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IRCTC latest news: Indian railway cancel 157 trains, check full list here

However, the railways slowly started to resume the cancelled trains, and as of yesterday trains were running in full flow, but after this action, the public will have to once again go for private transport services.

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The Indian Railways has cancelled 157 trains that were scheduled for Saturday. However, the Indian railway has not described the reason behind the cancellation of 157 trains. The last time the government cancelled trains in such huge numbers, were in March 2020 amid the surging number of coronavirus cases across the country.

However, the railways slowly started to resume the cancelled trains, and as of yesterday trains were running in full flow, but after this action, the public will have to once again go for private transport services.

Here’s a complete list of trains cancelled by the Indian Railways on Saturday:

00979 KISAN SPECIAL

AMALSAD (AML) – ADARSH NAGAR DELHI (ANDI) PEXP 01:45 AM

03035 KWAE – AZ SPL

KATWA JN. (KWAE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 11:55 AM

03055 KWAE AMP PGR SPL

KATWA JN. (KWAE) – AHAMADPUR JN. (AMP) PSPC 08:20 AM

03056 AMP KWAE PASS SPL

AHAMADPUR JN. (AMP) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 10:50 AM

03057 AZ-NILE PASS SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – NIMITITA (NILE) PSPC 02:45 AM

03059 KWAE-NILE PASS SPL

KATWA JN. (KWAE) – NIMITITA (NILE) PSPC 13:05 PM

03074 RPH- BWN MEMU PGR SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) PSPC 07:25 AM

03077 AZ – RPH MEMU PGR SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 05:35 AM

03081 RPH-JASHIDIH PASS SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – JASIDIH JN (JSME) PSPC 12:25 AM

03082 JSME RPH PGR SPL

JASIDIH JN (JSME) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 16:30 PM

03085 NHT-AZ MEMU PGR SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – NALHATI JN (NHT) PSPC 22:25 PM

03086 AZ-NHT MEMU PGR SPL

NALHATI JN (NHT) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 05:35 AM

03087 AZ RPH MEMU PGR SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 04:20 AM

03088 RPH AZ MEMU PGR SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 21:10 PM

03091 AZ-SBG SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) PSPC 03:15 AM

03094 RPH – AZ MEMU PGR SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 18:20 PM

03095 KWAE-AZ MEMU PGR SPL

KATWA JN. (KWAE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 14:40 PM

03096 AZ-KWAE MEMU PGR SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 11:55 AM

03111 SDAH RPH MEMU PGR SPL

SEALDAH (SDAH) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 12:05 AM

03112 RPH SDAH MEMU PGR SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – SEALDAH (SDAH) PSPC 13:15 PM

03193 KOAA-LGL MEMU PGR SPL

KOLKATA (KOAA) – LALGOLA (LGL) PSPC 14:10 PM

03194 LGL-SDAH MEMU PGR SPL

LALGOLA (LGL) – KOLKATA (KOAA) PSPC 08:30 AM

03225 JYG-RJPB SPECIAL

JAYNAGAR (JYG) – RAJENDRANAGAR T (RJPB) MSPC 10:50 AM

03226 RJPB-JYG SPECIAL

RAJENDRANAGAR T (RJPB) – JAYNAGAR (JYG) MSPC 07:15 AM

03407 RPH-SBG PASS SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) PSPC 20:45 PM

03411 RPH-BHW PASS SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – BARHARWA JN (BHW) PSPC 23:00P PM

03439 AZ-BGP PASSENGER SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – BHAGALPUR (BGP) PSPC 16:35 M

03503 BWN-HTE MEMU PGR SPL

BARDDHAMAN (BWN) – HATIA (HTE) PSPC 06:35 AM

03504 HTE BWN MEMU PGR SPL

HATIA (HTE) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) PSPC 08:10 AM

03591 BKSC-ASN MEMU PGR SPL

BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) – ASANSOL JN (ASN) PSPC 15:40 PM

03592 ASN-BKSC MEMU PGR SPL

ASANSOL JN (ASN) – BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) PSPC 07:05 AM

03593 PRR-ASN MEMU PGR SPL

PURULIA JN (PRR) – ASANSOL JN (ASN) PSPC 14:05 PM

03594 ASN-PRR MEMU PGR SPL

ASANSOL JN (ASN) – PURULIA JN (PRR) PSPC 10:52 AM

04129 FTP-CNB MEMU

FATEHPUR (FTP) – KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) PSPC 07:20 AM

