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Iram Siddique
Iram is Principal Correspondent with The Indian Express and she covers Madhya Pradesh. She has been reporting on politics, governance and policy with a focus on environment and agriculture, caste atrocities and minority issues. Previously, Iram has reported extensively on urban transportation, especially Mumbai's rail network, and crime. She tweets at @scribbly_scribe
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Goa locates 6 shelter homes for homelessSubscriber Only
March 28, 2020 06:28 IST
The state had began rounding up the destitute and homeless from across Goa soon after three men, with history of foreign travel, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Those picked up from Madgaon, around 90, were placed at a shelter home
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
Coronavirus: Father dead, man gets exemption to travel Mumbai to KolkataSubscriber Only
March 27, 2020 02:55 IST
He has been issued a special pass by Maharashtra transport commissioner Shekar Channe to drive back home in his private vehicle, following appeals made on social media platforms.
Fri, Mar 27, 2020
IRCTC to provide meals to homeless stuck due to lockdownSubscriber Only
March 26, 2020 04:20 IST
According to Brijesh Arya, convenor of Collective for Homeless, while the census of 2011 puts the number of homeless people in Mumbai to 57,416 and nearly one lakh in Maharashtra, the actual numbers are much higher, with Mumbai having approximately two lakh.
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Western Railway runs special services to ferry personnel to workplaceSubscriber Only
March 25, 2020 01:33 IST
The special train with six sleeper coaches of long-distance trains was operated using a diesel locomotive engine that catered to not only the railway employees but also cancer patients and those under other essential services.
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Mumbai lockdown: ‘Unprecedented but necessary’Subscriber Only
March 23, 2020 12:14 IST
When the Railways announced the closing down of suburban services to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on Sunday, it was a decision that was taken reluctantly and put off until the last minute, after a series of other steps taken to minimise the movement of people.
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Covid-19: Exodus from Mumbai, Pune as migrant workers pack trains headed EastSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 04:25 IST
The slowdown has hit these workers the hardest. Faced with the prospect of not being able to earn any money until the end of the month, most decided it was better to return to their homes.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Amid appeals for social distancing, Friday prayers continue at mosques in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 04:07 IST
While mosques, including the famous Haji Ali Dargah and Mahim Dargah and those belonging to the Shia community, disallowed gatherings, Friday Namaaz was prayed in congregation as per tradition.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic: In Mumbai’s lifeline on tracks, fears of a sitting duckSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 04:35 IST
Coronavirus in Mumbai: Every day, the city's suburban train network, known as the locals, transports 7.8 million passengers, taking them to their workplaces and back.
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
BEST, railways see drop in passenger count amid coronavirus outbreakSubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 03:48 IST
According to BEST officials, the drop in passengers is due to people staying home, with offices and educational institutes being shut due to COVID-19
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Coronavirus scare: CR, WR cancel several trains on intercity routes till March endSubscriber Only
March 18, 2020 02:10 IST
Trains cancelled by CR include Deccan Express and Pragati Express on the Mumbai-Pune routes, as well as Nizamuddin-CSMT Rajdhani, plying between Mumbai and Delhi.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Mumbai: Taxi drivers head to hometowns as business outside airport takes a hitSubscriber Only
March 16, 2020 04:29 IST
The departure area at the international airport now wears a deserted look with rows of Kaali-Peelis and cool cabs parked at their designated spots with no passengers around to hail them.
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Maharashtra: Village cuts events, pools in aid money to give itself ‘school like big city’Subscriber Only
March 15, 2020 04:54 IST
The school is currently till Class 8, and students in higher classes must walk an hour to Garaj, the nearest town, causing many to drop out. Those seeking any professional course have to go further, to Aurangabad district headquarters.
Sun, Mar 15, 2020Mumbai: Upper cap on surge pricing by cab aggregators not to be more than three times base rate of Kaali-Peelis, says govtSubscriber Only
March 11, 2020 01:20 IST
The state government issued the formula for surge pricing for app-based cab aggregators after issuing a Government Resolution (GR) on Monday and accepting a majority of 61 recommendations of the Khatua committee report.
