MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS
Train drivers draw Rahul Gandhi's attention to 'serious safety issues' in Railways
The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) has handed a memorandum to Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, blaming poor working conditions for recent train accidents. The memorandum highlights the plight of train drivers, who work 14 to 16 hours a day and get home after three or four days.
Railway stocks surge up to 17% on order boost
Railway stocks surged as Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 12,500 new coaches, and RVNL partnered with Delhi Metro Rail. IRCON, BEML, Railtel, Texmaco Rail Engineering, and IRFC saw gains.
2,500 general railway coaches being manufactured, nod for another 10,000 granted: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apprised on Friday that around 2,500 new general coaches are being manufactured under a special drive, and approval for manufacturing another 10,000 such coaches has been granted. The initiative by the central government, he said, focuses on augmenting railway infrastructure across the country.
Railways to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha in next 5 years: Union Minister Vaishnaw
In Odisha, BJP government's focus on railway projects and infrastructure development, under the double-engine administration, aims to enhance connectivity and economic growth. The state stands to benefit from new initiatives like electronic manufacturing and semiconductor training centers, ensuring technological advancement and skill enhancement for its residents.
"Special arrangements made for devotees," says Railway Minister Vaishnaw ahead of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced special arrangements for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, including 315 special trains for devotees from states like Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, covering Odisha. Additionally, the Railway Ministry is establishing a holding area for 15,000 people, complete with toilets and a temporary ticketing center. Vaishnaw emphasized preparations for accommodating 1.5 million devotees. President Draupadi Murmu is also expected to visit. Previously, thousands attended Snana Purnima at the Jagannath Temple, where deities underwent ceremonial baths.
What happened that passengers onboard $35 billon-high-speed train in Spain experienced extreme turbulence? Details here
The passengers have experienced discomfort on a recently upgraded high-speed train traveling between Madrid and Gijon in northwest Spain. The high-speed line, which took 20 years to build and has the seventh-longest rail tunnel in Europe, opened last November.
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Goa seeks Rs 700 cr for water projects, Rs 300 cr for exposition of St Xavier's relics
Goa CM Pramod Sawant seeks Rs 700 crore for water projects and Rs 300 crore for St Francis Xavier's relics exposition in New Delhi meeting.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: No one knows what is happening in the railways these days, says Mamata Banerjee
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government following a train accident involving the Kanchanjunga Express, stating that the current state of affairs in the railways is unclear. She highlighted her tenure as Railways Minister, mentioning her implementation of anti-collision devices that significantly reduced train accidents. Banerjee expressed concerns over issues within the Railways Ministry, including the discontinuation of a separate Railways budget and perceived lack of importance given to the department.
Mamata Banerjee hits out at Centre for lack of anti-collision devices
Banerjee said, "The Railways has become parent-less and has lost its beauty and glory," adding "passenger amenities have been reduced while polls are rigged." "There is no Railway budget anymore. You can see Railways at the time of inaugurations. It has become a fashion-statement of sorts."
"Not the time for politics," says Ashwini Vaishnaw as rescue efforts continue after Kanchenjunga Express train accident
The tragic incident took place near Rangapani station, about 30 kilometers from North Bengal's New Jalpaiguri station. Early Monday morning, a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express from the rear, causing three of the express train's rear compartments to derail. According to railway officials, the collision resulted in at least 15 fatalities and around 60 injuries.
Kanchanjunga Accident: Vande Bharat comes under fire, Oppn demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: The collision between the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train near New Jalpaiguri has resulted in at least 15 deaths. Occurring around 9 am, the incident is attributed to a possible signal disregard by the goods train. Amid the tragedy, Vande Bharat and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw trended on social media, with opposition leaders criticizing the government for prioritizing the Vande Bharat trains over rail safety. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Kanchanjunga Express derailed: PM Modi offers condolences, Railway minister Vaishnaw heads to West Bengal
Kanchanjunga Express accident: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw traveled to West Bengal to oversee relief operations after a collision between a goods train and the Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station, resulting in five fatalities and approximately 30 injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and highlighted ongoing rescue efforts by Railways, NDRF, and SDRF.
Vande Sleeper trials in coming two months: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Vande Bharat trains currently being used have only chair seating, limiting their use to daytime routes which are covered in a few hours. The sleeper variants will bring offer more comfort for passengers undertaking longer journeys.
Karti Chidambaram urges Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to restore senior citizens' concessions
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to reinstate senior citizens' concessions and address safety issues related to ticketless traveling to ensure the well-being of commuters. Chidambaram highlighted the withdrawal of concessions during the pandemic, calling for their urgent restoration and citing concerns over the revenue earned from their withdrawal.
