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Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Mizoram first railway, the Bairabi-Sairang, which will ensure connectivity of the northeastern state to the rest of India. During the inauguration, Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw highlighted the engineering marvel of constructing such a line in the challenging Himalayan region. He also highlighted how PM Modi started the Act-East policy an upgrade from the Look-East policy. Before 2014, the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jagdeep S Chhokar, co-founder of poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms and a long-standing advocate for clean elections, passed away in Delhi on Friday after suffering a heart attack, ADR sources said. He was 80. A retired professor at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad, Chhokar, along with his colleagues, founded the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) in 1999. Over the past two decades, the organisation spearheaded several landmark judicial interventio ...Read More >
Aizawl: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram, which will connect the state's capital Aizawl with the rest of the country. During his second visit to the state after becoming the prime minister in 2014, Modi will also flag off a Rajdhani Express from Aizawl and unveil several other projects to augment highways, energy and sports infrastructure. The Prime Minister is expected to arrive at Lengpui airport at 9 am, and then he will ta ...Read More >
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the engineering challenges overcome to complete the Bairabi-Sairang line, ahead of the inauguration of Mizoram's first railway connectivity by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. Calling the project a "crucial initiative" to link the state with the rest of India, Vaishnaw said engineers had to tackle loose sand and difficult Himalayan geology. "It is a matter of great joy that railway connectivity ...Read More >
India is bolstering its northeastern frontier by investing $3.4 billion to construct 500 kilometers of railway lines, bridges, and tunnels. This strategic move aims to improve connectivity to remote regions bordering China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan, enhancing military readiness and logistical capabilities. India is set to reinforce its northeastern frontier by adding railway infrastructure to deepen access, accelerate logistics and ensure military readiness in case warming ties with neig ...Read More >
12 IMPHAL: PM Modi begins a two-day trip to three states of the Northeast on Saturday, combining outreach with a Rs 36,000-crore development outlay focused as much on providing the healing touch to conflict-scarred Manipur as on giving the region an economic fillip. Modi is scheduled to arrive in the Kuki heartland of Churachandpur by helicopter from Mizoram, the first stop of his tour, to address a rally at the appropriately named Peace Ground and launch projects with a combined budget of Rs 7, ...Read More >
Rotten apples lie on the ground near trucks stranded along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, after the highway road was closed following landslide and floods, in Qazigund town, Anantnag district. REUTERS Apple growers in Kashmir are staring at huge losses this year as floods and highway closures disrupt the peak harvest season, enmeshing growers and truckers in uncertainty, farmers and industry officials say. Losses of between Rs 600 crore and Rs 700 crore ($68 million and $79 million) are ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 12: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary (Organisation) Jammu-Kashmir, Ashok Koul has welcomed the announcement by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to start a daily time-tabled parcel train service from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar (Delhi), calling it a "lifeline" for apple growers and a timely intervention that will bring immense relief to the horticulture sector of the Kashmir Valley. "This is a historic decision that reflects the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More >
Imphal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to the northeast Saturday, launching and laying foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 36,000 crore across Manipur, Assam and Mizoram aimed at transforming the region into a strategic and economic powerhouse under Centre's Act East Policy.But it is Manipur, still scarred and socially fractured by ethnic conflict, that will be the emotional and political fulcrum of this tour.This marks Modi's first visit to Manipur sinc ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 12: Just a day ahead of the commencement of new Delhi-Budgam-Delhi Joint Parcel Product Rapid Cargo Train (JPP-RCT) service to provide much sought-after reprieve to the Kashmir fruit growers on September 13, stranded apple-laden parcel train from Budgam Friday reached Jammu. "Historic moment for fruit growers, traders and aggregators of the valley as the first delivery of apples was given successfully at Jammu Railway Station on date. The apples were transported from Budgam to Jammu ...Read More >
MALIGAON, SEPTEMBER 12 (MExN): Indian Railways (IR) will launch three new pairs of train services from Sairang station in Aizawl, enhancing connectivity of Mizoram's capital with key destinations across the country. The inaugural runs of all three trains are scheduled for September 13 followed by regular services from the notified dates. Sairang-Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express: Inaugural Train No. 02507 will depart Sairang at 10:00 hrs on September 13 to reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 07:3 ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit three states of North East India viz Mizoram, Manipur and Assam in his two day tour to the region to boost region's infrastructure and to bring social harmony. Modi will visit trouble torn Manipur for the first time since violence starts 3rd May 2023. He will visit Churachandpur relief camps too. Prime Minister will visit first Mizoram and lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 9000 crore at Aizawl an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day tour from Saturday, covering five states including Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, and inaugurating projects worth ₹71,000 crore in a major push for ease-of-living in India's eastern and northeastern regions. In focus will be the PM's visit to Manipur on Saturday, his first since violence broke out in the state in May 2023. He is set to inaugurate projects worth ₹8,500 crore in the state. "I will be attending p ...Read More >
