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Indian Express
an hour ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Indian Railways to launch online train ticket booking portal exclusively for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha members
Indian Railways train ticket booking: Indian Railways (IR) is set to launch a dedicated online train ticket booking portal exclusively for Members of Parliament (MPs). The move aims to streamline travel arrangements and enable seamless ticket booking for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 23), Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the development. He informed the House that the Railways is in the process of developing a software to facilitate the booking of reserved train tickets for Parliamentarians. 'The development of software for booking reserved tickets online by sitting as well as former Parliamentarians has been taken up. This will facilitate them to book/cancel the ticket online as per their convenience,' Vaishnaw said. The minister was responding to a query from Congress MP MK Raghavan, who sought to know whether the government planned to introduce an exclusive online ticket booking platform for MPs for seamless travel arrangements. According to Railways, the Members of Parliament (MPs) are entitled to travel in First Class Air conditioned or Executive class, in any train with their spouse, in any form any place to any place over the IR. They are also eligible to get one free Air conditioned two tier Railway pass for one person to accompany the MP. Spouse of MP is entitled to travel in AC First Class / Executive class from their home town to New Delhi any number of times irrespective of the fact whether the Parliament is in session or not. RailOne App Earlier this month, the national transporter introduced RailOne App. Developed by Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), the RailOne mobile application is focused on improving passenger interface with railways. This new application has integrated all the passenger services including reserved train tickets, unreserved UTS Tickets via R-Wallet to Get 3% Discount, Live train tracking, Grievance redressal, E-catering, porter booking and last-mile taxi.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
NIRI Chicago Elects 2025-2026 Officers and Directors
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chicago chapter of NIRI, The Association for Investor Relations (NIRI Chicago), has elected 12 officers and directors to its board for the 2025-2026 term, effective July 1. 'This has been an uncertain time for investor relations officers and consultants as they navigate the implications of economic change, stock market volatility and breaking news,' said Rob Cherry, incoming chapter president. 'Our new board will work hard to ensure strong professional development and networking opportunities to help our members stay on top of trends and effectively represent their companies and clients to institutional investors and other stakeholders. As part of that mission, we look forward to welcoming NIRI members and guests to a reinvented, broader Midwest IR Symposium – formerly the Investor Relations Workshop – in downtown Chicago on Friday, Sept. 26.' Officers President: Robert K. Cherry, vice president of investor relations, Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI). This is Cherry's fourth year on the NIRI Chicago board, where he most recently served as co-executive vice president and treasurer. He is a past Investor Relations (IR) Workshop committee member. Executive Vice President: Brooks O. Rennie, vice president, head of investor relations, Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY). This is Rennie's fourth year on the NIRI Chicago board. He recently received an MBA from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University; is a former director on the NIRI Twin Cities board; and was named a NIRI 40 Under 40 honoree in 2019. Vice President, Programs: Julianna Paterra, CFA, senior manager of investor relations, Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL). This is Paterra's second year on the NIRI Chicago board. Previously, she was co-chair of the 2023 IR Workshop committee. Vice President, Treasurer: Darla Rivera, director of investor relations, CF Industries (NYSE: CF). Rivera begins her second year on the board after taking an active role on the 2023, 2024 and 2025 IR Workshop committees. Co-Vice President, Membership: Victor J. Jendras, director of business development, Sodali & Co. Jendras previously served as NIRI Chicago's chair, president, executive vice president and vice president of programs. Co-Vice President, Membership: Jeff Myers, regional head of listings - Midwest, NYSE. This is Myers' second year on the NIRI Chicago board. He is a member of the 2025 Midwest IR Symposium committee and co-chaired the 2024 IR Workshop committee. The New York Stock Exchange is part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE). Co-Vice President, Communications: Maryellen T. Thielen, APR, ABC, president, Forest Glen Communications LLC. Thielen earlier was a NIRI Chicago chair, president and executive vice president. She now participates in the annual IR Symposium committee. Co-Vice President, Communications: Michael Ferreter, director, Rivel, Inc. While this is Ferreter's first year on the NIRI Chicago board, he has been a longtime chapter volunteer, including as co-chair of the 2019 IR Workshop. Vice President, Sponsorship: Adam Dahl, vice president of Midwest region business development, Corbin Advisors. This is Dahl's third year on the NIRI Chicago board. He was the chapter's advocacy ambassador from 2023 to 2025 and has participated in several IR Workshop committees. Directors Chair: Barbara Noverini, CFA, senior director of investor relations, Badger Meter (NYSE: BMI). Noverini has held other leadership roles on the board in previous years, including as its president, programs chair and advocacy ambassador. She received a chapter volunteer award from the national organization in 2021 and 2022. Elizabeth Saha, senior investor relations lead, Littelfuse, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFUS). This is Saha's first year on the NIRI Chicago board. She has participated in multiple IR Workshop committees and as a moderator on an artificial intelligence session at the 2024 IR Workshop. Michael A. Steele, CFA, IRC, vice president of investor relations, Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA). Steele currently serves on the NIRI board of directors and its 2024 Senior Roundtable steering committee. Earlier, he was NIRI Chicago's chair, president and executive vice president. Advocacy Ambassador Ryan Kiras, senior manager of investor relations at Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW), now is NIRI Chicago's advocacy ambassador to help the national organization build grassroots support for its advocacy and legislative priorities. In addition, Kiras chairs the NIRI Chicago NextGen program, which is designed to meet the needs of up-and-coming investor relations practitioners who have been in IR for less than five years. Kiras was a member of the 2024 IR Workshop committee. Departing Board Member NIRI Chicago extends its gratitude to Heather A. Kos, CPA, CMA, IRC, senior vice president of investor relations, Builders FirstSource (NYSE: BLDR), who is stepping off the board after serving as the chapter's chairman, president, executive vice president and director since 2019. The Chicago chapter of NIRI, The Association for Investor Relations (NIRI Chicago), provides professional development and networking opportunities to practitioners of investor relations, a strategic management responsibility that integrates finance, communication, marketing and securities law compliance. Through its collaborative community, NIRI advances engagement in the capital markets and drives best practices in corporate disclosures, governance and informed investing. For more information, visit
