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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Catch Me If You Can: First Hurdle Is Getting To Train, Not Boarding It
New Delhi: New Delhi Railway Station isn't just one of the busiest in the country, it is also a perennial traffic chokepoint that every railway passenger must navigate, especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours. Whether arriving via the Ajmeri Gate or the Paharganj side, passengers face severe congestion from 5 am to 6 am and from 3pm to 5 pm. Many are forced to disembark hundreds of metres from the station and drag heavy luggage down uneven roads, flanked by encroaching vendors and aggressive hawkers. The chaos has become a daily ritual, one that no traveller is spared. The consequences go beyond inconvenience. Peak-hour traffic delays can and do result in passengers missing trains. New Delhi Railway Station, popularly known as NDLS, is situated in the heart of the capital. It sees a daily footfall of 5 lakh. Nearly 400 trains arrive at and depart from its platforms. Multiple trains depart from New Delhi in the early hours. Chandigarh-bound trains include Vande Bharat departing at 8am, Kalka Shatabdi at 7.40am and Sampark Kranti at 6.25am. During the same period, trains to Lucknow start their journey, including Shatabdi Express at 6.10am. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Accounting Automation Software Might Help You To Earn More Accounting Automation Software | Search ads Undo Jaipur-bound trains like Ajmer Shatabdi depart at 6.10am. Mumbai-bound Punjab Mail starts at 5.10am. Two Vande Bharat trains go to Ambala Cant — one at 6am, the other at 5.50am. Similarly, Swarn Shatabdi goes at 7.20am. Mahananda Express heading towards Patna also goes around same time. TOI, which took a look at the chaos on Paharganj side of the station early one morning, found a predictable long queues of cars, autorickshaws and cabs on State Entry Road and Chelmsford Road. It was chaos in every direction. Passengers had to get off their vehicles at least a kilometre from the station and walk to the entrance. Almost always, cab drivers refuse to drive passengers too close to the station because they know they will get stuck. Sanjeev, who drives an Uber cab, said: "Every time we agree to drop a customer right in front of the entry, we end up losing 30-45 minutes in traffic. This delay means that we miss out on a lot of rides, so we only accommodate such requests when customers are carrying a lot of luggage, or if one of them is a senior citizen. We usually charge extra for doing that." An auto driver, who has been taking passengers at Paharganj entry for the last 12 years, said "Sometimes, the traffic pile-up starts as early as 4.30 in the morning. By 5.15, you can see this huge line of autos and cars, extending across the road. Passengers get off and run for their trains." Usman, a porter who has been working at the station for close to 15 years, said: "The congestion peaks from 5-6am and 3-5 pm. Porters end up having to go where all the cabs and cars are parked on the roads to get customers. It gets difficult for us as well to have to carry all that luggage from so far." To make matters worse, vendors had put up stalls right on the road, eating into the space of an already choked road. A passenger who came from Greater Kailash in southeast Delhi said he almost missed his 6.20am train to Kathgodam because of the traffic, "I was stuck in traffic on Chelmsford Road for almost 30 minutes. I decided to just take my suitcase and run to the station." Harsh Marwaha, a tourist from Ludhiana, said: "Despite my hotel only being five minutes away from the station. I always end up having to make the walk from the end of the road because of all the traffic. I have visited Delhi numerous times. This is a common occurrence. How difficult it must be for senior citizens and those with physical disabilities!" Auto drivers presented a different argument. Mohammed Azhar, an auto driver, said the traffic "seems very scary and chaotic, but it is always moving. It only gets stagnant when you get closer to the entry gate, when some of the cabs and cars start entering the station, instead of just dropping people outside". Chaos and congestion around a station lead to delays and these can lead to tragedies. In Delhi, boarding or alighting from moving trains has taken 216 lives and injured 93 people in 27 months. One of the main reasons passengers end up taking such risks is due to delays in entering the station. A traffic police official said: "Our officers start duty at 4.30am and stay on duty until the night to manage traffic flow. There are recommendations for the creation of a footbridge all the way to the station entry to avoid jaywalking and manage traffic flow. A request has been made to the civic agency to remove encroachments, and if possible, the route should be avoided by DTC buses." A railway official shed more light on how the utility tackles the increased footfall and congestion during peak hours, but he was unable to account much for the traffic and chaos outside the station. "The traffic outside the station is monitored by Government Railway Police and state police," he said.
