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IRCTC Introduces Whatsapp Online Food Delivery Facility for Passangers

6Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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IRCTC Introduces Whatsapp Online Food Delivery Facility for Passangers

New Delhi : Indian Railways PSU, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has launched e-Catering services through its e-Catering App Food on Track along with a specially developed website www.catering.irctc.co.in have started. Taking a step forward towards making its e-catering services more customer-centric, Indian Railways has recently launched WhatsApp communication for railway passengers to order food through e-catering services. Business WhatsApp number +91-8750001323 has been started for this. Initially, two phases of implementation of e-catering services through WhatsApp communication were planned. In the first step, the business WhatsApp number will send a message to the customer booking an e-ticket to select the e-catering services by clicking on the ...

Indian Railway earned Rs 1.35 Lakh Crores from Freight loading in this financial year till January 2023

6Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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Indian Railway earned Rs 1.35 Lakh Crores from Freight loading in this financial year till January 2023

New Delhi : Indian Railways' freight revenue in the first 10 months of the financial year 2022-23 has increased over the same period last year. During the period from April 2022 to January 2023, 1243.46 million tonnes of cargo was handled. During the same period last year, 1159.08 million tonnes of cargo was handled. This has increased the freight traffic by 7%. Similarly, freight revenue has increased to Rs 1,35,387 crore from Rs 1,17,212 crore in the previous year. Similarly, cargo traffic increased from 129.12 million tonnes in January 2022 to 134.07 million tonnes in January 2023. This is a 4% increase over the previous year. Also, freight revenue increased from Rs 13,172 crore in January 2022 to Rs 14,709 crore in January 2023. This is a 13% increase over the previous year.

Indian Railways to introduce Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train under ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ Scheme

5Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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Indian Railways to introduce Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train under ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ Scheme

New Delhi : Indian Railways has come up with a very special tour Garvi Gujarat to showcase the cultural & Spiritual Heritage of Vibrant Gujarat State by running its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train. This special tourist train, operated by IRCTC, will depart on 28th February from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on 8 days tour. Boarding & deboarding facility is provided at Gurugram, Rewari, Ringas, Phullera & Ajmer Railway Stations for convenience of tourists. This train tour package has been designed on the lines of Govt. of India Scheme of “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat” conceptualized on the life of Great Freedom Fighter Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. The first stoppage of this train tour package has been kept at Kevadiya wherein the Statue of Unity will be the centre of attraction. The ...

36th International Surajkund Crafts Mela 2023 to be held from 3rd to 19th February 2023

4Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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36th International Surajkund Crafts Mela 2023 to be held from 3rd to 19th February 2023

Harayana : 36th International Surajkund Crafts Mela 2023 to be organized from 03 to 19 February, 2023 at Faridabad, Haryana. This year Eight North Eastern States are the Theme State of the Mela. NERAMAC and North NEHHDC are the nodal agencies who are setting up North Eastern Region Theme State pavilion. The pavilion would include a permanent structure comprising elements from all States of the NER, fashion show extravaganzas, stall of artisans, cultural performance apart from several other activities showcasing rich culture of the NER and highlighting progress and development in the region. Hon'ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 36th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, 2023 in Faridabad, Haryana today. #SurajkundMela2023 @Surajkundmela @mlkhattar pic.twitter....

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan comments on Kerala Budget 2023-24

4Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan comments on Kerala Budget 2023-24

Thiruvananthapuram : Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Budget 2023-24 is a strong intervention to positively overcome the financial hurdles created by the Central Government and take the state forward on the path of development. Kerala's economic growth reaching double digits indicates strong progress. Ours is the highest growth rate since 2012. Our agro-industrial sectors are on the steps of renaissance. The Finance Minister has presented a budget that will accelerate and give more impetus to this development journey. Quality employment opportunities, emphasis on environment protection, infrastructure development and higher education along with science and technology sector are the hallmarks of this budget. The budget aims to make decentralization more effective and empo...