Want to make airways the new railways, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, aims to make air travel affordable to the common man by addressing airfare fluctuations. The steps to be taken to achieve this will be taken by the ministry. Despite the UDAAN scheme and market growth, external factors like Covid have impacted airfares. Discussions to reduce prices are forthcoming, prompted by concerns over high fares during peak seasons and the need for better price regulation in the rapidly growing aviation market.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jitin Prasada take charge of electronics and IT ministry
Ashwini Vaishnaw took charge as the union railway minister, minister of information and broadcasting, and Union minister of electronics and information technology. Jitin Prasada is the minister of state for electronics and information technology, succeeding Rajeev Chandrasekhar after switching from Congress to BJP.
IITian to helm IT! Continuation to help keep policy on track
Vaishnaw, a bureaucrat-turned-politician, took charge as the railway minister for the second time and also assumed roles in the ministries of information and broadcasting and electronics and information technology.
Up to 1,800% returns! How RVNL, Titagarh, other railway stocks performed in Ashwini Vaishnaw’s last stint
Railway stocks like RVNL and Titagarh delivered up to 1,800% returns in Ashwini Vaishnaw's last tenure. Analysts predict continued focus on power and railways sectors for long-term growth.
Minister & Policy Continuity: Will it lead to re-rating getting sustained ? 7 stocks of railway’s ecosystem.
While it became clear on the day of the election result only that the same government is going to continue. Some doubts were raised as to whether there would be a shift in policy focus. A part of the answer has come in the form of portfolio allocation. Some of the key sectors which mattered to the street because they had seen a re-rating and valuations are high, the continuation with the same minister is an indication that government is clearly focussed on continuation not only with a policy focus but it also does not want to waste time in getting a new minister and spending time in him/ her understanding the core work. Now this should bring relief to some companies as their projected plans and workflow will continue. Which means that expected growth which the market has put in its estimates of earning has a high probability of continuing.
Strong foundation to be laid for youth: Ashwini Vaishnaw as he assumes charge of I&B Ministry
Ashwini Vaishnaw has been appointed as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) in India. He was presented with a bouquet and a tree sapling by the Ministry staff. Vaishnaw thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the opportunity and expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's decisions dedicated to the poor and farmers. He has been assigned portfolios as Minister of Railways and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.
Railway stocks jump up to 10% led by Jupiter Wagons, IRCTC as Ashwini Vaishnaw assumes charge as Minister of Railways
Railway stocks surged up to 10% as Ashwini Vaishnaw resumed as the Indian Railway minister. Jupiter Wagons led with a 10% rise, followed by Texmaco Rail & Engineering and IRCTC, both up 6%. Other gainers included RVNL, IRFC, BEML, Ircon International, RITES, and CONCOR, up between 2.5% and 5%. Vaishnaw, heading the ministry since July 7 in Modi 2.0, was trusted with the role once again by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the decision announced on Monday.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next month for formal launch of second phase of CPEC
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China in the first week of next month to join the formal launching of the second phase of the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, according to a media report on Saturday. A source in the Prime Minister's Office told the Dawn newspaper that Prime Minister Sharif was scheduled to leave for China on June 4, but the date of the visit could slightly be changed.
With people of Himachal opposing Agnipath, will PM commit to scrapping it: Congress
Congress questions PM Modi on scrapping the controversial Agnipath scheme in Himachal Pradesh. Jairam Ramesh poses key questions ahead of rallies, highlighting BJP's alleged undemocratic practices in the state. The Congress has promised to abolish the Agnipath programme and resume normal recruitment to the Armed Forces, Ramesh pointed out.
Left govt in Kerala enters fourth year, CM says extreme poverty will be eradicated by 2025
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that while the Union government fails to fill the numerous vacancies in various Central government establishments, including the Indian Railways and other Central public sector undertakings, the Kerala Public Service Commission stands as a model for the entire country. He promised that the Left government will eradicate extreme poverty in the state in the coming year.
Mumbai Police arrests Bhavesh Bhinde from Udaipur in connection with hoarding collapse which claimed 16 lives
Mumbai police have arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of Ego Media, in connection with an illegal hoarding collapse in Chheda Nagar that led to 16 deaths. Bhinde faces charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and is also embroiled in other legal issues, including allegations of rape. Despite his troubles, Bhinde has secured contracts from entities like the Indian Railways and BMC for billboards and banners, albeit amid allegations of flouting regulations. This incident has prompted Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to order a structural audit of all hoardings in Mumbai.
Arbitration matters related to Chabahar port to be referred to tribunal in Muscat: Official
"Major concerns, including lack of consensus on an arbitral framework, have been addressed. As per the agreement signed on Monday, matters requiring arbitration with regard to operation of the Chabahar port, will be referred to a three-member arbitration tribunal based in Muscat in accordance with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)," the official said on condition of anonymity.
Two trains with petrol, diesel head to Tripura amid fuel crisis
Two trains carrying fuel to Tripura amidst a crisis caused by disrupted railway services in Assam's Dima Hasao. Restoration work on tracks underway, as services remain disrupted since April 26.
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