Tag: Balasore

Relatives of deceased at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar to identify bodies
Odisha train tragedy: 33 samples sent to Delhi as identification of bodies poses challenge

Notably, 288 people were killed in the triple train accident involving Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, which were carrying over 2,500 passengers, and a goods train laden with iron on Friday evening at Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore.

  • Wednesday, 07 June 2023
Teenage Nepali survivor reunites with parents after spotting them on OTV screen
Odisha train tragedy: Teenage Nepali survivor reunites with parents after spotting them on OTV screen

The minor boy, identified as Ramananda Paswani, along with three others from Nepal was travelling on Coromandel Express when the tragic mishap took place claiming 288 lives. While the three companions of Ramananda died in the mishap, he miraculously escaped with injuries. 

  • Wednesday, 07 June 2023
Woman declares husband ‘dead’ to avail compensation in Balasore train tragedy, FIR lodged
Woman declares husband ‘dead’ to avail compensation in Balasore train tragedy, FIR lodged

Reports suggest several people have made futile and fraudulent attempts to claim the compensation prompting the Odisha government to sound an alarm.

  • Wednesday, 07 June 2023
 Train Accident in Odisha
Odisha Train Tragedy: 39 fatalities from Odisha, CMO releases ex-gratia

So far the official death toll in the tragic train accident at Bahanaga Bazaar Station in Balasore stands at 288, Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena informed on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Families fight for victims’ bodies
Odisha train tragedy: Families fight for victims’ bodies, DNA testing starts at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Many family members had fought among themselves claiming some bodies of the victims on Monday. Similar incidents were also witnessed today.

  • Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Odisha train tragedy: Why sabotage angle not ruled out 
Odisha train tragedy: Why sabotage angle not ruled out 

The Express was running at a speed of 128 kmph speed on the main line and it was supposed to go straight as a goods train was already on the loop line. So, there was no question of the Coromandel Express taking the loop line. 

  • Tuesday, 06 June 2023
CBI begins probe at accident site in Bahanaga
Odisha train tragedy: CBI begins probe at accident site in Bahanaga

As per reports, a 10-member CBI team along with some Central Forensic members reached the spot at Bahanaga station and visited the main line and loop line to carry out the investigation.

  • Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Why CBI Probe Into  Odisha Train Disaster?
Odisha Train Tragedy: Why Railway Board Recommended For CBI Probe?

Under fire from the Opposition, for recommending a CBI probe into the horrifying Balasore train accident in Odisha, the government sources on Monday indicated a case of "deliberate interference" in the system that came to the fore during the preliminary investigation has necessitated an investigation by a professional agency.

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  • Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Maintenance work at Bahanaga
Odisha train tragedy: 74 more trains cancelled for 2 days due to track maintenance work at Bahanaga

A CBI team has reached Bahanaga for the investigation into the horrific accident. It is expected that the team will inspect the accident site and question several individuals including railway officials.

  • Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Coromandel train accident: Khordha DRM suspects possible sabotage, tampering in signal system
Coromandel train accident: Khordha DRM suspects possible sabotage, tampering in signal system

“There was green signal on the main line. The signal is usually green when all the pre-conditions required for the signal to go green are perfect. If any of the pre-conditions does not meet, technically the signal can never turn green," said Khordha DRM.

  • Tuesday, 06 June 2023
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Balasore train accident: Congress demands Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s resignation

Addressing a press conference at the Congress Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Patnaik said, “The UPA government in 2012 had introduced anti-collision device.

  • Monday, 05 June 2023
Odisha train crash: Love poems found scattered on tracks
Odisha train tragedy: 170 bodies identified so far, says Chief Secretary

Sharing details about the availability of blood for the treatment of injured, Jena said, "There is no dearth of blood for treatment of injured persons. People across the state are voluntarily donating blood. Due to cooperation of all, there is no shortage of blood." 

  • Monday, 05 June 2023
 Dinner plan with parents helps minor boy escape unhurt from crash
Odisha train tragedy: Dinner plan with parents helps minor boy escape unhurt from crash

According to sources, one Ezekiel Das of Berhampur along with his wife Sumita Das and son George Jaccob Das had boarded Coromandel Express on the fateful day. 

  • Monday, 05 June 2023
Balasore train tragedy: Cause of accident will transpire after probe, says Railway Safety Commissioner 
Balasore train tragedy: Cause of accident will transpire after probe, says Railway Safety Commissioner 

After reaching the accident spot, Railway Safety Commissioner Shailesh Kumar Pathak visited the station signal room, control room and interacted with the officials present there. 

  • Monday, 05 June 2023
This Odisha college principal pedals for a better world
World Environment Day: This Odisha college principal pedals for a better world

Meet Prasant Behera of Nilagiri in Balasore, who has made a bicycle his companion for the last 60 years. It is not that Behera cannot afford a motorbike or car, but he preferred a bicycle to luxury as it contributes to a better climate and keeps him fit.

  • Monday, 05 June 2023
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