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@drmsbc @RailMadad, 16512: Late by 1hr+ daily since past few months. Everywhere else, practice makes perfect. Railways? Practice makes 'perfectly pathetic'! Bravo! 👏🚂 #IndianRailways #DelayKing" @dkdistrictrail @CaptBrijesh @RailMinIndia

@dkdistrictrail @SWRRLY @putturrail @Rail_SBHR All this is of no use if the trains can't be run on time. Nowadays train is always late in both directions

Thank you @SWRRLY for including key passenger-centric works in the 2026–27 budget for the Dakshina Kannada region. The proposal for provision of full-length platform shelter at Kabaka Puttur will significantly improve passenger comfort, especially during monsoon and peak travel hours. The setting up of Quick Coach Watering System at Subrahmanya Road is a crucial step that will enhance operational efficiency and support better maintenance of long-distance trains serving this important pilgrimage and tourist route. Additionally, the sanctioning of Foot Over Bridges at Yedamangala and Narimogaru will greatly improve passenger safety by enabling secure crossing of tracks, reducing risks and ensuring smoother movement within stations. These developments reflect a positive focus on improving railway infrastructure and passenger amenities in the region. Sincere thanks to SWR authorities for addressing these long-pending needs. Looking forward to their timely implementation. @DrmMys @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @CaptBrijesh

@drmsbc , 16512 is already delayed. Why again made to stop at Chikkabanavara?? Please have some consideration for people's time

@ProteanEgovTech what pathetic application process for PAN correction. This has been the case for so many years. Why are you not fixing this problem. After accepting payment why show this error

@Anu_World1 @raghav_chadha sir, if you can take this up in Parlimnt.I wrk fr a UK company. Lst yr there was layoff in our UK office.The severance pckage they got was completely tax exempt as they lost their jobs.But here we need to pay tax irrespective of job loss. No social security too

19.5 years at Oracle. His first company. Nearly two decades of loyalty, ended with a cold email. Not even a conversation from his manager. Just an automated goodbye. This should worry everyone. Imagine the taxes he’s paid over 20 years. And when he needs support the most, there’s nothing, no safety net from the company, no meaningful protection from the system. This is the harsh reality, taxpayers carry the system for years, but when they fall, they’re left to fend for themselves. If this doesn’t make you question priorities, what will? @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc @IncomeTaxIndia

@HPCL why is MyHp app not is a working state? I am unable to book gas refill. Ever time this is the same issue. For a listed company like yours having such pathetic app is surprising

