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Indian Railways revises eligibility for Level-1 jobs, allowing Class 10, ITI, or NAC holders to apply. 32,000 roles open from Jan 23-Feb 22, enhancing inclusivity.

32,000 Jobs in Indian Railways: New Eligibility

Indian Railways revises eligibility for Level-1 positions, permitting Class 10, ITI, and NAC holders. Opens recruitment for 32,000 roles, boosting inclusivity.

Railway Board relaxes education norms for Level-1 posts

The Railway Board has relaxed educational requirements for Level-1 posts, allowing 10th pass candidates, ITI diploma holders, and NAC certificate holders to apply. This change supersedes previous norms and affects upcoming recruitment for 32,000 vacancies.

The Railway Board has updated the eligibility criteria for Level-1 (formerly Group D) positions. Now, candidates who have completed Class 10, hold an ITI diploma, or possess an equivalent qualification or the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT can apply.
Previously, applicants for technical posts were required to have both a Class 10 pass and an ITI diploma or NAC.
In a recent directive sent to all railway zones on January 2, the board announced that this new rule will apply to future open market recruitments, including the upcoming CEN. The updated qualification for Level-1 posts is now a 10th-grade pass, ITI, or equivalent qualifications like the NAC from NCVT.
Level-1 posts in Indian Railways include positions such as assistants, pointsmen, and track maintainers. The Railway Recruitment Board has also announced plans to recruit 32,000 candidates for these roles, with applications opening from January 23 to February 22.

Train firing: hate-crime accused rail cop had harassed Muslim man in 2017, committed forgery 

Superiors ordered an inquiry against Chaudhary over the harassment and action was taken against him as per disciplinary rules.

RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, who shot dead his senior and three passengers on board a moving train last month, has been dismissed from service and he was involved in at least three discipline-related incidents, including the harassment of a Muslim man in 2017, an official said on Thursday.
The order to sack Chaudhary was issued on Monday by Railway Protection Force (RPF) senior divisional security commissioner, the official said.
As per the official, Chaudhary was part of the force&rsquo;s dog squad in Madhya Pradesh&rsquo;s Ujjain in 2017 when he once brought a Muslim man to the RPF post and harassed him for no reason.
Superiors ordered an inquiry against Chaudhary over the harassment and action was taken against him as per disciplinary rules, he said.
During his posting in Gujarat, Chaudhary assaulted a colleague on one occasion. In another incident, he withdrew money using a co-worker&rsquo;s ATM card, the official said.
The decision to sack him was taken based on the train killing incident, he added.
Chaudhary (34) is accused of gunning down his senior officer, Tikaram Meena, and three passengers when the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express was near Palghar station on the outskirts of Mumbai in the early hours of July 31.
The three passengers, Abdul Kadar Mohamed Hussain Bhanpurawala, Sayyad Saifuddin and Asgar Abbas Shaikh, were travelling in different bogies of the train. Chaudhary was later arrested by the Government Railway Police (GRP). The motive behind the chilling crime is still not clear.
Chaudhary first shot dead RPF Assistant Sub-Inspector Meena and a passenger in B5 coach with his automatic service weapon. He then gunned down another passenger in the pantry car of the train and one more traveller in S6 coach, according to GRP.
Chaudhary is now in judicial custody, the official said.

Don't forget to pack your passport before traveling to this Indian railway station as it is heavily guarded and needs you to show important documents. Know why.

Even Indian travelers need passport and visa at this Indian railway station; know where it is located

Don't forget to pack your passport before traveling to this Indian railway station as it is heavily guarded and needs you to show important documents. Know why.

You must be aware that travelling outside of India requires a visa and passport, but within India, you can easily travel without them.&nbsp;
However, did you know that at this Indian railway station showing your passport is mandatory? This station is Attari Shyam Singh Railway Station, located in Amritsar district of Punjab. If you are caught here without documents, you could face a case under section 14 of the Foreign Act. as trains to our neighbouring nation Pakistan also leaves and runs through this station.
None of the Indians are permitted to enter the station premises without visa and this station is heavily guarded by armed security personnels and is under CCTV surveillance 24x7.
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Investigation has revealed that Railway Protection Force constable Chetan Singh forced a victim to walk at gunpoint

