Jalandhar, July 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday visited the redeveloped Jalandhar Cantonment Railway Station along with senior officials of the Ferozepur Division to review preparations for the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to inaugurate the station redevelopment project on July 17.The minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw for this landmark gift to the people…
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Agartala/Guwahati, July 6 (IANS) The commercial operation of the Northeast’s first-ever Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train service, connecting Tripura with southern Assam, will commence on Monday, marking a major milestone in railway modernisation and sustainable transportation in the region, officials said on Sunday.A senior Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official said on Sunday night that the Agartala-Karimganj MEMU train would operate six days a week, except Sundays, providing fas…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last 12 years from the ranks of a “Fragile Five” economy to a robust, self-contained, data-driven engine of global growth, fully equipped to face the complexities of the digital century with absolute sovereignty, according to an article.”By shifting from short-term consumption splurges to an aggressive Rs 12.22 lakh crore public Capital Expenditure blueprint (a massive 4.4 per cent of GDP), the nation transformed fr…
Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway marked the 12th International Yoga Day on Sunday with a unique initiative that, according to officials, brought yoga practice to passengers onboard moving Vande Bharat Express trains for the first time.Under the supervision of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Ved Prakash, the division organised yoga sessions across key railway locations and extended the programme to four Vande Bharat Express services, where passengers were guide…
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actor Sonu Sood recently took a ride on the Vande Bharat Express and shared how the experience brought back memories of his early struggling days. The actor recalled a time when train journeys were far from comfortable, often traveling without reservation while pursuing his dream of becoming an actor in Mumbai. Praising the remarkable improvements in Indian Railways, Sonu said the journey reflected the country’s progress while also reminding him of how far he has come in…
Agartala, June 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday presented the state’s key development priorities and growth vision during an interactive session convened by NITI Aayog with the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of the Northeastern states. The meeting was attended by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri and other members of the policy think tank.Addressing the session, Saha expressed gratitude to NITI Aayog for its continued guidance and support to Tripura and th…
Chandigarh, June 10 (IANS) Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Wednesday said India has emerged as a global leader in digital transactions under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Marking PM Modi’s completion of 12 years of service to the nation, Dhillon paid obeisance at a gurdwara and offered prayers for the continued well-being, prosperity and success of the Prime Minister, the country, Punjab and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).On the occasion, he offered an ardas (pr…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Bollywood star Raveena Tandon ditched the flight as she took a ride on the Vande Bharat Express and praised the government’s “Make in India” initiative, expressing pride in the country’s modern railway infrastructure. Raveena shared a string of images from her “all in a day’s work”, which included travelling in Vande Bharat, attending events and even giving interviews. She also tagged Union Railway Minister, the Ministry of Railways, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi t…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) State-owned Navratna PSU Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has expanded its digital and AI-driven operations across catering, ticketing and passenger services, handling massive passenger volumes and strengthening automation across key railway functions.The PSU manages catering services in more than 1,400 trains, including premium services such as Vande Bharat Express, Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Tejas Express and Gatiman Exp…
Shirdi, May 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday acknowledged the ongoing fuel shortages across rural parts of the state, confirming that a sudden 20 to 30 per cent surge in petrol and diesel demand has caused local supply disruptions. Speaking to reporters here, the Chief Minister issued a stern warning against the hoarding and black-marketing of fuel under the guise of agricultural needs.Chief Minister Fadnavis said that he has directed all district collectors and…