AIZAWL: When a two-coach special train carrying railway officials arrived at the newly built platform near Sairang, 85-year-old Satwna stood motionless with his eyes fixed on the gleaming train that had just rolled in. His wrinkled hands trembled in excitement as he touched the metallic surface of the vistadome coach. For the first time in his life, the octogenarian from nearby Darlawng village who spent his entire lifetime in the hills of Mizoram had a glimpse of a train. "I had heard about t ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 12 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a three-day visit from September 13 to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar to launch multi-crore infrastructure projects, participate in the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika and attend the Combined Commanders' Conference. The PM's tour will begin at Aizawl in Mizoram, where he will lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore catering to a h ...Read More >
Rajdhani Express train launch: The country's first Rajdhani Express train was introduced in 1969 between New Delhi and Howrah. The Rajdhani Express was launched with the aim of connecting state capitals to the national capital. Rajdhani Express train: Indian Railways (IR) is set to rollout a new Rajdhani Express train over its network. This Rajdhani Express is being introduced after a gap of six years. The last Rajdhani Express train was launched in 2019 between Mumbai CSMT and Delhi. Rajdhani ...Read More >
After days of suspense, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday officially announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur on Saturday, where he will unveil development projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in the northeastern state. This marks PM Modi's first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, leading to significant loss of life and property. Manipur has been under President's Rule since February 13. Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will visit Mizoram and lay the fou ...Read More >
The Bairabi-Sairang railway is more than steel and stone. It is a lifeline that promises a new identity for Mizoram Mizoram has been regarded as one of India's most beautiful yet remote states in India's northeast -- green hills fading into the mist, endless bamboo forests, and vibrant cultural communities cut off by geography. Reaching its capital, Aizawl, once meant a five-hour drive through narrow highways that often collapsed during the monsoon. That reality will soon change for good. A 51 ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): In a significant development, the stations part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed train corridor, also known as the Bullet Train project, are nearing completion, Ministry of Railways said on Thursday. In a post on 'X', Indian Railways announced that these stations will redefine passenger comfort and set new benchmarks in travel for passengers. Also Read | Fake Job Racket Busted in Jharkhand: Over 200 Unemployed Youths Duped With False Promises of Employment ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025. An order dated August 27 from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reads, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS ...Read More >
Jaipur, Aug 28 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious police sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 owing to paper leak. Justice Sameer Jain in a detailed judgment cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state. "Illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous. It is strange that the state government did not take action any decision on the subject. The court's decision hopefully will act as a deterren ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): In a significant development, the stations part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed train corridor, also known as the Bullet Train project, are nearing completion, Ministry of Railways said on Thursday. In a post on 'X', Indian Railways announced that these stations will redefine passenger comfort and set new benchmarks in travel for passengers. "The Bullet Train stations on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor in Gujarat are nearing completion. With modern design, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025. An order dated August 27 from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reads, "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS ...Read More >
Janmashtami 2025: 7 Iconic Bollywood Songs Dedicated To Lord Krishna That Will Elevate Your Festive Celebrations India is about to take a big leap towards green transport with the upcoming rollout of its first hydrogen train. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has today given a peek into the path-breaking loco on social media site X (Earlier Twitter), marking a big step toward greener railways. With this achievement, India stands to be a part of an exclusive club of countries - Germany, France, ...Read More >
The percentage of non-AC coaches on Indian Railways is as high as 70 per cent. Image: ANI Indian Railways has significantly enhanced the travel facilities for the benefit of economically weaker passengers with the number of seats available for non-AC passengers increasing to 54 lakh, which constitutes 78 per cent of the total, while AC seats comprise the remaining 22 per cent, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Due to the higher availability of general coaches, the number of passengers ...Read More >
On August 3, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that India's first bullet train service will begin very soon, and will cut the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to two hours and seven minutes. From the Bhavnagar terminus, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off three express trains - the Ayodhya Express, the Rewa-Pune Express, and the Jabalpur-Raipur Express. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also participated in ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will begin operations very soon, reducing travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. He was speaking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat after virtually flagging off three trains, namely the Ayodhya Express, Rewa Pune Express, and Jabalpur Raipur Express. He further stated that the bullet train project is progressing rapidly. The 508 ...Read More >
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