Another setback to Dakshina Kannada! How long will this neglect continue? Dakshina Kannada district has been facing continuous setbacks in railway services, and now yet another serious concern has emerged. It is learnt that there is a proposal to delay the handover timing of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express at Padil from the present 6:50 hrs to 7:10 hrs. This move, if implemented, will cause severe inconvenience to the people of the region. Train No. 16511 is not just another service, it is truly the lifeline of Dakshina Kannada, providing a highly convenient overnight connection between coastal Karnataka and Bengaluru. The train is widely patronized by the public, primarily because of its well-suited and passenger-friendly schedule. At present, this train efficiently caters to both long-distance travelers and daily commuters across the Subrahmanya Road–Mangaluru section. The current timing allows passengers to reach their destinations comfortably and continue with their daily activities without disruption. It is important to note that when this train was introduced during the post-COVID period in 2020, it used to arrive at Mangaluru Central at an inconvenient timing of 07:55 hrs (with Padil handover at 07:10 hrs). This timing was strongly opposed by the public due to the inconvenience caused. Responding to public demand, the authorities had earlier advanced the schedule, enabling the train to reach Padil at 06:50 hrs and Mangaluru Central at 07:10 hrs, a change that proved highly beneficial and was widely appreciated. Now, bringing back the delayed handover at 07:10 hrs will effectively push the train back to its old, inconvenient schedule, with arrival at Mangaluru Central around 07:50 hrs or even later. This will create further operational issues. At present, Train No. 12619 LTT Mumbai–Mangaluru Matsyagandha Express runs behind Train No. 16511 in the single-line section between Mangaluru Junction and Mangaluru Central, passing through Mangaluru Junction at around 07:15 hrs. If Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express is handed over late at Padil at 07:10 hrs, it will inevitably be detained at Mangaluru Junction to allow Train No. 12619 LTT Mumbai–Mangaluru Matsyagandha Express to pass and reach Mangaluru Central first at around 07:40 hrs. Consequently, Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express will be forced to depart Mangaluru Junction only after that and will reach Mangaluru Central at around 08:00 hrs. This will completely disrupt its utility and cause major inconvenience to existing users who rely on its current punctual early arrival. It must also be highlighted that the recent punctuality issues of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express are not due to its schedule, but due to operational changes such as the alteration of the crossing station of Train No. 16595/96 KSR Bengaluru-Karwar Panchaganga Express to Subrahmanya Road from the earlier Shiribagilu. Instead of correcting these underlying issues, delaying Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express is an unjustified and counterproductive step. The appropriate solution would be to regulate the timings of Train No. 16595/96 KSR Bengaluru-Karwar Panchaganga Express in such a way that it reaches Subrahmanya Road on or before 01:00 hrs. This would ensure that Train No. 16596 Karwar-KSR Bengaluru Panchaganga Express proceeds towards the Sakleshpur section by around 03:00 hrs without affecting the movement or punctuality of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express or other trains on this route. This proposed change comes as yet another blow to Dakshina Kannada, a region that has already been facing repeated neglect in railway planning, be it lack of new train services, inadequate infrastructure upgrades or continuous operational disadvantages. Instead of improving connectivity and strengthening existing services, such decisions only push the region backward and inconvenience thousands of passengers. In view of all these facts, we strongly urge @RailMinIndia, @SWRRLY,@GMSRailway to reconsider this proposal and maintain the present timing of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express, especially the handover at Padil at 06:50 hrs. Preserving this timing is essential to ensure passenger convenience and to protect a service that truly serves as the backbone of connectivity for Dakshina Kannada. @DrmMys @drmsbc @DRMPalghat @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @CaptBrijesh

@drmsbc @SWRRLY @GMSRailway We a group of regular travels on this train strongly oppose this move

Extension of train service: Train No. 16511/16512 KSR Bengaluru- Kannur- KSR Bengaluru Express will be extended up to Kozhikkode with effect from 15.03.2026 from Bengaluru end and with effect from 16.03.2026 from Kozhikkode end. #SWRupdates

@dkdistrictrail @SWRRLY @putturrail @hassanrail I feel ashamed to have voted for you @CaptBrijesh All thanks to your silence and ignorance, Mangaluru has lost its dedicated train to Bengaluru! Couldn't get Madgaon Vande Bharat extended to Mumbai, couldn't resume Navyug and Mahalakshmi and now this! Congratulations!

@dkdistrictrail @SWRRLY @putturrail @hassanrail @CaptBrijesh sir, can you please do something here? @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia Please dont do this. It is already difficult to get tickets currently, with this extension, it will become impossible. Kerala already has enough trains with BLR connectivity

