New Delhi, April 21: Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Saturday asked if the operating ratio of Indian Railways is the worst and added that if the ratio is close to 100 per cent or has exceeded it, that indicated a "comprehensive failure of management."

He also asked if it was true that the accounts are being "dressed" to show an Operating Ratio just a little less than 100 per cent.

"What is the Operating Ratio of Indian Railways in 2017-18? Is it the worst ratio in recent years," Chidambaram tweeted.

"Is it correct that the true Operating Ratio has exceeded 100 per cent? Is it correct that the accounts are being 'dressed' to show an Operating Ratio just a little less than 100 per cent," he asked.

"If the Operating Ratio is close to 100 per cent or has exceeded 100 per cent, that indicates a comprehensive failure of management of the Indian Railways," Chidambaram said.

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Srinagar: As fear gripped Pahalgam following the horrific attack, locals in Kashmir rallied to ensure the safety of stranded tourists. Among the heroes was Imtiaz, a Kashmiri driver who helped Pooja Maney, a dispute officer from Bengaluru, and her mother escape danger and reach Srinagar safely.

Pooja recounted that she and her mother were preparing to leave for Pahalgam when news of the attack reached them. She shared that she was unsure about what to do and immediately called their driver, Imtiaz, for help. “Within a few hours, he ensured our safety by taking us from our hotel in Gulmarg to his residence in Srinagar,” Pooja was quoted as saying by The New Indian Express. She added that they have been staying there since Tuesday.

Tourist agencies report that over 100 families from Karnataka visited Jammu and Kashmir in April. Of these, about 20 families managed to fly back to Karnataka from Srinagar just hours before the Pahalgam attack was reported.

Another Bengaluru tourist, Namrata H., described how quickly the atmosphere shifted from serene to tense, noting that her family was at the Dal Lake when they learned of the attack. She shared that the region went silent—shops closed, roadblocks appeared, and a curfew was imposed. “It was the locals and tourist guides who helped us. They guided my family through the checkpoints and ensured we reached the airport safely by Wednesday evening,” TNIE report quoted her as saying.

With much of Kashmir under shutdown and road routes blocked, many visitors found themselves stranded. They credit local residents and guides for their swift assistance, guiding them through affected areas and arranging transport to Srinagar airport.

In response to the crisis, the Karnataka Tourism Department established a helpline on Wednesday, and had received nearly 50 calls from tourists and their families by evening.

*Locals, drivers, tour guides step in to safeguard tourists after Pahalgam attack*

Srinagar: As fear gripped Pahalgam following the horrific attack, locals in Kashmir rallied to ensure the safety of stranded tourists. Among the heroes was Imtiaz, a Kashmiri driver who helped Pooja Maney, a dispute officer from Bengaluru, and her mother escape danger and reach Srinagar safely.

Pooja recounted that she and her mother were preparing to leave for Pahalgam when news of the attack reached them. She shared that she was unsure about what to do and immediately called their driver, Imtiaz, for help. “Within a few hours, he ensured our safety by taking us from our hotel in Gulmarg to his residence in Srinagar,” Pooja was quoted as saying by The New Indian Express. She added that they have been staying there since Tuesday.

Tourist agencies report that over 100 families from Karnataka visited Jammu and Kashmir in April. Of these, about 20 families managed to fly back to Karnataka from Srinagar just hours before the Pahalgam attack was reported.

Another Bengaluru tourist, Namrata H., described how quickly the atmosphere shifted from serene to tense, noting that her family was at the Dal Lake when they learned of the attack. She shared that the region went silent—shops closed, roadblocks appeared, and a curfew was imposed. “It was the locals and tourist guides who helped us. They guided my family through the checkpoints and ensured we reached the airport safely by Wednesday evening,” TNIE report quoted her as saying.

With much of Kashmir under shutdown and road routes blocked, many visitors found themselves stranded. They credit local residents and guides for their swift assistance, guiding them through affected areas and arranging transport to Srinagar airport.

In response to the crisis, the Karnataka Tourism Department established a helpline on Wednesday, and had received nearly 50 calls from tourists and their families by evening.