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Kavach Protection System tender awarded in various states

Regarding installation and safety features of Kavach, the details are: Kavach is indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Kavach is a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of highest order. Kavach aids the loco pilot in train running within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case Loco Pilot fails […]

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48 Gati Shakti Multi-modal Cargo Terminals commissioned till 30th June, 2023

In order to boost investment from industry in setting up of cargo terminals, ‘Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT)’ policy has been launched, wherein GCTs are being developed by non-railway agencies. Upto 30th June, 2023, a total of 48 GCTS have been commissioned across the country, which include 05 GCTs (i.e. at Patratu, Sindri, Godda, […]

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Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission

For implementing targeted schemes for socially and economically backward Scheduled tribes, Government in Budget 2023-24 has made announcement of Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission. The mission is aimed to improve socio-economic conditions of the particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) by saturating PVTG families and habitations with basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water […]

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Salient Features of Vande Bharat Express Trains

With a view to provide better travel experience to the passengers, Indian Railways has introduced Vande Bharat trains with modern coaches having following enhanced safety features and amenities: Fitted with KAVACH. Faster acceleration and semi High speed operation up to 160 KMPH. Fully Sealed Gangway for Free Passenger Movement Automatic Plug Doors Reclining Ergonomic Seats […]

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IICA organises colloquium on “Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: The Imperative for Regulatory Convergence” for FOIR Central sector regulators

The Forum of India Regulators (FOIR) Centre at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) concluded a colloquium for the Central sector regulators on the theme “Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: The Imperative for Regulatory Convergence.” The colloquium, held on August 1-2, 2023 at Agra brought together esteemed Chairpersons and Members of FOIR member bodies fostering meaningful and effective […]

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Government launches a one-time settlement Scheme Vivad se Vishwas – II (Contractual Disputes) to effectively settle pending contractual disputes, as announced in the Union Budget 2023-24

The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas II – (Contractual Disputes), to effectively settle the pending contractual disputes of government and government undertakings. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 by the Union Finance Minister. In Para 67 of the Union Budget speech, Union Finance Minister […]

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NIA arrests one accused in ISIS-inspired Coimbatore car bomb terror explosion

  National Investigation Agency has arrested another person in the ISISI-inspired Car bomb blast case of Coimbatore, in which the prime accused was killed in the terror explosion triggered by a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devi Mohammed Idris @ Idris, a resident of Coimbatore, has been arrested for conspiring with other accused persons to commit […]