04130 CNB-FTP MEMU

KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) – FATEHPUR (FTP) PSPC 18:25 PM

04153 RBL-CNB UNRESERVED SPL

RAE BARELI JN (RBL) – KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) PSPC 02:50 AM

04154 CNB-RBL UNRESERVED SPL

KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) – RAE BARELI JN (RBL) PSPC 16:32 PM

04181 SFG-CNB MEX SPL

SUBEDARGANJ (SFG) – KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) PSPC 06:10 AM

04182 CNB-SFG SPL

KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) – SUBEDARGANJ (SFG) PSPC 14:50 PM

04194 SFG-DDU MEX SPL

SUBEDARGANJ (SFG) – PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN. (DDU) PSPC 07:05 AM

04419 MTJ-GZB 12CAR EMU MEX SPL

MATHURA JN (MTJ) – GHAZIABAD (GZB) PSPC 05:45 AM

04420 GZB-MTJ 12CAREMU MEX SPL

GHAZIABAD (GZB) – MATHURA JN (MTJ) PSPC 16:05 PM

04495 AGC-PWL EXP SPL

AGRA CANTT (AGC) – PALWAL (PWL) PSPC 18:00 PM

04496 PWL-AGC EXP SPL

PALWAL (PWL) – AGRA CANTT (AGC) PSPC 04:25 AM

05092 STP-GD SPECIAL

SITAPUR (STP) – GONDA JN (GD) PSPC 06:45 AM

05219 DBG-HRGR DEMU PASS. SPL

DARBHANGA JN (DBG) – HAR NAGAR (HRGR) PSPC 16:10 PM

05220 HRGR-DBG DEMU PASS. SPL

HAR NAGAR (HRGR) – DARBHANGA JN (DBG) PSPC 05:15 AM

05245 SEE-CPR MEMU PASS.SPL

SONPUR JN (SEE) – CHHAPRA (CPR) PSPC 15:30 PM

05246 CPR-SEE MEMU PASS.SPL

CHHAPRA (CPR) – SONPUR JN (SEE) PSPC 17:50 PM

05331 KGM-MB SPL EXP

KATHGODAM (KGM) – MORADABAD (MB) PSPC 07:25 AM

05332 MB-KGM SPL EXP

MORADABAD (MB) – KATHGODAM (KGM) PSPC 14:45 Pm

05334 MB-RMR EXP

MORADABAD (MB) – RAMNAGAR (RMR) PSPC 04:30 AM

05357 BRK-NPR UNRESERVED EXP

BAHRAICH (BRK) – NEPALGANJ ROAD (NPR) PSPC 06:30 AM

05358 NPR-BRK UNRESERVED EXP

NEPALGANJ ROAD (NPR) – BAHRAICH (BRK) PSPC 14:45 PM

05361 BRK-MLN UNRESERVED SPL

BAHRAICH (BRK) – MAILANI (MLN) PSPC 08:30 AM

05362 MLN-BRK UNRERSERVED SPL

MAILANI (MLN) – BAHRAICH (BRK) PSPC 08:30 AM

05363 MB-KGM SPL EXP

MORADABAD (MB) – KATHGODAM (KGM) PSPC 06:05 AM

05364 KGM-MB SPL EXP

KATHGODAM (KGM) – MORADABAD (MB) PSPC 15:45 PM

05366 RMR-MB SPL EXP

RAMNAGAR (RMR) – MORADABAD (MB) PSPC 21:10 PM

05404 GAYA-JMP SPL

GAYA JN (GAYA) – JAMALPUR JN (JMP) PSPC 06:05 AM

05405 RPH-SBG SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) PSPC 06:05 AM

05407 RPH-GAYA PASS SPL

RAMPUR HAT (RPH) – GAYA JN (GAYA) PSPC 08:35 AM

05433 AZ-BHW SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – BARHARWA JN (BHW) PSPC 08:40 AM

05435 KWAE-AZ SPL

KATWA JN. (KWAE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 05:55 AM

05436 AZ-KWAE SPL

AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 18:45 PM

05449 NKE-GKP DAILY UNRESERV EX

NARKATIAGANJ JN (NKE) – GORAKHPUR (GKP) PSPC 05:40 AM

05450 GKP-NKE-GKP DAILY UN-RESR

GORAKHPUR (GKP) – NARKATIAGANJ JN (NKE) PSPC 18:05 PM

05750 HDB-NJP PASSENGER SPECIAL

05751 NJP-HDB PASSENGER SPECIAL

NEW JALPAIGURI (NJP) – HALDIBARI (HDB) PSPC 15:15 PM

06136 MTP UAM PASS SPL

METUPALAIYAM (MTP) – UDAGAMANDALAM (UAM) PSPC 07:10 AM

06137 UAM MTP PASS SPL

UDAGAMANDALAM (UAM) – METUPALAIYAM (MTP) PSPC 14:00 PM

06265 SBC-HUP MEMU