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Malda Town to Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express train: Check travel time, ticket price, time table, stoppages
Amrit Bharat Trains, Malda Town to Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express: Indian Railways (IR) has introduced second Amrit Bharat Express train for West Bengal. This new train will run between Malda Town and Lucknow. The state's first Amrit Bharat train runs between Malda Town and SMVT Bengaluru. The Malda Town to Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 18 (Friday). The Malda Town to Lucknow (Gomati Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express will cover a distance of 941 km in 20:15 hrs. This will be the fastest train on route followed by Malda Town-New Delhi Express and Farakka Express. The Malda Town-Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express will run as train number 13435. On the other hand, the Lucknow-Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express will run as train number 13436. During its journey between Malda Town and Lucknow (Gomati Nagar), the Amrit Bharat train will stop at 23 stations enroute. These are – New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Abhaipur, Kiul, Sheikpura, Waris Aleganj, Nawadah, Tilaya, Gaya, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, DD Upadhyaya, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Shahganj, Ayodhya Dham and Ayodhya Cantt. The Malda Town to Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express train will run on Thursday only. Meanwhile the Lucknow-Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express train will run on Friday only. The train can run at a maximum speed of 130 kmph. The Malda Town to Gomati Nagar Amrit Bharat Express train will have Sleeper Class and General Class coaches. To travel in Sleeper Class coaches between Malda Town and Gomati Nagar, the ticket price is Rs 540. The Malda Town to Gomati Nagar Amrit Bharat Express train will begin its journey at 19:25 hrs from Malda Town and will reach Gomati Nagar at 15:40 hrs. On its return journey, the Gomati Nagar-Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express train will depart at 18:40 hrs to reach Malda Town at 16:40 hrs.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal cabinet approves reforms in edu & public safety
Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Friday approved a series of decisions aimed at strengthening technical education, public safety, child protection and administrative efficiency in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The cabinet was chaired by CM Pema Khandu. To boost technical education, the cabinet approved the creation of 34 teaching and non-teaching posts for the Toru govt engineering college in Papum Pare district, an official statement said. The cabinet also approved the raising of the 6th Indian Reserve Battalion to enhance internal security infrastructure. The state currently has two state armed police battalions and five IR battalions. The addition of a new battalion will augment policing capacity, improve public safety, maintain law and order, and reduce reliance on central armed police forces. This will also generate employment opportunities to eligible local youths from the state, it said. It also approved the adoption of model guidelines for support persons under Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012, with necessary state-specific modifications. The revised guidelines provide for one support person per 10 cases to assist child victims during pre-trial and trial stages, while detailing the qualifications, selection process, duties, and responsibilities of such personnel. To ensure fair and transparent allocation of govt quarters, the state cabinet approved new guidelines to streamline the allotment process for general pool govt quarters in the state capital and districts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This measure aims to curb encroachment, misuse of quarters and promote accountability. The cabinet also approved the creation of three posts of deputy director (prosecution), 10 posts of assistant director (prosecution), and 18 posts of clerical staff in the directorate of prosecution. It also approved the revision of the pay matrix levels of public prosecutor, additional public prosecutor and assistant public prosecutor posts to maintain pay parity in line with govt norms. The cabinet also approved creation of 10 posts under the directorate of civil aviation.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express Train Launch: Check route, travel time, timing, stoppages
Indian Railways, Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express: Indian Railways (IR) is set to launch a direct train between Kacheguda and Bhagat Ki Kothi. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the train on July 19 (Saturday). The Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express train will be maintained and operated by the South Central Railway (SCR) zone. The Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express train will cover a distance of 1953 km in around 44:10 hrs. The Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express will run as train numbers 17605/17606. During its journey, the the Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express will stop at 29 stations. These are — Nizamabad, Nanded, Purna, Hingoli, Washim, Akola, Malkapur, Khandwa, Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Rani Kamlapati, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Sehore, Maksi, Ujjain, Ratlam, Javra, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Chittaurgarh, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Nasirabad, Ajmer, Beawar, Sojat Road, Marwar and Pali Marwar. The Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express trains will be composed of Two 2nd AC, Seven 3rd AC, 7 Sleeper, 4 General 2nd Class and 2 Generator cum Luggage Brake Van. The fare for travelling between Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi by Sleeper Class is Rs 770, AC 3 Tier is Rs 2030 and AC 2 Tier is Rs 2930. Train No. 17605 Kacheguda – Bhagat Ki Kothi Express will depart from Kachiguda station daily at 23:50 hrs from 20.07.2025 and will reach Bhagat Ki Kothi station at 20:00 hrs on the third day. Train No. 17606 Bhagat Ki Kothi – Kacheguda Express will depart from Bhagat Ki Kothi station daily at 22:30 hrs from 22.07.2025 and will reach Kachiguda station at 15:40 hrs on the third day.