The Global Expo has started in Kochi today (Saturday) to find a solution for waste management

3Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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The Global Expo has started in Kochi today (Saturday) to find a solution for waste management

Thiruvananthapuram : The three-day global expo organized by the Local Self-Government Department and the Sanitation Mission with the aim of making Kerala a completely waste-free state has started today (Saturday) at Ernakulam Marine Drive. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate at 10 am. Local Self-Government- Excise Department Minister M. B. Rajesh will preside. Opposition Leader VD Satheesan will deliver the keynote speech. Industries Minister P. Rajiv and German Consulate General Achim Burkart will be the chief guests. Mayor M. Anilkumar, Highby Eden MP and MLAs T.J. Vinod, K.N. Unnikrishnan, K.J. Maxi, Uma Thomas, Zilla Panchayat President Ullas Thomas, Navkerala Karmapaddhati-2 Coordinator Dr. TN Seema, Chief Secretary VP Joy, Principal Secretary of Local Self-Government D...

₹ 477.25 crore sanctioned to 133 incubators under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

3Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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₹ 477.25 crore sanctioned to 133 incubators under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

New Delhi : The Start-Up India Fund Scheme was implemented from 1st April 2021 under the Start-Up India initiative. Rs.477.25 crore has been allocated for 133 occupational health centers under this scheme. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Mr. Somprakash has said that Rs.211.63 crore has been released on December 31, 2022. The ﬂagship schemes under Startup India initiative namely, Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) extend support to startups at various stages of their business cycle. The startups thereafter, are able to raise investments from angel investors or venture capitalists or seek loans from commercial banks or ﬁnancial institutions. The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)...

Automatic vehicle exports reports a growth of 35.9% from 2020-21 to 2021-22

3Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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Automatic vehicle exports reports a growth of 35.9% from 2020-21 to 2021-22

New Delhi : Exports of automatic vehicles have increased and 41,34,047 vehicles were exported in the year 2020-21, registering a growth of 35.9 percent to 56,17,246 vehicles in the year 2021-22. 4,04,397 cars and all other passenger transport vehicles were exported in 2020-21, a growth of 42.9% to 5,77,875 passenger vehicles in 2021-22. 50,334 vehicles used for commercial purposes were exported in 2020-21, an increase of 83.36% to 92,297 commercial vehicles in 2021-22. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel gave this information while replying to a question in Parliament. Exports of all vehicles including vehicles used for passenger transport as well as commercial purposes from India in the last two years are as follows: Export Data of all Vehicles in Ind...

FCI Sold 9.2 LMT Wheat in just Two Days of E-auction

3Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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FCI Sold 9.2 LMT Wheat in just Two Days of E-auction

NEW DELHI : As recommended by the Committee of Ministers to deal with the rising prices of wheat and flour in the country, Food Corporation of India (FCI) has decided to sell Central Pool Wheat under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) on 1st and 2nd February 2023 in e-auction. Out of 25 Lakh MT wheat stock earmarked for e-auction of wheat through various routes, 22.0 Lakh MT wheat has been offered. In the first week of e-auction, more than 1150 bidders participated and 9.2 Lakh MT wheat was sold across the country. Apart from this, the sale of wheat through e-auction will continue every Wednesday across the country till the second week of March 2023. In the first week of e-auction, the maximum demand for wheat was in the range of 100 to 499 MT, followed by 500-1000 MT of wheat, follo...

FCI Sold 8.88 LMT wheat under OMSS(D) on first day of e-auction

2Feb By cuckoosNo Comments

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FCI Sold 8.88 LMT wheat under OMSS(D) on first day of e-auction

NEW DELHI : (Showspot News) Food Corporation of India offered 22.0 LMT out of 25 LMT wheat storage earmarked for e-auction from Central Pool Stock through various channels under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) in the first e-auction. The said first e-auction took place on February 1, 2023. More than 1100 bidders were present to participate in the first e-auction. A quantity of 8.88 LMT wheat was sold on the first day of e-auction in 22 states. In Rajasthan, the bidding will be held on February 2, 2023. The sale of wheat through e-auction will continue till the second week of March 2023 on every Wednesday till 2 pm across the country. Government of India has reserved 2350 LMT wheat for sale without e-auction at a concessional rate of Rs.3 per quintal to Government PSUs/Cooperati...