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India, Russia, Iran To Meet On North-South Corridor On November 23
India, Russia and Iran will hold a trilateral meeting on the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) on November 23 to make the 7,200-km-long ship, road, and rail route operational soon, an official statement said on Monday. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu, in a meeting with a Russian business delegation on raising i...
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After 23 Die In Mumbai Stampede, Rail Minister's 1-Week Deadline For Officials
Friday's deadly stampede that killed 23 people in Mumbai, many found pressing against the railings, has spurred the government into action. Hours later, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal ordered officials to cut the red tape and start working on shorter deadlines. The minister also told them to identify critical locations prone to similar tragedies. T...
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Cabinet Reshuffle On Sunday Morning, 8 Ministers Quit: 10 Points
A new Defence Minister is expected to be appointed on Sunday morning when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to revamp his cabinet in a big shake-up. Arun Jaitley will retain the Finance Ministry, sources said; he currently handles both key departments. The Prime Minister was still tweaking his list of new ministers till late on Friday night, s...
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Worried By Accidents, Railways Opts For More Power To Divisional Managers
Taking stock of the series of derailments this month, the draft report of a committee set up by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu recommends that divisional railway managers (DRMs) be more empowered to take decisions, particularly in emergencies.
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Railways Launches 'SAARTHI' App, Solar Train: 10 Things To Know
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday launched a new integrated mobile app "SAARTHI - synergised advanced application rail travel help and information" for passengers. This new app will allow passengers to book tickets, enquiry, on-board cleaning and ordering meal on a single platform. The new SAARTHI app also includes features such as safety fo...
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Government To Double/Triple 16,500 Km Rail Tracks: Suresh Prabhu
To fast-track creation of a robust infrastructure, the government has sanctioned plans for doubling and tripling of 16,500 km of railway tracks in few years as against only 22,000 km in last 70 years, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said today.
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Approved. Suresh Prabhu Clears Rail Project In This State In 3 Minutes
A new railway line proposed by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gets a nod from Railway minister Suresh Prabhu just three minutes after he presented it to the minister.
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Check Train Delays Or Face Action: Rail Minister To Officials
With a number of complaints being received over late running of trains, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has cracked the whip on officials concerned, asking them to improve punctuality rate or "face action".
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'Unusual' Activities Reported In Train Mishaps: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
Government today expressed serious concern over "unusual" activities reported in the past few days, saying that attempts were made to sabotage rail tracks and carry out explosions.
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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Flags Off Rail Line In Tripura
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday flagged off a new rail line beyond Agartala - up to the southern temple city of Udaipur.
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Railway Minister Orders Investigation Into Death At SRK Event At Station
Shah Rukh Khan said today that he was "very sad"at learning of the death of a fan in a mad rush to see him at a railway station in Gujarat's Vadodara last night.
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Survey To Begin In December On Rail Link To Char Dham
A survey for laying a railway line connecting four important Hindu shrines in the hills of Uttarakhand would be undertaken soon, an official said on Friday.
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Rail Network To Make Northeast India A 'Destination': Suresh Prabhu
The railway network would make northeast India a "destination" instead of being a transit point, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said in Mizoram.
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India's First Green Rail Corridor Launched In Tamil Nadu
The nation's first Green Rail Corridor, a 114-km long Rameswaram-Manamadurai stretch in Tamil Nadu which ensures zero toilet discharge on rail tracks, was today inaugurated by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu.
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No Toilet Waste On These Tracks. New Train Corridor Opens Tomorrow
In a bid to make railway tracks discharge free zones, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will inaugurate 114-km long Rameswaram-Manmadurai route as the country's first green rail corridor with zero toilet discharge section on Sunday.
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India, Russia, Iran To Meet On North-South Corridor On November 23
India, Russia and Iran will hold a trilateral meeting on the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) on November 23 to make the 7,200-km-long ship, road, and rail route operational soon, an official statement said on Monday. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu, in a meeting with a Russian business delegation on raising i...
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After 23 Die In Mumbai Stampede, Rail Minister's 1-Week Deadline For Officials
Friday's deadly stampede that killed 23 people in Mumbai, many found pressing against the railings, has spurred the government into action. Hours later, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal ordered officials to cut the red tape and start working on shorter deadlines. The minister also told them to identify critical locations prone to similar tragedies. T...
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Cabinet Reshuffle On Sunday Morning, 8 Ministers Quit: 10 Points
A new Defence Minister is expected to be appointed on Sunday morning when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to revamp his cabinet in a big shake-up. Arun Jaitley will retain the Finance Ministry, sources said; he currently handles both key departments. The Prime Minister was still tweaking his list of new ministers till late on Friday night, s...
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Worried By Accidents, Railways Opts For More Power To Divisional Managers
Taking stock of the series of derailments this month, the draft report of a committee set up by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu recommends that divisional railway managers (DRMs) be more empowered to take decisions, particularly in emergencies.
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Railways Launches 'SAARTHI' App, Solar Train: 10 Things To Know
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday launched a new integrated mobile app "SAARTHI - synergised advanced application rail travel help and information" for passengers. This new app will allow passengers to book tickets, enquiry, on-board cleaning and ordering meal on a single platform. The new SAARTHI app also includes features such as safety fo...
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Government To Double/Triple 16,500 Km Rail Tracks: Suresh Prabhu
To fast-track creation of a robust infrastructure, the government has sanctioned plans for doubling and tripling of 16,500 km of railway tracks in few years as against only 22,000 km in last 70 years, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said today.
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Approved. Suresh Prabhu Clears Rail Project In This State In 3 Minutes
A new railway line proposed by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gets a nod from Railway minister Suresh Prabhu just three minutes after he presented it to the minister.
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Check Train Delays Or Face Action: Rail Minister To Officials
With a number of complaints being received over late running of trains, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has cracked the whip on officials concerned, asking them to improve punctuality rate or "face action".
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'Unusual' Activities Reported In Train Mishaps: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
Government today expressed serious concern over "unusual" activities reported in the past few days, saying that attempts were made to sabotage rail tracks and carry out explosions.
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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Flags Off Rail Line In Tripura
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday flagged off a new rail line beyond Agartala - up to the southern temple city of Udaipur.
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Railway Minister Orders Investigation Into Death At SRK Event At Station
Shah Rukh Khan said today that he was "very sad"at learning of the death of a fan in a mad rush to see him at a railway station in Gujarat's Vadodara last night.
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Survey To Begin In December On Rail Link To Char Dham
A survey for laying a railway line connecting four important Hindu shrines in the hills of Uttarakhand would be undertaken soon, an official said on Friday.
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Rail Network To Make Northeast India A 'Destination': Suresh Prabhu
The railway network would make northeast India a "destination" instead of being a transit point, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said in Mizoram.
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India's First Green Rail Corridor Launched In Tamil Nadu
The nation's first Green Rail Corridor, a 114-km long Rameswaram-Manamadurai stretch in Tamil Nadu which ensures zero toilet discharge on rail tracks, was today inaugurated by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu.
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No Toilet Waste On These Tracks. New Train Corridor Opens Tomorrow
In a bid to make railway tracks discharge free zones, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will inaugurate 114-km long Rameswaram-Manmadurai route as the country's first green rail corridor with zero toilet discharge section on Sunday.
