Southern Railways express helplessness at train delays

August 7, 2011

Mangalore, August 7: Southern Railway officials expressed their helplessness with regard to the late running of trains during the monsoon.

Southern Railway Palghat divisional manager S K Raina said that it is very difficult to run trains on time due to the frequent landslides on the Konkan railway stretch during the monsoon. Souther Railways cannot take any measures on its own as the stretch come under the Konkan Railways. Hence, we are maintaining two separate schedules for monsoon and other season, he added.

On proposals of road under bridge across railway level crossing at Jeppu-Kudpady in the city, Raina said that Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) will have to deposit two percent of the estimate amount as an initial deposit under the cost sharing agreement. However, the MCC has not deposited money with the railways, he said adding that the railways will prepare plan once the MCC deposit the money.

Further, he said that two more Jan Sadharan Ticket Booking Sevak (JTBS) ticket booking counters will come up near Mangalore Central railway station soon. The new railway bridge across Nethravathi River will be ready for inauguration by December, 2011, he added.

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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