WE FELT SO GREAT TO BE AT OUR ALMA MATER AND THE WAY MCTE EXCLUSIVELY LOOKED AFTER US ALL. OUR ENTIRE VISIT WAS COVERED BY THE PHOTO AND VIDEO TEAM OF THE MCTE. THE BOYS DID A WONDERFUL JOB, BEFORE DEPARTURE WE WERE PRESENTED WITH TWO DVDs EACH, ONE WITH PHOTOS AND THE OTHER ONE WITH ALL THE VIDEOS OF OUR EVENTS AT MCTE.
VIDEOs AS OUR MEMOIRS
WE FELT SO GREAT TO BE AT OUR ALMA MATER AND THE WAY MCTE EXCLUSIVELY LOOKED AFTER US ALL. OUR ENTIRE VISIT WAS COVERED BY THE PHOTO AND VIDEO TEAM OF THE MCTE. THE BOYS DID A WONDERFUL JOB, BEFORE DEPARTURE WE WERE PRESENTED WITH TWO DVDs EACH, ONE WITH PHOTOS AND THE OTHER ONE WITH ALL THE VIDEOS OF OUR EVENTS AT MCTE.
THE REUNION - FESTIVITY CELEBRATED - PHOTO COVERAGE
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| UJJAL BROUGHT BACK THE NOSTALGIA OF OLDEN DAYS |
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| MEET THE EVER SMILING COUPLE PAT AND SANDHYA |
REUNION SODE 24 A - MCTE MHOW APR 2014
PRE - REUNION POSTS
OUR PLANNING AND EXECUTION ---
WELL FRIENDS THANKS TO MADHAV WHO HAS MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO GET TOGETHER BY ORGANISING A REUNION OF THE COURSE AT MCTE MHOW FROM 8TH APR TO 12TH APR.
THANK YOU MADHAV AND SAVITA
WE ALL EXPRESS OUR GRATITUTE
TO YOU BOTH FOR GIVING US THIS
OPPORTUNITY TO BE TOGETHER.
THIS BLOG WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON DAILY BASIS DURING THE CONDUCT OF THE REUNION SO KEEP A TAG...
FOLLOWING OFFICERS WILL FINALLY BE JOINING THE REUNION.
THE PARTICIPANTS:-
OUR PLANNING AND EXECUTION ---
WELL FRIENDS THANKS TO MADHAV WHO HAS MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO GET TOGETHER BY ORGANISING A REUNION OF THE COURSE AT MCTE MHOW FROM 8TH APR TO 12TH APR. THANK YOU MADHAV AND SAVITA
WE ALL EXPRESS OUR GRATITUTE
TO YOU BOTH FOR GIVING US THIS
OPPORTUNITY TO BE TOGETHER.
THIS BLOG WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON DAILY BASIS DURING THE CONDUCT OF THE REUNION SO KEEP A TAG...
FOLLOWING OFFICERS WILL FINALLY BE JOINING THE REUNION.
THE PARTICIPANTS:-
REUNION ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
PLEASE FIND ALL DETAILS ON YOUR ADMINISTRATION WITH REGARDS TO THE REUNION ON THIS BLOG.
SCROLL DOWN OR CLICK THE LINK FOR :-
1. PARTICIPATION - Scroll down
2. PROGRAMME -- http://sode24.blogspot.in/2014/03/xxxx_29.html
3. ARRIVAL DETAILS http://sode24.blogspot.in/2014/03/arrival-schedules.html
4 DEPARTURE DETAILS http://sode24.blogspot.in/2014/03/departure-schedule-11-12-apr
5. ACCN, CAPS, MEALS - http://sode24.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html
OTHER ADM DETAILS
SCROLL DOWN OR CLICK THE LINK FOR :-
1. PARTICIPATION - Scroll down
2. PROGRAMME -- http://sode24.blogspot.in/2014/03/xxxx_29.html
3. ARRIVAL DETAILS http://sode24.blogspot.in/2014/03/arrival-schedules.html
4 DEPARTURE DETAILS http://sode24.blogspot.in/2014/03/departure-schedule-11-12-apr
5. ACCN, CAPS, MEALS - http://sode24.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html
OTHER ADM DETAILS
FINAL - PROGRAMME
REUNION SODE – 24 A : MHOW- APR 2014
FINAL - PROGRAMME
8 APR
2014 (TUE) -- RAM NAVMI FESTIVAL
Arrival during day. Settle down at Guest Rooms. Lunch at
Rooms.
