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Highlights from Railway Budget 2014-15

Union Railway Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda presented his first Railway Budget in Parliament. Below are the highlights of this Budget: No new hike in passenger fares and freight...

July 9, 2014

New Rail Budget’s 8 common man-friendly steps

The maiden Rail Budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government proposes to initiate a number of passenger-friendly measures, aimed at facilitating the commuters in the long-run and...

July 9, 2014

Rail Budget: List of new, extended trains

Rail Budget was presented in the Parliament by Union Railways Minister Sadanand Gowda. Given below is the list of trains announced in the budget:- Jansadharan Trains 1)   Ahmedabad-Darbhanga...

July 9, 2014

Health Ministry focuses on Kala Azar eradication

Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, has set up a core group to sketch a detailed plan of action to wipe out the vector-borne disease Kala Azar by...

July 8, 2014

Trial run of India’s fastest train on Delhi-Agra at 160 kmph successful

The first trial run of the India’s fastest train on the New Delhi-Agra route was performed successfully by the Indian Railways. The train covered a distance of 200...

July 3, 2014

To curb its illegal trade, 'Camel' declared as the State animal of Rajasthan

Camel has been declared as the state animal of Rajasthan. The State government is also in the process of drafting a new legislation to prevent slaughter, illegal trade...

July 1, 2014

No visa-free entry for Bangladeshis: Home ministry

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to thwart any move to provide visa-free entry for Bangladesh nationals. The MHA has opposed the proposal of the...

June 28, 2014

Union Government modernizes NIC-1987 to NIC-2008

Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry upgraded the National Industrial Classification -1987 (NIC-1987) to NIC-2008. The upgrade to NIC-2008 will facilitate new businesses as it is more investor...

June 27, 2014

Maharashtra govt approves 16% quota for Marathas, 5% for Muslims in jobs and education

Maharashtra government gave its nod to 16% reservation for Maratha community and 5% reservation for 50 backward Muslim communities in jobs and education in the state. The move,...

June 25, 2014

UP Govt increased retirement age of State Election Commissioner to 68 years

The Uttar Pradesh Government enhanced the retirement age of State Election Commissioner (SEC) from 65 to 68 years. The UP government amended the UP State Election Commission (Panchayat...

June 25, 2014

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