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“Ever since local trains resumed operations in mid-June for select categories of travellers, we have been observing that escalators at several stations are kept shut and at some places FOBs are closed. This could be one of the reasons passengers are taking to crossing tracks,” said activist Subhash Gupta. He added dividers installed between two sets of tracks, which prevent a commuter from hopping across, are a frequent feature on Western Railway (WR) but are not that common on Central Railway (CR). “The biggest priority should be preventing track crossing because once locals are operational for all travellers, casualties are going to escalate once again,” said Gupta. “Why hasn’t an end-to-end boundary wall come up on CR and WR so far? This will put an end to offenders slipping into railway premises to commit crimes. It will also deter residents of slum colonies dotting the tracks from crossing over,” said RTI activist Shakil Ahmed Shaikh who … [Read more...] about 1,116 railway deaths in Mumbai Metropolitan Region last year despite shutdown

The announcement was made by the Union Ministry of Culture, which said, “To honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation. The GoI has decided to dedicate his birthday (January 23) every year as 'Parakram Diwas'." … [Read more...] about Ahead of Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary, Indian Railways renames Howrah-Kalka Mail as ‘Netaji Express’

Addressing a press conference, Gandhi said only five people -- prime minister, defence minister, home minister, Air Force chief and national security advisor -- were privy to the information, referring to allegations that the reported chats showed Goswami being privy to the Balakot air strikes beforehand. … [Read more...] about Providing secret info to scribe ‘criminal act’: Rahul on Arnab chats

In August 2019, the National Development and Reform Commission issued a plan to promote the building of the corridor, telling government bodies and enterprises, including provincial governments, transport authorities and operators, to cooperate and draw up detailed plans. … [Read more...] about ASEAN trade corridor to help develop western areas

Talking to reporters about preparations for the next Parliament session, starting January 29, Birla said, "The subsidy given for the food served in Parliament canteens has been stopped, as a result several crores will be saved. While prices will definitely rise but still it will be less than the market rates. … [Read more...] about Subsidy on food served in Parliament canteens ends