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www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2021-07-01
"It is a crucial step for Digital India mission and will go a long way in connecting the unconnected"- Shri Piyush Goyal All 15 Kashmir Valley Railway Stations, including Srinagar, have now got integrated with 6021 Station Wi-Fi Network of Indian Railways. Public Wi-Fi, provided under the brand name of RailWire, is available at 15 stations (Baramula, Hamre, Pattan, Mazhom, Budgam, Srinagar, Pampore, Kakapora, Avantipura, Panzgam, Bijbehara, Anantnag, Sadura, Qazigund, Banihal) of UT of Kashmir which are spread out in four District HQs – Srinagar, Budgaon, Banihal & Qazigund. Wi-fi was already available at 15 stations in the Union Territory of Jammu -Kathua, Budhi, Chhan Arorian, Hira Nagar, Ghagwal, Samba, Vijaypur, Bari Brahman, Jammu Tawi, Bajalta, Sangar, Manwal, Ram Nagar. RailTel was entrusted by the Ministry of Railways to provide public Wi-Fi at all the Railway stations. The vision was to convert the Railway platform into a platform for digital inclusion. Today, the Wi-Fi Network is spread over 6000+ Railway stations across the country and this is one of the largest integrated wi-fi network in the world. In his message on this occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industries and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said, “Wi-Fi plays a significant role in connecting the people, and is bridging the digital divide between rural and urban India at a rapid pace. Indian Railways, in association with its RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, is playing a key role in bringing high speed Wi-Fi to every corner of the country. Today, on World Wi-Fi Day, I am delighted to announce that Srinagar and 14 stations of the Kashmir Valley have become a part of one the largest integrated public Wi-Fi network in the world connecting 6000+ stations across the country. With this, all the stations of Valley now have public Wi-Fi. It is a crucial step for Digital India mission and will go a long way in connecting the unconnected. I convey my appreciation to the team Indian Railways and RailTel, which has worked tirelessly to achieve this remarkable feat.” Commending Indian Railways for achieving this commendable feat, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble MoS(IC) DONER,MoS, PMO,DOAE, DOS, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pension said, “ Today Wi-Fi is playing an important role in connecting communities & spurring innovative solutions to help bridge the digital divide. Owing to the pandemic, the need to be virtually connected is higher than ever. Indian Railways is playing a significant role in bridging the rural divide through the station Wi-Fi network created by its CPSU RailTel. I am very happy to note that 15 stations in the Kashmir Valley in Jammu & Kashmir are now live with are now live with RailWire Wi-Fi. This will be an added amenity for the people of the region and the country. I wish everyone a very Happy World Wi-Fi day.” Designed to offer users the best internet experience, Wi-Fi at Railway stations will be available to any user who has a smartphone with working mobile connection for KYC considerations. Access to Wi-Fi not only connect communities but also opens up a world of opportunity for innovation and growth. This year’s World Wi-Fi Day celebration stresses on the need to accelerate access to affordable Wi-Fi to bridge the Digital Divide. India has a stark Digital Divide between Urban and rural India. RailWire Wi-Fi at stations is helping to connect the unconnected as more 5000 stations of this public Wi-Fi network are located in rural India with poor connectivity. Indian Railways is working towards transforming railway stations into digital hub by providing public Wi-Fi at railway stations across the country and 6021 stations are live with RailTel’s RailWire Wi-Fi. 2
www.er.indianrailways.gov.in- 2021-03-30
RPF/ER APPREHENDED ALLEGED CRIMINAL, RECOVERED LEFT BEHIND LUGGAGE OF THE PASSENGERS Kolkata, March 27, 2021: Railway Protection Force (RPF)/Eastern Railway plays pivotal role to provide all out security to the rail users ranging from rescuing teenage boys & girls, arresting touts, recovering narcotics and left behind bags. They have also made commendable works to extend guidance & assistance to the rail users besides their task of ensuring security to the passengers. Some of the recent incidents where RPF, Eastern Railway made its pro-active efforts are detailed hereunder:- 1)On 21.3.2021, officers & staff of Crime Prevention Detection Squad, RPF/Howrah Division apprehended a person from 03011 Howrah – Malda special at Talit Railway station. on interrogation, it revealed that he is involved in an IPC related crime and also came with the intention to commit crime. The apprehended person was subsequently handed over to GRP/ Barddhaman. 2)On 21.3.2021, officers & staff of RPF Post/Barrackpore rescued a female person with her two minor boys aged about 6 & 4 years from level crossing gate No. 14/T near Barrackpore Railway station while she was trying to commit suicide in front of UP suburban train. on interrogation, it revealed that she tried to commit suicide with her two minor boys due to family dispute. She and her two minor boys were handed over to her husband after due verification. 3)On 21.3.2021, on receipt of information from Security Control Room/Sealdah, officers & staff of RPF Post/Kolkata recovered a left behind folded wheel chair valued ₹.5,000/- in 03160 DN Jogbani Special Express on its arrival at Kolkata Railway station. Later on, the recovered wheel chair was handed over to its owner on proper documentation. 4)On 21.3.2021, officers & staff of RPF Post/Kalyani recovered an unclaimed bag containing valuable documents and cash worth of ₹.15,000/- in 31329 UP Sealdah – Kalyani Simanta local at Kalyani Simanta Railway station. The recovered bag was handed over to its owner after due verification & documentation.
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