top of page

By:

Minal Sancheti

2 May 2026 at 12:26:53 pm

Funeral for animals

Mumbai: On the occasion of National Animal Rights Day, a funeral was held for all the voiceless creatures that humans have killed for selfish reasons. The act was a campaign and was a brainchild of Animal Climate and Health in collaboration with Our Planet Theirs Too. The purpose was to spread awareness about animal cruelty. The campaign took place at Carter Road Amphitheatre and so a crowd of both young and old supported the cause. Speaking about animal cruelty, recently the internet was...

Funeral for animals

Mumbai: On the occasion of National Animal Rights Day, a funeral was held for all the voiceless creatures that humans have killed for selfish reasons. The act was a campaign and was a brainchild of Animal Climate and Health in collaboration with Our Planet Theirs Too. The purpose was to spread awareness about animal cruelty. The campaign took place at Carter Road Amphitheatre and so a crowd of both young and old supported the cause. Speaking about animal cruelty, recently the internet was flooded with a viral video of a group of men at Mira Road taking a piglet to a locality where goats were brought for religious sacrifice. Aparjita Ashish, the founder and director of Animal Climate and Health said, “It is an act of cruelty to kill animals for religious sacrifice but to protest against this they were harassing a baby pig. The poor pig was screaming for his life. So how’s that right? If you want to protest, protest peacefully.” Ashish also comments on the Apex Judiciary’s decision of euthanising terminally ill dogs, “If the dog has a serious illness like rabies and is in a lot of pain, with a doctor’s permission and in a peaceful manner, they should be euthanised. The apex court also spoke about the ABC or animal birth control which if done with correct procedures, can help bring down issues related to the stray dogs. Many times the process is wrong so the animals become subject to cruelty.” She even added that the strays should not be displaced as that will leave them confused. This is also an act of ill treatment. The occasion saw a large number of gatherers. According to the campaigners, being vegan is not just for protecting animals but also for the climate. Ashish explained, “If you see the name of our NGO, it is Animal Climate and Health. So we also talk about the impact of consuming animal products on the environment.” She gives an example of how methane gas is produced because of the dairy animals and how the food and resources to breed animals are so much that it affects the environment. The supporters who participated in the campaign said they also noticed many health benefits of going vegan. Anil Nagpal, a senior citizen and volunteer with the organisation said, “For many years I was going through ill health. I tried every treatment but nothing really helped much. But then someone convinced me to go vegan and since that time my health has improved drastically. After this many people in my circles who used to eat animal products have given up.” When asked what his protein sources are, he said, “I eat lentils and legumes. Vegetables also contain protein.” Ashish claimed that humans have an ego that makes them think they are above animals.

Central Railway’s April revenue increases

Mumbai: The Central Railway Mumbai Division’s monthly revenue collection increased from Rs. 570.42 crore in the month of April 2026 as compared to April 2025 which was Rs. 528.17 crore. The amount increased by 8%. The growth was boosted due to several reasons, such as coaching, sundry, and ticket checking segments, reflecting sustained passenger demand and enhanced revenue realization efforts.


Last year, in April 2025, the coaching revenue was Rs. 320.60 crore. However, in April 2026, the revenue increased by 10.12%. There was a significant rise in other coaching revenue. As compared to last year, the collection surged 41.26%, rising to Rs. 50.33 crore from Rs. 35.63 crore. A large sum of revenue was generated from the ticket checking drives. The revenue surged by 165.89%, Rs. 16.13 crore as against Rs. 6.07 crore in April 2025.


“We have increased the number of trains, which resulted in more passengers and a boost in ticket revenue. The loading of goods and other freight-related income had also contributed towards this milestone. Commercial publicity, which is a non-fare income, was an addition to the revenue,” said a spokesperson.


The increase was a result of not just coaching and ticket checking but also non-fare charges. The Central Railway Division is taking measures to boost the non-revenue fare. Among many ways are Out of Home (OOH) hoarding contracts at Thane, Panvel, Trombay, and Targhar stations, which cost Rs. 3.55 crore for a period of 5 years. The 3 contracts for exterior vinyl wrapping of EMU rakes were awarded for Rs. 88.69 lakh for 5 years.


The contracts for new advertisements have been finalized for the Vande Bharat Express train. It would cost Rs. 15 lakh per annum for backside advertisement of food/snack trays in trains and Rs. 16.83 lakh per annum for headrest advertising, both for 3 years. Additionally, interior advertising in one of the trains of the Mahanagari Express will generate Rs. 13.22 lakh per annum for 5 years.


In addition, measures like Emergency Medical Room (EMR) facilities at Bhandup, Dadar, Kanjurmarg, Vithalwadi, and Dombivli stations for Rs. 9.16 lakh for 5 years, are also being taken.


A gaming zone facility between Dombivli and Thakurli stations for Rs. 16.12 lakh for 5 years and new waiting room-cum-canteen contracts at Kalyan Railway Hospital, NGSM goods shed, Kalamboli goods shed, and Taloja Goods shed for Rs. 8.84 lakh per annum for 5 years have also been awarded. Other initiatives include relaxation massage chairs at Matheran station for Rs. 2 lakh per annum for 3 years.

Comments

bottom of page