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…
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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…
New Delhi/Bhuj, May 22 (IANS) A new direct rail link between Kutch and New Delhi was inaugurated on Friday with the launch of the Bhuj-Delhi Express service in the virtual presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, as the state government highlighted ongoing railway expansion and infrastructure investment in Gujarat.The train was flagged off from Bhuj railway station, with Patel joining the programme virtually from Gandhinagar and Vaishnaw par…
Jodhpur, May 22 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country’s railway network has evolved beyond merely being a mode of transportation and emerged as the “lifeline of the nation”.Addressing the launch event for the extension of the Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express and the inauguration of other railway services, Shekhawat said that, in line with the Prime Mini…
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate and announce several major railway projects during his one-day visit to Jodhpur and Jalore on Friday, bringing significant infrastructure and connectivity benefits to western Rajasthan. The visit will include the expansion of the Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express, the launch of a new train service, and announcements related to railway modernisation projects.According to Jodhpur Divisional Railway Manager (DRM)…
Dehradun, May 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anil Baluni on Sunday announced that a new train service between Ramnagar and Dehradun has been approved, terming it a significant boost to railway connectivity in Uttarakhand.In a post shared on social media platform X, Baluni said he had received a letter from Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirming the approval for the operation of the new train, which he had earlier requested.Calling it another achievement in the expansion of …