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Shiv Sena Praises its Erstwhile Leader Suresh Prabhu on Rail Budget
Shiv Sena, which appeared to be upset over induction of its erstwhile leader Suresh Prabhu into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a few months back, today showered praise on him for presenting a "unique" budget.
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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Asks MPs to Help Railways, Gets Booed
A posse of security forces from the Railways greets Members of Parliament (MPs) visiting suburban railway stations. Indian Railways also spends to make lavish arrangements for the stay and other requirements of MPs as per protocol.
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No Passenger Fare Hike Welcome in Railway Budget, Says AIADMK's J Jayalalithaa
AIADMK chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has welcomed the Narendra Modi government's first Railway Budget, and expressed happiness that passenger fares have not been increased.
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Rail Budget Inspired by PM Narendra Modi's Priorities: Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah today termed the railway budget as "futuristic and development-oriented" which reflects NDA government's policy of "Sabka saath, Sabka vikas".
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Railway Budget 2015: Over 3400 Level Crossings to be Eliminated
The Railways plans to eliminate a total of 3,438 level crossings at a cost of Rs 6,581 crore.
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Rail Minister Pledges Faster Connectivity, Better Infrastructure to Jammu and Kashmir, Northeastern States
The government is focusing on having a faster rail network growth in Jammu and Kashmir. It also plans to fast-track a better, and more enhanced connectivity to all the Northeastern states, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Thursday.
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Opinion: The Danger in Suresh Prabhu's Rail Budget
Where will 140 billion dollars for modernisation come from, asks MK Venu.
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Prime Minister Modi Praises Rail Budget 2015, Calls it 'Futuristic', 'Passenger Centric'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the Rail Budget as "futuristic" and "passenger centric", and said it lays out a clear road-map to make the national transporter the key driver of the country's economic growth.
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Rail Budget 2015: CCTV Cameras on Some Trains for Women's Safety
Giving priority to women's safety, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today announced the utilisation of resources from the Nirbhaya Fund by Indian Railways, adding that surveillance cameras would be provided in select coaches.
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BJP Ally Shiv Sena Criticizes Railway Budget, Says Party is 'Completely Dissatisfied'
The Indian Railway budget on Thursday drew criticism from within the ruling alliance with NDA constituent Shiv Sena claiming that it lacked clarity on how the money will come for the various projects.
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Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav Praises the 2015 Railway Budget
Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday praised the railway budget for not including populist measures like announcement of new trains, and lauded Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu for focusing on fulfilling projects unveiled in past budgets.
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Suresh Prabhu's Express Speech: 133 words per minute!
As the Railway Minister promised to increase speed of trains, Twitter said "slow down, you move too fast."
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Speaks in Rajya Sabha: Highlights
Finance Minister speaking in Rajya Sabha, defends the government on the Land Acquisition Bill amendments, the Railway Budget 2015, BJP's electoral performance in recent state elections and the coal block auctions. Here are the highlights from his speech:
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Railway Budget 2015: Suresh Prabhu Proposes Lowest Operating Ratio for Railways in 9 Years
Addressing the pressing issue of finances for the Indian Railways, Minister Suresh Prabhu has proposed an operating ratio below 90 percent to increase revenues for the system.
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Railway Budget 2015: Suggestions Received on Social Media Included in Budget, Says Railway Minister
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has said that his ministry received an overwhelming response and suggestions on social media during the formative phase of the Railway Budget 2015-16.
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Shiv Sena Praises its Erstwhile Leader Suresh Prabhu on Rail Budget
Shiv Sena, which appeared to be upset over induction of its erstwhile leader Suresh Prabhu into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a few months back, today showered praise on him for presenting a "unique" budget.
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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Asks MPs to Help Railways, Gets Booed
A posse of security forces from the Railways greets Members of Parliament (MPs) visiting suburban railway stations. Indian Railways also spends to make lavish arrangements for the stay and other requirements of MPs as per protocol.
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No Passenger Fare Hike Welcome in Railway Budget, Says AIADMK's J Jayalalithaa
AIADMK chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has welcomed the Narendra Modi government's first Railway Budget, and expressed happiness that passenger fares have not been increased.
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Rail Budget Inspired by PM Narendra Modi's Priorities: Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah today termed the railway budget as "futuristic and development-oriented" which reflects NDA government's policy of "Sabka saath, Sabka vikas".
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Railway Budget 2015: Over 3400 Level Crossings to be Eliminated
The Railways plans to eliminate a total of 3,438 level crossings at a cost of Rs 6,581 crore.
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Rail Minister Pledges Faster Connectivity, Better Infrastructure to Jammu and Kashmir, Northeastern States
The government is focusing on having a faster rail network growth in Jammu and Kashmir. It also plans to fast-track a better, and more enhanced connectivity to all the Northeastern states, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Thursday.
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Opinion: The Danger in Suresh Prabhu's Rail Budget
Where will 140 billion dollars for modernisation come from, asks MK Venu.
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Prime Minister Modi Praises Rail Budget 2015, Calls it 'Futuristic', 'Passenger Centric'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the Rail Budget as "futuristic" and "passenger centric", and said it lays out a clear road-map to make the national transporter the key driver of the country's economic growth.
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Rail Budget 2015: CCTV Cameras on Some Trains for Women's Safety
Giving priority to women's safety, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today announced the utilisation of resources from the Nirbhaya Fund by Indian Railways, adding that surveillance cameras would be provided in select coaches.
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BJP Ally Shiv Sena Criticizes Railway Budget, Says Party is 'Completely Dissatisfied'
The Indian Railway budget on Thursday drew criticism from within the ruling alliance with NDA constituent Shiv Sena claiming that it lacked clarity on how the money will come for the various projects.
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Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav Praises the 2015 Railway Budget
Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday praised the railway budget for not including populist measures like announcement of new trains, and lauded Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu for focusing on fulfilling projects unveiled in past budgets.
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Suresh Prabhu's Express Speech: 133 words per minute!
As the Railway Minister promised to increase speed of trains, Twitter said "slow down, you move too fast."
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Speaks in Rajya Sabha: Highlights
Finance Minister speaking in Rajya Sabha, defends the government on the Land Acquisition Bill amendments, the Railway Budget 2015, BJP's electoral performance in recent state elections and the coal block auctions. Here are the highlights from his speech:
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Railway Budget 2015: Suresh Prabhu Proposes Lowest Operating Ratio for Railways in 9 Years
Addressing the pressing issue of finances for the Indian Railways, Minister Suresh Prabhu has proposed an operating ratio below 90 percent to increase revenues for the system.
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Railway Budget 2015: Suggestions Received on Social Media Included in Budget, Says Railway Minister
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has said that his ministry received an overwhelming response and suggestions on social media during the formative phase of the Railway Budget 2015-16.
