Archives for August 2022

Parmesh S Jain

General Manager,Sanjeev Kishore felicitated the staff of SWR,who showed exemplary safety consciousness and displayed alertness in averting untoward incidents.

On 08.06.2022,Ravi Kumar Meena,Station Master of Chitradurga,noticed a Slack Adjusting Barrel (SAB) rod cut in hanging condition in a goods wagon and he informed Guard and Loco Pilot for attention under instructions of Carriage & Wagon Controller.The timely action of the Station Master prevented a major safety mishap.

On 12.06.2022,Siddesh R, Loco Pilot (LP) & Shri Valimikumar, Asst.Loco Pilot (ALP) Goods train, while approaching Koravangala station, observed smoke in the Loco and Loco Pilot immediately applied emergency brake and stopped the train at Koravangala Station.

Fire extinguishers available in engine and at station were used and the fire brought to control. Fire brigade was also called from Hassan by station master.Thus, the alertness of LP & ALP prevented a major fire incident.

On 25.06.2022, Donigal Station Master received information from Damodar Paswan,Key man/Sakaleshpur, that seven elephants were seen between Kadagaravalli –Donigal near the track.

Station Master issued caution order to whistle freely to the loco pilot of subsequent trains.The timely message conveyed by Shri Damodar Paswan/Key man/Sakaleshpur prevented run over of elephants.

On 29.06.2022, Shri Praveen. T, Loco Pilot (LP) & Shri Gokul Bhat, Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) of Train No. 07379, observed a tree falling towards track by touching Overhead Equipment (OHE) between Kulem – Kalem section.

Loco Pilot applied emergency brakes and stopped the train and informed all concerned to take necessary action.Thus,the timely action of LP & ALP averted a major mishap.

Additional General Manager,P K Mishra and Principal Chief Safety Officer, Shri Alok Tiwari have appreciated the alertness and prompt action by these staff.

Parmesh S Jain

A group of six college students who were on jolly drive in a SUV have lost control and drove into a lake near Anekal on Friday morning.There were no casualties reported in the incident.

Senior officer said preliminary investigation,that students were driving in a SUV.When they were riding on the mud road alongside the Chinnayanapalya lake in Anekal taluk around 11.30 am the student who was driving the SUV lost balance and plunge into the lake.

Passers-by rushed to their help and pull out the students from the vehicle before the vehicle submerged .

The student who was driving the vehicle managed to escape along with one more student while others were there at the spot till the vehicle was pulled out of the lake using a crane.

All six students are alleged to have skipped class and had a party.They are all students of a private college in Hullahalli.

We suspect that the students were under the influence of alcohol.But they claim that they were on the way to the college.

So far no one has filed a complaint about the incident,we will trace the student who was driving the SUV and subject him to medical examination as part legal action to be taken,a police officer, said .

Parmesh S Jain

Only 17% of people have taken booster dose: Health Minister.

Karnataka sees uptick in Vector Borne diseases due to heavy rains,floods.

Legal action will be taken against hospitals that refuse to treat COVID-19 patients.

Not taking the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine even when it has been made available free for everyone amounts negligence and we as responsible citizens must avail booster shot to enhance immunity”said Katnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Thursday,August 11 at a press conference he addressed after a meeting with the COVID-19 technical advisory committee.

“Youth should take the responsibility of getting their family vaccinated.Make sure you and your family get the booster dose,he added.

Minister Sudhakar informed media persons that the entire nation is seeing an uptick in the COVID-19 positivity rate and Delhi currently has a positivity rate of over 18%.

The average positivity rate of Karnataka is 7.2% at the moment.However,the positivity rate is higher than the state average of 7.2% in cities like Bengaluru,Shivamogga,Bagalkot,Bellary.Dharwad currently has the highest positivity rate,said Minister Sudhakar.

Karnataka is currently conducting 30,000 COVID-19 tests each day and as per the guidelines of the Union government,only those who are symptomatic are being tested.

Even in case of primary contacts,only those who are symptomatic are being tested,said Minister Sudhakar.

Expressing his disappointment, Minister Sudhakar said that despite 100% completion of the initial two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, only 17% of people have taken the booster dose.

Responding to a reporter who questioned him about the reason for the low coverage Minister Sudhakar said that some initially blamed the government for making the booster dose paid.

Minister Further stated that the reason for low coverage was that many had become complacent and overconfident that nothing would happen to them as they had survived the previous COVID-19 waves.

Experts across the world have said that the immunity decreases or wanes after 6-7 months of taking the vaccine and the booster dose would be required to boost immunity again.

The booster dose helps reduce hospitalizations and deaths,said Minister Sudhakar.

He further highlighted the need for those above the age of 60 and those with comorbidities to take the booster dose stating that most COVID-19 deaths in recent days has been in those who had other comorbidities that worsened the effects of COVID-19.

Minister Sudhakar informed media personnel that Corbevax has been given approval by the Union government for use as the booster dose and it would be inaugurated on Friday.

He further stated that Corbevax could be taken as the booster dose irrespective of whether an individual had taken Covaxin or Covishield for their first and second doses.

Minister Sudhakar also gave an advisory for COVID-19 patients above the age of 60 and with comorbidities to go to a hospital or a doctor and seek treatment.He reiterated that it was an advisory and not a mandatory thing that has to be done.

