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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
No free pick-up facility at Panchkula railway station; passengers forced to walk 400 metres
1 2 Chandigarh: Passengers accessing the Panchkula side of the Chandigarh railway station are facing inconvenience due to the lack of a 10-minute free pick-up and drop-off facility — a basic provision available on the Chandigarh side. As a result, commuters, many accompanied by children and carrying luggage, are forced to walk nearly 400 metres to reach the station building. Despite the ongoing development of the Panchkula side into a world-class facility, the lack of proper access arrangements has triggered complaints from passengers. Currently, a private parking contractor charges Rs 20 for a minimum two-hour stay, with no provision for short-duration access. The parking fee escalates to Rs 40 for four hours. Adding to the woes, e-rickshaws and three-wheelers are not permitted beyond the boom barrier near the entrance. Operators allege that the parking contractor demands Rs 20 from them to enter, discouraging them from ferrying passengers up to the station. "We have no orders to allow free entry even for a minute," said a parking attendant when asked about the absence of a short-duration access facility. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This is why smart Britons will replace their boilers by July 2025 BoilerGuide Get Quote Undo "We charge Rs 20 as per the railways' approval for parking," he added. Passengers, meanwhile, are forced to disembark far from the station gate. "We were dropped on the main road and had to drag our bags nearly 400 metres to the station," said Munna Ram, who was travelling with his family. "This is very difficult, especially for elderly passengers and those with children," he rued. Ajay Kumar, another commuter, said, "Earlier, we used to approach the station from the Chandigarh side, but now that the Panchkula side has opened, it saves time. Still, there must be a 10-minute free window for pick-up and drop-off like on the Chandigarh side." Railway officials said that the area is still under renovation. "Once the development is complete, a free pick-up and drop-off facility will be introduced. Boom barriers have already been installed and will be made functional soon," an official said. Until then, passengers are left to navigate both the physical and financial burden of accessing a station that promises world-class infrastructure but lacks basic last-mile convenience. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
United News of India
23-05-2025
- United News of India
Man gets lifer for murder, 9 acquitted for lack of evidence
Azamgarh (UP), May 23 (UNI) A man was sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000 by a local court here on Friday in a 13-year-old murder case in Mehnajpur area of Azamgarh district here in Uttar Pradesh, a prosecution counsel said here. Assistant Government Counsel (AGC) Pankaj Kumar said that nine accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence in this case. He said that on June 15, 2012, Dinesh Kumar, a resident of Binali, informed that Munna Ram, Sonu Ram, Lalchand Ram, Mahendra Singh, Harischandra, Zakir, Vijay, Ashwani alias Guddu, Pankaj and Manoj thrashed him and his wife Kusum. He said when Dinesh's cousin Santosh came to rescue the couple, Manoj shot him with a pistol. "Santosh died while being taken to the hospital. After completing the investigation, the police filed a charge sheet against all the accused in the court," he said. Kumar said that a total of 12 witnesses were examined by the prosecution. "After hearing the arguments of both the sides, the court of Additional Sessions Judge Santosh Kumar Yadav sentenced accused Manoj to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000," he said. He said that Munna Ram, Sonu Ram, Lalchand, Mahendra Singh, Harischand, Zakir, Vijay, Ashwani alias Guddu and Pankaj were acquitted due to lack of evidence. UNI XC AB BM
