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Indian Express
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Verbal volley between TMC, BJP workers during launch of local AC train; Union minister Sukanta Majumdar proposes renaming of Sealdah railway station
Tensions ran high at DumDum railway Station as Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) workers and Trinamool Congress supporters engaged in a heated war of words on the day of the inauguration of the AC local train. On Sunday the first AC local from Sealdah to Ranaghat was inaugurated by Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar in the presence of MP Shantanu Thakur , BJP state president and MP Shamik Bhattacharya at Sealdah Station . When the train reached Dumdum railway station Sukanta Majumdar had got off and met with his party workers and had left the station when it is said he heard that there was some heated argument between BJP and TMC workers at the station . Once he reached the spot it was seen that'Joy Bangla' slogans were raised. After this the workers and supporters of both the parties engaged in a scuffle. The police and the RPF kept both the parties supporters at bay so that the issue does not escalate further . The TMC supporters kept shouting that BJP is anti-Bangla. The protesters shouted 'Joy Bangla'. A Trinamool worker Joydeep mondol said ,' they ( BJP ) are anti Bengali so they have no place in Bengal.' Another protester said , 'We don't understand any central minister. They are anti-Bangla and Bengalis. We Bengalis are being assaulted in other states . They call us foreigners and tell us to go back to Bangladesh , so wherever we see them, I will say 'Joy Bangla'. They do not know Abhishek Banerjee is here to stay , and we are also here to stay.' Meanwhile BJP workers kept shouting ' Jai shri Ram and Jai Bharat ' Sukanta Majumdar also hit out at the TMC saying , ' Why do they have Yusuf Pathan and Kirti Azad as MP s are they Bengali . They loot the centre's money . They are scared of SIR ( Special Intensive Revision) and I am saying that SIR will be implemented. My bjp workers have been assaulted . This is a government program this is not a party program the TMC workers assaulted bjp women workers who had come . This is unacceptable. I will complain to the railway minister.' On Sunday the State saw the launch of its first AC local train service. The first such service in eastern India began operations on the Sealdah–Ranaghat route. The service will open for the public on Monday. According to railway officials , two AC locals have been delivered, but only one will operate initially. Depending on demand and operational assessment, the number of trains will be increased later. Like regular trains, travelling without a ticket will incur a penalty of ₹250 along with the minimum fare. The AC local has 12 coaches with 1,126 seats. The service will run from Monday to Saturday, and in the initial phase, it will not stop at all stations. On the Ranaghat–Sealdah route, it will halt at Chakdaha, Kalyani, Kanchrapara, Naihati, Barrackpore, Khardah, Sodepur, Dum Dum, and Bidhannagar stations. The train will leave Ranaghat in the morning peak hour at 8.29 am and will reach Sealdah at 10.10 am. The UP AC local will leave Sealdah at 6.50 pm and will reach Ranagahat at 8.32 pm to cater to the evening rush. Each coach is fitted with a 30-ton AC unit and coach is equipped with stainless-steel seating for three, CCTV cameras, GPS-based LED displays, announcement, and talkback systems of passengers face any issues . Two women-only coaches are located at both ends of the train. Inter-coach corridors will allow movement between compartments. Doors will open only after the train stops at stations and will close before departure, similar to metro operations. Tickets can be purchased both online and at station counters. After the inauguration Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said that the Sealdah station should be renamed as Shyamaprasad Mukherjee terminal 'Sealdah station should be renamed as Dr Shyamaprasad Mukerjee , the state should send a proposal to the Centre and then we can push it .' According to Majumdar over 69 rail project are stopped as the Railway are not getting land in bengal, we want that the state government should rise above politics and give property for the rail projects . Rail has the money . This is for the development of the people . Hitting out at Majumdar's proposal of renaming Sealdah station TMC leader Kunal Ghosh told media persons ,' if sealdah station is to be renamed then let it be renamed commemorating Swami Vivekananda, as after his famous speech in Chigaco when he came back he reached sealdah station first where the youths had welcomed him.'
