Suresh Prabhu
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Indian economy can double in three years: Suresh Prabhu
Aug 21, 2015, 01:42 PM ISTKolkata: The Indian economy can double in three years and has the potential of becoming a $20-trillion economy, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday.Prabhu also stressed the need for clarity in thought and a
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Centre to bear escalated East West Metro project cost: Suresh Prabhu
India | Aug 21, 2015, 05:28 AM ISTKolkata: Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday said the central government will bear the entire escalated cost of the East West metro rail project, the first phase of which is expected to be completed by
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Railways to be disabled-friendly: Suresh Prabhu
India | Aug 14, 2015, 06:10 PM ISTNew Delhi: Rail travel will be more accessible for people with disabilities, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said here on Friday.India has over 8,000 stations, and around three crore people travel every day by train. Though
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Train derails in Madhya Pradesh, casualties feared
India | Aug 05, 2015, 04:17 AM ISTHarda (MP): Several casualties were feared when a train from Mumbai to Varanasi derailed near Harda in Madhya Pradesh late tonight, with some bogies plunging into Machak river."Some bogies have fallen into the Machak river,"
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After major landslide on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Railways announces special trains
India | Jul 19, 2015, 09:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today announced two special trains between Mumbai and Pune to clear the passengers stranded due to a landslide on the busy highway that has crippled road traffic. He also
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Crucial Cabinet meet today, redevelopment of Railway stations on card
National | Jul 16, 2015, 11:13 AM ISTNew Delhi: A proposal for redevelopment of railway stations across the countries, based on suggestions obtained from interested players, could be taken up for consideration by the Union Cabinet today.The stations would be redeveloped through
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Railways readies additional arrangements for Nashik Kumbh Mela
Jul 16, 2015, 07:59 AM ISTNew Delhi: New platforms, foot over-bridges, drinking water facilities, special trains, medical as well as catering facilities have been set up by the railways to serve the millions of pilgrims descending on the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha
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Railways conduct successful outreach programme
India | Jul 11, 2015, 10:22 AM ISTNew Delhi: Indian Railways' countrywide massive public outreach prgramme saw commissioning of 233 projects costing around Rs.4,000 crore and commencement of work on 73 projects costing Rs.550 crore, it was announced on 10th July.The public
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Kashmir India's crown, centre should help in development: Sayeed
National | Jul 09, 2015, 10:17 PM ISTSrinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on Thursday said Kashmir is India's crown and the central government should help in make it prosperous."Kashmir is India's crown and there is no other way
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Suresh Prabhu flags off four new trains in Jammu and Kashmir
India | Jul 09, 2015, 08:19 PM ISTSrinagar: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday flagged off four new trains between Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley and Bannihal in Jammu region.The flagging off ceremony -- which was attended by Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad
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Mobile app for paperless tickets in Mumbai suburban
Jul 08, 2015, 07:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today launched a mobile ticketing app for unreserved tickets that will cover 35 stations between the 123 km long Churchgate -Dhauroad suburban section in Western Railway.He also launched
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PM Modi to arrive in Russia to attend BRICS, SCO summits; 5 other news events of the day
India | Jul 08, 2015, 10:09 AM IST1. PM Modi to arrive in Russia to attend BRICS, SCO summitsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will today arrive on a three-day visit to attend the BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits, on the sidelines of
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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to launch 50,000th coach on July 6
India | Jul 03, 2015, 09:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Railways will roll out its 50,000th coach on July 6, marking a momentous occasion for the national transporter in achieving a record performance in the coach manufacturing sector.The 50,000th AC three-tier coach will
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$120 billion to be pumped in Indian railways in 5 years: Suresh Prabhu
India | Jun 30, 2015, 09:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: A whopping investmnet of USD 120 billion will be made in next five years in the cash-strapped railways which is in the process of upgradation and expansion, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on
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Railway minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurates integrated security system in Mumbai
India | Jun 30, 2015, 07:32 AM ISTMumbai: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on monday inaugurated the Integrated Security System (ISS) installed with a total cost Rs. 21.72 crore at four railway stations in the metropolis comprising CST, Dadar, Kurla and LTT.The system
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Railway Minister orders probe into freak accident at Churchgate
India | Jun 29, 2015, 11:26 AM ISTMumbai: Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu today ordered a probe into the freak accident at Churchgate Station here wherein a local train crashed into the dead end, injuring five passengers and disrupting suburban services on the
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Indian Railways starts SMS alert service for cancelled trains
India | Jun 26, 2015, 02:52 PM ISTNew Delhi: Passengers will now get text messages on their mobile phones if their scheduled trains get cancelled.Railways has introduced a pilot project to help passengers from any inconvenience, however, the service in beginning is
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South Asia fastest growing region in world: Report
India | Jun 26, 2015, 08:19 AM ISTNew Delhi: Far from being a non-performing region, South Asia is today the fastest growing region in the world, says a new report released on Thursday.The South Asia Development and Cooperation Report 2015, brought out
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Suresh Prabhu woos expats to join Make in India programme
India | Jun 21, 2015, 06:05 PM ISTKochi: Lauding the contribution of Keralites working in the Middle East to Indian economy, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today asked them toINVEST in the productive sectors of the state and suggested a 'gharwapsi' programme to
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Rail minister Suresh Prabhu launches India's first air-conditioned DEMU train in Kochi
India | Jun 21, 2015, 05:16 PM ISTKochi: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today flagged off India's first diesel electric multiple unit (DEMU) train service with an air-conditioned coach here.The Angamaly-Ernakulam-Tripunithura-Piravom train service is expected to help in reducing traffic congestion in the