Maharashtra train firing | Railway cop made passenger walk at gunpoint: probe

The investigation has revealed that Railway Protection Force constable Chetan Singh forced a victim to walk at gunpoint

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh forced a passenger of the B2 bogie of the Jaipur-Mumbai train to walk at gunpoint up to the pantry car, which is two coaches away, where he shot him dead, a GRP official said on Tuesday citing the investigation.
Singh (33) is accused of gunning down his senior RPF colleague Tika Ram Meena and three passengers aboard the moving train near Palghar railway station on the outskirts of Mumbai in the early hours of Monday with his automatic weapon, officials had said. He was nabbed later.
"RPF constable Chetan Singh forced a passenger travelling in B2 coach of the train, to walk at gunpoint up to the pantry car where he shot him dead. They crossed coaches, B2 and B1, before reaching the pantry car while other passengers watched," the official said.
The GRP is collecting details of the passengers in at least five bogies who might have witnessed the killings as Singh strutted with the automatic weapon. Statements of at least a dozen passengers have been recorded so far, according to the official.
"Medical examination of the accused has been conducted but his motive behind the killings is still unclear. We are collecting information about other passengers too," the official added.
He said many passengers alighted at Borivali station before the train reached its final destination of Mumbai Central on Monday morning.
"Taking this into account, we will try to record statements of maximum passengers, especially those who are prime witnesses," the official added.
Singh had allegedly shot dead RPF Assistant Sub-Inspector Meena and another passenger in the B5 coach and one more passenger in the S6 coach, which is 8th bogie from the B5 coach, an official had said.
Another senior official said GRP will scan the footage of CCTV cameras installed on the train as part of the investigation.
Members of a high-level committee, set up to conduct a probe into the shooting incident, have reached Mumbai and they are expected to meet officials concerned, authorities said.
The Railway Board has set up a five-member committee to conduct a "comprehensive inquiry" into the train firing incident, an official said.
A court here on Tuesday remanded the accused constable in the custody of Government Railway Police till August 7.
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Caught on camera: man booked for driving car on a busy railway platform

On camera: UP man booked for driving car on a busy railway platform

Media reports suggest that Sunil Kumar was allegedly attempting to make videos for a social media platform.

Uttar Pradesh Police have booked a man after a video went viral of him driving a car on the platform of Agra Cantt railway station.
Media reports suggest that the accused Sunil Kumar was allegedly attempting to shoot videos for a social media platform.
The viral video from March 8 shows the man driving his car in reverse with a train in the background, and passengers gathered around. Officials admitted that a security lapse occurred, and promised action against concerned staff.
Taking cognizance of the purported video, Agra Divisional Commercial Manager Prashasti Srivastava said that the accused was able to drive to the platform due to a security lapse, adding that he has been booked for violating the law.
She also said that action will be taken against railway employees responsible for the security lapse.
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Watch: railway cop saves man from getting mowed down

Video: Railway cop saves man from being mowed down

Shared by Indian Railways, the January 5 video shows the man getting his leg entangled underneath the train in the hassle to get into the train

A railway cop rescued a passenger from getting mowed down by a moving train.
Shared by Indian Railways, the January 5 video from Bihar's Purnia district shows the man getting his leg entangled underneath the train in the hassle to board it.
On spotting the man, the railway police person jumped in and pulled him towards the platform.
Netizens are lauding the cop for acting timely and using his presence of mind.
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The top court said that thousands of people cannot be uprooted overnight.

Haldwani encroachment row: Supreme Court's interim order in favour of protestors, pauses eviction order

SC order on Haldwani eviction row: interim relief for protestors Supreme Court paused eviction from land claimed by Railways SC said thousands can't be uprooted overnight: reports

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Providing interim relief to protestors in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, the Supreme Court on 5 January 2023 paused their eviction from land claimed by the Railways.
The Supreme Court paused an Uttarakhand High Court order which had cleared the way for their eviction. The top court said that thousands of people cannot be uprooted overnight.
The disputed 2 km area reportedly has houses, 4 government schools, 11 private schools, a bank, 2 water tanks, 10 mosques, 4 temples, and many shops.
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This train is run by Indian Railways and it is one of the most luxurious train journeys. Know more about it

