Southern Railway extends, continues special train services to meet passenger demand
Hubballi: In response to the growing demand for efficient rail transportation services, the Southern Railway has announced the extension of periodicity for certain special express trains and the continuation of specific special train services. These measures are aimed at accommodating the needs of passengers and ensuring seamless travel experiences.
Train No. 07377 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Junction Express Special, which was initially slated to operate daily until August 31, 2023, will now be extended from September 1 to 30, 2023. The train will maintain its existing timings and stoppages.
Train No. 07378 Mangaluru Junction-Vijayapura Express Special, originally scheduled to run daily until September 1, 2023, will continue its services from September 2 to October 1, 2023. The train will operate with its current timings and stoppages.
Train No. 06563 Yesvantpur-Murdeshwar Special Express, which operates every Saturday from Yesvantpur, was initially set to run until August 26, 2023. The services of this train have now been extended from September 2 to 30, 2023.
Train No. 06564 Murdeshwar-Yesvantpur Special Express, a Sunday service from Murdeshwar, initially had its operations planned until August 27, 2023. However, the train's services have been extended from September 3 to October 1, 2023.
Continuation of Special Train Services:
In a bid to cater to the heightened passenger demand, the East Central Railway has taken the decision to continue the operation of weekly special express trains (03241/03242) for five additional trips between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru and Danapur. The trains will adhere to their existing timings and stoppages.
Train No. 03241 Danapur-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Weekly Special Express, which initially ran every Friday until August 25, 2023, will be extended for a further five trips, operating from September 1 to 29, 2023.
Train No. 03242 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Danapur Weekly Special Express, which previously operated every Sunday until August 27, 2023, will continue its services for another five trips, running from September 3 to October 1, 2023.
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India to pursue extradition of Khalistani separatist Arsh Dalla with Canada following his arrest
New Delhi, Nov 14: India on Thursday said it will pursue an extradition request with Canada for Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, the de-facto chief of the Khalistan Tiger Force, following his arrest in that country.
Dalla was designated in India as a terrorist in 2023.
In July 2023, India had requested the Canadian government for his provisional arrest.
"In view of the recent arrest, our agencies will be following up on an extradition request," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"Given Arsh Dalla's criminal record in India and his involvement in similar illegal activities in Canada, it is expected that he will be extradited or deported to face justice in India," he added.
Dalla was reportedly arrested by the Canadian Police late last month.
"We have seen media reports circulating since November 10 on the arrest in Canada of proclaimed offender Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, the de-facto chief of the Khalistan Tiger Force," Jaiswal said.
"Canadian print and visual media have widely reported on the arrest. We understand that the Ontario Court has listed the case for hearing," he added.
Jaiswal was replying to media queries regarding the arrest of Dalla.
"Arsh Dalla is a proclaimed offender in over 50 cases of murder, attempt to murder, extortion and terrorist acts, including terror financing. In May 2022, a Red Corner Notice was issued against him," Jaiswal said.
"He was designated in India as an individual terrorist in 2023. In July 2023, the Government of India had requested the Canadian government for his provisional arrest. This was declined," he added.
Jaiswal said India had provided additional information in the case to the Canadian authorities.
"A separate request was also sent to Canada under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to verify Arsh Dalla's suspected residential address, his financial transactions to India, moveable/immovable properties, details of mobile numbers etc - all of which were provided to Canadian authorities in January 2023," Jaiswal said.
"In December 2023, the Department of Justice of Canada sought additional information on the case. A reply to these queries was sent in March this year," he added.
Our response to media queries regarding the arrest of a designated terrorist in Canada:https://t.co/c6CasRuteb pic.twitter.com/XfH4S5UzUr
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 14, 2024
