New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing service conditions and addressing stagnation concerns, union minister of Communications, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, introduced a financial upgradation scheme for over 2.56 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) employed in the Department of Posts. The Gramin Dak Sevaks are pivotal in the Department of…
In a move to address long-standing demands, minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the sanction of crucial railway projects for Odisha during a media interaction recently. The first project, the Digha-Jaleswar (Chandaneswar-Jaleswar) new line spanning 42 km, will be fast-tracked following the completion of the approval process. This development…
Sambalpur/New Delhi: Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the extended route of the Sambalpur-Hatia-Gorakhpur Maurya Express from Sambalpur Railway Station on Friday. The inaugural run, marked as a special event on Friday, will soon transition into regular service from Sambalpur, enhancing connectivity for the residents of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh….
Bhubaneswar: The minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the approval of the Puri-Konark rail line by prime minister Narendra Modi. A significant fund of Rs 492 crore has been allocated for the construction of this 32 km rail line. Vaishnaw confirmed that the project is now sanctioned and with…
Bhubaneswar: The minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a review of the ongoing railway projects and traffic facilities within the jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) during his two-day visit to Odisha. The minister placed particular emphasis on the progress of super-critical and public-centric railway projects in the state, focusing on vital rail line…
In a significant move aimed at bolstering railway infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways has approved the establishment of a Wagon Periodic Overhauling (PoH) facility in Kantabanji, allocating a substantial budget of ₹244.77 Crore. The approval was granted by the Railway Board after careful consideration of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted in September 2023. The…
Sambalpur: The Gorakhpur-Hatia Maurya Express will now run up to Sambalpur, said union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently. The minister made the announcement while inspecting the Sambalpur Railway Station. He said the extension of Gorakhpur-Hatia Express will provide travel facility to the passengers of this region, especially the people of Sambalpur, Bargarh, Jharsuguda and Sundargarh…
Bhubaneswar: Union minister for railways Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore new MEMU train service and dedicated the new Balasore-Gopinathpur Nilgiri passenger line at a function held at Gopinathpur Nilgiri Railway Station, recently. The minister congratulated the local people of Gopinathpur Nilgiri for getting the first ever passenger train connectivity up to Balasore. He said…
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw laid the foundation stone for installation of 4G mobile tower at Manatapal village under Betnoti block in Mayurbhanj district recently. He also announced new towers for Patisari and Kanhupura villages under Badasahi block. The mobile tower would be part of 4G Saturation Project under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Better data communication…
Bhubaneswar: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during his visit to Daspalla recently said that Gopalpur-Rairakhol new rail line will be reviewed to include Phulbani in the railway map. He added that the feasibility of connecting Kantilo and Khandapada with Khurda-Balangir rail line project will also be explored. He inaugurated the newly constructed Nuagaon Road–Daspalla railway section,…
