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Articles 421 through 520 of 500:
- Rs 45,000 Penalty Imposed On Principal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2007)
The J&K State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission today imposed a penalty of Rs.45,000 on a private school at Manwal in Udhampur district for denying a valid school-leaving certificate to a student as a result of which he was unable to get . . .
- Railways Float Tenders For "Luxury Budget Hotels" (Hindu, Sujay Mehdudia, Apr 21, 2007)
100 locations identified; 20 letters of intent issued
Unused railway land near railway stations to be used
Number of rooms would be around 80 to 100
- Reaching Out To Russia (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Apr 21, 2007)
It was a most appropriate coincidence that on the very day that Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov was visiting Islamabad, the Russian stock exchange was registering one of its most successful performances.
- Bite The Bullet (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 21, 2007)
For as long as we can remember, Indian Railways has been mulling a bullet train. Railway minister Lalu Prasads predecessor, Mr Nitish Kumar, had even spelt out a grand plan which envisaged a high-speed train link between Mumbai and Vadodara.
- KTakaS Luxury Tourist Train To Run From Nov 1 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2007)
The much-delayed luxury tourist train in Karnataka will chug off from November 1 while the Centre has sanctioned two tourism infrastructure projects for the State, costing Rs 75 crore.
- Same Track (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 20, 2007)
Exceptions have become the rule in West Bengal. It is not for the judiciary to look after the proper running of public utility services or assure a healthy environment for citizens.
- Ppp Activists Deny Benazir-Musharraf Deal (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Apr 19, 2007)
Anybody who makes a deal with Musharraf will repent, says PML(N) leader
Deal close to finalisation, says Sheikh Rashid
Benazir begging for a deal: Muhammed Ali Durrani
- China's High-Speed Train Hits The Tracks (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2007)
A train designed to run at speeds up to 250 km per hour left Shanghai for Suzhou early Wednesday morning, ushering in the era of high-speed rail travel in the world's fastest growing economy.
- Bhutto, Musharraf Reach Agreement (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2007)
According to the report, the emissaries of the two leaders gave the finalised draft of the deal on Sunday night after four rounds of talks held in Dubai and Islamabad in less than a week.
- A Deal Is A Deal, Or IsnT It? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 18, 2007)
Another report of a deal between President General Pervez Musharraf and the PPP leader Ms Benazir Bhutto has gone up in Islamabad like a fireworks rocket.
- Karunanidhi Wants All Crossings Guarded (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2007)
Road underpasses to replace nine unmanned level crossings in risk-prone stretch
Wants Rs. 5,000 crore earmarked for the project Defends solatium amount announced for victims' kin
- Velachery Mrts Work To Be Over By May 15 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2007)
Work on the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) up to Velachery will be completed by May 15, Union Minister of State for Railways R. Velu said on Tuesday.
- Railway Police Hand Over Recovered Properties Worth Rs.20 Lakh To Owners (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2007)
The Railway police handed over recovered properties valued at Rs 20 lakh to the owners here on Tuesday.
- Cbi Action Against Jaffer Sharief Quashed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2007)
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday set aside an order of a Special Court in Bangalore directing that charges be framed under the Prevention of Corruption Act against the former Railway Minister C.K. Jaffer Sharief.
- The Making Of The Mahatma (Pioneer, Ram Gopal, Apr 17, 2007)
This has reference to the reviews of various books on Gandhi published in The Pioneer on March 25. Over 300 biographies, numerous books and papers have been written on Gandhi. Yet, what or who made a Mahatma out of him remains unanswered.
- India Has A Zero Share In Ifs (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 17, 2007)
The report Mumbai: An International Financial Centre is positive that the metro can compete with Singapore and London. A paper in Financing Cities describes how land is a central asset in urban infrastructure.
- Pak Turns Down BhuttoS Proposed Deal (Tribune, Afzal Khan, Apr 17, 2007)
In an interview with Sunday Times, former Pak PM Benazir Bhutto has said she wanted a deal with President Gen Pervez Musharraf, evoking an immediate response from the government which ruled out such a possibility.
- Lng Supply: Iran Seeks Private Partner In India (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 17, 2007)
In steel, power and aluminium sectors as well
Looking at cooperative ventures with Chinese companies
Plans to build 600 hotels throughout Iran to promote tourism
- Training First (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Apr 17, 2007)
One of the first things that the Integral Coach Factory (did - even before it installed the first lathe - was to establish the Technical Training Centre within the campus.
- 'We Can Adapt' (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Apr 17, 2007)
A technocrat by training, P. Raja Goundan, General Manager of the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), believes in imparting a "humane touch" to everything he does at the workplace.
