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Now Railways to print tickets in Malayalam and Tamil
PTI | April 26, 2018 3:50 PM
With an aim to popularise Railways and help those who find it difficult to read ticket details in English or Hindi, Southern Railway has launched an initiative to print Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) tickets in the regional language also on a trial basis.
Innovative technologies to help fulfil PM Modi’s New India vision, says Nitin Gadkari
PTI | April 26, 2018 3:50 PM
Innovative technologies and models which are corruption-free will help fulfil the Prime Minister’s New India vision, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said today.
Western Railway to run special trains Bandra-Ghazipur and Gandhidham-Bhagalpur
PTI | April 26, 2018 2:15 PM
The Gandhidham Bhagalpur weekly special train will depart from Gandhidham at 5.40 pm every Friday and reach Bhagalpur at 6 pm on Sunday. It will run from April 27 to May 11. On its return leg, train 09452 Bhagalpur-Gandhidham Express will depart from Bhagalpur at 6.30 am every Monday and arrive Gandhidham at 8 am on Wednesday.
Mumbai Development Plan 2034: With more affordable homes, Mumbaikars have every reason to cheer
Anindita Sen | April 26, 2018 1:31 PM
Mumbai is all set for a big revamp as the Maharashtra government on Wednesday unveiled the Development Plan (DP) 2034.
Over Rs 1 crore earned by Central Railway from film shoots
PTI | April 26, 2018 1:30 PM
During the financial year 2017-18, around 16 films, including advertisements, a web series and documentaries, were shot at different CR locations by various filmmakers and production houses.
Mumbai realty: Maximum City finally gets maximum land bank boost
FE Bureau | April 26, 2018 5:37 AM
According to the proposed plan, of the total 3,685 ha, about 2,000 ha (including 330 ha of salt pans) will be used for affordable housing. Other social infrastructure such as old age homes, special areas for children and differently-abled people, open spaces, schools, hospitals, museums and theatres also figure prominently in the plan.
Jet Airways launches scheme for passengers to bid for upgrade
IANS | April 25, 2018 10:58 PM
Airline major Jet Airways on Wednesday said with the launch of its latest initiative — JetUpgrade, its passengers holding confirmed Economy or Premiere bookings will be allowed to bid for an upgrade to Premiere or First Class respectively.
Will Delhi Metro fare hike kill it? Here’s what Arvind Kejriwal has to say
PTI | April 25, 2018 10:36 PM
“First fare hike and now parking charges hike. These steps will completely kill Delhi Metro n increase congestion n pollution on roads. Sad (sic),” Kejriwal tweeted.
Indian Railways latest refund rules 2018: Cancelled your train ticket? Here’s what you must know
Devanjana Nag | April 25, 2018 4:52 PM
In its latest Citizen’s Charter for Passenger Services, Indian Railways lists out some important rights and rules that passengers should be aware of when claiming refund on cancelled tickets. At present, train tickets can be cancelled across ticket counters, IRCTC website and through 139.
Buying train ticket on IRCTC website or app? Pay these transaction charges for digital payment
Devanjana Nag | April 25, 2018 3:09 PM
Every time a railway passenger buys a train ticket through IRCTC website or app using digital payment methods, a nominal amount is deducted for payments made through net banking, credit cards or debit cards, e-wallets etc.
What Goa’s Dabolim International Airport expansion will mean for passengers
Devanjana Nag | April 25, 2018 1:45 PM
In order to expand the Dabolim International Airport, Rs 400 crore is being invested by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The expansion of the international airport will also include extension of the existing passenger terminal building and construction of more parking bays, among many others.
Gangtok Darjeeling tour package by IRCTC; check here for train fare, schedule & other details
Devanjana Nag | April 25, 2018 12:54 PM
The special tour package will cover many iconic places such as Arakku Valley, Borra Caves, Gangtok, Changu, Darjeeling, Tiger Hill and Kolkata. The AC Tourist Train will start its journey on May 18, 2018 from Kochuveli for a duration of 11 Nights/12 Days.
Flight schedules: Airlines compromising safety, say pilots
FE Bureau | April 25, 2018 6:06 AM
The country’s civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed airlines to use this as an operating norm. A Delhi High Court order of April 18 asked the airlines and the DGCA to pull a plug on this practice, citing five recent incidents that have resulted in both loss of life and aircraft, as result of fatigue arising out of constant flying.
