ASHWINI VAISHAW
Passenger body urges Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw to restore all 7 trains on Pathankot-Kangra line to reduce overcrowding
Commuters in Kangra Valley are urging the Railway Minister to reinstate all seven train services on the Pathankot-Baijnath route, citing severe overcrowding and unsafe travel conditions. Only two pairs of trains have resumed after a four-year suspension due to flood damage. Passengers face perilous journeys, standing at coach doors due to the heavy rush on the limited six-coach trains.
Ready to help media industry in transition from traditional to digital: Ashwini Vaishaw
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights the government's readiness to aid the media industry during the transition from traditional to digital media, addressing issues like copyright and fair compensation. Secretary Sanjay Jaju emphasizes concerns over misinformation and revenue sharing with news publishers, stressing the need for financial sustainability in journalism and ethical content use.
Railway's fund allocation to Bengal, Bihar, Jharkand at record high: Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that West Bengal now receives more funding for rail projects compared to when Mamata Banerjee was the railway minister. Train accidents have dropped by 60 per cent due to technology and operational changes. However, land acquisition issues in West Bengal hinder development. Bihar and Jharkhand have also seen significant funding increases for rail projects.
Telecom companies invest Rs 2,419 cr under PLI scheme till date: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government shortlisted 42 companies in October 2022 that committed a total investment of Rs 4,115 crore and are likely to generate additional sales of Rs 2.45 lakh crore and employ over 44,000 people during the six-year scheme period ending 2025-26.
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Union ministers, K’taka CM key guests at ETSA event; Zomato nearly halves Q2 net loss
The star-studded event in Bengaluru, which will also play host to a galaxy of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policy makers, marks the eighth edition of the country’s most coveted awards for entrepreneurial excellence.
Northeast Frontier Railway completes restoration of damaged track in Dima Hasao district of Assam
NFR stated, “The overall situation in the Dima Hasao district of Assam has become normal to some extent after the heavy damage caused due to landslide. Despite rainfall acting as barrier in the work process, Railway completed restoration of the hill section within the targeted time frame.
DoT working on bringing regulatory structure at world level: Ashwini Vaishnaw
“Under the PM Gati Shakti portal for Rights of Way (RoW) approvals, 32 states have joined in our federal structure for a simultaneous, simplified approval system for RoW and the credit goes to honorable PM’s vision,” Communications and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while addressing the silver jubilee event celebrating 25 years of the telecom regulatory authority of India (Trai).
Relief package shows India wants a 3-player market: Vodafone Idea lenders
Vodafone Idea’s lenders expect the government's telecom relief package to help improve the operator’s cash position and ease the pressure on its balance sheet. The package shows the government’s intention to maintain a three-player telecom market, they said.
Naveen Patnaik nominates two Rajya Sabha nominates and endorses BJP's candidate
The BJD is fielding party's IT Cell head and former principal accountant general Amar Patnaik, party spokesperson Dr Sasmit Patra and supporting former 1994 Odisha cadre bureaucrat, Ashwini Vaishnaw who is the BJP's nominee from Odisha.
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