South Western Railway books over 6 lakh cases of ticketless travel, fine of Rs 46.31 crore collected
Mangalore: In the current financial year till December 2023, the South Western Railway registered 6,27,014 cases of ticketless travel and collected a fine of Rs 46.31 crore.
This is an increase of 9.95 percent compared to the same period last year. This is the highest fine collection record since the inception of South Western Railway.
The Bengaluru division of the South Western Railway registered 3,68,205 cases and collected a fine of Rs 28.26 crore, the release said.
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Ticket Scrutiny Staff of South Western Railway has done commendable work in this financial year i.e. from 1st April to 31st December 2023. To prevent ticketless and irregular travel, special ticket checking is being conducted regularly to ensure comfortable travel and better services to all authorised train users in passenger train services including express and special trains.
In the month of December 2023, 72041 cases were registered under South Western Railway and a fine of 5.13 crore rupees was collected.
Chief Public Relations Officer of Hubballi South Western Railway Dr. Manjunath Kanadi informed that the Hubli Division of South Western Railway registered 96790 cases and collected a fine of Rs 6.36 crore.
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Indian Defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS General Chauhan
Hyderabad (PTI): Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.
Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, General Chauhan said India's strength rests on robust institutions, democratic stability, and unwavering professionalism of our Armed Forces.
He said the intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindoor continues.
"You (new officers) also join the Air Force at a moment when a new normal has firmly taken shape. An era defined by a high degree of operational preparedness, 24-7, 365 days. The intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindhur continues," he said.
He further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.
Integrated structures, joint operations, and national pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence are shaping the future of India's military strength, he said.
"Your journey ahead will be accordingly guided by Jai, the first word of Jai Hind, that's victory. 'J' stands for jointness, fighting as one nation, one force. 'A' stands for Atmanirbhar Bharat, trusted platforms and systems made not just for India but for the world. And finally, 'I' for innovation, daring to think ahead and to be ahead of the curve," he explained.
General Chauhan further said battles in the older domains will always remain contested, often brutal. But in the new domains, they will be smart, swift, and shaped by intellect, innovation, and initiative. The force that masters new frontiers is more likely to prevail in future conflicts.
