Rail Budget: Railways to increase revenue through non-fare sources

Feb 25, 2016, at 09:19 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on Thursday said that Indian Railways will increase the revenue through non-fare sources.

Rail Budget: Introduction of 30,000 bio-toilets in trains by next financial year

Feb 25, 2016, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday introduced a string of measures to improve the cleanliness on stations and trains.

Rail Budget: Facilities for divyang, senior citizens and women travelers

Feb 25, 2016, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said that the Indian Railways is fulfilling its social obligations towards Divyang, senior citizens and women travelers.

Rail Budget: Railway Proposes to set up ‘SRESTHA’

Feb 25, 2016, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday announced to set up a R&D organization, a Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology & Holistic Advancement, ‘SRESTHA’.

Rail Budget: E-catering services to be extended to 408 A1 and A class stations

Feb 25, 2016, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday said that IRCTC will manage catering services in a phased manner.

Rail Budget: Indian Railways bats for reorganization of Railway Board

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:46 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday announced the Structural Interventions in Railways.

Rail Budget: Better Rail connectivity to North East , Jammu and Kashmir

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:42 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that better connectivity to the North Eastern States is of utmost priority for the Indian Railways.

Rail Budget: All stations to be made disabled friendly

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:40 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Minister of Railways Prabhakar Suresh Prabhu while presenting Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday said that in pursuance of the objectives of Accessible India Campaign Indian Railway will ensure that all stations under redevelopment are made disabled friendly.

Union Budget: Bids finalized for setting up two Loco Factories under ‘Make in India’ initiative

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:39 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that in keeping with Prime Minister’s emphasis on ‘Make in India’, the Indian Railways was able to finalise the bids for setting up two loco factories with an order book of about Rs. 40,000 crore.

Rail Budget: Railways to partner with state governments for operation of tourist circuit trains

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:16 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Wednesday said that tourism holds great potential for economic development and job creation.

Rail Budget: Transformation of Indian Railways through Avataran - seven Mission mode activities

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:15 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in the Parliament on Thursday has proposed to transform Indian Railways through seven Mission activities – Avataran.

Jet Airways signs code share agreement with Korean Air

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:13 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS) Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has entered into a codeshare agreement and a reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership with Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea.

Rail Budget: Time tabled freight container or parcel train to be started this year

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:11 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu proposed three solution sets for reversing the trend of declining modal share of freight trains – expanding the freight basket of Indian Railways, rationalising the tariff structure and building terminal capacity.

Rail Budget: No hike in passenger fare, says Suresh Prabhu

Feb 25, 2016, at 07:59 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) There is no hike in passenger fare in this year’s Railway Budget, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said as he presented the Rail Budget in the Parliament on Thursday.

Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 30.06 per bbl on Wednesday

Feb 25, 2016, at 07:58 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Thursday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 30.06 per barrel (bbl) on Wednesday, which was lower than the price of US$ 30.79 per bbl published on Tuesday.

Rail Budget: PM Modi congratulates Suresh Prabhu

Feb 25, 2016, at 07:55 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Congratulating Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu for presenting the Rail Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the current budget will help improving and developing the nation.

Prabhu presents Rail Budget, passenger fare not hiked

Feb 25, 2016, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Giving relief to millions of users, railway fare was not increased in the Union Railway Budget 2016-17 that was presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in the Parliament on Thursday.

Start-ups, Gig-it and Tyre Express, join Season 9 of VentureNursery’s acceleration program

Feb 25, 2016, at 07:17 pm

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS) VentureNursery, India’s first angel backed accelerator, has announced the commencement of Season-9 of its acceleration program.

Suresh Prabhu presents Railway Budget

Feb 25, 2016, at 06:59 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Presenting the Railway Budget, Minister Suresh Prabhu said 17,000 bio toilets and additional toilets will be provided in 475 stations before close of this financial year.

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Feb 25, 2016, at 05:25 pm

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Blueocean Market Intelligence bags National IT Excellence Award

Feb 25, 2016, at 04:30 am

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): Global analytics and insights firm Blueocean Market Intelligence, has been honored with an award for excellence in using advanced analytics for Audience Segmentation enabled by its solution Persona at the National IT Excellence Awards 2016.

Tata Trusts, Harvard University South Asia Institute announce grant to 6 organizations in India

Feb 25, 2016, at 03:35 am

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IBNS): Tata Trusts and the Harvard University South Asia Institute (SAI), who collaborated for a project on livelihood creation in rural India through social entrepreneurship and skill development, have recently announced a grant of INR 1.5 Million for 6 organizations from across India.

Taxation: Cabinet approves signing of agreement between India, Maldives

Feb 25, 2016, at 03:29 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing of an agreement between India and Maldives for the avoidance of double taxation of income from international air transport.

The Flea Market Brunch: Entrepreneurship combined with fun

Feb 25, 2016, at 02:39 am

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IBNS) Young entrepreneurs and start-ups got a unique opportunity to showcase their creative in an exhibition in Kolkata titled The Flea Market Brunch.

Indian benchmark indices fell for the second consecutive day on Wednesday

Feb 25, 2016, at 01:54 am

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS) Weak global cues on the back of a steep fall in oil prices forced the Indian benchmark indices to their second successive day of decline on Wednesday.

Nissan welcomes cricket stars as new global ambassadors

Feb 25, 2016, at 12:58 am

Yokohama, Feb 24 (IBNS): Nissan has announced a new line-up of cricket talent in support of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 30.79 per bbl on Tuesday

Feb 24, 2016, at 05:18 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published on Wednesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 30.79 per barrel (bbl) on Tuesday. This was lower than the price of US$ 31.26 per bbl published on Monday.

Punj Lloyd wins contract for construction of luxury villas in Dubai

Feb 24, 2016, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24, (IBNS) Diversified EPC conglomerate, Punj Lloyd announced on Wednesday that it has won a Rs 308-crore infrastructure order in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Infosys Science Foundation, Agastya International Foundation launch mobile science labs

Feb 24, 2016, at 03:16 am

Bangalore, Feb 23 (IBNS): Taking its Teachers' Training program to the next level, the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF), in partnership with the Agastya International Foundation (AIF), on Tuesday inaugurated Mobile Science Labs designed to spur curiosity and creativity among students, and make learning an interactive experience.

Å KODA AUTO India launches Superb

Feb 24, 2016, at 02:47 am

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS) Å KODA AUTO India on Tuesday launched the third generation of its flagship model, the SKODA Superb at Rs 22.68 lacs (Ex-showroom Mumbai).