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
In a 1st: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha pass two bills of same ministry on same day
NEW DELIH: In a first, both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha simultaneously took up two bills of the same ministry - shipping - on the same day and passed both. The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, were passed after brief debate, amid opposition protest to demand a discussion on the special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls. While LS on Wednesday afternoon passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, which seeks to expand eligibility criteria for ownership of merchant shipping vessels and provide for investigation and enquiries on marine casualties, RS passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill to replace a century-old colonial-era law with an updated legislation designed to promote ease of doing business and make the shipping sector future ready. LS and RS couldn't transact much business due to protest. When the Houses reconvened after lunch, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the Merchant Shipping Bill in LS, saying it "represents a decisive step towards positioning India as a global leader in maritime trade and governance" and is up to date with international maritime conventions, enhancing safety at sea, improving emergency response and ensuring environmental protection. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like List of 15 Foods You Should Avoid Eating during Pregnancy Undo It reduces compliance burdens, promotes Indian tonnage and prioritises seafarer welfare and ship safety, he said. In RS, MoS for shipping Shantanu Thakur introduced the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, which adopts the Hague-Visby Rules, a globally accepted maritime standard. It is expected to simplify maritime trade laws, reduce litigation risks, and enhance transparency and commercial efficiency in cargo movement by sea.
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Business Standard
06-08-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Parliament passes bill to replace century-old sea cargo carriage law
Parliament on Wednesday passed The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025, amid Opposition protests and sloganeering over the Special Intensive Revision issue. A brief debate was held on the Bill amid protests. Several Opposition MPs who stood up to participate in the debate on the Bill, demanded a discussion on SIR. Chair Bhubaneshwar Kalita, however, said anything unrelated to the Bill will not go on record. Moving the Bill, Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said the Bill intends to replace 100 years old, pre-independence Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. The Act establishes the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities in case of goods carried from a port in India to another port in the country or any other in the world, and is in conformance with the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading of August 1924 (Hague Rules) and subsequent amendments to it. The Bill retains all provisions of the Act. According to a government statement, the bill simplifies the language and structure, making the law more accessible to stakeholders, particularly Indian exporters, importers, and shipping professionals. While retaining the substantive legal framework, the bill aligns it with contemporary drafting practices, reducing ambiguities and minimising the risk of potential litigation. The bill empowers the government allowing India to swiftly adapt to evolving international maritime conventions. It also ensures transparency and accountability by providing for parliamentary oversight of executive notifications. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Parliament passes The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025
Parliament on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) passed The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025, amid Opposition protests and sloganeering in the Rajya Sabha over the Special Intensive Revision issue. A brief debate was held on the Bill amid protests. Several Opposition MPs who stood up to participate in the debate on the Bill, demanded a discussion on SIR. Also read: Parliament Monsoon Session Day 13 highlights Chair Bhubaneshwar Kalita, however, said anything unrelated to the Bill will not go on record. Moving the Bill, Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said the Bill intends to replace the 100 years old, pre-independence Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. The Act establishes the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities in case of goods carried from a port in India to another port in the country or any other in the world, and is in conformance with the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading of August 1924 (Hague Rules) and subsequent amendments to it. The Bill retains all provisions of the Act. According to a government statement, the bill simplifies the language and structure, making the law more accessible to stakeholders, particularly Indian exporters, importers, and shipping professionals. While retaining the substantive legal framework, the bill aligns it with contemporary drafting practices, reducing ambiguities and minimising the risk of potential litigation. The Bill empowers the government, allowing India to swiftly adapt to evolving international maritime conventions. It also ensures transparency and accountability by providing for parliamentary oversight of executive notifications.
Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill passed in Parliament
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 amid protests by the Opposition demanding a discussion on the issue of Special Intensive Revision(SIR) of electoral rolls. The bill was first introduced in Lok Sabha on August 9, 2024. (ANI photo) The house was adjourned until Thursday morning within just half an hour of the Rajya Sabha's afternoon session after the bill was passed by voice vote. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 was presented by minister of state(MOS), Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur. The bill was first introduced in Lok Sabha on August 9, 2024. It seeks to replace the colonial-era Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. The bill establishes the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities in case of goods carried from a port in India to another port in India or any other port in the world. According to the ministry, the new bill seeks to replace colonial-era laws, aiming to modernise India's maritime legal framework, simplify regulations, and enhance the country's global shipping competitiveness. After the discussion over the bill, the opposition MPs asked for division of votes. The Chair said members could not ask for division from the well of the house and insisted on them returning to their seats. CPI(Marxist) MP, John Brittas said he was moving one amendment and insisted on division of votes. The Chair, Bhuvaneshwar Kalita, then said, 'The House is not in order. Everybody will have to go back to their seats,' and negated the amendment via voice vote.
