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Online cancellation of rail tickets bought from counter
New Delhi:Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday launched the online cancellation facility for tickets purchased over the counter.
“Confirmed, wait-listed and RAC tickets purchased from counter can now be cancelled online through IRCTC website or helpline 139,” a statement from the ministry said.
The refund amount can be collected from the station where journey commenced or nearby notified satellite Passenger Reservation System location.
The facility will be available on the mobile number which was given at the time of booking.
Confirmed tickets can be cancelled by dialling 139 or through IRCTC website four hours before the scheduled departure while RAC and wait-listed tickets can be cancelled up to half an hour befor the train’s departure.
“Earlier, cancelling the counter tickets used to be more cumbersome than booking them. This facility will bring relief to thousands of passengers,” the railway minister told reporters here.
On the occasion, the minister also flagged ‘Roll-on Roll-off’ service from Bihta to Turki station in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar through video conferencing.
“After consultation with truck operators who transport sand from North Bihar to South Bihar through road bridges, it was decided to operate ‘Ro-Ro’ service across the Digha Bridge,” the statement said.
Under this scheme the truck would be moved on the rakes to avoid congestion on the roads, it added.
The minister said that the services would be extended to cover more commodities and destinations in future.
“All these schemes were announced in the budget speech. Usually, the promises are forgotten after the speech but this government is committed to fulfill the promises made in the budget,” Prabhu said.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.