KSR BENGALURU (SBC) – HINDUPUR (HUP) PSPC 17:45 PM

06266 HUP-YPR MEMU

HINDUPUR (HUP) – KSR BENGALURU (SBC) PSPC 06:30 AM

06595 SBC-SSPN MEMU

BANGALORE CANT (BNC) – DHARMAVARAM JN (DMM) PSPC 07:20 AM

06596 SSPN-SBC MEMU

DHARMAVARAM JN (DMM) – BANGALORE CANT (BNC) PSPC 12:15 AM

07331 SUR-UBL PASSENGE

SOLAPUR JN (SUR) – HUBLI JN (UBL) PSPC 04:45 AM

07332 UBL-SUR PASSENGER

HUBLI JN (UBL) – SOLAPUR JN (SUR) PSPC 12:55 PM

07369 CMGR-YPR PASS SPL

CHIKKAMAGALURU (CMGR) – YASVANTPUR JN (YPR) PSPC 07:50 AM

07370 YPR-CMGR PASS SPL

YASVANTPUR JN (YPR) – CHIKKAMAGALURU (CMGR) PSPC 15:30 PM

07541 SGUJ-DBB INTERCITY SPL

SILIGURI JN (SGUJ) – DHUBRI (DBB) MSPC 05:00 AM

07542 DBB-SGUJ INTERCITY SPL

DHUBRI (DBB) – SILIGURI JN (SGUJ) MSPC 12:15 AM

07545 KIR – JBN DMU SPECIAL

KATIHAR JN (KIR) – JOGBANI (JBN) PSPC 12:15 AM

07546 JBN – KIR DMU SPECIAL

JOGBANI (JBN) – KATIHAR JN (KIR) PSPC 15:00 PM

07553 KIR – JBN DMU SPECIAL

KATIHAR JN (KIR) – JOGBANI (JBN) PSPC 07:00 AM

07554 JBN – KIR DMU SPECIAL

JOGBANI (JBN) – KATIHAR JN (KIR) PSPC 10:30 AM

07555 KIR – JBN DMU SPECIAL

KATIHAR JN (KIR) – JOGBANI (JBN) PSPC 14:45 PM

07556 JBN – KIR DMU SPECIAL

JOGBANI (JBN) – KATIHAR JN (KIR) PSPC 18:00 PM

07557 KIR – JBN DMU SPECIAL

KATIHAR JN (KIR) – JOGBANI (JBN) PSPC 04:00 AM

07558 JBN – KIR DMU SPECIAL

JOGBANI (JBN) – KATIHAR JN (KIR) PSPC 07:00 AM

07668 BAY PASS

GUNTAKAL JN (GTL) – BELLARY JN (BAY) PSPC 12:10 PM

07669 BAY-GTL

BELLARY JN (BAY) – GUNTAKAL JN (GTL) PSPC 14:05 PM

07693 GTL-HUP

GUNTAKAL JN (GTL) – HINDUPUR (HUP) PSPC 15:45 PM

07694 HUP GTL DEMU

HINDUPUR (HUP) – GUNTAKAL JN (GTL) PSPC 06:30 AM

08303 SBP-PURI SPECIAL

SAMBALPUR (SBP) – PURI (PURI) MSPC 06:00 AM

08304 PURI-SBP SPECIAL

PURI (PURI) – SAMBALPUR (SBP) MSPC 15:45 PM

08437 BHC-CTC SPECIAL

BHADRAKH (BHC) – CUTTACK (CTC) PSPC 15:30 PM

08438 CTC-BHC MEMU

CUTTACK (CTC) – BHADRAKH (BHC) PSPC 11:55 AM

09110 KDCY – PRTN SPECIAL

KEVADIYA (KDCY) – PRATAPNAGAR (PRTN) PSPC 13:55 PM

09113 PRT – KDCY SPL

PRATAPNAGAR (PRTN) – KEVADIYA (KDCY) PSPC 15:35 PM

09231 RJT DURONTO EXP

MUMBAI CENTRAL (MMCT) – HAPA (HAPA) MSPC 23:10 PM

09232 HAPA – MMCT SPECIAL

HAPA (HAPA) – MUMBAI CENTRAL (MMCT) MSPC 19:40 PM

09248 KDCY – ADI SPECIAL

KEVADIYA (KDCY) – AHMEDABAD JN (ADI) MSPC 11:15 AM

09249 ADI – KDCY SPECIAL

AHMEDABAD JN (ADI) – KEVADIYA (KDCY) MSPC 15:20 PM

09440 MVI – WKR SPECIAL

MORBI (MVI) – WANKANER JN (WKR) PSPC 20:20 PM

09441 WKR-MVI SPECIAL

WANKANER JN (WKR) – MORBI (MVI) PSPC 07:10 AM

09444 MVI – WKR SPECIAL

MORBI (MVI) – WANKANER JN (WKR) PSPC 13:05 PM

09511 PIT – BVC SPECIAL

PALITANA (PIT) – BHAVNAGAR TRMUS (BVC) PSPC 19:05 PM

09512 BVC – PIT SPECIAL

BHAVNAGAR TRMUS (BVC) – PALITANA (PIT) PSPC 17:45 PM

12363 KOAA HDB SF EXP

KOLKATA (KOAA) – HALDIBARI (HDB) SUF 09:05 AM

15055 AF-RMR-EXP

AGRA FORT (AF) – RAMNAGAR (RMR) MEX 20:40 PM

15811 DBB-GHY EXPRESS

DHUBRI (DBB) – GUWAHATI (GHY) MEX 07:15 AM

15812 GHY-DBB EXPRESS

GUWAHATI (GHY) – DHUBRI (DBB) MEX 21:45 PM

18413 PRDP-PURI SPECIAL

PARADEEP (PRDP) – PURI (PURI) MEX 18:00 PM

18414 PURI-PRDPEXP

