How to get police verification while purchasing a used vehicle

To get a police verification done for purchasing a used vehicle, one can approach the single window counter at the Bangalore City Police Commissioner's office. This was started by the City Crime Records Bureau and the State Crime Records Bureau and one can also verify all other details of the vehicle.

The public should pay a fee of Rs.20 and get details such as whether the vehicle was stolen or it has been used for committing any crime. Any detail of the vehicle can be obtained from any part of the country if citizens approach the office of the police commissioner. Details can also be obtained from City Traffic office situated in Shivajinagar.

For details, contact: 080-22943165

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 08-Jan-2010

Indian Railway Enquiry Through SMS

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is proud to announce the launch of their latest initiative in Customer Satisfaction, "Railways on SMS". Now you have the power of RAIL ENQUIRY on SMS 139. You can avail the following services:

- Accomodation/Seat availability
SMS "Train [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code] [Station To: STD Code] [Class] [Class Type]" to 139.
Example: Train 4257 160708 0542 011 3A G

- Fare enquiry
SMS "Fare [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code] [Station To - STD Code] [Class] [Class Type]" to 139.
Example: Fare 4257 160708 0542 011 3A G

- Ticket Status / PNR enquiry
SMS "PNR [10 Digit PNR Number]" to 139.
Example: PNR 1234567890

- Current Train running position
SMS "Fare [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code]" to 139.
Example: Train 2012 010509 011

The services is currently available on AirTel, Vodafone, Idea, Aircel, Loop(BPL), Tata and MTNL. This service will be launched soon on BSNL and Reliance network too. Premium Charges of Rs.3 per SMS is applicable.

Source: IRCTC website.