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Railway launches SMS facility for ticket booking
Indian Railway has launched a new pilot service which makes it possible for the 80% of the population that owns mobile phones. The service doesn’t even involves any use of Internet by the customer. IRCTC has INTRODUCED a number of options to buy tickets without having to access the Internet. Besides the short code 5676714, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Topics: Current Affairs 2013 • Indian Railways • IT • Ministry of Railways • Railways
IRFC to issue Tax-free bonds
With an aim to raise Rs.8,886 crore, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) will launch a tax-free bond issue. This would enhance IRFC resources for buying rolling stock for the Indian railways. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has authorized IRFC to issue bonds up to Rs.10,000 crore during 2013 financial year. The public ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Topics: Current Affairs 2013 • IBPS • January 2013 • Ministry of Railways • Railways
Railway Budget 2010-11
India’s Railway Minister Mamta Banerjee presented the new Railway Budget for the year 2010-11 in the parliament on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. This was second budget presented by Dr. Mamta Banerjee in this Lok Sabha. The earlier Budget was presented by her on July 3, 2009. Before this , she was India Rail Minister in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2010
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Current Affairs 2010 • Duronto Express • Government of India • Indian Railways • Lok Sabha • Mamata Banerjee • Mamta • Members of the Lok Sabha • Ministry of Railways • Yuva Express