India Today
27-05-2025
- India Today
Jaipur: 4 workers die after being sent into septic tank to collect gold residue
Four labourers died, and four others were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases inside a septic tank at a jewellery factory in Rajasthan's Jaipur. The workers were sent into the 10-foot septic tank of the factory, located in the Sitapura industrial area, to extract gold and silver from the residual incident happened at the factory of Achal Jewels on Monday evening. Of the four injured, two are in critical condition, while the rest have been discharged after primary workers had initially refused to enter the tank, citing extreme heat and the risk of toxic gas formation. However, they were persuaded by the factory management after being promised of extra money. Initially, Amit and Rohit entered the septic tank. Within minutes, they began to lose consciousness and cried out for help. To save them, fellow workers - Sanjeev, Himanshu, Arpit, Ajay, Rajpal, Mukesh - entered the tank. However, they all lost consciousness due to workers were then brought out of the tank and rushed to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. However, Sanjeev, Himanshu, Rohit and Arpit were declared dead on police officer Surendra Singh said the workers were employed by a contractor and were involved in refinery tasks at the jewellery manufacturing making jewellery, fine particles of gold and silver get accumulated in septic tanks during the chemical washing process. Over time, solid sludge containing residues of these metals settles at the bottom. Factories usually recover these by employing sanitation teams have been sent to the site and a formal investigation has been launched into the Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the BJP-led government's inaction in implementing safety measures for sanitation workers and procurement of cleaning machines. Gehlot said at least 10 sanitation workers have died in recent months while cleaning septic Reel
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
In 8 years, Punjab govt spent Rs 1,500cr on ads in electronic and print media
Bathinda: An RTI query has revealed that the Punjab govt has spent Rs 1,534 crore over the past 8 years on promoting its achievements through advertisements or notices in print and electronic media. Out of this, Rs 1,093 crore was spent on electronic media, and Rs 441.22 crore on print. Of the Rs 441.22 crore, Rs 317.17 crore was spent in the last three years, as revealed by information procured by a social activist from Bathinda under the RTI Act. Bathinda-based RTI activist Sanjeev Goyal received a reply from the Director of Information and Public Relations on May 13, according to which Rs 1,093 crore was spent on advertisements in electronic media over the last 8 years, from 2017 to March 2025, but a year-wise breakdown was not provided. Sanjeev stated that according to the reply on money spent on advertisements in print media, Rs 124.05 crore was spent under the Congress govt from 2017 to 2022, and Rs 317.17 crore was spent over three years under the Aam Aadmi Party govt from 2022 to March 23, 2025. As per the reply, Rs 5.77 crore was spent in 2017-18, Rs 14.24 crore in 2018-19, Rs 25.31 crore in 2019-20, Rs 26.70 crore in 2020-21, Rs 52.03 crore in 2021-22, Rs 92.76 crore in 2022-23, Rs 129.97 crore in 2023-24, and Rs 94.44 crore in 2024-25 (till March 23, 2025). He mentioned that in 2023-24, the amount spent on advertisements or notices in print media was the highest, at almost Rs 130 crore. MSID: 121340954 413 |
News18
19-05-2025
- Climate
- News18
Severe Storm Uproots Trees, Kills Two in Himachal's Kangra; Mandi Faces Heavy Damage
Last Updated: While snow brings relief and beauty to high-altitude regions, powerful winds and rain wreak havoc in Kangra, Mandi, and other parts of Himachal Pradesh Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Lahaul Valley brought joy to tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh. However, the pleasant weather in some regions sharply contrasted with the devastation caused by a severe storm that struck other parts of the state on Monday morning. In a tragic incident in Kangra district, two people died after a massive banyan tree, uprooted by strong winds, fell on a truck. Several other vehicles were damaged by falling trees in Mandi and Kangra. The Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert for the storm. Reports indicate that the tree fell in Khawa Panchayat of Nagrota Bagwan, crushing a brick-laden truck. The victims, Sanjeev from Dehra and Tek Chand, a local resident, died instantly. The accident occurred around 4am. Despite prompt efforts by the local panchayat and administration to clear the tree, both men succumbed to their injuries. DSP Ankit confirmed the fatalities. In Mandi city, multiple parked cars were damaged by uprooted trees. The storm in Bindravani also caused significant damage to the Himachal Darshan Photo Gallery building. Meanwhile, Bharmour—in the assembly