Afternoon free
Dinner at ‘SUMAN’ -
7.45 pm
9
APR 2014 (WED)
Walking around , Golf – 0630 to 0830 h
Breakfast at Rooms.
Meeting at HQ MCTE at 1000 h.
Briefing and Remembering old times. Photo – session
Visit Faculties 1100 h to 1300 h
Lunch at HQ Mess 1345 h.
Afternoon – free – Market etc.
Tea with the Comdt at Mercury House at 1730 h.
Dinner at MILAN 2000 h
10
APR 2014 (THU)
Visit Aero Nodal Centre – Micro light AC - 0600 to 0830 h
Breakfast at Rooms.
Assemble at Iyappa Hall 1000 h. (KP’s Video Show)
Visit Regimental Institutions 1100 h to 1300 h.
Picnic at Berchha Lake
1345 – 1645 h.
Movie (Special Show) at HOT 1900 h.
Dinner at HOT after the movie.
11 APR
2014 (FRI)
Departure or extended stay as per plans
12 APR 2014 (SAT)
Departure as per schedule.
NOTE :- There is no formal dress code for any of the functions, wear what you desire incl casuals as considered appropriate. For visit to the faculties we should keep it as open collar.
12 APR 2014 (SAT)
Departure as per schedule.
NOTE :- There is no formal dress code for any of the functions, wear what you desire incl casuals as considered appropriate. For visit to the faculties we should keep it as open collar.
WE THE SODE 24-A LOT
OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/170638154356/
OUR GROUP PHOTO
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/170638154356/
OUR GROUP PHOTO
COURSEMATES - LATEST PROFILES
(आप को कहीं देखा लगता है).
It is long since AUG 1972 WHEN we parted on postings FROM MHOW and later retired over a decade back. We PRESENTLY know only those COURSE-MATES WELL, with whom we HAD BEEN in intimate contacts that too owing to the vicinity of posting stations. Some of our ladies joined us after the course was over. Their interaCtion with COURSE-MATES AND THEIR BETTER HALVES, THUS had been very limited. WE HOPE THE SAME will enhance during the reunion.
It is long since AUG 1972 WHEN we parted on postings FROM MHOW and later retired over a decade back. We PRESENTLY know only those COURSE-MATES WELL, with whom we HAD BEEN in intimate contacts that too owing to the vicinity of posting stations. Some of our ladies joined us after the course was over. Their interaCtion with COURSE-MATES AND THEIR BETTER HALVES, THUS had been very limited. WE HOPE THE SAME will enhance during the reunion.
A TRIBUTE TO HS AND UPI
WE HAVE KNOWN VERY LITTLE ABOUT HS AND HIS FAMILY AFTER HIS UNTIMELY DEMISE. IT WAS A PLEASANT SURPRISE WHILE I WAS ACTIVATING OUR BLOG SITE LAST MONTH, AS THE SAME HAD REMAINED DORMANT FOR A VERY VERY LONG TIME. I ACCIDENTALLY HIT UPON A SMALL NOTE IN VERY SMALL FONTS IN THE GUEST BOOK THERE, " MY YOUNGER BROTHER HARMINDER ALSO DID SODE 24A -SURINDER SARIN" .
IT WAS A PLEASANT SURPRISE FOR ME. THEREAFTER I TRIED TO DIG OUT THE CONTACT DETAILS OF HIS ELDER BROTHER FROM THE GUEST BOOK BUT JUST COULD NOT. FEW DAYS LATER I OPENED MY FACE BOOK PAGE AND SEARCHED FOR SURINDER SARIN, FEW NAMES CAME OUT, AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT I WAS DOT ON THE RIGHT PERSON FIRST TIME. I BY RETURN MAIL GOT A REPLY TO MY MESSAGE ON FB FROM HIS ELDER BROTHER. HE SPOKE TO ME ALSO ON PHONE. I REQUESTED SARIN JI FOR AN UPDATE ON HS AND HIS FAMILY.
