Rail Budget 2008 : Webcast

Indizen · Feb 26th, 2008, 00:25

For rail enthusiasts, GOI has arranged a webcast of tomorrow's Railway Budget:

Presentation of Railway Budget 2008-09

Webcast of Railway Budget
on
26-Feb-2008

by
National Informatics Centre

Video on demand

URL : http://webcast.gov.in/railbudget/index.html

steven_ber · Feb 26th, 2008, 02:53

What time does the budget start?

When I follow the link I get a massage saying 'Can not create DirectShow player'

I'm using firefox and Windows XP, any idea how to overcome this problem?

machadinha · Feb 26th, 2008, 03:55

It doesn't mention a time, Steve.

It seems to work for me; no idea why you get that message. I guess you should check if your sound and video card are compatible and/or your media players are up-to-date.

... Or notably your DirectX, DirectShow is related to it I think. See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directshow and its onward links, or search for either term online. There is a command to show you and test the status of your DirectX (and which gives access to a lot of other system information and settings), but I forget which one, sorry. Maybe someone else will know.

Try http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US...DirectX10.aspx

... Oh wait, if you click on on the above page to http://webcast.gov.in/railbudget/2007/index.html you already get an ongoing transmission at this time (there was a short break just before). You could see if you can open that link in a player of your choice, they recommend RealPlayer http://webcast.gov.in/railbudget/2007/real-rail.htm or Windows Media Player using that same URL again: http://webcast.gov.in/railbudget/2007/index.html .

steven_ber · Feb 26th, 2008, 03:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

When I follow the link I get a massage saying 'Can not create DirectShow player'

I sorted out the above problem, I got info from the following page.

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Windows_Me...Show_Player.22

EDIT, thanks for the info Mach, I'll look into it.

So all I need now is the kick-off time for the Bihar rail budget, anyone know?

machadinha · Feb 26th, 2008, 04:14

So is it running for you now? Just curious, and I hope so. Wouldn't want the Steve's among us to miss the event

steven_ber · Feb 26th, 2008, 05:05

OK, got it working with real player.

Is the budget in English?

Are other parliament members allowed to heckle the railway minister whilst he's giving his speech?

Do fights ever break out in the parliament?

Streakers?

machadinha · Feb 26th, 2008, 05:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

Is the budget in English?

Hadn't thought of that, only checked with sound off.

I guess not, my friend, but I can't say I listened in for very long. May be a good time to finish that language crash course?

Nick-H · Feb 26th, 2008, 12:26

Streakers?

Yeah... Jayalalithaa

!

steven_ber · Feb 26th, 2008, 13:32

I'm not sure if they're showing the budget live at the moment, it looks like they are, but the caption keeps saying 'rail budget 2007/2008'.

Either way, it's in Hindi, and there is constant chanting and disruption, but all very funny.

Bigzero · Feb 26th, 2008, 13:47

Budget is being shown live on TV. Lalu as usual makes it an interesting affair with some wisecracks of his own.. Looks another good budget at this point.

He has set a timeline for doing away with open toilets in trains..

Others ( as i recollect right now - the speech is still on )

+ destination announcements/displays in overnight trains
+ stainless steel coaches for premium trains
+ onboard cleaning staff - outsourced to professional outfits
+ more overbridges
+ escalators/lifts in major stations
+ automatic ticket vending machines

etc etc...

jyotirmoy · Feb 26th, 2008, 13:49

Wait listed e-tickets to start this year
Rail ticket counters to be increased from 3000 to 15000 in 2 years
Mobile ticketing to start this year
Top 50 stations to have lifts and escalators
Multi level parking at 30 big stations

steven_ber · Feb 26th, 2008, 13:58

Thanks for the updates.

Do you all think that we're best to start a new thread about the budget when we have a link to the full printed speech?

Bigzero · Feb 26th, 2008, 14:00

Yes I agree - the discussions can happen there.

steven_ber · Feb 26th, 2008, 14:05

The railway budget full speech is given to the public via a press release I think.

