Tag: Ashwini Vaishnaw

PM Modi launches 2,000 railway infra projects of over Rs 41,000 crore
PM Modi’s Rs 41k Cr push for development of Indian Railways; projects worth Rs 2320 crore for Odisha

The initiative was part of the inauguration for the redevelopment of a total of 554 railway stations and 1,500 road overbridges (ROB) and road underbridges (RUB) across the country at an estimated cost of Rs 41,000 crore.

  • Monday, 26 February 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw Files Nomination Papers
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls in Odisha

Vaishnaw submitted his nomination papers to the returning officer at the Odisha Legislative Assembly in the presence of Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal, other senior leaders, and 10 proposers.

  • Thursday, 15 February 2024
Allocation to Odisha in railways increasing: Former Railways official 
Allocation to Odisha in railways increasing: Former Railways official 

“For the first time the allocation in railways crossed Rs 10,000 crore for Odisha in 2022-23 and the modernisation work of 58 Railway stations in Odisha is underway. Work to make the Puri and Bhubaneswar Railway stations world-class was initiated during the term of Ashwini Vaishnaw,” he added.

  • Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
‘Vaishnaw for RS’ is part of larger deal for Odisha polls

Vaishnaw had never been in parliament when he was named as the BJP candidate in 2019 despite the party lacking the numbers in the state assembly.

  • Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Rajya Sabha Election
Rajya Sabha election: Ask BJD supremo, says Odisha BJP chief on ruling party's support to Ashwini Vaishnaw

To a media query on the reason behind the ruling party’s backing BJP candidate for Upper House, Samal said, “BJP’s candidate Ashiwini Vaishnaw will file his nomination tomorrow and we will win in such a political scenario.”

  • Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw named BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha election
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw named BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate from Odisha, BJD extends support

Ending all speculations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday named Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in Odisha.

  • Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Airport-like Railway Station
Bhubaneswar Railway Station Will Be Redeveloped On Par With International Airports

The Bhubaneswar railway station will be upgraded on par with world-class airports with all modern facilities, informed Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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  • Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Bhubaneswar railway station will be redeveloped on par with international airports
Bhubaneswar railway station will be redeveloped on par with international airports: Ashwini Vaishaw

The state’s first redeveloped station will provide an airport-like experience to the passengers with all modern facilities.

  • Monday, 17 October 2022
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s first aluminium freight wagon rake at Bhubaneswar
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s first aluminium freight wagon rake at Bhubaneswar

On the other hand, the redevelopment work of the Bhubaneswar Railway Station will commence soon. The railway station will be redevelopment to offer a world-class experience informed Union Minister Vaishnaw. 

  • Sunday, 16 October 2022
5G IN ODISHA
5G Services In Odisha Cities By March 2023: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The much-awaited 5G network service will be available in Odisha by March 2023. While attending a programme in Bhubaneswar, Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the 5G services will be made available in the state by next year, most likely by March in the big cities.

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  • Sunday, 16 October 2022
 Hours after being repaired, Vande Bharat Express train rams into cattle again
Hours after being repaired, Vande Bharat Express rams into cattle again

The train running from Mumbai Central to Gandhinagar in Gujarat had been repaired at the coaching care centre in Mumbai.

  • Friday, 07 October 2022
200 railway stations across country to be revamped with modern facilities: Vaishnaw
200 railway stations across country to be revamped with modern facilities: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw also said that railway stations will act as the "platform" for the sale of regional products.

  • Monday, 03 October 2022
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Govt will set up 100 5G labs to promote innovation: IT Minister

The government will set up 100 5G labs across the country and some of these labs will become incubators to train students, promote innovation, research and experiment, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 02 October 2022
Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Cabinet okays proposal to redevelop New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad railway stations

Out of these, tenders have been issued for 47 stations while master planning and design for the remaining stations is underway.

  • Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Demand for UNESCO tag to Odisha’s Baliyatra after Vaishnaw makes special mention at G20 meet
Odisha’s Baliyatra: Vaishnaw makes case for UNESCO tag at G20 meet

Last year, UNESCO added Durga Puja and the world-famous Kumbha Mela, on the intangible cultural heritage representative list.

  • Friday, 02 September 2022
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