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Tuesday, 7 February 2017

07:39

SHIMLA TOURIST TRAIN -SHIVALIK DELUXE,PALACE,QUEEN COACHES

SHIMLA TOURIST TRAIN -SHIVALIK DELUXE,PALACE,QUEEN COACHES

Shivalik Deluxe Express
Introduced on the lines of Shatabdi Express this train chugging its way up the hills has only one stop - Barog. The journey time - 4 hrs. 45 min. The amenity fittings match the modern times. wall to wall carpet, wide glass windows, reversible cushioned chairs, improved toilet facilities, cabin for couple, tables for meal, tube lights, music system, micro phones for communication with the guard to name just a few. With a sitting capacity of 120 it connects the Howrah-Kalka mail. 

The fare is Rs. 305 per ticket either way between Kalka and Shimla. Breakfast is served in UP and dinner in DN direction.

Reservation can be secured in any Computerized Railway Reservation Office.

Shivalik Palace
(KALKA - SHIMLA) [TOURIST COACH] :
For an exciting and charming journey for the elite class tourist between Kalka and Shimla, the Shivalik Palace (Tourist coach) has free on board catering with an exclusive range of kitchen ware. Special features include - decorative lights, musical cordless bell, music system, variety of indoor games, magazines and books, most ultra modern amenity fittings in bathroom, artificial decorative plant, dining table with beautiful cushioned chair, folding beds etc. Shivalik Palace is meant normally for a party of 6 persons. 

The fare is Rs. 8,285 (both ways). Rs. 4,790 for UP direction Rs. 3,495 for DN direction. 

Two complimentary retiring rooms at Shimla for one day.

Shivalik Queen
(KALKA - SHIMLA) [TOURIST COACH] :
Shivalik Queen coach has been launched for honeymooners. Each coupe offers exclusive privacy and big windows for panoramic view of hills. The coupe has wall-to-wall carpet and the windows are elegantly curtained. There is an alarm bell for communication with driver while microphone keeps you in touch with the guard. Free newspaper and magazines are provided at Kalka and Shimla. 

The Rs. 790 per couple.

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Sunday, 25 October 2015

07:42

Kalka-Shimla train derailment caused by “failure of railway staff”: Inquiry Report

Kalka-Shimla train derailment caused by “failure of railway staff”: Inquiry Report

Shimla: A statutory inquiry into the September 12 derailment of the four-coach “toy train” from Kalka to Shima, in which two tourists from the United Kingdom, both women, had died has concluded that the accident was caused by “failure of railway staff”.

Apart from the two women who died, three passengers suffered injuries and two received simple injuries in the mishap.

Mr.S.K.Pathak, Commissioner of Railway Safety, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Northeast Frontier Circle, Kolkata who held a statutory inquiry into the derailment of the special train, which had been chartered for the group of tourists, has submitted his preliminary report, an official press release said.

“According to the provisional findings of the Commissioner appended with his preliminary report the accident took place due to ‘Failure of Railway Staff’,” it said.

These findings are under the consideration of the Government, it said.

The derailment had taken place between Kalka and Taksal stations on the Kalka-Shimla narrow guage section of Ambala Division of Northern Railway at 1251 hours on September 12.

In all, there were 37 passengers on the train, including 34 UK nationals, for whom a travel agency had chartered the toy train, so called because of its size.

The narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla railway line is a UNESCO heritage site and is a major tourist attraction. Shimla used to be the summer capital of the country during British Raj.
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Sunday, 28 June 2015

22:38

Railway route from Kalka to Shimla is one of the best railway routes in India.

Railway route from Kalka to Shimla is one of the best railway routes in India.

Indian railways has not just been an integral part of transportation in the country, but has played a vital role in making our childhood more fun-filled. One of the best parts about growing in 90’s was to travel in trains.  

The memories of reaching railway platforms, fighting for the window seat, buying stuff in train and the pleasure of travelling in the ‘chuk-chuk gaadi’ made our childhood complete. While we all have travelled numerous times in trains across the country, yet there are certain rail routes in India that are so stunning that no matter how many times you travel by through routes, they still seem as breathtaking as they looked 

The railway route from Kalka to Shimla is one of the best railway routes in India. One gets to travel by a toy train, which surely make you feel nostalgic about your childhood. During the 96 km long journey the train passes through 102 tunnels and 82 bridges, the journey will give you a thrilling experience right from the beginning to the end.

While it takes around 5 hours to reach the destination, one can witness the picturesque beauty of the Himalayas from pine trees, oak, Rhododendron forests, Deodar to beautiful hills and valleys. This journey is no less a treat for the eyes.

Source :India TV
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Saturday, 30 May 2015

07:59

AICPIN for April, 2015

AICPIN for April, 2015

No. 5/1/2015- CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

`CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004

DATED : 29th May, 2015

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – April, 2015

The All-India CPI-IW for April, 2015 increased by 2 points and pegged at 256 (two hundred and fifty six). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.79 per cent between March, 2015 and April, 2015 when compared with the increase of (+) 1.26 per cent between the same two months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 1.24 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Arhar Dal, Gram Dal, Urd Dal, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Milk (Buffalo & Cow), Vegetable & Fruit items, Tea (Readymade), Snack (Sweet & Saltish), Country Liquor, Electricity Charges, Doctor’s Fee, Private Tuition Fee, Tailoring Charges, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was restricted by Eggs (Hen), Onion, Chillies Green, Sugar, Petrol, Flower/Flower Garlands, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 5.79 per cent for April, 2015 as compared to 6.28 per cent for the previous month and 7.08 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 5.68 per cent against 6.98 per cent of the previous month and 7.76 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level, Srinagar reported the highest increase of 9 points followed by Bhilai (5 points). Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 14 centres, 3 points in 9 centres, 2 points in 14 centres and 1 point in 18 centres. On the contrary, Giridih centre recorded a maximum decrease of 6 points followed by Guntur (3 points) and Ranchi-Hatia and Godavarikhani (2 points each). Among others, 1 point decrease was observed in 8 centres. Rest of the 9 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 36 centres are above All India Index and other 42 centres’ indices are below national average.

The next index of CPI-IW for the month of May, 2015 will be released on Tuesday, 30th June, 2015. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.

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(S.S.NEGI)
Director

Source: Source: http://www.labourbureau.gov.in/Press%20Note%20English%20Apr%202015.pdf

WHAT WOULD BE EXPECTED DA W.E.F JULY 2015?

Additional Dearness Allowance from July 2015 is based on the fluctuation in market prices of essential commodities between the months of January and June 2015. The AICPIN Figures for April 2015 stood at 256 as against 254 in March 2015. If it continues to be at 256 for May & June 2015, the DA is expected to rise to 119% w.e.f., 01.07.2015. Presently DA is 113%.

There are chances that 6% hike in Dearness Allowance w.e.f. July will take place considering the trends so far.

Statistics of AICPIN of the next two months will decide actual additional DA to be announced in w.e.f JULY 2015

Source:Govemployees.
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