Foreign tourists had a joy ride on December 14 in a rake pulled by a 164-year-old steam engine, said to be the world's oldest working locomotive, as it chugged between Egmore and Kodambakkam Railway Stations.'Express EIR21' was the cynosure of all eyes with Railway Board Rolling Stock member Rajesh Agarwal flagging off the Steam Heritage Run at Chennai Egmore Railway station in the presence of top Southern Railway officials including its General Manager John Thomas.A press release said 70 foreign tourists, who were on a trip to the state, boarded the train.Close Some officials also travelled along with them. The cost of a ticket for one way trip (Chennai Egmore to Kodambakkam, a distance of about 10 km) was Rs 500 while for a to-and-fro ticket, it was Rs 1,000. related news Up to 25% of FASTag lanes to be temporarily converted to hybrid lanes at NH toll plazas Chidambaram says India's economy broken, leadership failed Indian delegation leaves for Australia for consumer … [Read more...] about Tourists have joy ride on world’s oldest working locomotive
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Free-trade pacts hamper India’s efforts to curb China textile imports
China is exporting textiles to India through Bangladesh to get around a tax increase on imports, undermining New Delhi's efforts to support local manufacturers, industry sources said.Earlier this week, India doubled the import tax on more than 300 textile products to 20 percent, marking the second tax increase on textiles in as many months.This is aimed at providing relief to the country's domestic textile industry, which has been hit by cheaper imports. India's total textile imports jumped by 16 percent to a record $7 billion in the fiscal year to March 2018. Of this, about $3 billion were from China.Close Textiles are India's second largest job provider directly employing nearly 51 million people and accounting for 5 percent of India's gross domestic product, and 13 percent of its export earnings. related news PM Narendra Modi arrives in Kanpur to chair first meeting of National Ganga Council US-China trade deal cuts tariffs for Beijing promise of big farm purchases Hong … [Read more...] about Free-trade pacts hamper India’s efforts to curb China textile imports
DCW chief writes to PM, demands immediate implementation of Disha Bill in entire country
DCW Chief Swati Maliwal on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding immediate implementation of Disha Bill in the entire country, which mandates disposal of cases of atrocities against women within 21 days and handing out the death penalty.The Delhi Commission for Women chief also expressed sadness over the "indifferent attitude" of the central government till date over the issue of women's safety.Maliwal, who has been on a hunger strike for over 10 days to demand capital punishment for rapists, said she will not end her fast till the Disha Bill is implemented in the entire country.Close On Friday, the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the bill.LIVE NOW... Video series on How to Double Your Monthly Income... where Rahul Shah, Ex-Swiss Investment Banker and one of India's leading experts on wealth building, reveals his secret strategies for the first time ever. Register here to watch it for FREE. … [Read more...] about DCW chief writes to PM, demands immediate implementation of Disha Bill in entire country
Sun Pharma’s Halol facility gets 8 observations post USFDA inspection
United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has conducted a good manufacturing practices (GMP) inspection of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' Halol facility (Gujarat, India) from December 03-13, 2019, as per company release.At the conclusion of the inspection, the agency issued a Form 483, with eight observations.The company is preparing the response to the observations, which will be submitted to the USFDA within 15 business days, it said in release.Close The company is committed to addressing these observations promptly. related news Oil India Limited appeals to people in Assam to allow it to carry out day-to-day operations Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by up to Rs 3/litre Kerala requires Department of Design to become creative hub of world: Experts The company remains committed to working closely with the USFDA and continues to enhance its GMP compliance on an ongoing basis, it added.On December 13 share price of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries ended 1.12 percent … [Read more...] about Sun Pharma’s Halol facility gets 8 observations post USFDA inspection