SURPRISE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON VISAKHAPATNAM -MAHBUBNAGAR EXPRESS TO IMPROVE PASSENGER SERVICES A surprise inspection was carried out by ADRM Operations, Shri K. Rama Rao, on the Visakhapatnam–Mahbubnagar Express. The inspection focused on assessing the quality of linen supplied, cleanliness, and the behavior of onboard housekeeping staff. Shri K. Rama Rao personally interacted with the cleaning staff, offering counseling and advice on maintaining a polite and respectful approach toward passengers. He also emphasized the importance of thorough cleaning and prompt response to complaints regarding linen supply and cleanliness. Following the inspection, a counseling session was organized at the Visakhapatnam railway station for the onboard housekeeping staff (OBHS), supervisors, and Health Inspectors. The session underscored the importance of maintaining proper conduct with passengers and provided strategies for enhancing overall service standards.

ALL INDIA RAILWAY WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 - 26 BEGINS AT WALTAIR The 72nd Men’s and 11th Women’s All India Railway Weightlifting Championship (2025–26) kicked off today at the Waltair Railway Indoor Stadium. The four-day event, scheduled from 3rd to 6th December 2025, is being hosted by the East Coast Railway Sports Association (ECoRSA), Waltair. The championship was inaugurated by Divisional Railway Manager and President of ECoRSA, Shri Lalit Bohra, in the presence of ECoRWWO President Smt. Jyotsna Bohra; ADRM (Infra) Shri E. Santharam; ADRM (Operations) Shri K. Rama Rao; Sports Officer & Sr. DFM Shri M. Haranath; Dronacharya Awardee Shri Sunil Kumar, Tournament Director for the Indian Weightlifting Team; General Secretary Smt. N. Usha; Weightlifting Secretary Shri Suresh; Weightlifting In-charge Shri G. Venkata Rama, and several other dignitaries. The competition includes weigh-ins and events across multiple categories. Men will compete in +110 kg, 110 kg, 94 kg, 88 kg, 79 kg, 71 kg, 65 kg, and 60 kg divisions, while women will participate in +86 kg, 77–86 kg, 69 kg, 58–63 kg, and 48–53 kg categories. Nearly 82 male and 80 female weightlifters from 15 Zonal Railways, Production Units, and various organizations from across the country have gathered at the Waltair Indoor Sports Stadium, Visakhapatnam, to take part in this major sporting event. Events held today: Women: 48–53 kg, 58–63 kg Men: 60 kg Prominent athletes participating include: N. Ajith, SR – Commonwealth Champion M. Raja, ICF – Commonwealth Medalist T. Madhavan, NR – Commonwealth Medalist Rudhraeshwar, SR – International Lifter R.V. Rahul, SCR – Commonwealth Games Medalist Himachau, WR – International Lifter Haricharan, WR – International Lifter Subham Thodekar, WR – International Lifter Harshad Wadekar, CR – International Lifter Gurdeep Singh, CR – Commonwealth Games Medalist Harshad Sherwart, NR – International Lifter Bindiya Rani, NFR – Commonwealth Games Medalist Jillin Dalabera, ECoR – International Lifter Gouri Pandey, NCR – International Lifter V. Rithika, WR – International Lifter Sharbani Das, SR – Commonwealth Medalist Ushan, NER – International Lifter Nirupama Devi, NCR – International Lifter Poonam Yadav, NER – Commonwealth Medalist Vanship Than Verma, CR – Commonwealth Medalist Usha B.N., NER – Commonwealth Medalist Anjana Srijith, SR – Commonwealth Medalist