VVIP quota in Bihar-bound trains reduced by Railways

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 12:13

After the exit of Lalu Prasad from the Railway Ministry, there has been a drastic cut in the VVIP reservation quota in Bihar-bound trains.

Mamata says bomb blast caused train derailment

Last Updated: Friday, May 28, 2010, 12:16

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said a "bomb blast" triggered by Maoists on the rail track caused the derailment of the Howrah-Kurla express train.

Naxal attacks double in 2009, Rlys lose Rs 500 cr: Mamata

Last Updated: Friday, April 23, 2010, 13:13

Incidents of Naxal attacks on railway property nearly doubled in 2009 and the Indian Railways lost over Rs 500 crore due to disruptions by Maoists, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

All options should be explored to combat Maoists: CPI(M)

Last Updated: Friday, April 9, 2010, 15:15

The CPI(M) on Friday suggested formulation of a comprehensive policy to tackle Maoist menace politically and administratively.

Goof-up in new Durontos: Passengers kept waiting for food

Last Updated: Friday, April 2, 2010, 20:18

In an embarrassment for Railways, scores of passengers travelling in three of its flagship Duronto non-stop trains were deprived of catering services despite the same being mentioned in the tickets.

Mamata demands army deployment in Maoist affected areas

Last Updated: Friday, December 4, 2009, 16:06

The Trinamool Congress on Friday climbed down from its demand for imposition of President`s Rule in West Bengal saying it wanted rule of law to prevail, but demanded deployment of army in three Maoist-affected districts.

Mamata slams WB Govt for adjourning winter session of Assembly

Last Updated: Friday, December 4, 2009, 13:10

Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday slammed the Left Front Government in West Bengal for abruptly adjourning the winter session of the state Assembly due to problems with the public address system.

Vision document soon on making railways accident free: Mamata

Last Updated: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 16:11

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said it will soon come out with a vision document to make railways accident free and is looking at installing Anti-Collision Devices throughout the network.

Mamata terms Left drubbing as victory for democracy and peace

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 16:24

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the results indicated victory for democracy and peace.

PC hits out at CPM for linking Mamata to train hijack

Last Updated: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 22:49

P Chidambaram on Thursday hit out at CPI(M) for seeking to link TMC leader Mamata Banerjee to Rajdhani Express hijack and talked tough on Maoist violence, saying no democracy can accept "violence as an instrument of change".

Maoist hijack ends; Rajdhani on way to Delhi

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 12:05

Bhubaneswar Express resumed its journey after a nerve-wracking saga when Maoist rebels held it hostage.

Mamata questions efficacy of joint operations at Lalgarh

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 23:29

Expressing shock over the killing of two police officers and abduction of another cop by Maoists in West Midnapore, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee today questioned the efficacy of the joint operations at Lalgarh.