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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Railway limits waiting list tickets bookings
Prayagraj: In a major step aimed at improving passenger convenience and curbing overcrowding in trains, the Indian Railways (IR) has decided to limit the issuance of waiting list (WL) tickets. As per the newly introduced system, only up to 25% of the total available berths in each coach category of a train will be allowed for waiting list bookings. This regulation will apply uniformly across all categories, including sleeper class, AC three tier, AC two tier, AC first class, chair car and executive chair car. For instance, in a train with 200 berths, only 50 waiting list tickets will now be issued, ensuring that overcrowding in reserved coaches is significantly reduced. According to the Railways, the primary aim of this change is to enhance the travel experience of passengers with confirmed tickets by preventing congestion in reserved compartments. So far, trains with high demand, such as the Prayagraj Express, Shramik Shakti Express, and Brahmaputra Mail, often have waiting lists exceeding 100 on regular days and even soaring past 400 during festivals. This leads to a situation where many passengers with unconfirmed tickets would board the trains, causing inconvenience to others and straining onboard services. Importantly, the cap will not apply to seats earmarked for specific categories such as senior citizens, women, differently-abled passengers (Divyangjans), and foreign tourists. These categories will continue to enjoy the current reservation flexibility. Senior PRO at North Central Railway (NCR), Amit Malviya, confirmed that the Railway Board issued official guidelines regarding the implementation of the new rule to all zonal railway divisions, including the North Central Railway. tnn
The Print
12-05-2025
- The Print
Bangladeshi couple, 4 children illegally staying in Delhi held
Acting on a tip-off, the police raided a cluster of jhuggis in Bawana, where the family was residing. Sahidul Hossain (45) and his wife Parul Begum (35) along with their four children were also found residing in the national capital for over five years, they said. New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) A family of six Bangladeshi immigrants, including four children, illegally staying in Delhi's Bawana area have been apprehended, police said on Monday. 'During initial questioning, the couple denied their Bangladeshi origin and failed to produce any valid Indian identity documents. However, sustained interrogation led to the recovery of Bangladeshi identity cards and their eventual confession,' a senior police officer said. Hossain revealed that he had crossed into India illegally via West Bengal in 2019 along with his family. The journey began from their native Kamlarkuti village in Kurigram district of Bangladesh, from where they reached Balahat and crossed the border through unfenced agricultural fields, the police said. They then travelled to Dinhata Railway Station and boarded the Brahmaputra Mail to reach Delhi. After arriving in Delhi, Hossain worked at various brick kilns in Kharkhoda, Haryana, earning around Rs 5,000 per week before moving with his family to Bawana. 'They had been living in the NCR region without any legal documentation and were attempting to integrate into the unorganised labour sector,' the officer added. The police said legal proceedings have been initiated against the couple, and steps are being taken to deport the entire family back to Bangladesh upon completion of due formalities. PTI SSJ NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Hans India
Delhi: Bangladeshi couple, 4 kids rounded up from Bawana slums
Six illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, who had been living in Haryana for the past five years, were picked up from a slum cluster in Bawana, a Delhi Police official has said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Aditya Gautam said the Bangladeshis entered India via West Bengal and worked at a brick kiln in Kharkhoda, Haryana, before moving to Delhi. Those arrested have been identified as Sahidul Hossain (45), his wife Parul Begum (35) and their four minor children, the police said. The accused initially denied their Bangladeshi origin but failed to produce any Indian identity proof. Sustained interrogation led to the recovery of Bangladeshi identity cards and a full confession, the police said. During questioning, Sahidul Hossain revealed that he had been residing in India illegally for the past five years with his wife and children and was employed as a casual labourer in brick-making units, earning approximately Rs 5,000 per week. He disclosed that he was persuaded to migrate to India by one Kavinath, a fellow villager from Bangladesh, who promised better employment opportunities, the police said. The journey began with a bus ride from their native village to Balahat, from where they illegally crossed the Indo-Bangladesh border through unfenced agricultural fields. After crossing the border, they reached a nearby road and hired an auto-rickshaw to Dinhata Railway Station, the police said. From there, they boarded the Brahmaputra Mail and travelled to Delhi. Upon arrival, Kavinath returned to Bangladesh, while Sahidul stayed behind and began working on a contract basis at various brick kilns in and around Delhi, the police said. DCP Gautam said steps were being taken to deport them to Bangladesh after completion of legal formalities. He said the Bangladeshis were arrested because of surveillance that was mounted after an input was received by Constable Prateek. A team from Crime Branch Southern Range was formed under the supervision of ACP Naresh Solanki for arrest the culprits, he said.