ON BEHALF OF THE COURSE I IMMENSELY THANK YOU, SIR, S. SURINDER SARIN JI, FOR SHARING THE UPDATE ON HS AND FAMILY AND PHOTOGRAPHS WITH US . WE ARE INDEBTED TO YOU FOR THIS KIND GESTURE.
BRIG NARINDER DHAND.
nkd616@gmail.com
SURINDER SARIN
ssarin@rogers.com
NB - S. Surinder Sarin is Harminder's elder brother the last name used by him is the main caste while HS used the subcast Mehra, as explained by him in his recent mail. He is also seen in the family photo the right most with their Dad.
IT WAS A PLEASANT SURPRISE FOR ME. THEREAFTER I TRIED TO DIG OUT THE CONTACT DETAILS OF HIS ELDER BROTHER FROM THE GUEST BOOK BUT JUST COULD NOT. FEW DAYS LATER I OPENED MY FACE BOOK PAGE AND SEARCHED FOR SURINDER SARIN, FEW NAMES CAME OUT, AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT I WAS DOT ON THE RIGHT PERSON FIRST TIME. I BY RETURN MAIL GOT A REPLY TO MY MESSAGE ON FB FROM HIS ELDER BROTHER. HE SPOKE TO ME ALSO ON PHONE. I REQUESTED SARIN JI FOR AN UPDATE ON HS AND HIS FAMILY.
ON BEHALF OF THE COURSE I IMMENSELY THANK YOU, SIR, S. SURINDER SARIN JI, FOR SHARING THE UPDATE ON HS AND FAMILY AND PHOTOGRAPHS WITH US . WE ARE INDEBTED TO YOU FOR THIS KIND GESTURE.
BRIG NARINDER DHAND.
nkd616@gmail.com
MEHRA HARMINDER
Late Colonel Harminder Singh (HS) Mehra was my younger
brother - the middle son of three boys. Harminder was not only my brother, but
he was an officer, a son, a husband, a father, and a human being par
excellence. It has been over 22 years since HS passed away but there has hardly
been an occasion in the family when he was not deeply missed, because it was
always he who took charge in planning these occasions. His priorities in life
were duty, his parents, his family, humanity and finally, himself, in that
order. He did not regularly go to temples and Gurdwaras, but he applied the
teachings of the scriptures religiously in his life. He would not pass up any
opportunity to help someone in need. He was nearly egoless, and fully believed
in the concept of humility. Today, whenever I hear stories or see Indian movies
about parents being neglected by the younger generation, I think of HS. He
looked after our parents so well that he would go through any personal hardship
if he could spare his parents some discomfort.
Harminder was also a very practical Engineer.
However, I am sure you are all more equipped to talk about his professional
achievements/ capabilities than I am, since I did not have much opportunity to
get to know him in a professional capacity. That said, I do remember that if
some appliance broke or if there was a leak or a blockage in the plumbing pipes
at home, rather than waiting for the plumber or the technician, HS would get
his tool box out and get to fixing the problem himself. On a social level,
Harminder was easily approachable, flexible, adaptable and a true team player.
He could easily fit in the company of the young, old, rich and the not-so-well
off.
When HS passed away, his children (a son, Ravneet, and
daughter, Dolly) were very young. His wife Upinder had been on a long leave,
pursuing her Ph.D in Zoology / Taxonomy in Delhi, where HS was posted at the
time. My father lived with them. After my father passed away in 1995, Upinder
and the children moved to Chandigarh (after Upinder completed her doctorate).
Upinder became Principal at G.C. G College and remained in this post until she
retired.
