News - Mangalore

Udupi:- The Red Ribbon Express, the train which started from New Delhi on December 1, 2009, to inculcate awareness on HIV/AIDS, reached Udupi railway station on Friday. The train will be in Udupi till Saturday before proceeding to Kasaragod.

The train registered over 4,326 footfalls on day one, according to official sources. The train has 10 compartments, seven are dedicated to HIV/AIDS testing and creating awareness among the public.

Oscar Fernandes, MP (Rajya Sabha) and chairman for the Forum of Parliamentary committee on AIDS awarness will visit the station on Saturday.

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