- Now, Pizzas On Railway Menu (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 16, 2007)
Indian Railways is changing. Soon, a traveller could make hotel bookings, car rentals or even enjoy his favourite pizza while sitting on the train, by ordering in advance through internet.
- In Pursuit Of Excellence And Inclusion In Education (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Apr 16, 2007)
Every talented child, however poor and however remote its residence, must be provided education. Only this can combine excellence with inclusion. P. V. INDIRESAN raises eight issues that impact inclusion and excellence of education.
- Matheran-Neral Railway Celebrates Centenary (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 16, 2007)
Matheran hill station, around 100 km from here, on Sunday celebrated the centenary of the heritage light railway service between Neral and Matheran.
- Russia, Pakistan To Promote Ties (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Apr 15, 2007)
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail E. Fradkov wrapped up a three-day visit to Pakistan on Friday with a meeting with President Pervez Musharraf at which both leaders expressed keenness to consolidate bilateral relations.
- Passenger Trains To Run Between Bangalore, Mangalore Soon (Hindu, Anil Kumar Sastry, Apr 14, 2007)
A picturesque stretch of the Western Ghats is being opened up by the Railways for passenger travel after a long wait of 13 years.
- On The Fast Track (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Apr 14, 2007)
The ICF's ability to change with the times and to meet new demands is the key to its success.
- Stronger Ties With Russia (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 14, 2007)
THE Russian prime ministers visit to Pakistan is an event to be taken note of. As has been conventionally the case, Russia-Pakistan relations have to be seen not just in the bilateral context; they assume greater importance against the backdrop of . . .
- Market Prices For Farmers: Bigger India Inc Role To Boost Output (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 13, 2007)
The wheat purchase saga, which is still unfolding across large parts of northern India, is an example of democracy in action. Like the cement producers, the wheat purchasers were reportedly invited to meet senior government leaders and made an offer . . .
- Metro Rail Project: Special Purpose Vehicle Approved (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2007)
Ambitious venture to have three routes running up to 66 km
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited to have Rs. 100 cr. capital
- Record Cherry Output Likely (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2007)
A record production of about 8500 metric tonnes of cherry is expected in Kashmir this year.
- Pakistan, India Renew 3-Year Samjhota Pact (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2007)
Pakistan and India on Monday renewed an agreement on running the Samjhota Express between Wagah and Atari for another three years.
- India, Pakistan Change Baggage Rules For Rail Passengers (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Apr 10, 2007)
Passengers travelling between India and Pakistan by train are known for carrying tonnes of baggage, but under new rules between the two countries, taking anything beyond 35 kg in second class, and 50 kg in first class is going to be prohibitively . . .
- Pakistan To India: Show Political Will On Siachen F.P. Report Islamabad: (Frontier Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2007)
Pakistan on Monday urged upon India to show political will to end the standoff on the frozen comate zone of Siachen Glacier. “For progress on Siachen issue we need willingness,” said Tasneem Aslam in the weekly media briefing.
- Pak-India Railways Accord Today (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 09, 2007)
Pakistani and Indian railways authorities will sign an accord on Monday (today) to improve visa services and the condition of the Khokhrapar-Monabao and Samjhota trains.
- Pakistan-India Railway Accord Islamabad (Frontier Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 09, 2007)
A Railways Accord would be signed by Pakistan and India, today (Monday). The Accord would aim at improving facilities for travelers of Khokhrapar, Samjhota Express, and Monabao railcar services, besides other railways aspects.
- European Sojourn (Hindu, KISHORE IYENGAR, Apr 09, 2007)
THE magnificent Gare du Lyon rail station in the heart of Paris was the starting point of my rail adventure in Europe. My seat on the first class super fast Rail Europe-SNCF TGV coach was beside wide glass windows that offered me uninterrupted . . .
- Safer Travel (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 06, 2007)
The accident that occurred on Tuesday when a car collided with a train at an unmanned level crossing on the outskirts of Davangere, killing a seer and two others, once again brings the focus on the high risk that unmanned railway crossings continue . . .
- Mush May Bring Back Exiled Bhutto (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2007)
The government has shifted a veteran anti-corruption investigator from cases against exiled former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, stirring speculation that General Pervez Musharraf may sanction her return if it helps keep him in power.
- Takes Additional Charge As Gm Of S. C. Railway (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2007)
Praveen Kumar, General Manager, South Western Railway, on Wednesday assumed additional charge as GM of South Central Railway.
