Train schedules changes due to track doubling work

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July 16, 2011

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Mangalore, July 16: The schedule of train services in Kayankulam-Chepad-Haripad section has been changed due to track doubling work from July 17 to 24. The first phase of the doubling work between Kayankulam - Cheppad - Haripad in the Kayankulam - Ernakulam section (via Alappuzha) is in progress.

A release from Palakkad division stated that in order to complete this doubling work traffic in this section has to be regulated from July 17.

Cancelled trains: Train No. 56301 Alappuzha Kollam Passenger will remain cancelled during the period of July 17 to 24. Alternatively, stops will be provided at all stations between Alappuzha and Kollam for Train No 16605 Mangalore- Nagercoil -Ernad Express.

Partially cancelled trains: Train No.56381 / 56382Ernakulam - Kayankulam - Ernakulam Passenger will be cancelled between Kayankulam and Alappuzha stations during the period of July 17 to 24.

Regulated trains: There may be delay of trains running on the route ranging from 15 minutes to 160 minutes. The trains are (on July 17) - T.No.12511 Gorakhpur - Thjiruvananthapuram Exp ('60 mts); T.No.12998 Hapa Tirunelveli Exp (135 mts); T.No.16345 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (85 mts); T.No.16605 Mangalore Nagercoil Ernad Exp (130 mts); T.No.12075 Kozhikkode- Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi (40 mts)

July 18: T.No.12998 Hapa Tirunelveli Exp (60 mts); T.No.16345 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (40 mts); T.No.16605 Mangalore Nagercoil Ernad Exp (30 mts); T.No.12075 Kozhikkode- Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi (15 mts).

July 19: T.No.12511 Gorakhpur - Thjiruvananthapuram Exp (150 mts); T.No.12484 Amritsar - Kochuveli Exp (125 mts); T.No.16345 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (85 mts); T.No.16605 Mangalore Nagercoil Ernad Exp (45 mts); T.No.12075 Kozhikkode- Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi (25 mts); T.No.12643 Thjiruvananthapuram- Nizamuddin Exp (40 mts); T.No.16316 Kochuveli Bangalore Central Exp (30 mts).

July 20: T.No.16325 Indore - Thiruvananthapuram Exp (130 mts); T.No.16345 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (40 mts); T.No.16605 Mangalore Nagercoil Ernad Exp (60 mts); T.No.12075 Kozhikkode- Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi (15 mts); T.No.16322 Thiruvananthapuram Bangalore (Exp 30 mts);

July 21: T.No.16345 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (15 mts)

July 22: T.No.12218 Chandigarh Kochuveli Sampark kranthi Exp (70 mts); T.No.16345 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (40 mts); T.No.16605 Mangalore Nagercoil Ernad Exp (30 mts); T.No.12075 Kozhikkode- Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi (15 mts).

July 23: T.No.12511 Gorakhpur - Thjiruvananthapuram Exp (155 mts); T.No.16345 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (75 mts); T.No.16605 Mangalore Nagercoil Ernad Exp (60 mts); T.No.12075 Kozhikkode- Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi (20 mts); T.No.16316 Kochuveli Bangalore Central Exp (60 mts); T.No.16323 Thiruvananthapuram Shalimar Exp (40 mts); T.No.16342 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (15 mts);

July 24: T.No.12511 Gorakhpur - Thjiruvananthapuram Exp (140 mts); T.No.12998 Hapa Tirunelveli Exp (125 mts); T.No.16345 Lokmanyatilak Thiruvananthapuram Exp (75 mts); T.No.16605 Mangalore Nagercoil Ernad Exp (30 mts); T.No.12075 Kozhikode- Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi (15 mts).



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January 19,2026

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Bengaluru: As the dust settles on the recent legislative session, the corridors of Vidhana Soudha are buzzing with more than just policy talk. A high-stakes game of political musical chairs has begun, exposing a deepening rift within the Congress party’s Muslim leadership as a major Cabinet reshuffle looms.

With the party hierarchy signaling a "50% refresh" to gear up for the 2028 Assembly elections, the race to fill three projected Muslim ministerial berths has transformed from a strategic discussion into an all-out turf war.

The "Star Son" Spark

The internal friction turned public this week following provocative remarks by Zaid Khan, actor and son of Wakf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. Zaid’s claim—that his father "helped" secure a ticket for Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad in 2023—has acted as a lightning rod for resentment.

Rizwan’s camp was quick to fire back, dismissing the comment as a desperate attempt by Zameer to manufacture seniority. "Rizwan’s political pedigree was forged in the NSUI and Youth Congress long before Zameer even stepped into the party," a supporter noted, highlighting Rizwan’s tenure as an AICC secretary and his two-term presidency of the State Youth Congress.

