Southern Railway to run special trains in summer

February 19, 2011

Mangalore, February 19: The Southern Railway will run special trains in April, May and June 2011.

The Chennai Central–Madgaon Weekly Superfast Special Train (06003) (via Coimbatore) will leave Chennai Central at 4.10 p.m. on Fridays from April 1 to June 10 and reach Madgaon at 3 p.m. the next day.

The Madgaon-Chennai Central (via Podanur) Weekly Superfast Special (06004) will leave Madgaon at 4 p.m. on Saturdays from April 2 to June 11 and reach Chennai Central at 2.45 p.m. the next day.

The trains will stop at Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Palakkad, Shoranur, Kuttipuram, Tirur, Kozhikode, Vadakara, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyanur, Kanhangad, Kasaragod, Mangalore Junction, Surathkal, Udupi, Byndoor, Bhatkal, Murdeshwar, Kumta and Karwar.

The train no. 06003 will stop at Coimbatore while train no. 06004 will stop at Podanur and Perambur also.

The Nagercoil–Mangalore Junction Weekly Special (06301) will leave Nagercoil at 4.50 p.m. on Mondays from April 4 to June 13 and reach Mangalore Junction at 10.15 a.m. the next day.

The Mangalore Junction–Nagercoil Weekly Special (06302) will leave Mangalore Junction at 4.15 p.m. on Tuesdays from April 5 to June 14 and reach Nagercoil at 7.45 a.m. the next day.

It will stop at Eraniel, Kulitturai, Neyyatinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kayankulam, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Shoranur, Kuttipuram, Tirur, Kozhikode, Vadakara, Mahe, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyangadi, Payyanur, Charvattur, Kanhangad and Kasaragod.

The Chennai Central–Mangalore Central Weekly Special (06015) (via Coimbatore) will leave Chennai Central at 8.40 p.m. on Fridays from April 8 to June 10 and reach Mangalore Central at 1.30 p.m. the next day.

The Mangalore Central-Chennai Central Weekly Special (06016) (via Podanur) will leave Mangalore at 4.20 p.m. on Saturdays from April 9 to June 11 and reach Chennai Central at 9.20 p.m. the next day.

The train will stop at Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Palakkad, Shoranur, Kuttipuram, Tirur, Kozhikode, Vadakara, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyanur, Kanhangad and Kasaragod.

The train no. 06015 will stop at Coimbatore and the train no. 06016 will stop at Podanur and Perambur also.

The Chennai Central-Mangalore Central Bi-weekly Special (06011) will leave Chennai Central at 10.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 12 to June 16 and reach Mangalore Central at 3 p.m. the next day.

The Mangalore Central-Chennai Central Bi-weekly Special (06012) will leave Mangalore at 7.20 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays from April 13 to June 17 and reach Chennai Central at 11.55 a.m. the next day.

The train will stop at Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Shoranur, Kuttipuram, Tirur, Kozhikode, Vadakara, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyanur, Kanhangad and Kasaragod.

The train no. 06012 will stop at Perambur.

Advance reservations for the all these new trains have begun.

Cancelled

The Chennai Egmore-Coimbatore-Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Specials (06031/06032) scheduled to run from February 18 to March 27 have been cancelled because of operational reasons, according to a release.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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