Wed, Mar 11, 2020
Sanjeev kumar Lohia: ‘110 railway stations are being redeveloped and modernised, will be similar to airports’Subscriber Only
March 09, 2020 03:50 IST
Redevelopment of stations does not mean improving its façade and lighting, rather it entails complete transformation with well-planned entry and exit points, improved road accessibility and segregated passenger movement.
Mon, Mar 09, 2020
To collect Rs 4 crore in coins a month, banker seeks Rs 40 lakh from BESTSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 03:19 IST
This means BEST will have to shell out about Rs 40 lakh a month to the bank for collecting and transporting coins valued at Rs 4 crore every month from its 27 depots.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Q&A: ‘BEST losses Rs 2,000 crore… have to be brought down to Rs 500 crore’Subscriber Only
March 02, 2020 02:33 IST
We have to opt for bus services without conductors for BEST. Buses in London operate without conductors. The other option is to shut down BEST altogether.
Mon, Mar 02, 2020
Mumbai: 28-year-old RPSF constable run over by local train at MahimSubscriber Only
March 01, 2020 01:56 IST
The constable, Ramavtar Gujar, reportedly had detained a man for trespassing Friday night and was taking him to Mahim station when the incident occurred.
Sun, Mar 01, 2020
Mumbai: Airport staffer carries luggage with ‘BOM’ tag, beaten up on suspicion of being terroristSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 07:08 IST
Passengers found the airline tag of ‘BOM’ on Ganesh Shinde's luggage, which they mistook for “bomb”, said the RPF.
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
Mumbai: Decongesting Bhayandar railway station – two elevated decks, one foot overbridgeSubscriber Only
February 25, 2020 06:01 IST
The station, from which about 658 lakh passengers boarded trains in 2018-19, is among 19 suburban stations in Mumbai which are being redeveloped at a cost of about Rs 950 crore by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) under Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) 3A.
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Western Railway to conduct survey to analyse poor response to AC local train servicesSubscriber Only
February 24, 2020 03:12 IST
The survey will be held over the next two weeks, seeking passengers’ views on fare, timings and frequency of AC local trains, among others, and will be inducted along with their experience of using the AC train services available as of now.
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Mumbai: BEST workers’ nine-point demand to legislatorsSubscriber Only
February 24, 2020 03:01 IST
The demand to not sell off BEST assets comes after BMC commissioner Praveen Pardeshi asked BEST to increase revenue through better management of its leased property, which, according to BEST sources, will include capitalisation of its assets.
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
19 years after mother’s death, siblings receive gold earring snatched from her on Mumbai train in 1992Subscriber Only
February 22, 2020 16:08 IST
In 1992, Kadam’s mother Vijayshree, a peon employed with Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), was returning home after her duty at the corporation’s divisional office in Vidyavihar when the earring was yanked off her ear lobe by a miscreant.
Sat, Feb 22, 2020
Mumbai: Motorists may be fined for parking vehicles for long at entry & exit points at CSMTSubscriber Only
February 21, 2020 01:29 IST
This comes as part of a comprehensive vehicular traffic and parking plan being worked out by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), aimed at streamlining vehicular movement to facilitate smooth movement of passengers at the terminus.
Fri, Feb 21, 2020
New GRP initiative: Women queue up to board trains at Andheri stationSubscriber Only
February 18, 2020 02:00 IST
A month ago, woman constables were deployed outside each of the three women’s compartments at Andheri station, urging commuters to queue up and enter from either side of the door while leaving room in the middle for passengers to deboard.
Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Q&A: ‘We aim to redevelop rly stations in Mumbai in 4 years,’ says IRSDC Managing Director Sanjeev Kumar LohiaSubscriber Only
February 17, 2020 02:21 IST
Presently, there are about 110 stations across India on which detailed project report is being prepared. There are 60 stations on which IRSDC is preparing the project report while the Railway Land Redevelopment Authority is working on another 50 stations.
Mon, Feb 17, 2020Journalism of Courage
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