Man gives tour of Indian train, ticket of luxury coach is more than Rs 19 lakhs

Man gives tour of Maharaja Express, ticket of luxury coach is more than Rs 19 lakhs

This train is run by Indian Railways and it is one of the most luxurious train journeys. Know more about it

We all have travelled on the train at some point in time. From the ticket price to food, everything comes under the budget. But, would you spend Rs 19 lakhs on a train coach? &nbsp;Yes, some people do spend that on a presidential suite available on Maharaja Express.&nbsp;
This train is run by Indian Railways and it is one of the most luxurious train journeys. Recently, a travel vlogger shared a video of the presidential suite of Maharaja Express and it has left netizens in utter amusement.&nbsp;
The vlogger said that the size of the presidential suite is about the size of a single railway coach. The suite has two bedrooms, a bathroom and eating spaces.&nbsp;
Other than this, there are large panoramic windows included in the suite and every passenger carriage has a dedicated butler service, complimentary mini-bar, air conditioning and amenities like WiFi, Live Television, among other things.&nbsp;
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You must have seen people complaining about trains running late but maybe you don't know  that this comes with one benefit. IRCTC gives free food when the train is late. 
According to IRCTC rules, Railways should provide a free meal and drink in trains if they are running late by more than two hours to the designated station.
Passengers can choose from various options like breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner depending on at what time the train is running late towards its designated destination.
Under the catering policy, this facility is given to the passengers of express trains that include Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Duronto.

Indian Railways gives free food if this reason applies

Did you know you can get free food on trains under this condition?

Free food on these trains 

Railways should provide a free meal and drink in these premium trains if they are running late by more than two hours to the designated station

You must have seen people complaining about trains running late but maybe you don't know that this comes with one benefit! Indian Railways provide free meals to the passengers when the train is late.&nbsp;
According to IRCTC rules, Railways should provide a free meal and drink in trains if they are running late by more than two hours to the designated station.
Under this condition, passengers can choose from various options like breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner depending on at what time the train is running late towards its designated destination.
Under the catering policy, this facility is given to the passengers of express trains that include Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Duronto.
These premium trains while operating in the Indian Railways network are also given priority so that these trains reach their destinations on time.
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Train services in the UK were disrupted Thursday after train drivers joined thousands of other workers in their strike against low pay, price hike, jobs among other issues.  
Standing on a picket line at London Euston station, the Railway workers held placards as they protested the distressing situation.
 The action was the latest in a series of strikes by British workers seeking substantial raises to offset soaring prices for food and fuel.  Scores of railway cleaners, signalers, maintenance wokers staged a series of one-day striks in June and July. 
RMT official Mick Lynch said that it's a six day strike has become a talking point nationally.
 "Once we land into an agreement with the company our members can get back to work on a regular basis and run the railway for the people," Lynch asserted
The strike is expected to intensify next week with trains, bus and subway network workers' participation.

UK: Train services disrupted in London after railway workers' demonstration

The action was the latest in a series of strikes by British workers seeking substantial raises to offset soaring prices for food and fuel.  Scores of railway cleaners, signalers, maintenance wokers staged a series of one-day striks in June and July

The action was the latest in a series of strikes by British workers seeking substantial raises to offset soaring prices for food and fuel. &nbsp;Scores of railway cleaners, signalers, maintenance wokers staged a series of one-day striks in June and July

Train services in the UK were disrupted Thursday after train drivers joined thousands of other workers in their strike against low pay, price hike, jobs among other issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Standing on a picket line at London Euston station, the railway workers held placards as they protested the distressing situation.
The action was the latest in a series of strikes by British workers seeking substantial raises to offset soaring prices for food and fuel. Scores of railway cleaners, signalers, maintenance wokers staged a series of one-day strikes in June and July.&nbsp;
RMT official Mick Lynch said that it's a six day strike has become a talking point nationally.
"Once we land into an agreement with the company our members can get back to work on a regular basis and run the railway for the people," Lynch asserted
The strike is expected to intensify next week with trains, bus and subway network workers' participation.

