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Ratan Tata to Head Railways' Innovation Council 'Kaya Kalp'
Moving ahead to fulfil his Budget promises, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday constituted a council called 'Kaya Kalp' and appointed noted industrialist Ratan Tata as its head.
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Rs 8.5 Lakh Cr to be Pumped Into Railways: Minister
"...Railways has lost to roads in attracting goods traffic," Suresh Prabhu said.
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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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'Dispute Settlement System Must for Private Participation'
"Private sector wants to come in then they must have clarity," says Suresh Prabhu.
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Will Budget Unleash Big Bang Reforms?
Reaping the benefits of low global prices for oil, India's main import, Modi's government sees itself in a sweet spot with spare cash to modernize ageing roads and railways without busting fiscal deficit and inflation targets.
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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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Railway Finances Will be Hard-Pressed in Near Future: White Paper
The 66-page White Paper has given details of railways' finances, expenditures on projects and suggestions for improvement.
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Rail Budget 2015: More Berths for Senior Citizens in Trains
Railways on Thursday proposed an increase in the quota of berths for senior citizens, pregnant and differently-abled persons in trains.
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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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Steel Firms Hail Rail Budget, Say it Will Spur Demand
Languishing long over a chronic low demand, steel makers lauded the Rail Budget hoping their deliveries would pick up as government plans to spend Rs 8.5 lakh crore over the next five years on capacity building.
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Railways' Freight Revenue to Rise 14% to Rs 1.21 lakh Crore
In 2014-15 (revised estimate), the revenue from movement of goods will rise to Rs 1,06,927 crore from Rs 93,095 crore in the previous year, according to the Rail Budget document.
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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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Ratan Tata to Head Railways' Innovation Council 'Kaya Kalp'
Moving ahead to fulfil his Budget promises, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday constituted a council called 'Kaya Kalp' and appointed noted industrialist Ratan Tata as its head.
-
Rs 8.5 Lakh Cr to be Pumped Into Railways: Minister
"...Railways has lost to roads in attracting goods traffic," Suresh Prabhu said.
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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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'Dispute Settlement System Must for Private Participation'
"Private sector wants to come in then they must have clarity," says Suresh Prabhu.
-
Will Budget Unleash Big Bang Reforms?
Reaping the benefits of low global prices for oil, India's main import, Modi's government sees itself in a sweet spot with spare cash to modernize ageing roads and railways without busting fiscal deficit and inflation targets.
-
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.
-
Railway Finances Will be Hard-Pressed in Near Future: White Paper
The 66-page White Paper has given details of railways' finances, expenditures on projects and suggestions for improvement.
-
Rail Budget 2015: More Berths for Senior Citizens in Trains
Railways on Thursday proposed an increase in the quota of berths for senior citizens, pregnant and differently-abled persons in trains.
-
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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Steel Firms Hail Rail Budget, Say it Will Spur Demand
Languishing long over a chronic low demand, steel makers lauded the Rail Budget hoping their deliveries would pick up as government plans to spend Rs 8.5 lakh crore over the next five years on capacity building.
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Railways' Freight Revenue to Rise 14% to Rs 1.21 lakh Crore
In 2014-15 (revised estimate), the revenue from movement of goods will rise to Rs 1,06,927 crore from Rs 93,095 crore in the previous year, according to the Rail Budget document.
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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.