- Trade And Travel Key, Says Pm, Eases Visas, Saarc Duty Regime (Indian Express, Jayanth Jacob, Apr 04, 2007)
Underlining that peace was key to fulfilment of our vision of prosperity and cooperation in South Asia, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told the 14th SAARC Summit that India will allow zero-duty access to least developed countries of the . . .
- 14th Saarc Summit Begins: (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2007)
Singh says India relaxing visas
SAARC members set up regional food bank
Aziz says mutual trust needed for meaningful cooperation
Afghanistan joins SAARC as member
- Duty-Free Access For Ldcs: India (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Apr 04, 2007)
It was a unique 14th Saarc summit in many ways that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurated today.
- Take Bus From Lahore To Agartala Via Dhaka: Adb Has A Saarc Plan (Indian Express, Jayanth Jacob, Apr 02, 2007)
A bus service from Lahore to Agartala, right across Bangladesh. Road corridors from Indian ports to landlocked Bhutan and Nepal. A train service from Colombo to Chennai.
- Going Green Is Best (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 02, 2007)
Greening is about finding ways to make walking, cycling, use of non-motorised modes of transport such as light and heavy rail (metros), more competitive or better than the car.
- A Remarkable Turnaround (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 02, 2007)
Until three or four years ago, no one would have believed that the Indian Railways could ever join the elite group of financial achievers among the global railway systems.
- Rail Stations To Get More Amenities (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2007)
Major stations in the southern region will soon have more upmarket food courts, budget hotels and other amenities.
- Supreme Court Stay On Obc Quota Not Final: Rajasekharan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2007)
The Supreme Court's stay on reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in institutions of higher education was not final. Both houses of Parliament had amended the Constitution, fixing quota for OBCs, and passed a Bill, Union Minister of State . . .
- Railways Plans High-Speed Passenger Trains To Link Metros (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2007)
After the successful launch of the eastern and western dedicated freight corridors for speedy movement of goods, the railways is now considering linking metropolitan cities with high-speed passenger trains.
- Steel Firms Face Pressure On Price Front (Business Line, Ambarish Mukherjee, Apr 01, 2007)
Uncertainty looms large over the pricing of primary steel from April with major producers facing pressure from the Government to hold prices.
- Court Fiat Holds Up Train At Tumkur (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2007)
Local court officials on Friday stopped the Intercity Express at Tumkur, following orders from the court that the train be confiscated, as the Railways had failed to pay compensation to the victims of an accident case...
- 12-Hour Bandh Begins In Tn, (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2007)
The dawn-to-dusk Tamil Nadu bandh, protesting the Supreme Court order staying the 27 per cent reservation for OBCs in higher educational institutions, began on Saturday morning at 6 am (IST).
- Tn Shut To Protest Sc Stay On Quota (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2007)
The dawn-to-dusk bandh called by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led Democratic Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu in protest against the Supreme Court stay on 27 per cent Other Backward Classes quota, began in Chennai on Saturday morning.
- Quota Issue: State-Wide Bandh Tomorrow (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2007)
An all-party meeting convened at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters here on Thursday resolved to observe a bandh on March 31, "to reflect the sentiments of the people of the State" over the "setback to social justice."
- Garib Rath Syndrome (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 29, 2007)
The other day my college-going son made me look sheepish by asking me whether we are really so poor so as to book our return ticket from Chennai to New Delhi by Garib Rath, the Railway Minister, Mr Lalu Prasad's new mascot, which he hopes . . .
- Rs.2.97-Crore Surplus Budget For Kollam Corporation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2007)
The annual budget of the Kollam Corporation for 2007-2008 shows a revenue of Rs.104,35,09,370, an expenditure of Rs.101,38,02,400 - a surplus of Rs. 2,97,06,970. The budget was presented on Tuesday by Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Finance . . .
- Summer Round The Corner (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 28, 2007)
Its not just manufacturers of cool drinks who look forward to summer. Students do so, with April, May, June being the months to recover from the exams gone by and to take a break from non-stop studying.
- Panel Flays Lalu For Allowing Private Players In Concor (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2007)
Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Railway Ministry has pulled up Lalu Prasad Yadav for allowing private players in container traffic instead of enhancing the carrying capacity of the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR).
- Palace On Wheels Set To Roll In Punjab (Express India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2007)
The Punjab governments plan to have its own version of Palace of Wheels is finally on track with the Railway Minister giving the final go-ahead.
- 'Menu Innovation Our Strength' (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 24, 2007)
US fast food major McDonalds made its debut in India ten years ago and now has 108 restaurants across the country.
