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Time of India
14 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Ministry approves regularisation of Vijayapura-Mangaluru train
Mangaluru: The railway ministry has approved the South Western Railway's (SWR) proposal to regularise the services of train No. 07377/07378 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Special, thereby bringing much relief to passengers. Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta said the long-pending demand to regularise the Vijayapura–Mangaluru train has been fulfilled. "This move will benefit patients from north Karnataka seeking medical care in Mangaluru, students pursuing education in coastal districts, and regular passengers. Much gratitude to our Union minister of railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister of state for railways V Somanna for enabling this," Capt Chowta wrote on social media platform X. The ministry stated in a notification dated June 27 that it approved the proposal of SWR for regularisation of 07377/ 07378 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central Special as 17377/ 17378 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central Express. "The above regularisation may be given effect from an early convenient date,'" the ministry stated. Passengers had to pay enhanced fares on the special (train on demand) services compared to the regular services. As per the June 27 notification, the departure timing of train No. 17378 is 4.45pm from Mangaluru Central, and will arrive in Vijayapura at 11.15am. Meanwhile, train No. 17377, Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central Express, leaves Vijayapura at 3pm to reach Mangaluru Central at 9.50am. The Vijayapura-Mangaluru Junction train was introduced in Nov 2019. Later, the special trains got cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic. After the restoration of the services from Dec 1, 2021, the route was extended to Mangaluru Central from April 2024. The trains will have stoppages at Basavana Bagewadi Road, Alamatti, Bagalkot, Guledagudda Road, Badami, Hole Alur, Mallapur, Gadag, Annigeri, Hubballi, Yalvigi, Haveri, Byadagi, Ranebennur, Harihar, Davanagere, Chikjajur, Birur, Kadur, Arasikere, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantwal, and Mangaluru Junction.
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Railway Ministry approves regularisation of Vijayapura-Mangaluru train
MANGALURU: The Railway Ministry has approved the South Western Railway's proposal to regularise the services of Train No. 07377/07378 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Special, thereby bringing much relief to passengers. Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta said that the long-pending demand to regularise the Vijayapura–Mangaluru train has been fulfilled, much to the relief of passengers between the two cities. "This move will benefit patients from North Karnataka seeking medical care in Mangaluru, students pursuing education in coastal districts, and regular passengers. Much gratitude to our Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of State for Railways V Somanna for enabling this," Capt Chowta wrote on X. The Ministry stated in a notification dated June 27 that it approved the proposal of South West Railways for regularisation of 07377/07378 Vijayapura – Mangaluru Central Special as 17377/17378 Vijayapura – Mangaluru Central Express. "The above regularisation may be given effect from an early convenient date," the Ministry stated. Passengers had to pay enhanced fares on the Special (train on demand) services compared to the regular services. As per the June 27 notification, the departure timing of Train No. 17378 is 4.45 pm from Mangaluru Central and will arrive in Vijayapura at 11.15 am. Meanwhile, Train No. 17377, Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central Express, leaves Vijayapura at 3 pm to reach Mangaluru Central at 9.50 am. The Vijayapura - Mangaluru Junction train was introduced in November 2019, and later the special trains were cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic. After the restoration of the services from December 1, 2021, the route was extended to Mangaluru Central from April 2024. The trains will have stoppages at Basavana Bagewadi Road, Alamatti, Bagalkot, Guledagudda Road, Badami, Hole Alur, Mallapur, Gadag, Annigeri, Hubballi, Yalvigi, Haveri, Byadgi, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Chikjajur, Birur, Kadur, Arsikere, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantwal, and Mangaluru Junction.