A local train in Mumbai ran over some cattle on May 24, disrupting rail services, and causing delays. The incident occurred between Bhivpuri Road and Neral stations.
The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over. The incident occurred during peak hours, at 5:15 pm leading to greater chaos on the mainline of Central Railway.
Trains operating from Karjat towards Kalyan were impacted. Long-distance trains also suffered some delays. Rail traffic was finally restored after around an hour and a half.
Coincidentally, train services had been affected earlier in the day as well. Suburban services on the Harbour Line of the Central Railway had been hit due to power issues during morning peak hours on May 24.

Mumbai: local train runs over cattle, disrupting rail services. Watch what happened

The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over.

A local train in Mumbai ran over some cattle on May 24, disrupting rail services, and causing delays. The incident occurred between Bhivpuri Road and Neral stations.
The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over. The incident occurred during peak hours, at 5:15 pm leading to greater chaos on the mainline of Central Railway.
Trains operating from Karjat towards Kalyan were impacted. Long-distance trains also suffered some delays. Rail traffic was finally restored after around an hour and a half.
Coincidentally, train services had been affected earlier in the day as well. Suburban services on the Harbour Line of the Central Railway had been hit due to power issues during morning peak hours on May 24.

As the government of Rajasthan announced its decision to change the name of ‘Miyan Ka Bada’ Railway Station in the Barmer district to ‘Mahesh Nagar Halt’, we look at some of the times in the recent past names of railway stations were changed. Sometimes the names of stations and names of the town they belong to are changed at the same time. 
‘Miyan Ka Bada’ town had already become ‘Mahesh Nagar Halt’ in 2018, when Vasundhara Raje was still the CM of the state.  
In 2021, the Habibganj Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh was named as Rani Kamlapati Railway Station after the Gond queen.   
Uttar Pradesh has seen a number of name changes in the recent past.
Allahabad city and railway station became Prayagraj in 2018, Mughalsarai’s station became Deen Dayal Upadhyay railway station in 2018. The Jan Sangh co-founder had been found dead on the railway station in 1968.  
The Faizabad Railway Station was renamed to Ayodhya Cantt in 2021, while district’s name had already been changed three years earlier. 
Jhansi railway station was first renamed to Virangana Lakshmibai Railway Station in 2021. After protests over government’s decision to drop Jhansi from the name, they decided to add it to the changed name, giving it its present name ‘Virangana Lakshmibai Railway Station railway station’.  
Name changes are not always reserved for large towns. Several small towns and stations in UP have been renamed. Robertsganj was renamed to Sonbhadra, Panki became Panki Dham railway station and Dadupur became Maa Barahi Devi Dham railway station.

Changed! Recent history of railway station name change

As the government of Rajasthan announced its decision to change the name of ‘Miyan Ka Bada’ Railway Station in the Barmer district to ‘Mahesh Nagar Halt’, we look at some of the times in the recent past names of railway stations were changed

As the government of Rajasthan announced its decision to change the name of &lsquo;Miyan Ka Bada&rsquo; Railway Station in the Barmer district to &lsquo;Mahesh Nagar Halt&rsquo;, we look at some of railway stations that underwent a name change in the recent past.&nbsp;
&lsquo;Miyan Ka Bada&rsquo; town&nbsp;had already become &lsquo;Mahesh Nagar Halt&rsquo; in 2018, when Vasundhara Raje was still the CM of the state. &nbsp;
In 2021, the&nbsp;Habibganj Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh was named as Rani Kamlapati&nbsp;Railway Station after the Gond queen.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Uttar Pradesh has seen a number of name changes in the recent past.
Allahabad city and railway station&nbsp;became Prayagraj in 2018, Mughalsarai&rsquo;s station became Deen Dayal Upadhyay railway station in 2018. The Jan Sangh co-founder had been found dead on the railway station in 1968. &nbsp;
UP's&nbsp;Faizabad Railway Station was renamed to Ayodhya Cantt in 2021, while district&rsquo;s name had already been changed three years earlier.&nbsp;
Jhansi railway station was first renamed to Virangana Lakshmibai Railway Station in 2021. After protests over government&rsquo;s decision to drop Jhansi from the name, they decided to add it to the changed name, giving it its present name &lsquo;Virangana Lakshmibai&nbsp;Jhansi Railway Station&rsquo;. &nbsp;
Name changes are not always reserved for large towns. Several small towns and stations in UP have been renamed. Robertsganj was renamed to Sonbhadra, Panki became Panki Dham railway station and Dadupur became Maa Barahi Devi Dham railway station.

