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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Divisional Railway Hospital holds awareness programme to mark No Tobacco Day
1 2 Nagpur: Central Railway's Divisional Railway Hospital (DRH), Nagpur, celebrated World No Tobacco Day by organizing a health awareness programme focused on the global theme for 2025 'Bright Products. Dark Intentions. Unmasking the Appeal'. The programme was held under the guidance of divisional railway manager Vinayak Garg and chief medical superintendent Dr Nirmala Gupta. The event aimed to educate railway employees and their families about the deceptive marketing tactics of the tobacco industry and the severe health hazards of tobacco consumption. The theme of this year's campaign draws attention to how tobacco companies use attractive packaging and sweetened flavours to lure young individuals into addiction. An engaging audiovisual presentation was delivered by Dr Arundhati Deshmukh, ACMS (dental)/Nagpur, highlighting the harmful effects of smoking, chewing tobacco, gutkha, and pan masala. She emphasised how not only direct users but also people around them suffer from exposure to tobacco smoke. The session concluded with a strong appeal to quit tobacco for the sake of personal health and the well-being of others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Council or Housing Association Tenant? Check Eligibility for Compensation National Disrepair Claims Undo CMS Dr Nirmala Gupta also addressed the gathering, urging attendees to spread the message of tobacco-free living and raise awareness within their communities. Informative slogans, facts, and health messages were shared to reinforce the importance of the cause. The programme reflected the commitment of Central Railway's Nagpur Division to promoting a healthy and informed workforce, while supporting global public health initiatives.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
CR's Nagpur division conducts ticket checking drive, collects Rs 9.16L in fines
Nagpur: A massive ticket checking drive was conducted by the Nagpur Division of Central Railway on Monday across various trains to curb ticketless and illegal travel. In all, 23 trains were thoroughly inspected during this special drive, said an official. The checking operation was carried out by a dedicated team comprising 90 ticket checking staff, nine Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, and five commercial inspectors. The drive was monitored by senior commercial officers, including senior divisional commercial manager, Aman Mittal, to ensure smooth and effective execution, said the official, adding the initiative was undertaken by divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinayak Garg. As a result of this intensive checking, 1,430 cases of ticketless or irregular travel were detected, resulting in a total penalty realisation of Rs 9,16,660. Central Railway has appealed to all passengers to travel with valid tickets to avoid inconvenience and penalties. Such drives will be conducted regularly to ensure compliance and improve passenger discipline.