constituency of Chamba—experienced fresh snowfall. MLA Dr Janak Raj led a Tiranga Yatra with party workers in Chask Bhatori, a remote village in the tribal Pangi region, amidst snow-covered surroundings. Higher peaks of Lahaul Valley saw light snowfall, while the lower areas experienced heavy rain. This rainfall brought much-needed relief to farmers and orchardists struggling with dry conditions. The Border Roads Organisation is actively working to restore the Kunjum Jot, the sole road connecting Lahaul to Spiti. Lahaul–Spiti Police confirmed via social media that although some roads remain closed, restoration efforts are in progress. IMD Issues Alert The meteorological centre in Shimla issued an orange alert on Monday morning, forecasting light rain in Shimla and surrounding areas over the next three hours. Isolated parts of Una and Shimla districts were expected to face light to moderate rainfall, strong winds of 40–50 km/h, lightning, and hailstorms. Similar conditions were forecast for Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur, Solan, and Sirmaur, with winds of 30–40 km/h and lightning. Light rain was also predicted for other isolated areas across the state. Rainfall recorded in the last 12 hours included 16.4 mm in Mandi, 15.8 mm at Jot in Chamba, 13.2 mm at Kukumseri in Lahaul, 12.4 mm in Kangra, 12.0 mm in Bharmour (Chamba), 10.0 mm in Pandoh (Mandi), 9.1 mm in Karsog (Mandi), 8.8 mm in Rampur (Shimla), 8.0 mm in Jogindernagar, 7.4 mm in Palampur, 7.2 mm in Siubagh, and 7.0 mm in Gohar (Mandi). The Meteorological Department has warned that adverse weather conditions are expected to continue for the next six days. First Published: May 19, 2025, 13:25 IST
Economic Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Aiming for Rs 2 crore in 5 years? Your SIP strategy may be riskier than you think
Sanjeev from Pune aims for a Rs 2 crore corpus in five years through a Rs 1.27 lakh monthly SIP. However, a financial expert flagged his portfolio's overexposure to small- and mid-cap funds, constituting 67% of his investments. The expert recommended a more balanced asset allocation, suggesting diversification into safer, diversified equity funds to mitigate risk and ensure long-term stability. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Overexposure to Small- and Mid-Cap Funds: A Red Flag A Need for Balanced Asset Allocation Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Diversifying for Stability and Long-Term Growth In today's era of rising financial awareness, many investors are taking charge of their wealth creation journeys through disciplined SIPs and diversified mutual fund in the pursuit of faster growth, some portfolios become lopsided, leaning too heavily toward high-risk segments. This imbalance, if unchecked, can hinder long-term goals despite strong intent and a recent episode of The Money Show on ET Now, Sanjeev, a focused investor from Pune, reached out for expert guidance on his mutual fund portfolio With a substantial monthly SIP of Rs 1.27 lakh, Sanjeev is aiming to build a corpus of Rs 2 crore in five the investment commitment is commendable, the underlying asset allocation raised red Sanjeev's portfolio , financial expert Shweta Rajani of Anand Rathi Wealth highlighted a critical issue — nearly 67% of his investments were channeled into small- and mid-cap included funds like Axis Smallcap, Nippon Smallcap, Quant Smallcap, SBI Magnum Midcap, HDFC Midcap Opportunities, and Motilal Oswal Midcap. While such funds have historically delivered impressive returns, Rajani cautioned against an excessively aggressive and mid-cap stocks are inherently more volatile and sensitive to market cycles compared to their large-cap bullish phases, they can outperform, but they are also the first to fall when markets turn turbulent. An overexposure to these segments can jeopardize portfolio stability, especially if the investor's goals are time-bound and recommended that a more prudent allocation to small- and mid-caps should not exceed 40–45% of the overall equity portfolio. This provides the necessary exposure to growth without compromising on downside Sanjeev's case, a heavy tilt towards riskier segments could create unnecessary stress on the portfolio, particularly if markets become volatile over the next few mitigate this risk, she advised stopping SIPs in funds such as Axis Smallcap, Quant Smallcap, SBI Magnum Midcap, and HDFC Multicap. Additionally, she suggested exiting from the hybrid ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund, which may not be necessary given Sanjeev's high equity allocation and clear growth safer alternatives, Rajani recommended reallocating to diversified and contra-style equity funds that can provide a broader market exposure with relatively lower risk. These include:These funds can help maintain a balanced approach by investing across market capitalizations and strategies, helping cushion against sharp corrections in any one segment.: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