As the government of Rajasthan announced its decision to change the name of &lsquo;Miyan Ka Bada&rsquo; Railway Station in the Barmer district to &lsquo;Mahesh Nagar Halt&rsquo;, we look at some of the times in the recent past names of railway stations&nbsp;were changed

As the government of Rajasthan announced its decision to change the name of &lsquo;Miyan Ka Bada&rsquo; Railway Station in the Barmer district to &lsquo;Mahesh Nagar Halt&rsquo;, we look at some of railway stations that underwent a name change in the recent past.&nbsp;
Sometimes the names of stations and names of the town they belong to are changed at the same time.&nbsp;
&lsquo;Miyan Ka Bada&rsquo; town&nbsp;had already become &lsquo;Mahesh Nagar Halt&rsquo; in 2018, when Vasundhara Raje was still the CM of the state. &nbsp;
In 2021, the&nbsp;Habibganj Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh was named as Rani Kamlapati&nbsp;Railway Station after the Gond queen.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Uttar Pradesh has seen a number of name changes in the recent past.
Allahabad city and railway station&nbsp;became Prayagraj in 2018, Mughalsarai&rsquo;s station became Deen Dayal Upadhyay railway station in 2018. The Jan Sangh co-founder had been found dead on the railway station in 1968. &nbsp;
The Faizabad Railway Station was renamed to Ayodhya Cantt in 2021, while district&rsquo;s name had already been changed three years earlier.&nbsp;
Jhansi railway station was first renamed to Virangana Lakshmibai Railway Station in 2021. After protests over government&rsquo;s decision to drop Jhansi from the name, they decided to add it to the changed name, giving it its present name &lsquo;Virangana Lakshmibai&nbsp;Jhansi Railway Station&rsquo;. &nbsp;
Name changes are not always reserved for large towns. Several small towns and stations in UP have been renamed. Robertsganj was renamed to Sonbhadra, Panki became Panki Dham railway station and Dadupur became Maa Barahi Devi Dham railway station.

An incident of Siwan railway station grabs the light where a train driver having train no. 11123 Down Jhansi Express stopped the train in a mid-way at 91A Siswan Dhalla just to drink tea.The picture shows that the guard went to the shop near Dhala, brought a cup of tea for the train driver then get himself onto the engine. The incident has highlighted a great deal of carelessness.The incident took place on Friday morning. After the picture of the incident went viral on social media, railway officials said that they are investigating the incident and asked the loco pilot for the reason for stopping the train. It has been also said that due to the train delay an ambulance was also stuck at the crossing when the train was stopped.

Loco driver stops train on railway crossing for tea, picture goes viral

Captions:
Driver stopped train&nbsp;mid-way Photo&nbsp;from Siwan&nbsp;goes viral Rail&nbsp;guard seen getting&nbsp;the tea Probe, driver asked to explain

After the picture of the incident went viral on social media, railway officials said that they are investigating the incident and asked the loco pilot for the reason for stopping the train

In a bizarre incident which took place at a railway crossing near the&nbsp;Siwan&nbsp;station in Bihar, a train driver&nbsp;stopped the train mid-journey&nbsp;just to drink tea.
A picture of the incident shows the guard deboarding the train, buying a cup of tea for the driver and climb on to the engine. The incident took place last Friday.
After the picture of the incident went viral on social media, railway officials said that they are investigating the incident and asked the loco pilot for the reason for stopping the train.
It was reported that an ambulance was stuck in the traffic that was halted at the crossing in question.

Right-wing organisation Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has released a list of brands which includes the state-owned IRCTC, Air India and Amulfed Dairy that provide halal certification on their food products and said it will take legal action to check this practice.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has not authorised anyone to issue halal certificates, it said.
Halal certification is a religious authentication of any food product making it permissible for Muslims to consume.
Some right-wing organisations have been carrying out a campaign seeking a ban on the display of halal certification on food products. The campaign, which started on March 31, has gone viral on social media.
The list, which was shared by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti's Karnataka spokesperson Mohan Gowda on Thursday, includes Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, Air India, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and Amulfed Dairy. It also includes names of brands offering halal-certified chicken products, soft drinks, flour and chocolates.
"We are going to take legal recourse against halal certification. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has not authorised anyone to issue halal certificate but still companies approach six bodies which issue the certificate," Gowda said.
When contacted, the IRCTC said it follows guidelines issued by the Ministry of Railways.
"The IRCTC, a central PSU under the Ministry of Railways, works as per the guidelines issued by ministry. Regarding food, the IRCTC follows extant guidelines issued by the FSSAI in this regard," it said.
"The IRCTC has also taken initiative in getting its various vegetarian services Sattvik certified," it said.
Air India did not respond to PTI's request for comments on the issue.
Besides seeking a ban on halal certification, right-wing groups involved in this campaign have been appealing Hindus to buy 'jhatka' meat, which according to them involves a process that is comparatively less cruel and painful for animals and poultry.