PURI (PURI) – PARADEEP (PRDP) MEX 06:15 AM

31311 SDAH – KLYM LOCAL

SEALDAH (SDAH) – KALYANI SIMANTA (KLYM) SUB 04:12 AM

31314 KLYM-SDAH LOCAL

KALYANI SIMANTA (KLYM) – SEALDAH (SDAH) SUB 06:02 AM

31617 SDAH-RHA LOCAL

SEALDAH (SDAH) – RANAGHAT JN (RHA) SUB 08:00 AM

31622 RHA – SDAH LOCAL

RANAGHAT JN (RHA) – SEALDAH (SDAH) SUB 10:12 AM

31711 NH – RHA LOCAL

NAIHATI JN (NH) – RANAGHAT JN (RHA) SUB 05:00 AM

31712 RHA-NH LOCAL

RANAGHAT JN (RHA) – NAIHATI JN (NH) SUB 04:05 AM

33361 BT-BNJ LOCAL

BARASAT (BT) – BANGAON JN (BNJ) SUB 07:45 AM

33362 BNJ- BT LOCAL

BANGAON JN (BNJ) – BARASAT (BT) SUB 09:28 AM

34331 LAKHIKANTAPUR BARUIPUR LO

LAKSHMIKANTPUR (LKPR) – BARUIPUR JN (BRP) SUB 08:20 AM

34334 BRP – LKPR LOCAL

BARUIPUR JN (BRP) – LAKSHMIKANTPUR (LKPR) SUB 07:15 AM

34881 DH SONARPUR LOCAL

DIAMOND HARBOUR (DH) – SONARPUR JN (SPR) SUB 10:45 AM

34882 SPR DH LOCAL

SONARPUR JN (SPR) – DIAMOND HARBOUR (DH) SUB 04:50 AM

34891 DH BRP LOCAL

DIAMOND HARBOUR (DH) – BARUIPUR JN (BRP) SUB 06:13 AM

34892 BARUIPUR DH EMU LOCAL

BARUIPUR JN (BRP) – DIAMOND HARBOUR (DH) SUB 09:22 AM

36037 HWH-CDAE LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – CHANDANPUR (CDAE) SUB 17:55 PM

36038 CDAE HWH LOCAL

CHANDANPUR (CDAE) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 19:33 Pm

36820 BWN-HWH(CHORD) LOCAL

BARDDHAMAN (BWN) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 06:10 AM

36851 HWH – BWN (CHORD)LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) SUB 21:42 PM

37305 ANDOLAN LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – SINGUR (SIU) SUB 19:15 PM

37306 SIU-HWH LOCAL

SINGUR (SIU) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 21:05 PM

37307 HWH – HPL LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – HARIPAL (HPL) SUB 06:52 AM

37308 HPL-HWH LOCAL

HARIPAL (HPL) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 08:30 AM

37309 HWH TAK LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – TARAKESWAR (TAK) SUB 04:55 AM

37316 TAK-HWH LOCAL

TARAKESWAR (TAK) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 05:35 AM

37319 HWH-TAK LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – TARAKESWAR (TAK) SUB 10:20 AM

37327 HWH – TAK LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – TARAKESWAR (TAK) SUB 13:38 PM

37330 TAK-HWH LOCAL

TARAKESWAR (TAK) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 12:00 AM

37335 HWH-TAK LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – TARAKESWAR (TAK) SUB 17:42 PM

37343 HWH-TAK LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – TARAKESWAR (TAK) SUB 20:05 PM

37348 TAK-HWH LOCAL

TARAKESWAR (TAK) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 19:33 PM

37354 TAK-HWH LOCAL

TARAKESWAR (TAK) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 23:00 PM

37411 SHE-TAK LOCAL

SEORAPHULI (SHE) – TARAKESWAR (TAK) SUB 05:15 AM

37412 TAK-SHE LOCAL

TARAKESWAR (TAK) – SEORAPHULI (SHE) SUB 04:05 AM

37415 SHE TAK LOCAL

SEORAPHULI (SHE) – TARAKESWAR (TAK) SUB 08:25 AM

37416 TAK SHE LOCAL

TARAKESWAR (TAK) – SEORAPHULI (SHE) SUB 07:25 AM

37748 KWAE-BDC LOCAL

