Mangalore: Reservation centre for rail passengers inaugurated at DC office


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)

Mangalore, Jul 3: Passenger Reservation System (PRS), a railway ticket reservation centre of southern railway was inaugurated here on Thursday July 3 at the DC office premises.

The centre was inaugurated by by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel by cutting the ribbon and lighting the auspicious lamp.

Addressing after the inauguration, Nalin Kumar Kateel said that the people of the region have been demanding an increase in the number of railway ticket reservation centres in the city.

"Through this PRS, we have fulfilled the demands of the people to a certain extent. I have released Rs 5 lac from my MP fund towards this centre. There were also complaints that there are only Malayalam speaking people in the reservation centres in Mangalore which created communication gap," he said.

"Kannada speaking people will be given priority to work in these centres. Nearly 4 lac railway tickets are booked in Mangalore annually, out of which nearly 1 lac are online bookings. We expect nearly 1 lac ticket bookings in the PRS counters. People should make use of this counter as it is in a very convenient location," he said.

"The counter will work on general shift timings, from 8 am to 8 pm. Union railway minister D V Sadananda Gowda has given three gifts to the people of DK district; a railway stop at Neralakatte, a stop at Edamangala from July 5, and the third is the PRS centre in Mangalore," said the MP.

DC A B Ibrahim said, "Due to the crowd and other problems in the main railway reservation centres, this PRS has been installed. People must make use of this service to the maximum extent. Visually impaired and differently-abled people will be also be given opportunity to work in the centres."

"This centre is the first in Karnataka under the Palakkad division. There are nearly a thousand PRS centres to be started in India and every MP is allowed to start one centre in his constituency," said Mohan K Menon, additional divisional railway manager, Palakkad division.

Senior divisional commercial manager, Dhananjay, ADC Sadashiva Prabhu and many others were present.

 

MP Nalin Kumar Kateel gets new office

On the same occasion, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel's new office was inaugurated at DC's office building here on Thursday, July 3.

The office was inaugurated by lighting the auspicious lamp by Swamy Nithyananda of Bandiyod along with former minister Krishna J Palemar, BJP district president Prathap Simha Nayak, ZP president Asha Thimmappa Gowda, DC A B Ibrahim and others.

Speaking after the inauguration, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said, "The people of the district have blessed and supported me for the second time by choosing me as an MP. For all my official needs and for the benefit of the people, MP office has been inaugurated here in the DC office building."

"Every Tuesday I will be available in the office and will receive complaints from the public. People can directly meet me here," he added.

"After I became the MP, I convened important meetings in connection to railway and national highways. I will visit my ward often and listen to the grievances of the people and try my utmost to get them resolved at the earliest," he promised.

On issues related to various proposed projects in the district, he said, "I have already written to the union minister to drop the Niddodi power project at the earliest, as it will have adverse effects on the agricultural lands in the surroundings. IT Park will be soon set up and more IT companies will be urged to step in to the district. SAZ (Special Agricultural Zones) will be brought into effect to encourage and support all agricultural developments.

"A proposal has been sent for setting up Konkan railway divison in Mangalore and intercity trains connecting Kasargod - Mangalore - Udupi and Mangalore - Subrahmanya, thus boosting the rail connectivity in the district," he said.

Regarding the controversial Yettinahole project, he said, "We have no problem with giving excess water to other places, but it is not acceptable to give water to others when we are facing acute shortage. We will not accept that by any means."

A cheque of Rs 5 lacwas handed over by the SEZ officials to Government High School, Machina, Beltangady, under the CSR scheme of the SEZ.

MP Nalin Kumar also received his first memorandum on the occasion. Various leaders were present on the occasion.

  

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  • Ravi B Shenava, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    Atleast in this DC office Rly ticket booking Counter they will post the Booking clerks who know Kannada-Tulu.

    Latest news: Railway Minister DVS is not keen on separate Division for Mangalore, OR even if separate Division is created in Mangalore it will NOT be merged with Konkan Railway or SW Railway, but it will continue under Southern Railway only so that Keralites & Tamilians can have control over it and the huge earnings from Baikampadi Yard can go to Palghat Division only as usual.

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  • Chandrashekhar, Kundapura / Basrur

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    Yes Ravi Shenava...

    During recent visit of Rakesh Mishra (GM of Indian Railways) to Kannoor in Kerala replied to question of press reporter “So far they do not have any discussion regarding Mangalore as Separate Division. Technically it consumes lengthy time make it separate or to merge into Konkan Railways…” and according to him less chances !!!

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  • A.naik, mangalore

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    Why 'Palladkad Division'as if we cannot be categorised under 'Mangalore Division',now is the best chance with DVS being the minister , hope we get this done and localise our operations than depend upon them..!!

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  • Chandrashekhar, Kundapura / Basrur

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    Ernakulam-Pune Express trains stoppage is getting cancelled soon according to some media reports. Even at Kundapura recent temporary halts for few trains has no surety of getting permanent.

    Even if you try to book your tickets before 2 months there is no availability. There is enough demand but system doesn’t allow you to get tickets…

    Since Konkan Railways inception Kundapura Station has station quota ticket for 2 trains only (Mathysaganda is 24 and Netravati 6). Surprisingly No Station Quota Ticket for other trains!!

