Faster movement of trains between Mangalore and Shoranur soon

August 17, 2011

Mangalore, August 17: Trains between Shoranur junction and Mangalore will soon move faster than the speed allowed at present. A majority of the south-bound trains run in this section.

This was revealed by S.K. Raina, Palakad Divisional Railway Manager, during his speech after unfurling the national tricolour at Palakkad on Monday, according to a press release.

Mr. Raina said that the division recently got the sanction for running the trains on Shoranur-Mangalore section at 110 kmph and this was being implemented. “This will further reduce the running time of trains and enhance capacity of the section,” he added.

The southern railway sources said that at present, the maximum speed allowed in the section was 100 kmph.

Mr. Raina said the division had, since July reduced the running time of 44 trains, including five passenger trains, by five minutes and 50 minutes. The physical progress of the work at site on railway electrification between Shoranur and Mangalore had been started from Shoranur end. He reiterated that a new booking office at Mangalore Central would be constructed. He said the division had commissioned 26 jansadharan ticket booking sewaks and eight more sewaks were under commissioning. Ticketing through this system had gradually increased to about 14 per cent. The Kendriya Vidyalaya running at Mangalore Railway Colony from sheds for the past 20 years had been provided a new building with modern facilities at a new location. “This is directly benefiting 300 wards and has been a boon to railway families working in Mangalore,” he said.

With the proposed conversion, a railway crossing near Mangalore from unmanned to manned one from September, Palakkad would be the first division in Southern Railway to achieve zero unmanned level crossings on presently operated sections. He said the division had posted earnings of Rs. 123 crore in April-July period as against Rs. 108 crore in the corresponding period last year, an increase of 13.7 per cent.

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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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