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- Jun 03, 2023 10:26 PM IST
Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted
Around 90 trains were cancelled, mostly in the Southern and South Eastern Railway Zones, while 46 were diverted and 11 short-terminated following the three-train accident in Odisha's Balasore on Friday in which 288 people were killed.
According to the latest data released by the two zones, the South Eastern Railway cancelled trains such as the Chennai-Howrah Mail, the Darbhanga-Kanniyakumari Express and the Kamakhya-LTT Express journey commencing on June 3.
It has also cancelled the Patna-Puri Special train with journey commencing on June 4.
PTI
- Jun 03, 2023 09:39 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh dispatches 20 ambulances, 21 funeral vehicles to Odisha
The Andhra Pradesh government has dispatched 20 ambulances and 21 funeral vehicles to the train accident site at Bahanaga Bazaar in Odisha, said Health Minister Vidadala Rajini on Saturday. '
Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy which claimed nearly 290 people and injured over a 1,000 more, she said more vehicles are on standby for dispatch if needed.
"For better coordination of these vehicles, a committee of officials from the health, transport and police departments has been appointed," said the Health Minister in a press note shared by the state government today. Further, she said Srikakulam RIMS, Vizag King George Hospital and hospitals superintendents in Vizianagaram have been put on alert.
PTI
- Jun 03, 2023 08:32 PM IST
Odisha train accident: Indian Navy deploys medical team for relief operations in Balasore
The Indian Navy is working in close coordination with Odisha State Administration to provide medical relief and support at the site of the Coromandel Express accident near Balasore on Friday, said an official release.
A Medical and support team of 43 personnel including Surgical Specialists and Medical Assistants, ambulances and support services from INS Chilka were dispatched last night and are presently attending to the injured, extending immediate medical relief and OT facilities at the District HQ Hospital at Balasore.
ANI
- Jun 03, 2023 06:53 PM IST
'Too much pain': the carnage of India's train crash
When India's worst train accident in more than 20 years happened just outside his home, Hiranmay Rath said it felt "like the sky was falling on us or the earth was cracking open".
What followed was an unimaginable nightmare of corpses, body parts and suffering.
The college student stopped scrolling Facebook on his phone and rushed outside, to be confronted by the sight of bodies falling out of toppled carriages.
"I came out scared and heard loud wailing screams, which only got louder within seconds," Rath told AFP.
AFP
- Jun 03, 2023 05:50 PM IST
23 foreign nationals arrested in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar for staying illegally in India
Twenty-three foreign nationals, including eight women from Nigeria, were arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district for allegedly staying illegally in India, police said on Saturday.
The arrests were made on Friday night, they said.
Station House Officer, Surajpur, Inspector Awadhesh Pratap Singh said, "Last night, the police received information that some foreign nationals are living illegally in a society in the police station limits. Following this, a police team along with officials of the Regional Notification Department raided the society."
(PTI)
- Jun 03, 2023 04:49 PM IST
PM Modi reached site of Balasore Train Accident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the site of Balasore Train Accident and reviewed the restoration work that was underway.
- Jun 03, 2023 03:01 PM IST
Balasore Train Accident: Injured brought to Cuttack's SCB Medical College
Injured of Balasore Train Accident have been brought to Cuttack's SCB Medical College.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:25 PM IST
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends ‘Pratham Pooja’ of Amarnath shrine via video conferencing
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday attended the ‘Pratham Pooja’ of the Amarnath shrine, via video conferencing, ANI reported.
"From July 1 pilgrimage from all over the country will throng the holy cave shrine of Amarnath. This yatra will end on August 30. The management is working to make this yatra successful," Sinha said.
- Jun 03, 2023 11:18 AM IST
PM Modi to visit accident site in Odisha's Balasore today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday visit the accident site where a triple train collision lead to the deaths of over 230 people in Odisha's Balasore.
- Jun 03, 2023 10:21 AM IST
Defence minister Rajnath Singh to hold bilateral talks with US, German counterparts in Delhi
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with his US and German counterparts in New Delhi on June 5 and 6, ANI reported. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius are visiting New Delhi for the talks.
- Jun 03, 2023 09:21 AM IST
Assam: Timings for educational institutions rescheduled in Nagaon due to rising temp
In the wake of rising temperatures Assam's Nagaon district administration issued an order rescheduling the timing of classes of all educational institutions (Government and Private) from 7:30 am with immediate effect.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:18 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin declares one-day state mourning following Balasore train accident in Odisha
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Saturday declared one-day state mourning following the Balasore Train Accident in Odisha which claimed 233 lives and left more than 900 injured, ANI reported.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:51 AM IST
233 killed, around 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash
More than 230 people were killed and about 900 injured in a horrific train crash in Odisha, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, officials said on Saturday. Live Update
- Jun 03, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Biden celebrates a 'crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden celebrated a “crisis averted" in his first speech to the nation from the Oval Office Friday evening, ready to sign a budget agreement that eliminates the potential for an unprecedented government default that he said would have been catastrophic for the U.S. and global economies.
Madhya Pradesh: Cong seeks to counter Sanatan controversy by alleging corruption
The Opposition Congress has sought to counter the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) attempt to capitalise on Tamil Nadu minister Udhyanidhi Stalin’s controversial call for eradicating Sanatan
SC refuses out of turn listing of plea by Chandrababu Naidu in development scam
The investigation against Naidu centres around a scheme that allegedly diverted government funds intended for a skill development project into various shell companies through fraudulent invoices
AAP-Congress cracks widen as Punjab CM questioned over ₹50,000 crore loan row
Congress' Alok Sharma alleged that it was based on facts that when Bhagwant Mann took oath, he went to Centre seeking a financial support of ₹50,000 crore.
Modi Rally LIVE Updates: Preparations underway, PM to land in Bhopal shortly
The event is being organised on the birth anniversary of Jana Sangh co-founder Deendayal Upadhyaya in order to mark culmination of BJP's ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatras’
Crackdown on terror modules in J&K's Kulgam; 5 hybrid LeT terrorists arrested
Kulgam Police and CRPF dismantle terrorist cells, arrest five individuals with LeT affiliations, recover firearms and ammunition.
Nijjar killing: Canada seeks to shift to strong evidence via ongoing probe
India has denied its involvement in Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing and described the allegations of its involvement as “absurd” and “motivated”
Rahul Gandhi to launch rural housing scheme in poll-bound Chhattisgarh: Updates
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93-year-old Chhattisgarh man to vote for first time in upcoming assembly poll
Sher Singh Hedko, a resident of village Bhainsakanhar under Bhanupratappur assembly constituency, will vote for the first time during this assembly election.
PM Modi's mega rally in MP's Bhopal today: Traffic regulated, schools closed
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Amid Nijjar killing row, Canada defence minister speaks up on ties with India
Bill Blair said if allegations are proven true, there is a significant concern that Canada will have with respect to the violation of our sovereignty.
Owaisi dares Rahul to contest from Hyderabad; says 'told Bidhuri to sit down'
AIMIM chief challenges Rahul Gandhi to contest Lok Sabha election from Hyderabad instead of Wayanad, targets Congress over Babri Masjid demolition.
No evidence or intel shared, Canada should name Nijjar’s killer: Indian official
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Dalit woman stripped, forced to drink urine over ₹1,500 in Bihar: Cops
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Need to levy congestion tax to ease traffic snarls in Bengaluru: Report
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