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Western Railway Celebrates 125 Glorious Years; Churchgate Headquarters Showcases Light & Sound Show ‘Virasat Ke Rang’
To commemorate the historic occasion of the completion of 125 years of Western Railway’s Headquarters building, WR has planned a month-long celebration in January 2024. The celebration will include various events such as exhibitions, heritage walks, the release of a Coffee Table Book, cultural programmes, etc. As part of this grand celebration, WR is showcasing the rich past of this majestic building and the history of Western Railway through an enthralling Light & Sound Show titled ‘Virasat ke Rang.’
Details of the Light & Sound show
According to Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the Light & Sound Show is a first of its kind over Western Railway. It showcases the rich cultural legacy and history of Bombay Baroda & Central India Railways (BB&CI), the formation of Western Railway, and the important milestones over the years. The first show was held on 2nd January 2023, attended by several dignitaries.
Representatives from the media fraternity also attended and witnessed the grand show. This show is being held for three days, i.e., from 2nd to 4th January 2023, with three shows each day through “Invite Only.” For the benefit of the general public, the show is available and can be viewed on the official YouTube channel of Western Railway.
Thakur further informed that WR undertook the renovation & restoration of the magnificent Headquarters building, including the Heritage Gallery located on the Ground Floor. The HQ building has been restored with great emphasis to bring back its past glory. The precincts and surroundings have been beautifully enhanced with landscaping and soothing illumination. The Heritage Gallery has also been renovated aesthetically, adding nostalgia and transporting viewers to the yesteryears.
Renovation and the heritage Museum Gallery
In addition to this, Western Railway also renovated the area below the central dome of the building and restored it back to its old heritage charm & beauty. This area has now been beautified and opened as a Heritage Museum Gallery. It has been redone with wooden panels and soft lighting to give it a heritage touch. The walls have been adorned by rare heritage photographs and murals.
Several artifacts like the logos of the princely states, ornate station furniture, old railway apparatus & equipment, train models, etc., have been kept on display. There is also a sit-out room where patrons can view the hustle & bustle outside Churchgate station. This new Museum will be an added attraction and will provide a nostalgic experience for the viewers.
Maharashtra
Mumbai: First case registered in Mumbai against blasphemous Rasool Nazia Elahi and Deva Singh, accused of hurting religious sentiments

Mumbai: Police has registered its first case against Nazia Elahi Khan, the blasphemer of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and Devasingh, who provided her platforms to broadcast her interview. A case has been registered against both the accused in the Paeddhoni police for hurting religious sentiments and showing provocation. The demand for registering an FIR against both in Mumbai was made by Raza Academy head Saeed Noori and Maulana Ijaz Kashmiri. The police have registered this case on the complaint of Advocate Irfan Sheikh. In this, Irfan Sheikh said that he found Nazia Elahi and her host Devasingh committing blasphemy on an Instagram account, due to which the sentiments of me and Muslims were hurt. In this regard, we have also submitted all the documents related to Nazia Elahi to the police, which also includes electronic evidence. In this regard, the Paeddhoni police have registered a case. Earlier, Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti had assured the scholars that an FIR would be registered within 48 hours. Devin Bharti, keeping his promise, has given the police an FIR. The FIR was registered after which the FIR was registered. Therefore, the scholars have appealed to the Muslims to show patience and restraint and avoid provocations because legal action is being taken against Nazia Elahi. After the FIR was registered in Mumbai, it has been handed over to Delhi and Kolkata Police from zero number, which will investigate the matter. Currently, respecting the sentiments of the Muslims, the Mumbai Police has registered the FIR and brought the situation to peace.
Maharashtra
Important discussion in Mumbai on the Places of Worship Act 1991, emphasis on protecting the country’s common heritage, peace and brotherhood and constitutional values

Mumbai: In the context of the Bhojshala-Kamal Moola Masjid case pending in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, an important public meeting was organized by the Border Gandhi Memorial Society at the historic Islam Gymkhana, Marine Lines, Mumbai. The program was titled “Fate of the Places of Worship Act, 1991”, in which eminent lawyers, historians, educationists and social intellectuals of the country participated and expressed their views.
This important meeting was presided over by renowned historian, writer and social thinker Prof. Dr. Ram Punia Ni, while former Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice (Retd) Iqbal Ahmed Ansari was present as the chief guest.
Renowned historian Professor Hasnain Rizvi, Senior Advocate Mahir Desai, Supreme Court Advocate Advocate Z.K. Faizan, Father Fraser Mascarenhas (St. Xavier’s College), Sajjada Nashin of Dargah Ajmer Sharif Syed Sarwar Chishti, Maulana Zahid Raza Rizvi and Senior Assistant Editor of The Times of India Muhammad Wajihuddin addressed the meeting.
In his address, Justice (Retd) Iqbal Ahmed Ansari shed detailed light on the spirit of the Indian Constitution, judicial balance and the need to maintain social harmony in the country. While Professor Hasnain Rizvi highlighted the importance of historical facts and the common cultural heritage of India.
Father Fraser Mascarenhas conveyed a message of promoting dialogue, brotherhood and mutual respect among different religions and communities. The speakers said that the Places of Worship Act 1991 plays a very important role in maintaining the historical status of religious places and maintaining peace and tranquility in the country.
The speakers emphasized that the true identity of India lies in its unity in diversity, tolerance, Ganga-Yamni civilization and common heritage, and the preservation of this heritage is the common responsibility of every Indian.
The program began with the welcome address by Advocate Syed Jalaluddin, National President of the Border Gandhi Memorial Society. The special efforts of Sultan Maldar (President Maharashtra) and Arshad Amir (President Mumbai) in organizing this successful program were commendable.
On this occasion, prominent social activists Ghaffar Khan Sahib, editor Zafar Siddiqui, Usman Khan Lala, along with prominent social, educational, religious, political and business personalities of the city, along with officials of various social organizations and a large number of people were present.
At the end of the meeting, a resolution was expressed to further strengthen peace, brotherhood, unity, social solidarity and constitutional values in the country.
Maharashtra
Abu Asim demands registration of case against accused under MCOCA and UAPS Act in murder of Tohid in Parli district of Beed

Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has demanded the formation of an SIT to investigate the Towhid murder case in Beed. After Towhid was murdered in Parli district of Beed, his body was dumped on a railway track 15 km away from the car. Towhid was murdered on May 31 and was brought to the railway track and dumped. An attempt was made to describe the murder as an accident and suicide. No trace of Towhid was found for two days when the family reached the police station. Towhid’s body was identified. Before Towhid’s murder, the accused had also called him. Its audio is viral and available on social media. Both the accused, Gaurav Vyas and Rishikesh, have confessed in this viral message that Towhid had become a headache for them for the past few days. We are proud of Towhid’s murder. We will blow up the mosque with a bomb. The accused have also made such comments. A case of murder has been registered in this matter, but there is suspicion of a conspiracy behind it because influential youths There is a possibility of more people being involved in the murder of Tohid. There is an organized conspiracy in the way that Tohid’s murder was carried out. Therefore, an SIT should be formed in this matter and an inquiry should be conducted and a case should be registered against the accused under the MCOCA and UAPA Act so that more facts can be revealed. In this matter, today, Abu Asim Azmi has also given a memorandum to Maharashtra Director General DGP Sadanand Date, demanding strict action against the accused by forming an SIT in this matter, after which the DGP has also assured of taking necessary steps and action against the culprits.
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