KATWA JN. (KWAE) – BANDEL JN (BDC) SUB 13:00 PM

37749 BDC – KWAE LOCAL

BANDEL JN (BDC) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) SUB 12:15 PM

37782 BWN-BDC LOCAL

BARDDHAMAN (BWN) – BANDEL JN (BDC) SUB 06:45 AM

37783 BDC-BWN LOCAL

BANDEL JN (BDC) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) SUB 04:20 AM

37785 BDC-BWN LOCAL

BANDEL JN (BDC) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) SUB 05:45  AM

37786 BWN-BDC LOCAL

BARDDHAMAN (BWN) – BANDEL JN (BDC) SUB 03:35 AM

37818 BWN-HWH LOCAL

BARDDHAMAN (BWN) – HOWRAH JN (HWH) SUB 05:42 AM

37855 HWH-BWN MAIN LOCAL

HOWRAH JN (HWH) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) SUB 20:47 PM

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Chaos mars Lionel Messi’s Kolkata GOAT Tour event as fans protest poor arrangements

Lionel Messi’s brief appearance in Kolkata was overshadowed by chaos as fans alleged mismanagement, prompting an apology and an official enquiry by the state government.

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Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated appearance in Kolkata turned chaotic on Saturday after thousands of fans alleged mismanagement at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan, leaving many unable to even see the Argentine football icon despite holding high-priced tickets

Fans express anger over limited access

The Kolkata leg of the G.O.A.T. Tour was billed as a special moment for Indian football fans, with ticket prices ranging between Rs 5,000 and Rs 25,000. However, discontent grew rapidly inside the stadium as several attendees claimed their view of Messi was obstructed by security personnel and invited guests positioned close to him.

As frustration mounted, some fans resorted to throwing chairs and bottles from the stands, forcing organisers to intervene and cut the programme short.

Event cut short amid disorder

Messi reached the venue around 11:15 am and remained there for roughly 20 minutes. He was expected to take a full lap of the stadium, but that plan was abandoned as the situation deteriorated soon after he emerged from the tunnel.

The disorder also meant that prominent personalities, including actor Shah Rukh Khan, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, could not participate in the programme as scheduled.

Organisers whisk Messi away

With fans breaching security and some vandalising canopies set up at the Salt Lake Stadium, the organisers, along with security personnel, escorted Messi out of the venue to prevent further escalation.

Several attendees described the event as poorly organised, with some fans calling it an “absolute disgrace” and blaming mismanagement for spoiling what was meant to be a celebratory occasion.

Mamata Banerjee apologises, orders enquiry

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee later issued a public apology to Messi and the fans, expressing shock over the mismanagement. She announced the formation of an enquiry committee headed by retired Justice Ashim Kumar Ray, with senior state officials as members.

