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Average investment in railways during the last five years had been to the tune of about Rs 46,000 crore, which was increased to Rs 1 lakh crore last year, out of which Rs 94,000 crore was spent.

Telangana: Manpower shortage hit railways

The SCR has about 20,000 vacancies, 3,000 of them for gangmen and trackmen posts.

23 Jan 2017 1:42 AM IST

The bodies lying buried amid the remains of the crashed bogies of Hirakhand Express. (Photo: NARASIMHA MURTHY)

Hirakhand derailment: 15-inch gap in rail spells disaster

Officials grope in the dark as security agencies do not rule out sabotage with area being Maoist stronghold.

23 Jan 2017 1:37 AM IST

The high court has granted him anticipatory bail, but imposed certain conditions that he shall appear before the Investigating Officer (IO), who is at liberty to interrogate him. (Representational image)

Bengaluru: Bogus ration coupon accused gets bail

Deputy Commissioners of all districts were instructed to detect such bogus coupons.

23 Jan 2017 12:36 AM IST

East Coast Railways said 39 people have died so far and 55 have sustained injuries in the accident. (Photo: )

Hirakhand derailment: Odisha announces ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu had announced ex-gratia of Rs two lakh each for the kin of those killed.

22 Jan 2017 10:08 PM IST

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Punjab: Thai woman molested by hotel owner's son, files complaint

Prabhjot Singh has been booked and the case is being investigated, but no arrests have been made with regards to the...

22 Jan 2017 10:00 PM IST

The injured were admitted to various hospitals where the condition of seven is stated to be serious. (Photo: DC)

23 of 39 dead in Hirakhand derailment identified

The process to identify the remaining bodies was still on, the officials said.

22 Jan 2017 9:54 PM IST