Speaking about recent complaints of private hospitals refusing treatment for COVID-19 patients,Minister Sudhakar said,No hospital can deny treatment for a COVID-19 patient with an excuse that they dont treat COVID-19.

Every hospital must treat COVID-19 patients in isolation wards. I have received many complaints that many hospitals denied treatment like this.

This is not just inhumane but also illegal. If any such complaints are received, strict action will be taken under the KPME and Epidemic act.”

Speaking about Monkeypox,Minister Sudhakar stated that the TAC took a comprehensive view of the whole situation.

Till now, a total of 9 cases,5 in Kerala and 4 in Delhi have been detected.As of now,we haven’t seen even a single case in Karnataka,however, surveillance and necessary precautions are being undertaken at the border districts.Hospitals have been prepped with all the necessities,he said.

Minister Sudhakar also stated that the TAC discussed other vector borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, H1N1 and Chikungunya and also said that there is an uptick in the number of such cases except malaria due to heavy rains and floods that Karnataka recently witnessed.

According to Minister Sudhakar,Malaria cases had decreased from 419 in 2021 to 116 in 2022. However Dengue had increased from 1266 in 2021 to 4405 in 2022.

Similarly Chikungunya increased from 454 to 978, H1N1 saw a massive increase from 3 to 345. Minister Sudhakar said that the increase in dengue could probably be also because of increased testing which was just 9000 in 2021 and 36,000 in 2022.

Minister Sudhakar stated that most cases were detected in the BBMP area within Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru,Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Hassan.

Minister Sudhakar informed media personnel that the COVID-19 TAC would be further expanded in the future to look at Malaria,Dengue and public health as a whole in Karnataka.He said that entomologists and microbiologists will also be included in the TAC for this.

Parmesh S jain

As a part of AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV celebration various events are organized across the country to remember the great sacrifices of our freedom fighters in ensuring freedom which we are enjoying today and also glorious history of cultural achievements.

This mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only being instrumental in bringing thus far in its revolutionary journey but also have shaped social, cultural, political identity.

As a part of the same, a bike rally was organized by RPF consists of 75 motor cycles and 150 bikers including 06 ladies,which arrived New Delhi from various Railway Zones on 13.08.2022.

The rally was received by Honorable MR and other dignitaries in a colourful function organized at Red Fort. In this rally, 04 bikes with 08 bikers were participated from SWR who had undertaken journey from Hubballi on 18.07.2022.

Ashwini Vaishnaw,Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications & Electronics and Information Technology felicitated the bikers in the function.

Martyrs of India’s Freedom fight were remembered in the function and their relatives were felicitated.

Addressing the gathering,Honourable Minister remembered the sacrifices and struggles of our freedom fighters.

Further, Honourable Minister called all railway men and people associated with railway to work hard to achieve the goal set by Prime Minster of India.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Sanjay Chander, DG/RPF informed that, during the celebration RPF organized various events over 550 districts across India in which all members of the Force were actively participated.

Earlier, RPF/South Western Railway had conducted planation of 3500 saplings at various railway stations, conducted Jal Seva to the travelling public at 37 stations,Cleanliness drive conducted in 37 stations engaging 550 RPF staff, Run for unity conducted and covered 5200 Kms through 550 staff.

Apart from the above band display conducted at all important railway stations across the divisions and a Video wall depicting various services.

BENGALURU: “The Bommai government has failed to maintain law and order, leading to chaos across the state. Bommai is among the most inefficient CMs in the country and he is heading a government that is corrupt,” charged AICC general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, here on Tuesday.-ADVERTISEMENT-Ads by 

“How is it that criminals and anti-social elements are murdering innocent people in broad daylight? Why is the government a mute spectator? Our party leaders have vowed to fight against BJP-sponsored conspiracies to divide society. Till we overthrow this government with the cooperation of the people, we will not rest, ‘’ he said.  The deteriorating law and order situation and violence in coastal Karnataka and Shivamogga are a testimony to the failure of Bommai, he added.

“The law minister (JC Madhu Swamy) himself has confessed that this government is not functioning. One minister is criticising another,” he said. Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah said, “Bommai has assigned ministers to cover up what Madhu Swamy said. Is this government really functioning?”

Parmesh S Jain

As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,General Stores Depot,Hubballi organized a series of events like Employees Essay writing competition, Children’s Elocution,Children’s Fancy dress, Singing competitions.

Essay writing competition was successfully conducted.The topic of Essay writing competition was,Vision of Indian After 100 years of Independence.

Rangoli competition on the theme of “India’s cultural Diversity”,Children Fancy dress competition with theme “Patriotism”and Elocution competitions on the theme “India’s Freedom Fighters”were organized successfully.

Other events of solo song competitions will be conducted on 15.08.2022.

The awards and gifts will be distributed on the Independence day.says in a statement released by,Aneesh Hegde
Chief Public Relations Officer,
South Western Railway,Hubballi

Parmesh S Jain

On the occasion of Independence Day 2022,the Hon’ble President of India has awarded President’s Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Services and Police Medal (PM) for Meritorious Services to the RPF/RPSF personnel.

In SWR,Assistant Sub Inspector/RPF (Belagavi), Thiripal Gottemukkala and Assistant Sub Inspector RPF (Vasco da Gama),Raghavendra Shirigeri have been awarded Police Medal for Meritorious Service by Hon’ble President of India.

Shri Sanjeev Kishore General Manager has congratulated the awardees.