Despite the strong opposition from people of Mangaluru and other regions of Dakshina Kannada, Train No. 16511/16512 KSR Bengaluru–Kannur Express has now been extended further to Kozhikode. Once again, the voices of Dakshina Kannada have been completely ignored. Both @SWRRLY and @GMSRailway have shown clear injustice to Dakshina Kannada district in this matter. Let us look at the reality: • No Navyug Express for Mangaluru. • No Vande Bharat Express for Mangaluru. • No Mangaluru–Tirupati train via Hassan line. • No extension of Mahalakshmi Express to Mangaluru. But when it comes to extending KSR Bengaluru–Kannur Express, it gets quickly pushed further to Kozhikode. This train was originally dedicated to Mangaluru. Then it was extended to Kannur. Now it is extended again to Kozhikode. Step by step, Mangaluru’s rail connectivity is being diluted, while the concerns of the people of Dakshina Kannada are repeatedly ignored. Even during peak seasons and festivals, special trains to the coast conveniently bypass Mangaluru, despite huge passenger demand. Is this how @SWRRLY treats Karnataka’s second-largest economic hub and one of India’s major GDP-contributing cities? Now that the extension to Kozhikode has been done despite strong public opposition, the least that can be done is to ensure fairness in seat allocation. Maintain the existing 80:20 seat and berth sharing arrangement, where passengers from the Mangaluru–Subrahmanya region receive a larger share, and the beyond-Mangaluru section receives a smaller share. At the very least, ensure justice and fair representation for passengers of Dakshina Kannada. And congratulations to @CaptBrijesh sir for maintaining remarkable silence on this issue. @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @drmsbc @DrmMys @DRMPalghat

@ncert WhY have written what is happening in judiciary and nothing wrong. Hope they wake up and do something about it

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 : 𝐀𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟖 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐) As per the extant procedure, NCERT brought out the Social Science textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Vol II for Class 8 on 24-02-2026. On receiving the textbook, it has been observed that certain inappropriate textual material and error of judgement have inadvertently crept into Chapter No 4, entitled “The Role of Judiciary in our Society” (pg 125-142). The Department of School Education & Literacy (Ministry of Education) also made a similar observation and directed that the distribution of this book may be kept on strict hold until further orders. The same has been complied with. The National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) holds the judiciary in highest esteem and considers it to be the upholder of the Indian Constitution and protector of Fundamental Rights. The aforesaid error is purely unintentional and NCERT regrets the inclusion of inappropriate material in the said chapter. NCERT reiterates that the objective of the new textbooks is to strengthen constitutional literacy, institutional respect, and informed understanding of democratic participation amongst students. There is no intent to question or diminish the authority of any constitutional body. As part of its continuous review process, NCERT remains open to constructive feedback. And hence, the same shall be re-written, with consultation of the appropriate authority, as necessary, and would be made available to students of Class 8 accordingly on the commencement of academic session 2026-27. NCERT, once again, regrets this error of judgement and apologizes while re-iterating our resolve to continuously work for institutional sanctity and respect. For the press release, click here: ncert.nic.in/.../ncert_pres…

@DrmMys @drmsbc @GMSWR , @CaptBrijesh , please dont again extend train arrival/departure to SMVT. The station has very poor connectivity. Also it takes over 1.45 hrs to travel btwn YPR & SMVT. This is the only convenient train we have from/to MLR. Please don't do this injustice