A Tale of Two Loyalists

While both Zameer Ahmed Khan and Rizwan Arshad are staunch allies of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and represent Bengaluru strongholds, their political DNA could not be more different:

•    Zameer Ahmed Khan: A four-time MLA who crossed over from JD(S) in 2018. Known for his "overzealous" and often polarizing outreach during communal flashpoints—from the DJ Halli riots to the recent Wakf land notice controversy—his style has frequently left the Congress high command in a state of "discomfort."

•    Rizwan Arshad: A homegrown organizational man. Seen as a "quiet performer," Arshad represents the sophisticated, moderate face of the party, preferred by those who find Zameer’s brand of politics too volatile.

The Outsiders Looking In

The bickering isn't limited to a duo. The "Beary" community, represented by leaders like N A Haris and Saleem Ahmed, is demanding its pound of flesh. Saleem Ahmed, the Chief Whip in the Legislative Council, has dropped the veil of diplomacy, openly declaring his ministerial aspirations.

"I was the only working president not included in the Cabinet last time," Saleem noted pointedly, signaling that the "loyalty quota" is no longer enough to keep the peace.

As Chief Minister Siddaramaiah prepares to finalize the list, he faces a delicate balancing act: rewarding the aggressive grassroots mobilization of Zameer’s camp without alienating the organizational stalwarts and minority sub-sects who feel increasingly sidelined by the "Chamarajpet-Shivajinagar" binary.

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January 23,2026

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot read only three lines from the 122-paragraph address prepared by the Congress-led state government while addressing the joint session of the Legislature on Thursday, effectively bypassing large sections critical of the BJP-led Union government.

The omitted portions of the customary Governor’s address outlined what the state government described as a “suppressive situation in economic and policy matters” under India’s federal framework. The speech also sharply criticised the Centre’s move to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, commonly referred to as the VB-GRAM (G) Act.

Governor Gehlot had earlier conveyed his objection to several paragraphs that were explicitly critical of the Union government. On Thursday, he confined himself to the opening lines — “I extend a warm welcome to all of you to the joint session of the State legislature. I am extremely pleased to address this august House” — before jumping directly to the concluding sentence of the final paragraph.

He ended the address by reading the last line of paragraph 122: “Overall, my government is firmly committed to doubling the pace of the State’s economic, social and physical development. Jai Hind — Jai Karnataka.”

According to the prepared speech, the Karnataka government demanded the scrapping of the VB-GRAM (G) Act, describing it as “contractor-centric” and detrimental to rural livelihoods, and called for the full restoration of MGNREGA. The state government argued that the new law undermines decentralisation, weakens labour protections, and centralises decision-making in violation of constitutional norms.

Key points from the unread sections of the speech:

•    Karnataka facing a “suppressive” economic and policy environment within the federal system

•    Repeal of MGNREGA described as a blow to rural livelihoods

•    VB-GRAM (G) Act accused of protecting corporate and contractor interests

•    New law alleged to weaken decentralised governance

•    Decision-making said to be imposed by the Centre without consulting states

•    Rights of Adivasis, women, backward classes and agrarian communities curtailed

•    Labourers allegedly placed under contractor control

•    States facing mounting fiscal stress due to central policies

•    VB-GRAM (G) Act accused of enabling large-scale corruption

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday criticised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming it offered no tangible benefit to the state.

Though he said he was yet to study the budget in detail, Shivakumar asserted that Karnataka had gained little from it. “There is no benefit for our state from the central budget. I was observing it. They have now named a programme after Mahatma Gandhi, after repealing the MGNREGA Act that was named after him,” he said.

Speaking to reporters here, the Deputy Chief Minister demanded the restoration of MGNREGA, and made it clear that the newly enacted rural employment scheme — VB-G RAM G — which proposes a 60:40 fund-sharing formula between the Centre and the states, would not be implemented in Karnataka.

“I don’t see any major share for our state in this budget,” he added.

Shivakumar, who also holds charge of Bengaluru development, said there were high expectations for the city from the Union Budget. “The Prime Minister calls Bengaluru a ‘global city’, but what has the Centre done for it?” he asked.

He also drew attention to the problems faced by sugar factories, particularly those in the cooperative sector, alleging a lack of timely decisions and support from the central government.

Noting that the Centre has the authority to fix the minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural produce, Shivakumar said the Union government must take concrete steps to protect farmers’ interests.

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