Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport - a clean and green facility in KolkataNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, commonly known as the Kolkata Airport, is a piece of modern architecture, equipped with ...
19 Feb, 2020, 03.58 PM IST
View: The past and possible future of 'Punkahs'In the olden days, from April till October—and longer in South India—the to-and-fro motion of punkahs marked the rhythm of Indian lives.
06 Apr, 2019, 09.33 AM IST
Manali, Munnar, Meghalaya: Best camping spots to explore for a quick & fun getawayManali is nestled amidst lush greenery on the banks of the River Beas.
21 Feb, 2019, 05.17 AM IST
How aging, creaking, crumbling railways is getting a new lifeChanges are happening in the colonial-era infrastructure of Indian Railways that not only looks shabby but also creates safety challenges f...
05 Jul, 2018, 09.36 AM IST
New Delhi station gets mechanised cleaning systemThe entire station has now been divided into zones and sub-zones with earmarked supervision for proper accountability, said a Northern Rail...
02 Oct, 2017, 06.59 PM IST
Now, railways to carry out cleanliness survey of tracksAll-out efforts will be made to keep the tracks clean as well as part of the government's ongoing cleanliness campaign, said a senior railw...
21 May, 2017, 02.33 PM IST
New Delhi cleanest in north: Swachh surveyNDMC scored 819.95, 426.88 and 461.13 under municipal documentation, direct observation and citizen engagement, respectively.
05 May, 2017, 10.41 AM IST
Railways to focus on monetising assets; SBI Cap to draw up plan, says Suresh PrabhuThe minister has asked SBI Cap, the investment banking arm of State Bank of India, to draw up a plan that will lean heavily on asset moneti...
25 Jan, 2016, 10.38 AM IST
Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal inaugurates mechanised cleanliness systemHe said this project would further be launched at tehsil level with a view to making Punjab the country's most clean and litter-free state.
06 Aug, 2015, 06.14 PM IST
Put in your best to realise railways' full potential: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to GMsThe minister said, "There is a need to benchmark our performance so that our full potential is utilised to deliver the best services to the...
30 Jan, 2015, 05.30 PM IST
Rail Budget 2014: No hike in fares, Railways to attract FDISadananda Gowda said he plans to leverage railway PSU resources by bringing in their investible funds in infrastructure projects.
08 Jul, 2014, 03.35 PM IST
Eco-friendly chemicals, hi-tech gadgets to keep Delhi Metro stations cleanEco-friendly chemicals, hi-tech machines and bio-degradable garbage disposal bags will ensure cleanliness of Metro stations.
15 May, 2013, 02.37 PM IST
Railway Budget 2013: Full text of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's speechBansal, on Tuesday, presented his maiden Railway Budget in the Lok Sabha announcing a slew of measures to improve passenger experience and ...
26 Feb, 2013, 03.04 PM IST
- Transforming India’s cities is a huge task, but an essential one for the country’s progress
A recent opinion poll sponsored by this newspaper, across the country's biggest eight urban agglomerations, found even the best rated among...
03 Feb, 2012, 09.27 AM IST
Railway Budget 2011: Mamata rolls out voter-friendly budgetMamata promised improved amenities, greater connectivity across the country and more trains.
26 Feb, 2011, 04.43 AM IST
- Railways outsourcing cleanliness to ragpickers
Railways is finding meaningful ways to engage ragpickers across the country. They are being pressed into service to clean the tracks at sta...
23 Aug, 2007, 10.50 AM IST
- No refund on confirmed tickets booked under Tatkal
In a bid to stop misuse of Tatkal reservation scheme by "unscrupulous elements", Railways have decided not to give any refund on confirmed ...
27 Aug, 2006, 10.27 AM IST