 5 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana to start his own venture in 2021. The enterprise not only changed the course of his life but also led to an exponenti…