Does this mean anyone can post the full speech, and that it isn't subject to copyright issues?

Bigzero · Feb 26th, 2008, 14:14

I dont think there should be copyright issues - Not sure though -

Feb 26th, 2008, 00:25	#1
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	Rail Budget 2008 : Webcast For rail enthusiasts, GOI has arranged a webcast of tomorrow's Railway Budget: Presentation of Railway Budget 2008-09 Webcast of Railway Budget on 26-Feb-2008 by National Informatics Centre Video on demand URL : http://webcast.gov.in/railbudget/index.html Last edited by machadinha : Feb 26th, 2008 at 18:11. Reason: threads merged

Feb 26th, 2008, 02:53	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	What time does the budget start? When I follow the link I get a massage saying 'Can not create DirectShow player' I'm using firefox and Windows XP, any idea how to overcome this problem? __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Feb 26th, 2008, 03:55	#3
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,391	It doesn't mention a time, Steve. It seems to work for me; no idea why you get that message. I guess you should check if your sound and video card are compatible and/or your media players are up-to-date. ... Or notably your DirectX, DirectShow is related to it I think. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directshow and its onward links, or search for either term online. There is a command to show you and test the status of your DirectX (and which gives access to a lot of other system information and settings), but I forget which one, sorry. Maybe someone else will know. Try http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US...DirectX10.aspx ... Oh wait, if you click on on the above page to http://webcast.gov.in/railbudget/2007/index.html you already get an ongoing transmission at this time (there was a short break just before). You could see if you can open that link in a player of your choice, they recommend RealPlayer http://webcast.gov.in/railbudget/2007/real-rail.htm or Windows Media Player using that same URL again: http://webcast.gov.in/railbudget/2007/index.html . __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Feb 26th, 2008, 13:47	#10
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,507	Budget is being shown live on TV. Lalu as usual makes it an interesting affair with some wisecracks of his own.. Looks another good budget at this point. He has set a timeline for doing away with open toilets in trains.. Others ( as i recollect right now - the speech is still on ) + destination announcements/displays in overnight trains + stainless steel coaches for premium trains + onboard cleaning staff - outsourced to professional outfits + more overbridges + escalators/lifts in major stations + automatic ticket vending machines etc etc... __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery Last edited by machadinha : Feb 26th, 2008 at 18:10. Reason: merged posts

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Feb 26th, 2008, 04:14	#5
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,391	So is it running for you now? Just curious, and I hope so. Wouldn't want the Steve's among us to miss the event

Feb 26th, 2008, 05:05	#6
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	OK, got it working with real player. Is the budget in English? Are other parliament members allowed to heckle the railway minister whilst he's giving his speech? Do fights ever break out in the parliament? Streakers?

Feb 26th, 2008, 12:26	#8
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Streakers? Yeah... Jayalalithaa !

Feb 26th, 2008, 13:32	#9
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	I'm not sure if they're showing the budget live at the moment, it looks like they are, but the caption keeps saying 'rail budget 2007/2008'. Either way, it's in Hindi, and there is constant chanting and disruption, but all very funny.

Feb 26th, 2008, 13:49	#11
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Wait listed e-tickets to start this year Rail ticket counters to be increased from 3000 to 15000 in 2 years Mobile ticketing to start this year Top 50 stations to have lifts and escalators Multi level parking at 30 big stations

Feb 26th, 2008, 13:58	#12
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	Thanks for the updates. Do you all think that we're best to start a new thread about the budget when we have a link to the full printed speech?

Feb 26th, 2008, 14:00	#13
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,507	Yes I agree - the discussions can happen there.

Feb 26th, 2008, 14:05	#14
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	The railway budget full speech is given to the public via a press release I think. Does this mean anyone can post the full speech, and that it isn't subject to copyright issues?

Feb 26th, 2008, 14:14	#15
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,507	I dont think there should be copyright issues - Not sure though -

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