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Railways Ran More Migrant Trains From Gujarat Than Maharashtra: NCP MP
NCP MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the opposition of inciting migrants to flee from Mumbai during the COVID-19 lockdown, and claimed more trains were operated from Gujarat than Maharashtra for migrant
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Railway Board Instructs Zones To Ensure Punctuality Of Special Trains
With reportedly 40 per cent of the Shramik Special trains running late by eight hours on an average, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has instructed the zones to ensure a punctual operation of these trains.
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An Unpleasant Surprise Greets Many UP Migrants Reaching Home After Months
Spending his days under a tree outside a village in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district, Sarvesh Kumar reminisces of the time when hundreds came to see him when his wedding procession reached the village. But now, on his return from Gujarat, he has been asked by the villagers to stay out.
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In Supreme Court Case On Migrants, Centre Complains Of "Prophets Of Doom"
Grilled over the migrant crisis by the Supreme Court today, the government complained about "prophets of doom" who only spread negativity and who refused to acknowledge the steps taken by it.
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"Uniform Policy Needed" On Migrants' Travel: Supreme Court To Centre
The plight of the migrants travelling on special trains becoming clearer by the day with repeated reports of hunger, exhaustion and deaths, the Supreme Court today took up the issue, and asked some hard questions about what the Centre and states have done to help the people.
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Over 3,500 Special Trains Originated Till Now: Railways
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.
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Received 1,337 Trains Carrying Migrants From Various States: UP Government
Gorakhpur has become the first district in the country to receive more than 200 trains, by which over 2 lakh migrant workers have returned, amid the ongoing COVID-19 induced lockdown.
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AAP MP Seeks FIR Against Those Responsible For Migrant Trains' Diversions
AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh has written to Railway minister Piyush Goyal, saying FIRs should be lodged against those responsible for diversion of Shramik Special trains ferrying migrants stranded in different parts of the country amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.
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No Deaths During Rail Journeys Due To Hunger: G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said that no deaths were reported due to hunger during rail journeys.
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Over 15 Lakh Migrants Returned To UP In 1,174 Trains So Far: Official
Over 15 lakh stranded migrant workers have returned to Uttar Pradesh from different parts of the country on board 1,174 trains till now, a senior state government official said in Lucknow on Monday.
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Sharad Pawar's "Thank You" Note To Piyush Goyal Over Trains For Migrants
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday thanked Railway Minister Piyush Goyal for acceding to the request for providing trains to transport stranded migrant workers to their native states from Maharashtra.
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After Mamata Banerjee vs Centre Clash, New Rules For Migrants' Trains
The set-up for a new confrontation between the centre and states was put in place today with an overhauling of the rules that were being followed so far to send migrant workers home on special "Shramik" trains. The receiving state's consent is no longer necessary for trains to pull in with workers.
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Temporarily Stop Migrant Trains: Odisha To Centre Over Cyclone Risk
The Odisha government urged the Centre to temporarily suspend the running of ''Shramik Special'' trains to the state's coastal districts because of the impending cyclonic storm that is likely to intensify from Sunday, an official said.
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"No Migrant Will Be Charged": Mamata Banerjee On Fare For Special Trains
Bengal will bear the entire cost of movement of migrant workers by special trains from other states, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said this evening, adding that "no migrant will be charged". The announcement comes amid repeated attacks by the central government as Bengal was accused of not offering expected support for return of migrants stranded...
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Coronavirus Lockdown: 105 More Trains To Ferry Stranded Migrants Back Home: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her government has made arrangements for 105 more trains to bring back people stuck in different parts of the country, amid claims by opposition that the state is not taking adequate measures to ferry them home.
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Railways Ran More Migrant Trains From Gujarat Than Maharashtra: NCP MP
NCP MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the opposition of inciting migrants to flee from Mumbai during the COVID-19 lockdown, and claimed more trains were operated from Gujarat than Maharashtra for migrant
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Railway Board Instructs Zones To Ensure Punctuality Of Special Trains
With reportedly 40 per cent of the Shramik Special trains running late by eight hours on an average, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has instructed the zones to ensure a punctual operation of these trains.
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An Unpleasant Surprise Greets Many UP Migrants Reaching Home After Months
Spending his days under a tree outside a village in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district, Sarvesh Kumar reminisces of the time when hundreds came to see him when his wedding procession reached the village. But now, on his return from Gujarat, he has been asked by the villagers to stay out.
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In Supreme Court Case On Migrants, Centre Complains Of "Prophets Of Doom"
Grilled over the migrant crisis by the Supreme Court today, the government complained about "prophets of doom" who only spread negativity and who refused to acknowledge the steps taken by it.
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"Uniform Policy Needed" On Migrants' Travel: Supreme Court To Centre
The plight of the migrants travelling on special trains becoming clearer by the day with repeated reports of hunger, exhaustion and deaths, the Supreme Court today took up the issue, and asked some hard questions about what the Centre and states have done to help the people.
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Over 3,500 Special Trains Originated Till Now: Railways
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.
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Received 1,337 Trains Carrying Migrants From Various States: UP Government
Gorakhpur has become the first district in the country to receive more than 200 trains, by which over 2 lakh migrant workers have returned, amid the ongoing COVID-19 induced lockdown.
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AAP MP Seeks FIR Against Those Responsible For Migrant Trains' Diversions
AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh has written to Railway minister Piyush Goyal, saying FIRs should be lodged against those responsible for diversion of Shramik Special trains ferrying migrants stranded in different parts of the country amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.
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No Deaths During Rail Journeys Due To Hunger: G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said that no deaths were reported due to hunger during rail journeys.
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Over 15 Lakh Migrants Returned To UP In 1,174 Trains So Far: Official
Over 15 lakh stranded migrant workers have returned to Uttar Pradesh from different parts of the country on board 1,174 trains till now, a senior state government official said in Lucknow on Monday.
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Sharad Pawar's "Thank You" Note To Piyush Goyal Over Trains For Migrants
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday thanked Railway Minister Piyush Goyal for acceding to the request for providing trains to transport stranded migrant workers to their native states from Maharashtra.
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After Mamata Banerjee vs Centre Clash, New Rules For Migrants' Trains
The set-up for a new confrontation between the centre and states was put in place today with an overhauling of the rules that were being followed so far to send migrant workers home on special "Shramik" trains. The receiving state's consent is no longer necessary for trains to pull in with workers.
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Temporarily Stop Migrant Trains: Odisha To Centre Over Cyclone Risk
The Odisha government urged the Centre to temporarily suspend the running of ''Shramik Special'' trains to the state's coastal districts because of the impending cyclonic storm that is likely to intensify from Sunday, an official said.
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"No Migrant Will Be Charged": Mamata Banerjee On Fare For Special Trains
Bengal will bear the entire cost of movement of migrant workers by special trains from other states, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said this evening, adding that "no migrant will be charged". The announcement comes amid repeated attacks by the central government as Bengal was accused of not offering expected support for return of migrants stranded...
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Coronavirus Lockdown: 105 More Trains To Ferry Stranded Migrants Back Home: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her government has made arrangements for 105 more trains to bring back people stuck in different parts of the country, amid claims by opposition that the state is not taking adequate measures to ferry them home.
