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NF Rly exam centre demanded at Barak Valley
Correspondent
BADARPUR, July 23 – The Democratic Youth Front of India (DYFI) has demanded a separate NF Railway examination centre and a recruitment cell at the Barak Valley.
At a sit-in demonstration in the Karimganj Railway Station recently, DYFI leaders alleged that local unemployed youths are being deprived by the Railway authorities. Candidates of the Barak Valley, who sit for Railway examinations in Guwahati, face a lot of harassment, they added. Therefore, the DYFI has decided to start a movement against the ‘unfair treatment’ by the Railways.

All-India leader and Tripura State DYFI president, Tapash Dutta alleged that the Railways have no specific principle for employment. The NF Railway is cheating candidates of the Barak Valley intentionally, which cannot be tolerated. Railway job aspirants from the Barak Valley, who go to Guwahati, face mental, physical and financial harassments, he alleged. The Railway authorities should immediately set up a separate examination centre and a recruitment cell at the Barak Valley to address this problem.

The DYFI also demanded the fulfilment of other demands including speedy completion of the BG construction works on the Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section to Silchar, early completion of the Badarpur-Agartala BG extension works and filling up of the vacant posts, especially in third and fourth-grade posts, by giving preference to local candidates from the Barak Valley.

Dutta also came down heavily on the State and Central Governments on the issue of BG line in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section. He said that a meeting was held between the NF Railway authorities and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar regarding the BG line issue recently. The Tripura Chief Minister stressed on the speedy completion of the BG construction works from Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section to Silchar. In the meeting, the NF Railway authorities assured Sarkar that the works would be completed by 2015. But the progress achieved so far indicates that there is not even a remote possibility that all the construction works could be completed by 2015, Dutta added.

Expressing serious concern over the slow progress of the works on the Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section BG conversion work, the DYFI leader said that the Central Government does not have the political will necessary for the completion of the BG works as soon as possible. He said, though the Central Government has already categorised this project as a ‘national project,’ it has not sanctioned sufficient money for the project. Due to the scarcity of funds, the construction works are not progressing at the desired pace which is regrettable, Dutta said.

Dutta directly blamed all the MLAs, MPs and ministers of the Barak Valley for not taking keen interest in the BG works. The DYFI leader alleged that these MLAs, MPs and ministers from the Barak Valley have always remained silent. They do not want to raise any sort of question in the Assembly or in the Parliament, as a result of which the Barak Valley BG construction works are progressing very slowly. So, in the greater interest of the Barak Valley and Tripura, a joint movement is going to be launched from August 7 at the Maligaon NF Railway Headquarters, he said.

Southern Railway has announced changes in train services because of line block in connection with engineering works to be taken up between Thiruvennainallur and Parikkal in the Vriddhachalam – Villupuram section on July 24.

The works would be carried out from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Trains partially cancelled: The Madurai-Villupuram Passenger (56706) will run up to Vriddhachalam only on July 24. Train No. 56705

The Villupuram–Madurai Passenger (56705) will leave from Vriddhachalam on July 24.

Trains diverted: The Tiruchi – Chennai Egmore Pallavan Express (12606) will be diverted from Vriddhachalam via Cuddalore Port and will arrive 50 minutes late at Villupuram.

The Madurai – Chennai Egmore Vaigai Express (12636) will be diverted from Vriddhachalam via Cuddalore Port and will arrive 40 minutes late at Villupuram railway station.

The Chennai Egmore – Guruvayur Express (16127) will be diverted from Villupuram via Cuddalore Port and Vriddhachalam.

Delayed Departure: The Chennai Egmore – Madurai Vaigai Express (12635) scheduled to leave Chennai Egmore at 1.20 p.m. on July 24 will leave at 2.20 p.m., according to a Southern Railway press release here.

NF Rly exam centre demanded at Barak Valley
Correspondent
BADARPUR, July 23 – The Democratic Youth Front of India (DYFI) has demanded a separate NF Railway examination centre and a recruitment cell at the Barak Valley.
At a sit-in demonstration in the Karimganj Railway Station recently, DYFI leaders alleged that local unemployed youths are being deprived by the Railway authorities. Candidates of the Barak Valley, who sit for Railway examinations in Guwahati, face a lot of harassment, they added. Therefore, the DYFI has decided to start a movement against the ‘unfair treatment’ by the Railways.

All-India leader and Tripura State DYFI president, Tapash Dutta alleged that the Railways have no specific principle for employment. The NF Railway is cheating candidates of the Barak Valley intentionally, which cannot be tolerated. Railway job aspirants from the Barak Valley, who go to Guwahati, face mental, physical and financial harassments, he alleged. The Railway authorities should immediately set up a separate examination centre and a recruitment cell at the Barak Valley to address this problem.

The DYFI also demanded the fulfilment of other demands including speedy completion of the BG construction works on the Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section to Silchar, early completion of the Badarpur-Agartala BG extension works and filling up of the vacant posts, especially in third and fourth-grade posts, by giving preference to local candidates from the Barak Valley.

Dutta also came down heavily on the State and Central Governments on the issue of BG line in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section. He said that a meeting was held between the NF Railway authorities and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar regarding the BG line issue recently. The Tripura Chief Minister stressed on the speedy completion of the BG construction works from Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section to Silchar. In the meeting, the NF Railway authorities assured Sarkar that the works would be completed by 2015. But the progress achieved so far indicates that there is not even a remote possibility that all the construction works could be completed by 2015, Dutta added.