- India, Myanmar Initiative To Fill A 315-Km `Missing Rail Link' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2007)
Of a total 315 km, funds sanctioned for 100-km patch on Indian side
Move to ensure cross-border travel
Discussions on with Russia, Iran
- Retail's David And Goliath Fight To Sell On The Indian High Street (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2007)
The Indian Governments plans to open up its food retailing sector have been shunted into the slow lane after a huge outcry from small shopkeepers fearful of competition from multinationals such as Wal-Mart and Carrefour.
- Cbi's Bruised Ego (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 23, 2007)
The Patna High Court has, for the moment, chosen to ignore the CBI's contention that the Bihar Government cannot appeal against the acquittal of Union Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife, Rabri Devi, in the disproportionate assets case, . . .
- Railways Joins Global Club (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2007)
To achieve 78.7 p.c. operating ratio; makes a major turnaround in finances
Lalu Prasad inaugurates global rail freight conference
Containers have bridged the gap between road and rail
- Twist In Lalu Case: Cbi Now Opposes Bihar Appeal Against Acquittal (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2007)
In a new twist to the disproportionate assets case against Union Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and wife Rabri Devi, the CBI on Thursday opposed a plea by the Nitish Kumar government which challenged their acquittal.
- India Looks At Central Asia, Europe Links Bypassing Pak (Indian Express, Raghvendra Rao, Mar 22, 2007)
With the International Union of Railways (UIC) considering to develop a multi-modal corridor between Russia and India via Iran under the Trans Asian Railway (TAR) project, India is now hoping to secure a direct link with Central Asia and Europe . . .
- Israel Invites Tenders From Indian Firms For Rail Networks (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2007)
Israel has invited Indian firms to take part in tenders worth $five billion for construction of Light Rail and Metro Rail networks in the cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
- Retail's David And Goliath Fight To Sell On The Indian High Street (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2007)
The Indian Governments plans to open up its food retailing sector have been shunted into the slow lane after a huge outcry from small shopkeepers fearful of competition from multinationals such as Wal-Mart and Carrefour.
- City Lad's Mobile Magic To Curb Auto-Theft (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2007)
In what may prove to be end of the road for the ever-growing tribe of auto-lifters, a 22-year-old city lad has invented a remote device that renders a stolen vehicle absolutely motionless for the fleeing auto-lifter.
- Russian Rlys Keen On India Taking Part In Rail-Cum-Sea Link (Business Line, Mamuni Das , Mar 22, 2007)
Russia, Iran plan on building new railway track & operate it
- Slum In Way Of Mumbai's Progress (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2007)
Mumbai (Bombay) is India's biggest city and greatest hope, with aspirations of becoming the next Shanghai.
- Railway Board Mulls Busy Season Freight Surcharge (Business Line, Santanu Sanyal, Mar 22, 2007)
In keeping with the practice followed in 2006-07, the Railway Board is mulling out-of-Budget freight hike in 2007-08 too.
- Reforms: Putting The Horse Before The Cart (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Mar 22, 2007)
Sequencing is important, but it may be better to have reforms, regardless of their order, than not have anything at all.
- New Competition Regulator Should Look At The Public Sector Too (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 22, 2007)
A modern competition regime is part of the architecture of a well-functioning market economy. To that extent we welcome the governments move to establish the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
- Asia-Europe Rail Network Planned Across 26 Countries (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Mar 21, 2007)
Fighting the tyranny of technology seems to be a major challenge for the recently constituted Asian Railways Association (ARA) that hopes to play its part in the regional integration of railway systems.
- Irctc Plans Packages For South India (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
The passenger services and marketing arm of the Indian Railways, Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is planning to introduce seven different packages for South India.
- Travel Industry Welcomes Rail Budget 2007-08 (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
The recently announced Union Rail Budget not only brought cheer to the masses as a passenger friendly budget but also to the travel industry for its vision.
- India Gets On Board The Trans-Asian Railway (Singapore Times, RAJA M, Mar 21, 2007)
Getting from Singapore to Scotland by train will soon be possible now that India has hopped aboard the Trans-Asian Railway (TAR) project.
- Railways Will Need Rs 60,000 Cr To Complete All Projects: Lalu (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
Indian Railways will require around Rs 60,000 crore for completing all its projects, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav said on Tuesday.
- 'We're Concerned About Jobs' (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
The ministries feel the Planning Commission is dictating their agendas. Take the whole process of getting a model concession agreement for public private partnership (PPP). It resulted in a conflict with the surface transport ministry.
- Samjhauta To Have More Seats (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2007)
Pakistan and India have reportedly decided to increase the number of passengers on the Samjhauta Express from 576 to 750 to accommodate the increasing demands for tickets for travelling between the two countries.
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