The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
Railway Ministry regularises services of Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Express Special
The Railway Ministry on Friday, June 27, approved South Western Railway's proposal to regularise the services of Train No. 07377/ 378 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Express Special thereby bringing much relief to patrons who had been demanding regularisation of the services. Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta on Saturday (June 28, 2025) said, 'Pleased to share that the long-pending demand to regularise the Vijayapura-Manglauru train has been fulfilled, much to the relief of passengers between the two cities. This move will benefit patients from North Karnataka seeking medical care in Mangaluru, students pursuing education in coastal districts and regular passengers.' He further said, 'Much gratitude to our Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Shri V Somanna for enabling this.' Consequently, the services would run with regular numbers, Train Nos. 17377 and 17378, from an early convenient date. Passengers had to pay enhanced fares on the Special (train on demand) services compared to the regular services. Change in departure timing The Ministry had in June first week approved SWR's proposal to revise departure timing of Train No. 17378 from 2.35 pm to 4.45 pm from Mangaluru Central with effect from July 1. The June 27 notification regularising the services mentions departure timing as 4.45 pm from Mangaluru thereby indicating the regular services too would commence from July 1. The departure timing of Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Express at important en-route stations from July 1 would be as under; Subrahmanya Road 7 pm; Hassan, 10.30 pm; Davanagere, 1.50 am; Haveri, 3.02 am; Hubballi, 4.50 am; Gadag, 6.20 am and Bagalakote, 7.58 am. The train reaches Vijayapura at 11.15 am instead of 9.35 am. There is no change in the timing of Train No. 17377, Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central Express that leaves Vijayapura at 3 pm to reach Mangaluru Central at 9.50 am. Introduced in 2019 Introduced in November 2019 between Vijayapura and Mangaluru Junction, the special trains were cancelled during COVID-19 outbreak and were restored from December 1, 2021. They were extended to Mangaluru Central from April 20, 2024. Passenger associations in Mangaluru, Davanagere, Hubballi and Vijayapura, the then Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, incumbent Capt. Chowta and Vijayapura MP Ramesh C. Jigajinagi had urged the Ministry to regularise the services. The Indian Railway Timetable Committee (IRTTC) too had recommended the regularisation in 2022. The Ministry had been extending the special services every six months.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
There is distinct respect for India and Prime Minister Modi worldwide, says Capt. Chowta
Calling upon youth to take up leadership roles, Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament, Capt. Brijesh Chowta said that the country needs leaders at every level, as it is now being recognised as a world leader. Inaugurating 'Mock Parliament-2025' at the SDM College of Business Management here on Thursday, Capt. Chowta said India is regarded as a world leader by virtue of its democracy, demography, and the way it deals with global problems. Recalling his visit to Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia and Russia as part of the all-party delegation to convey the country's zero tolerance to terrorism after Operation Sindoor, the MP said their interaction with the leadership of those countries showed distinct respect for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. None of the countries was ignoring the country. The respect for India was also due to the way governance was taking shape in the country. Asking the youth of the region to take pride in the culture, ethos, and heritage of Dakshina Kannada, he urged them to join the civil services and other avenues of policy-making, thereby shaping the nation's future. Stressing the importance of policy-making, Doddaballapur MLA and State president of BJP Yuva Morcha, Dheeraj Muniraju, said that the youth should understand the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by which Indians are now being respected worldwide. The mock parliament was organised by Youth for Nation. Students acted as the ruling and opposition parties to delve into imposition of Emergency in 1975.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP MP slams government for ‘misgovernance'
Gurupura: Accusing the Congress-led Karnataka government of undermining the state's development and ignoring the welfare of the poor, Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta said the BJP would not rest until a mass movement is built to remove what he called an 'anti-people' administration from power. Speaking at a dharna protest organised by the BJP in front of the Gurupura Gram Panchayat office on Monday, MP Chowta criticised the state government for 'rampant corruption, maladministration, and centralisation of power.' He claimed the public was already feeling the impact of poor governance and that the state was nearing an 'emergency-like situation' under the Congress. 'The decentralisation of power was a core vision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and a key aspect of the Indian Constitution. But this corrupt Congress government has weakened local governance structures from the gram panchayat to municipal corporations,' Chowta said. He alleged that powers earlier held by local bodies, such as issuing uniform land-use maps (9/11 forms), have been transferred to urban development authorities, making it difficult for ordinary citizens to build homes on single plots. He also accused the government of intentionally complicating simple procedures to encourage middlemen and bribe-taking. 'They lured voters with free schemes and guarantees, but are now clawing back hard-earned money from the public using indirect means,' he said. Recalling the BJP government's past achievements, Chowta noted that thousands of houses had been sanctioned for the economically weaker sections through gram panchayats. 'But under the current Congress regime, not even a single house has been handed over to the poor,' he said. He also alleged that the government has begun reducing the number of beneficiaries under social welfare programmes such as Sandhya Suraksha and old-age pension schemes, pushing many elderly citizens into distress. The MP further criticised the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, citing the recent killing of a Hindu activist in Dakshina Kannada district as evidence. 'Loot and corruption have taken over every department, and the state's financial health is worsening under this administration,' he claimed. Following the protest, a BJP delegation led by MP Chowta and Gurupura BJP Shakti Kendra President Srikar V. Shetty submitted a memorandum to Panchayat Development Officer Pankaja Shetty, listing their grievances and demands for action.
