4 January 2018

Boy was killed in Nanded during Maharashtra Bandh

Dalit activists picketed on railway tracks, waving flags to block the train services in the city and suburbs of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, security personnel evacuated them. Despite the impediment the suburban rail authorities managed to operate and cleared the rush. Long distance trains were not ...
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Borivli-Virar commuters' response to AC train tepid

Mumbai: Three days after the AC train began operations from Virar, the response is still tepid in the belt north of Borivli because of the schedules and high fares. Although the services began from Borivli from December 25, Western Railway decided to have a full-fledged run from Virar from January 1.
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Borivli-Virar commuters' response to AC train tepid

Vasai resident Prakash Mathurekar said, "The fares should be cheap and there should someone on board to issue tickets. ... National Rail Users' Consultative Committee (NRUCC) member Shailesh Goyal said, "The train is not of much use for the Virar-Borivli belt as it halts only at Vasai and Bhayander.
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Maharashtra shutdown: Rail blockade in Palghar, Thane

Mumbai, Jan 3 : The Maharashtra shutdown called by some Dalit parties started with attempts to block suburban train services in Thane and Palghar and processions in Mumbai and elsewhere on Wednesday amidst tight security across the state.
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Maharashtra shutdown: Rail blockade in Palghar, Thane

Mumbai: The Maharashtra shutdown called by some Dalit parties started with attempts to block suburban train services in Thane and Palghar and processions in Mumbai and elsewhere on Wednesday amidst tight security across the state. Groups of Dalit activists jumped on the railway tracks, shouting ...
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Mumbai Top Cop Helps 700 School Students Get Home During Dalit Protests

We appreciate the quick response of Sanjay Hazare and are also thankful to the other officers of Palghar police. ... 700 students of Vidya Vikas High School, when the authorities reached out to the Palghar police and asked them to help to transport the kids safely to their homes , As Reported By NDTV.
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Maharashtra bandh: Policeman helps 700 school students reach home safely amid caste protests

Senior inspector Sanjay Hazare of Valiv police station turned out to be a saviour for over 700 students of Vidya Vikas High School, when the authorities reached out to the Palghar police and asked them to help to transport the kids safely to their homes. He acted promptly and along with a team of officers ...
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Maharashtra bandh: Policeman helps 700 school students reach home safely amid caste protests

We responded immediately and escorted the students, accommodated them in 21 school buses, and on bikes and in police vans. The students reside in Vasai West, Nalasopara, Tulinj and other areas.” When contacted, Dr Sanjay Manjalkar, vice-president of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for Vidya ...
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