Halal meat row: Right-wing Hindu group targets Indian Railways, Air India & others

Right-wing organisation Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has released a list of brands which includes the state-owned IRCTC, Air India and Amulfed Dairy that provide halal certification on their food products and said it will take legal action to check this practice.
It said the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India&nbsp;has not authorised anyone to issue&nbsp;halal certificates.
Halal certification is a religious authentication of any food product making it permissible for Muslims to consume.
Some right-wing organisations have been carrying out a campaign seeking a ban on the display of halal certification on food products. The campaign, which started on March 31, has gone viral on social media.
The Indian Railways in response&nbsp;said it follows guidelines issued by the Ministry of Railways.
Besides seeking a ban on halal certification, right-wing groups involved in this campaign have been appealing Hindus to buy 'jhatka' meat, which according to them involves a process that is comparatively less cruel and painful for animals and poultry.

Besides seeking a ban on halal certification, right-wing groups involved in this campaign have been appealing Hindus to buy 'jhatka' meat

Right-wing organisation Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has released a list of brands which includes the state-owned IRCTC, Air India and Amulfed Dairy that provide halal certification on their food products and said it will take legal action to check this practice.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has not authorised anyone to issue halal certificates, it said.
Halal certification is a religious authentication of any food product making it permissible for Muslims to consume.
Some right-wing organisations have been carrying out a campaign seeking a ban on the display of halal certification on food products. The campaign, which started on March 31, has gone viral on social media.
The list, which was shared by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti's Karnataka spokesperson Mohan Gowda on Thursday, includes Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, Air India, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and Amulfed Dairy. It also includes names of brands offering halal-certified chicken products, soft drinks, flour and chocolates.
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"We are going to take legal recourse against halal certification. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has not authorised anyone to issue halal certificate but still companies approach six bodies which issue the certificate," Gowda said.
When contacted, the IRCTC said it follows guidelines issued by the Ministry of Railways.
"The IRCTC, a central PSU under the Ministry of Railways, works as per the guidelines issued by ministry. Regarding food, the IRCTC follows extant guidelines issued by the FSSAI in this regard," it said.
"The IRCTC has also taken initiative in getting its various vegetarian services Sattvik certified," it said.
Air India did not respond to PTI's request for comments on the issue.
Besides seeking a ban on halal certification, right-wing groups involved in this campaign have been appealing Hindus to buy 'jhatka' meat, which according to them involves a process that is comparatively less cruel and painful for animals and poultry.

Railways has decided to suspend its Non Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) and Level 1 tests after violent protests by job aspirants over the selection process of its recruitment exams, a spokesperson for the national transporter said on Wednesday.
It has also formed a high level committee to examine the grievances of those who have passed the exams under different railway recruitment boards (RRBs) and those who have failed the same.
After listening to both the parties, the committee will submit a report to the railway ministry, he said.  "A high power committee has been formed to look into the concerns and doubts raised by candidates in regard to results of 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) of Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) 01/2019 of Non Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on 14-15th January 2022," the railways said.   The committee will examine the results of 1st Stage CBT of centralised employees notice issued in 2019 (CEN 01/2019) for NTPC and methodology used for shortlisting candidates for second stage CBT without effecting existing shortlisted candidates and the introduction of second stage CBT in CEN RRC 01/2019.
The candidates can lodge their concerns and suggestions to the committee at rrbcommittee@railnet.gov.in, the railways has said.
All chairpersons of RRBs have also been directed to receive the grievances of candidates through their existing channels, compile these grievances and send the same to the committee.
Candidates have been given three weeks time up to February 16 to submit their concerns and the committee after examining these concerns will submit their recommendations by March 4, 2022.
"In view of above, the 2nd Stage CBT of CEN 01/2019 (NTPC) beginning 15th February 2022 and 1st Stage CBT of CEN RRC 01/2019 beginning 23rd February stands postponed," the railways said.
The committee members include Deepak Peter, chairperson, Principal Executive Director (Industrial Relations), Railway Board; Rajiv Gandhi, Member Secretary Executive Director Establishment (RRB), Railway Board; Aditya Kumar, Member, Chief Personnel Officer (Administration), Western Railway; Jagdish Alagar, Member Chairperson RRB/Chennai; Mukesh Gupta, Member Chairperson RRB/Bhopal.
On Tuesday, the railways had issued a general notice, warning its job aspirants that those found involved in vandalism and unlawful activities while protesting will be barred from ever getting recruited in the railways. This came a day after protesters squatted on railway tracks in several places in Bihar.