The committee has been tasked with conducting a detailed probe, fixing responsibility and suggesting steps to ensure such incidents are not repeated in the future.

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Delhi enforces new law to regulate fees in private schools

Delhi has notified a new law to regulate private school fees, capping charges, banning capitation fees and mandating transparent, committee-approved fee structures.

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The Delhi government has officially brought into force a new law aimed at regulating fees in private schools, notifying the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fee) Act, 2025. The notification was issued on Wednesday, nearly four months after the Bill was cleared by the Delhi Assembly and received approval from Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena.

The Act establishes a comprehensive framework to govern how private unaided schools fix and collect fees, with a clear emphasis on transparency, accountability and relief for parents facing repeated fee hikes.

What the new Act provides for

Under the legislation, private unaided recognised schools can charge fees only under clearly defined heads such as registration, admission, tuition, annual charges and development fees. The law caps registration fees at Rs 25, admission charges at Rs 200 and caution money at Rs 500, which must be refunded with interest. Development fees have been restricted to a maximum of 10 per cent of the annual tuition fee.

Schools have also been directed to disclose all fee components in detail and maintain separate accounts for each category. Any fee not specifically permitted under the Act will be treated as an unjustified demand.

The law strictly prohibits the collection of capitation fees, whether direct or indirect. It further mandates that user-based service charges must be collected strictly on a no-profit, no-loss basis and only from students who actually use the service.

Accounting norms and restrictions on surplus funds

To ensure financial transparency, schools are required to follow prescribed accounting standards, maintain fixed asset registers and make proper provisions for employee benefits. The transfer of funds collected from students to any other legal entity, including a school’s managing society or trust, has been barred.

Any surplus generated must either be refunded to parents or adjusted against future fees, according to the notification.

Protection for students and parents

The Act also places restrictions on punitive action by schools in fee-related matters. Schools are prohibited from withholding results, striking off names or denying entry to classrooms due to unpaid or delayed fees.

The law applies uniformly to all private unaided schools in Delhi, including minority institutions and schools not built on government-allotted land.

School-level committees to approve fees

A key feature of the legislation is the mandatory formation of a School-Level Fee Regulation Committee by July 15 each year. The committee will include five parents selected through a draw of lots from the parent-teacher association, with compulsory representation of women and members from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and socially and educationally backward classes.

A representative from the Directorate of Education will also be part of the panel, while the chairperson will be from the school management.

Schools must submit their proposed fee structure to the committee by July 31. The committee can approve or reduce the proposed fees but cannot increase them. Once finalised, the fee structure will remain fixed for three academic years.

The approved fees must be displayed prominently on the school notice board in Hindi, English and the medium of instruction, and uploaded on the school website wherever applicable.

The Delhi government had earlier described the legislation as a significant step towards curbing arbitrary fee hikes after widespread complaints from parents at the start of the academic session.

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Delhi air quality nears severe as smog blankets city, airport issues advisory

Delhi recorded very poor to severe air quality on Saturday, with dense smog affecting visibility and prompting an advisory from the city airport.

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Residents across Delhi and adjoining areas woke up to dense smog on Saturday morning, with air quality levels edging close to the ‘severe’ category in several locations

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 390 at 8 am, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. However, multiple monitoring stations in the national capital recorded AQI readings in the ‘severe’ range.

Areas reporting severe air quality included Anand Vihar (435), Ghazipur (435), Jahangirpuri (442), Rohini (436), Chandni Chowk (419), Burari Crossing (415), and RK Puram (404). The high pollution levels were accompanied by a mix of smog and shallow fog, which reduced visibility in several parts of the city during the early hours.

Smog reduces visibility, health risks rise

As per AQI classification, readings between 401 and 500 fall under the ‘severe’ category, indicating serious health risks. Officials note that prolonged exposure at such levels can trigger respiratory problems even among healthy individuals, while those with existing conditions face higher risks.

Dangerous pollution levels have become a recurring concern in Delhi during the winter months. On Friday as well, a thick haze covered the city, with the overall AQI recorded at 386 and visibility remaining poor in several localities.

Delhi airport activates low visibility procedures

Amid the deteriorating air quality, Delhi airport issued an advisory stating that low visibility procedures were in place. In a post on X, the airport confirmed that flight operations were normal at present but advised passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates.

Despite some marginal improvement over recent weeks, large parts of the capital continue to remain under a blanket of toxic smog. The worsening situation has also intensified political sparring over pollution control measures in the city.

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