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Now check trains, seat availability without logging into IRCTC website

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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Now you need not log in to the IRCTC website if you just want to check the availability of seats in trains or to get information on trains between two stations, the Ministry of Railways said on Wednesday.

“In line with Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal’s vision to ensure better user experience by recommending best Information Technology industry practices, Railway’s Online Travel Portal – www.irctc.co.in — has now launched beta version of its new User Interface,” the ministry said in a release.

Highlighting the new features of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website, the Railway Ministry said: “With the launch of new interface of e-Ticketing Website, user can now enquire or search trains and check availability of seats without logging in also, thereby saving precious time of the users.”

Earlier, a user was asked to log in before searching for any information on the IRCTC website.

The ministry also said that the new-look website would now have enhanced class-wise, train-wise, destination-wise, departure or arrival time-wise and quota-wise filters for facilitating customers while planning their journeys.

“Single screen information about the train including the train No., train name, originating and destination stations and distances between them, arrival and departure time and journey time has now been arranged,” it said.

To enhance the customer’s booking experience, interesting features like “Waitlist Prediction” have been introduced for the first time, said the railways.

“Using this feature, user can get the probability of a waitlisted or an RAC (reservation against cancellation) ticket getting confirmed,” it said.

The Railway Ministry officials said that this technique uses algorithm based on historical booking trends of that particular train.

The new version has been developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).

“This feature will add new value to the online e-ticket booking system of the railways,” it said.

The railways said that a new attractive colour scheme for different trains with the facility to modify the journey details on the journey planner page itself will bring further ease of booking to the users.

According to IRCTC’s 2016-2017 annual report, the ticketing platform on an average sold about 5.7 lakh e-tickets daily.

In addition, there are more features such as new filters on “My Transactions”, where the user can also view his booked tickets based on journey date, booking date, upcoming journey and completed journey.

The railways also said the facility to find out availability up to the entire Advance Reservation Period i.e. 120 days at present, except for a few trains has also been provided.

In the new system, the user can also perform multiple activities through Booked Ticket History with improved interface for cancellation of tickets, printing of tickets, request for additional SMS, selecting alternative train by exercising the option of “Vikalp” and change of boarding point, if required.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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