Behind schedule: Rethink on four planned dedicated freight corridors
Saurabh Kumar | April 25, 2018 5:53 AM
Indian Railways is exploring options other than DFCs, like high-speed passenger corridors and capacity augmentation of existing lines, to tackle the most niggling issue of congestion on tracks, especially on the Golden Quadrilateral.
Sigh of relief for Delhi! Jewar airport gets in-principle nod
Deepa Jainani | April 25, 2018 5:37 AM
It may be mentioned that the project has been a talking point for almost 17 years now. It was first conceived by the Rajnath Singh government in 2001, and then pushed hard by the Mayawati government since she came to power in the state in 2007.
Goa’s Dabolim airport to get swankier as AAI plans to invest Rs 400 crore
PTI | April 25, 2018 12:23 AM
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) today said it is investing Rs 400 crore in expansion of the Dabolim International Airport in Goa, which includes extension of the existing passenger terminal building and construction of more parking bays, among others.
Jewar airport in Greater Noida will have international destination flights too: PwC report
PTI | April 24, 2018 11:57 PM
The proposed international airport at Jewar in Greater Noida, which got the final nod yesterday, is expected to handle over 10 crore passengers by 2050, PwC, the agency which prepared the techno-economic feasibility report for the airport, has projected.
RRB Recruitment 2018: Online Railways jobs drive likely to save paper sheets equivalent to 10 lakh trees
FE Online | April 24, 2018 10:51 PM
The online recruitment drive of the Indian railways is likely to save paper sheets equivalent to 10 lakh trees. The railway is about to conduct the examinations involving 2.5 million candidates.
AAI to invest Rs 400 cr in expansion of Goa’s Dabolim airport
PTI | April 24, 2018 9:25 PM
This along with the setting up of a new international airport at Mopa in north Goa at a projected cost of Rs 3,000 crore, is expected to give a major boost to the tourism potential in the state, AAI said in a release.
Boost for roadways! India signs $210 million loan pact with World Bank for rural connectivity in Madhya Pradesh
PTI | April 24, 2018 4:52 PM
India has signed a USD 210 million loan agreement with the World Bank to improve rural connectivity in Madhya Pradesh, the finance ministry said today.
SMART luxurious coaches that can run at 200 kmph! Indian Railways goes futuristic with new trains
Smriti Jain | April 24, 2018 8:24 PM
Indian Railways train journeys have always been associated with convenience and never luxury. But, what if we were to tell you that Indian Railways is now betting on “SMART” luxurious coaches with 200 kmph speed potential to improve passenger experience on trains
Indian Railways RRB drive is environment-friendly! With online recruitment, 10 lakh trees will be saved
IANS | April 24, 2018 2:50 PM
That some 2.37 crore people have applied as the Indian Railways kicked off the process of filling up over 88,000 posts is clearly indicative of the “jobless growth” the country is experiencing.
Big relief for Delhi! Jewar airport in Greater Noida gets nod from government
PTI | April 24, 2018 12:36 PM
The Centre has given in-principle approval to the proposed Greenfield Airport near Jewar in Gautambuddh Nagar during a steering committee meeting held in New Delhi.
UDAN: How steel giant SAIL’s tie-up with Airports Authority of India will help in air connectivity development
PTI | April 23, 2018 11:21 PM
Domestic steel giant SAIL today said it has inked a pact with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for utilisation of airstrips at its three facilities — Rourkela, Bokaro and Burnpur — under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN.
Anand Vihar and Bijwasan stations revamp: Indian Railways proposes DDA transfer rail land on freehold basis
PTI | April 23, 2018 11:16 PM
The railways has moved a Cabinet note proposing that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) transfer its land back on a freehold basis so that it can redevelop the Anand Vihar and Bijwasan stations without any glitches, a senior official said today.
Guess what! Indore airport handled over 2 million passengers in 2017-18
PTI | April 23, 2018 11:12 PM
Indore’s Devi Ahilyabai Airport has joined select airports of the country which see more than 20 lakh flyers annually, a senior official said today.
Delhi Metro steel girder falls: DMRC removes project manager; 8 injured
PTI | April 23, 2018 9:00 PM
The incident took place around 10 am when the steel girder, which was erected for the construction of FOB, fell on passing vehicles at the under-construction Mohan Nagar Metro station in Ghaziabad.

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