Restore Train No. 16511/12 Kannur–Bengaluru Express to KSR Bengaluru – A Genuine Public Demand The shift of Train No. 16511/16512 KSR Bengaluru–Kannur Express from the centrally located KSR Bengaluru (Majestic) to Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT Bengaluru) has caused widespread inconvenience to thousands of daily commuters, employees, students and general passengers. While the stated objective may have been decongestion of the main terminal, the ground reality is that this decision has severely disrupted passenger convenience, connectivity and affordability. Earlier, when the train terminated at KSR Bengaluru, it arrived around 6:35–6:50 AM and halted at Yesvantpur Junction around AM. Both these stations are centrally located and offer excellent metro and BMTC connectivity. Passengers could seamlessly shift to metro lines, buses or other city transport and reach workplaces, colleges and appointments on time. After shifting the terminal to SMVT Bengaluru, the train now arrives around AM at a location that lacks proper integration with Bengaluru’s transport network. Though Baiyappanahalli Metro station is nearby, there is no direct foot-over-bridge connection. Passengers must depend on autos or cabs to reach the metro, often with luggage. The approach roads via Banaswadi and Old Madras Road are narrow and heavily congested, especially during peak hours. This has increased both travel time and travel cost. For passengers from West, South and Central Bengaluru, reaching SMVT Bengaluru is significantly more expensive compared to reaching KSR Bengaluru. Earlier, a simple metro ride to Majestic was enough. Now, passengers spend ₹300–₹600 for autos or cabs, sometimes equal to or more than the train fare itself. Late-night arrivals further worsen the situation due to limited public transport options. Because of this inconvenience, many passengers are now travelling all the way to Yesvantpur Junction to board the train instead of SMVT Bengaluru. However, due to unpredictable city traffic, signal congestion and peak-hour delays, passengers sometimes miss the train despite leaving early. This has created unnecessary stress and uncertainty for regular commuters. Passengers who strictly prefer boarding only from KSR Bengaluru are now depending on Train No. 16585/86 SMVT Bengaluru–Murudeshwar Express, which runs via KSR Bengaluru. This clearly shows that passenger preference for KSR Bengaluru remains strong and that the shift of Kannur Express to SMVT has not been practically convenient for the majority. It is also important to highlight the operational background. Previously, the rake of Kannur Express was maintained at Yesvantpur Junction and not at KSR Bengaluru. During ongoing works at KSR Bengaluru, maintenance arrangements were modified. Train No. 16593/94 KSR Bengaluru–Nanded Express, whose rake was maintained at KSR Bengaluru, was shifted to Yesvantpur Junction. To accommodate this, Kannur Express was shifted to SMVT Bengaluru. In this entire operational rearrangement, passenger convenience was compromised. South Western Railway has stated that this change is temporary – up to March 11 for Train No. 16511 and March 10 for Train No. 16512. We sincerely hope that after these dates, the train will be restored to KSR Bengaluru as earlier assured. However, given previous extensions of temporary arrangements, passengers are concerned that these changes may again be prolonged. Passengers from Coastal Karnataka depend heavily on this train for employment, education, medical travel and official work in Bengaluru. The earlier early-morning arrival at centrally connected stations ensured affordable and reliable commuting. The current arrangement increases costs, causes delays and disturbs daily routines. Decongestion measures are understandable, but they must not come at the cost of public convenience. Restoring Train No. 16511/16512 to KSR Bengaluru will reinstate seamless connectivity, reduce passenger expenditure and uphold the reliability expected from Indian Railways. We therefore strongly urge South Western Railway to honor its assurance and restore the terminal of Train No. 16511/16512 Kannur–Bengaluru Express to KSR Bengaluru immediately after the notified temporary period, in the larger public interest. @SWRRLY @GMSWR @drmsbc @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @CaptBrijesh

@drmsbc @dkdistrictrail , 16511 again delayed as usual and no attempt ever made to recover the delay @CaptBrijesh @RailwaySeva

@FI_InvestIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw Agree. Why even have rac. There is should option given if we want rac or cancel ticket while booking itself. And we should know about confirmation a day in advance

Dearest Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw ji, I am asking repeatedly every week. This is very very important & needs immediate attention. Why should a RAC passenger bear full charge for 50% of a side lower seat? Isn't it unfair? Once the chart is prepared, Railways must refund 50% of the fare with interest for RAC passengers. The same source of payment can be used for the refund. Pls implement this immediately. I see many ladies and senior citizens who travel by RAC, without sleep and they pay full charge. This is so unfair. If any of you reading this feel that this should be implemented immediately, comment with your thoughts and share until Railways makes it a fair deal for passengers. This is long long overdue. @RailwaySeva On behalf of Indian Passengers, #FI

@drmsbc @RailMadad , 16511 delayed. What is the reason for this regular delay ? It is yet to reach YPR and depart at 9.45 pm. Inspite of regular tweets, newpaper articles nothing seems to be done to improve punctuality

@drmsbc there is an engine on platform 2 of YPR station. I think it is delaying all trains going towards SBC. Is it not inconvenience to thousands of passengers

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@drmsbc @RailMadad , why is 16511 always late these days? It used to run on time earlier. Why is nothing being done to improve punctuality? @DrmMys @dkdistrictrail