Transferred 3 days before retirement, employee pens strongly-worded letter to Railway Board
Monday, 27 November 2023 Senior engineer from Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur division of South East Central Railway (SECR) left shocked after being transferred to the Northern Railway (NR) zone in Delhi just days before retirement. KP Arya pens letter expressing frustration at the transfer, calling it 'sheer madness'. Despite a vacant post in SECR, Railway Board chooses to transfer Arya to NR. Transfer disrupts superannuation settlement and causes harassment in last days of service. Arya considers transfer a means of harassment and exposes misconduct of Railway Board officials in his letter.
The Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh around 2:37 PM, with at least 10 coaches affected in the Gonda-Mankapur section. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. Promptly responding to the crisis, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to accelerate relief efforts, ensuring injured passengers receive immediate medical attention. Simultaneously, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is closely monitoring developments, coordinating with authorities for necessary assistance. The Northern Eastern Railways activated helpline numbers, and railway medical vans have arrived at the accident site for rescue operations. Indian Railways has commenced relief operations, prioritizing the evacuation of passengers, while the Railway Board issued additional helpline numbers for support. Television footage showed overturned coaches along the tracks, with passengers gathered outside, highlighting ongoing efforts by authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of all those affected by the derailment.
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Following the Kanchenjunga Express train accident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Railway Ministry for neglecting passenger amenities and the well-being of railway employees, including officials, engineers, technical staff, and workers. She highlighted that their old pension has been withdrawn and accused the government of focusing more on elections and manipulation rather than governance. Congress leader Pawan Khera also condemned the government, pointing out the recurring nature of such tragic incidents and accusing the ministry of not learning from past mistakes. He criticised the ministers for visiting the incident site primarily for publicity and emphasised that in the past, leaders from his party would resign after such accidents, setting a standard of accountability.
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In a tragic train collision near Rangapani station, eight people have lost their lives, and 25 others have sustained injuries. Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, stated that preliminary investigations suggest human error as the cause, indicating a possible case of signal disregard. She emphasized the need for the proliferation of Kavach, an automatic train protection system, across West Bengal to prevent such incidents in the future.
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The annual Kanwar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva, begins as millions of devotees embark on a sacred journey across central India. Kanwariyas, as the pilgrims are known, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River, carrying it back to local Shiva temples. This month-long event, concentrated in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh, sees devotees seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual purification through their arduous trek and ritualistic offerings.
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At the training center, the One India team met Manu Bhakhar's fellow player and co-trainer from Chhattisgarh. She spoke candidly about various aspects of Manu Bhakhar's game, offering insights into her techniques, strengths, and areas for improvement. Shruti, who has trained alongside Manu, shared her observations on Manu's dedication, practice routines, and mental preparation for competitions. This insider perspective provided a unique glimpse into the Olympic medalist's approach to the sport and her journey to success.
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The Supreme Court will hear Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas against his arrest and seeking bail in the alleged excise policy scam case today. DNA
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