Harminder’s son, Ravneet Mehra studied at Delhi College of
Engineering. He completed his MBA / Electronics Engineering degrees and now
works as Group As. Director Broadband with Ooredoo (Qtel) , Qatar, handling
MENA, South Asia region. He is married and has two daughters. His contact :
Email ; ravneetmehra @ gmail.com and Telephone ; 974 337 50831. Dolly completed
her MA (English)/ B Ed., married, and is currently based in Australia. After
retirement, Upinder had intended to travel but it was not meant to be. After a
short battle with cancer, she passed away in 2008.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE SCHEDULES
The arrival details of the participants have been given below. The reception arrangements will also be loaded here once finalised.
ARRIVAL
SCHEDULES BY TRAIN AT INDORE BG (8th Apr)
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NAME
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Mob No
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No,
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Time
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Travelling By
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Recpn By
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Thadani MN
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+919890829465
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2
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9:00
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12961 Avantika Exp
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Lakhanpal CL
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+919818806350
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2
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12:00
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12416/INTERCITY EXP
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Babbar Rita
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'+919899457377
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1
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12:00
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12416/INTERCITY EXP
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Dasgupta U
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+918826717620
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1
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12:00
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12416/INTERCITY EXP
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Dhand NK
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'+919958048081
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2
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12:00
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12416/INTERCITY EXP
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Khera BN
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+919810326949
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2
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12:00
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12416/INTERCITY EXP
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Mehra VDS
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+919971324545
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2
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12:00
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12416/INTERCITY EXP
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'+919313370843
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2
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12:00
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12416/INTERCITY EXP
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ARRIVAL
SCHEDULE MHOW 8TH APR
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'+919811169369
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2
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OWN ARRANGEMENTS | |||
ARRIVAL
SCHEDULE BY AIR INDORE AIRPORT (8th
Apr)
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Modak SE
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'+919820392581
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2
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12:40
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AIR 9W-7024 (Mumbai)
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Patil AR
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'+919820625370
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2
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12:40
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Jet 7024 (Mumbai)
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Vasavan NS
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'+919566116672
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2
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13:10
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AIR 9W 2390 Jet Konnect
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Kulwinder
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'+919316135402
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1
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18:30
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AIR Indigo (Delhi)
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Rao KP
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'+919440047971
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2
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19:20
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Spicejet Flt# SG1053
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Bewtra DK
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'+919881153231
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2
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18:00
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CAR from PUNE
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Ramtri M
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'+919822066264
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2
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18:00
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CAR from PUNE
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DEPARTURE SCHEDULE OF PARTICIPANTS
BY TRAIN
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Thadani MN
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2
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11-Apr-14
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14:30
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19312 In-Pune Exp
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Babbar Rita
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1
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11-Apr-14
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16:00
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12415/NIZAMUDDIN EXP
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1
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11-Apr-14
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16:00
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12415/NIZAMUDDIN EXP
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Mehrotra R
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2
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11-Apr-14
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16:00
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12415/NIZAMUDDIN EXP
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Khera BN
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2
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12-Apr-14
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15:00
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Train INDORE BG
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2
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12-Apr-14
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16:00
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12415/NIZAMUDDIN EXP
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Lakhanpal CL
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2
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12-Apr-14
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16:00
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12415/NIZAMUDDIN EXP
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OWN ARRANGEMENTS
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Bewtra DK
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2
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14-Apr-14
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BY AIR
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Ramtri M
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2
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11-Apr-14
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8:00
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CAR Own Arrangement
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BY AIR
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2
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11-04-14
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10:05
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AIR 6E 435
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1
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11-Apr-14
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10:30
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Air - Indigo
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Modak SE
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2
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11-Apr-14
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12:30
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9W-7026
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Mehra VDS
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2
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11-Apr-14
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13:40
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AIR to Bangalore
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Patil AR
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2
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11-Apr-14
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16:35
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Jet 7043 Mumbai
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Rao KP
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2
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12-Apr-14
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19:50
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Spicejet Flt# SG1054
|
Vasavan NS
|
2
|
12-Apr-14
|
13:40
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AIR 9W 2391 Jet Konnect
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