    Even at Kundapura Main Post Office we have PRS system. There is limitation, will get tickets in general quota but getting confirmed ticket would be the tough task.

    According to my knowledge solution is there should be fixed station quota ticket for all trains protect the interest of local travellers.

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  • Francis, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    Mr. Jossey what is your qualification , and what is your contribution to educate your native people.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mapusa

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    Francis, I am a graduate plus a Mgmt. Degree.
    Contribution to Education in my native - Nil.
    I contribute extensively towards Homes for the Aged.
    Currently I am an ISP in Mumbai and I distribute free internet packages for needy students.

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  • raghu, mangalore

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    then every time n every modi related article barking FEKU..FEKU..doesn sound good for a highly educated person like u..grow up

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mapusa

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    Raghu, Only educated people can Perceive a FEKU while the remaining 73% voted for him...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mapusa

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Reservation center for leaders and people who do not understand INTERNET ...

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  • Wilson, Doha

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Dear Dinesh, Please tell BJP HRD Minster to do 10th in Mangalore, And take the Bogus certificate other part of India...

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  • tomcat, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Blue boogie for the blue boy under Plaghat division. Ache din agaya hain.

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Out of 4 lacs tickets booked in M'lore,1 lac online and another 1 lac expected booking on PRS counters. what about remaining 2 lacs? Poor arithmetic!Ironically someone has commented 'A 10th education in Mangalore (not Kateel?) is equal to Degree education elsewhere India.

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  • Suraj, udupi

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    second Term Ribbon cutting ceremony started by our MP.
    Nalin Anna, kali Ribbonane cut malpuvara?

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  • DINESH SHETTY, PADUBIDRI/DUBAI

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    ಅಣ್ಣ ತಾವು ಒಂದು ಕೆಲಸವನ್ನು ಅಗತ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು ಅದೇನೆಂದರೆ ಈ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಎಲ್ಲ ಮಲ್ಲುಗಳನ್ನು
    ಕಳುಹಿಸಿ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರನ್ನೇ ನೇಮಿಸಿ . ಇಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ ನಮ್ಮವರಿಗೆ ಯಾವ ಉಪಕಾರ ಇಲ್ಲ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಈ ಕೆಲಸವನ್ನು ಜನರು
    ಯಾವಾಗಲು ಮರೆಯೋದಿಲ್ಲ.

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  • George A. Borromeo, Angelore, Mangalore, India

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    It is heartening to learn we are having one more PRS Counter at D.C. Office. Thanks to Service seekers and Service givers. ( I generalized because now every Politician will claim credit) Can they make this center out of bounds for all the Touts, who steal our right to buy a Reserved Ticket, that too Tatkal ticket in Holiday season ?????

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  • Denis Pinto, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    They should have a counter at Kankanady, Mallikatta , Mangaladevi and Mannagudda also for the benefit of passengers. There is no parking facility inside DC's office compound and will add to the confusion.

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  • JEEVAN, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Ribbon cutting
    Ullu banaving
    inflation upar upar poying.....

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  • kodialda muthu, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    "This centre is the first in Karnataka under the Palakkad division" very stupid sentence. If railway minister does not bifurcate Mangalore central station under mangalore division it is utter waste of such development.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Bifurcation is on the way. Mangalore will be detached from Palaghata and be included under SWR Hubli as a separate division or under KR. we prefer it under SWR.

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  • jacintha, middle east

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Great, thank you MP and whoever else is associated with this.
    Please ensure efficient and dedicated staff at the counter. Many a times 'devaru kottaru, pujari kottilla' happens with new impressive initiatives.

    Long awaited need, let us also have little share of the railways - we too pay the tax to run it smoothly.

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  • Arun, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Nalin Anna,
    You have skipped one thing:
    Advanced Technology for modernized harbor, satellite technology which can tell the fisherman the exact location of the catch. Modi promised when he came to Mangalore.
    No Ullu banveing.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Our 24th Ranked MP will now improve his rankings to within 10.

    The 356 ranked Shehzada is enjoying his life in Palestine forgetting the people of Amethi.

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  • Suraj, Bhrmavar/dubai

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Don't worry about Shehzada,
    Your BA, BCOM, non degree holder, Mrs Irani will take care of Amethi. I

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Suraj, Bhrmavar/dubai

    We not worried about Shehzada, but Amethi People.

    A MP should be easily accessible for the people.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mapusa

    Fri, Jul 04 2014

    Mrs. Irani is also 10th pass (Most of FEKU's Ministers have the same 10th pass qualifications)

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  • Ramesh, Puttur

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    "ನುಡಿಸುವುದಸತ್ಯವನು | ಕೆಡಿಸುವುದು ಧರ್ಮವನು
    ಒಡಲನೆ ಕಟ್ಟಿ ಹಿಡಿಸುವುದು - ಲೋಭದ
    ಗಡಣ ಕಾಣಯ್ಯ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ"

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  • Jeevan, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Bluff master

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  • Wilson, Doha

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Dear MP Nalin Kumar please check how many zero's you put for RS 5lakh cheque?

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Wilson, Doha

    Send your advice to your buffoon, who may not know whether put zeroes before or after 5.

    A 10th education in Mangalore is equal to Degree education elsewhere India.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2014

    Good work by our Nalini...

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