Explained: why has Railways suspended job exams and will protesting aspirants face action

After protests like these by the aspirants, the Railways has suspended exams for key jobs. ((PLAY SHOTS OF PROTESTS- NATS- 2-3 SECS&nbsp;SLOGANEERING)) &nbsp; A spokesperson for the national transporter said on Wednesday that its Non Technical Popular Categories and Level 1 tests were suspended after violent protests by job aspirants over the selection process of its recruitment exams. ((SHOW PROTESTERS SITTING ON TRACKS)) The railways has now&nbsp;formed a high level committee to examine the grievances of those who have passed and failed the exams under different railway recruitment boards.
The candidates can lodge their concerns and suggestions to the committee. All chairpersons of the regional railway boards&nbsp;have also been directed to receive the grievances of candidates, compile these grievances and send the same to the committee.
Candidates have been given three weeks time up to February 16 to submit their concerns.
On Tuesday, the railways had issued a general notice, warning its job aspirants that those found involved in vandalism and unlawful activities while protesting will be barred from ever getting recruited in the railways.

All chairpersons of the regional railway boards&nbsp;have also been directed to receive the grievances of candidates, compile these grievances and send the same to the committee.

Railways has decided to suspend its Non Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) and Level 1 tests after violent protests by job aspirants over the selection process of its recruitment exams, a spokesperson for the national transporter said on Wednesday.
It has also formed a high level committee to examine the grievances of those who have passed the exams under different railway recruitment boards (RRBs) and those who have failed the same.
After listening to both the parties, the committee will submit a report to the railway ministry, he said.&nbsp; "A high power committee has been formed to look into the concerns and doubts raised by candidates in regard to results of 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) of Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) 01/2019 of Non Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on 14-15th January 2022," the railways said.&nbsp;&nbsp; The committee will examine the results of 1st Stage CBT of centralised employees notice issued in 2019 (CEN 01/2019) for NTPC and methodology used for shortlisting candidates for second stage CBT without effecting existing shortlisted candidates and the introduction of second stage CBT in CEN RRC 01/2019.
The candidates can lodge their concerns and suggestions to the committee at rrbcommittee@railnet.gov.in, the railways has said.
All chairpersons of RRBs have also been directed to receive the grievances of candidates through their existing channels, compile these grievances and send the same to the committee.
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Candidates have been given three weeks time up to February 16 to submit their concerns and the committee after examining these concerns will submit their recommendations by March 4, 2022.
"In view of above, the 2nd Stage CBT of CEN 01/2019 (NTPC) beginning 15th February 2022 and 1st Stage CBT of CEN RRC 01/2019 beginning 23rd February stands postponed," the railways said.
The committee members include Deepak Peter, chairperson, Principal Executive Director (Industrial Relations), Railway Board; Rajiv Gandhi, Member Secretary Executive Director Establishment (RRB), Railway Board; Aditya Kumar, Member, Chief Personnel Officer (Administration), Western Railway; Jagdish Alagar, Member Chairperson RRB/Chennai; Mukesh Gupta, Member Chairperson RRB/Bhopal.
On Tuesday, the railways had issued a general notice, warning its job aspirants that those found involved in vandalism and unlawful activities while protesting will be barred from ever getting recruited in the railways. This came a day after protesters squatted on railway tracks in several places in Bihar.