Expressing serious concern over the slow progress of the works on the Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section BG conversion work, the DYFI leader said that the Central Government does not have the political will necessary for the completion of the BG works as soon as possible. He said, though the Central Government has already categorised this project as a ‘national project,’ it has not sanctioned sufficient money for the project. Due to the scarcity of funds, the construction works are not progressing at the desired pace which is regrettable, Dutta said.

Dutta directly blamed all the MLAs, MPs and ministers of the Barak Valley for not taking keen interest in the BG works. The DYFI leader alleged that these MLAs, MPs and ministers from the Barak Valley have always remained silent. They do not want to raise any sort of question in the Assembly or in the Parliament, as a result of which the Barak Valley BG construction works are progressing very slowly. So, in the greater interest of the Barak Valley and Tripura, a joint movement is going to be launched from August 7 at the Maligaon NF Railway Headquarters, he said.

Devi Prasad Pande took over as new Member Traffic, Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to Government of India on 23rd July 2013. Prior to this new posting, he served as General Manager, South Central Railway (SCR), Secunderabad.

Born on 15th January, 1955 at Kanpur, D.P. Pande did his MA in Modern History from Allahabad University. An Officer of Indian Railways Traffic Service (IRTS) of 1976 batch, Shri D.P. Pande has rich and varied experience in Operations and Commercial branches and has held several important executive and managerial posts on Indian Railways.

D.P. Pande has handled several key posts in Railway Board including as Executive Director/Traffic Transportation (Movement), Advisor (Marketing & Logistics), Advisor/Traffic Transportation (Movement), Executive Director/Planning and Additional Member (Traffic). During his tenure as Executive Director/Planning, Shri D.P. Pande dealt with subjects pertaining to Five Year Plans, Corporate Plans, Annual Plans and formulation of Budget of Indian Railways etc.

D.P. Pande also held various other posts including as Dy. Chief Operations Manager, Chief Passenger Traffic Manager and Chief Freight Traffic Manager in Northern Railway and Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Division.

His stint on South Central Railway led to optimal levels of efficiency in train working and productivity leading to a significant improvement on various fronts. During this period, he introduced several innovations in the working systems. His proactive approach has contributed to the Zone embarking on major plans to enhance passenger amenities and services.

D.P. Pande is the recipient of the prestigious Railway Ministers Award. He is an avid reader and has keen interest in writing and sporting activities.

Mumbai: Heavy rain coinciding with high tide threw life in Mumbai out of gear with low-lying areas getting flooded across the city. Road and rail traffic were also affected due to heavy water-logging. “We have advised people against venturing out unless absolutely necessary. Relief and rescue personnel are on standby,” said an official of the Maharashtra Government’s disaster management cell late afternoon.The weather department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain over the next 72 hours. Apart from Mumbai, Konkan and Marathwada will receive very heavy rain, they say.Train services on both Central and Western railways were affected as most trains ran late by 30 minutes. The Harbour line on the Central Railway was the worst hit with several trains being suspended for the day.The police said roads in different parts of the city were closed to traffic because of flooding. High tides at 12.43 pm forced the civic authorities to shut drainage pipes that carry storm water into the sea.

Divisional Coordinator of East Coast Railway Shramik Congress T. Narasinga Rao, here on Tuesday complimented general secretary of the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) M. Raghavaiah, its president K.S. Murthy and divisional coordinator of E Co RSC R.C. Sahoo for their efforts in abolition of written test for recruitment of wards of railwaymen. The candidates have to qualify in the medical tests for the relevant category/posts, after verification of certificates.

Mumbai: Heavy rain coinciding with high tide threw life in Mumbai out of gear with low-lying areas getting flooded across the city. Road and rail traffic were also affected due to heavy water-logging. “We have advised people against venturing out unless absolutely necessary. Relief and rescue personnel are on standby,” said an official of the Maharashtra Government’s disaster management cell late afternoon.The weather department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain over the next 72 hours. Apart from Mumbai, Konkan and Marathwada will receive very heavy rain, they say.Train services on both Central and Western railways were affected as most trains ran late by 30 minutes. The Harbour line on the Central Railway was the worst hit with several trains being suspended for the day.The police said roads in different parts of the city were closed to traffic because of flooding. High tides at 12.43 pm forced the civic authorities to shut drainage pipes that carry storm water into the sea.

As certain engineering works ought to be carried out at the Thiruvennainallur and Parikkal railway stretch the schedule of train services on the Vriddhachalam — Villupuram section would be altered between 6am and 4pm on Wednesday.

A statement from the southern Railway states that the Tiruchirapalli — Chennai Egmore Pallavan Express leaving Tiruchirapallai at 6.30am will be diverted via Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore Port and Villupuram on that day and arrive 50 minutes late at Villupuram.

The Madurai — Chennai Egmore Vaigai Express leaving Madurai at 6.50am and Tiruchirapalli at 9am will be diverted via Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore Port and Villupuram, and, will arrive 40 minutes late at Villupuram.

The Chennai Egmore — Guruvayur Express leaving Chennai Egmore at 7.40am will be diverted via Villupuram, Cuddalore Port and Vriddhachalam.

Delayed departure

The Chennai Egmore — Madurai Vaigai Express scheduled to leave Egmore at 1.20pm will leave at 2.20pm.


Pallavan, Vaigai trains to be diverted via Cuddalore Port to Villupuram

Trains will reach Villupuram nearly 40 to 50 minutes late

On Wednesday, Central Railway commuters had to face train delays as a signal at Masjid suffered a malfunction which added to the rain delay on the railway line.

Railways Passenger traffic near Sindi Railway near Wardha section on Howrah-Mumbai main line continues to remain disrupted. Work on second (up line) is still going on but rains have hampered work. Many trains diverted and short-terminated while several running late by 4 to 10 hours.