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Rail Budget very disappointing, says Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi Thursday termed the 2015 railway budget as "very disappointing" as it only rehashed the UPA's various initiatives.
"Rail Budget 2015 is very disappointing, they are only presenting old UPA's initiatives…
Parliament witnesses Adjournments over Venkaiah’s Remark
Both houses of parliament witnessed brief adjournments Thursday as the opposition demanded an apology from Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu for his remarks targeting them. Shortly after the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha met…
Nothing New in Railway Budget: Pawan Kumar Bansal
The NDA government's railway budget for 2015-16 is a repetition of what the UPA government presented in the past, former railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said Thursday.
He said the budget only took forward previous budgets presented…
Rail Budget forward looking, futuristic: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday described the 2015 rail budget as a “watershed” moment for Indian Railways and called it "forward looking, futuristic and passenger-centric budget".
“Rail budget 2015 is a forward looking, futuristic…
Government to go ahead with 2G Spectrum Auction: SC
The Supreme Court Thursday said the government will go ahead with the auction of 2G spectrum scheduled to commence March 4, but its outcome will not be finalised without the court's permission.
While staying the Feb 12, 2015 interim…
Indian Railway plans Rs.850,000 crore investment in 5 years
The Railway Budget 2015-16, that left passenger and freight fares untouched, envisages an investment of Rs.850,000 crore over the next five years -- mostly directed towards modernizing existing tracks and introducing faster trains.…
Railway Budget 2015-16 Highlights
Keeping passenger fares unchanged, Minister Suresh Prabhu presented his maiden Railway budget Thursday, promising to balance passenger needs and long-term interests of the organisation to benchmark it globally on quality, safety and reach.…
Railway Budget spares Fare Hike, promises Modern
Keeping passenger fares unchanged, Minister Suresh Prabhu presented his maiden Railway budget Thursday, promising to balance passenger needs and long-term interests of the organisation to benchmark it globally on quality, safety and reach.…
Suggestions on Social Media used in Railway Budget
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Thursday said his ministry received an overwhelming response and suggestions on social media during the formative phase of the Railway Budget 2015-16.
"We received over 20,000 responses from people on…
Prabhu promises India Modern Rail Network, no Fare Hike
Without tinkering with passenger fares, Minister Suresh Prabhu presented his maiden budget for Indian Railways in the Lok Sabha Thursday, promising to balance passenger needs and long-term interests of the organisation and benchmark it…