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  • KIIT and KISS founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta promises help to Odisha train tragedy victims

    KIIT and KISS founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta promises help to Odisha train tragedy victims

    Bhubaneswar: The founder of KIIT and KISS Dr. Achyuta Samanta has lent a helping hand to the victims of the Balasore-Bahanga train accident.

    The MP of Kandhamal and founder of KIIT and KISS Dr. Achyuta Samanta and has decided to help the families of the victims of the Balasore Bahanga train accident.

    He has promised that one member of the family of the deceased will be recruited in the KIIT or KISS group of institutions.

    The job in KIIT or KISS shall be given to the person based on his merit, the Founder further clarified.

    He further added that, free education shall be given to the children in KIIT or KISS University based on their merit.

  • Bhubaneswar sizzles at 39°C, Sambalpur boils at 41°C at 11:30am

    Bhubaneswar sizzles at 39°C, Sambalpur boils at 41°C at 11:30am

    Bhubaneswar: Most parts of Odisha are facing a heatwave-like situation since almost a month, on Wednesday Bhubaneswar recorded 39°C at 11:30 am.

    The hottest place in Odisha was however Sambalpur which recorded 41 degree Celsius. As many as nine places in Odisha have recorded temperatures of more than 35°C. Jharsuguda recorded temperatures as high as 40.6°C.

    The Kalabaishakhi influence will decrease in Odisha, said the latest bulletin of the Official Twitter handle of Meteorological Centre situated here in Bhubaneswar.

    The heatwave is expected to continue till a few more days. The regional weather center has predicted that the day temperature will decrease by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius.

    A heatwave alert has been issued for various districts of Odisha, said the latest MeT report. People have bee advised to refrain from stepping outside the house from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

    They have been asked too take necessary precautions in case going out of home within the time is unavoidable.

    Here are the temperatures recorded across Odisha by 11:30 am today: 

    Sambalpur : 41 degrees
    Jharsuguda : 40.6 degrees
    Hirakud : 39.8
    Bhubaneswar : 39 degrees
    Balasore : 38.2 degrees
    Chandbali : 36.8 degrees
    Gopalpur : 36.6 degrees
    Keonjhar : 36.4 degrees
    Puri: 35.8 degrees
    Paradip : 34.2 degrees

  • Odisha train accident: Mamata said, 31 people from Bengal are missing, 103 bodies identified

    Odisha train accident: Mamata said, 31 people from Bengal are missing, 103 bodies identified

    Bhubaneswar (IANS) | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said 31 passengers from her state, who were traveling in the express trains that collapsed in Odisha’s Balasore on the evening of June 2, are still missing. Mamata reached Odisha on Tuesday afternoon and was received at the Bhubaneswar airport by state minister Tusharkanti Behera. Immediately after landing in Bhubaneswar, she left for Cuttack and met the injured people undergoing treatment at the SCB Medical College and hospitals.

    Speaking to media persons in Cuttack, Mamata said, “There are many people traveling from West Bengal in Express. We are calling everyone, some are receiving and some are not. So far 103 bodies have been identified.” Out of which 83 bodies have been handed over to the next of kin. The process of handing over other bodies is underway, still 31 people are missing.”

    In addition, more than 200 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals in Odisha and West Bengal, out of which around 93 people are undergoing treatment in hospitals in Odisha.

    When asked about her reaction to the CBI probe, the chief minister said, “I don’t want to say anything. Truth should come out. Truth should prevail, it should not be suppressed.”

    On the death toll, he said, “This is not the time for debate. So many people have died. Truth prevails.”

    At least 278 people were killed and four injured in a head-on collision between the Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, Howrah-bound SMVP-Howrah Superfast Express and a good train near Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district on the evening of June 2. More than 1,100 were injured.

    –IANS

  • CBI Steps Up Probe At Odisha Train Accident Site In Balasore

    CBI Steps Up Probe At Odisha Train Accident Site In Balasore

    Bhubaneswar: A day after reaching Bahanaga in Odisha’s Balasore district, a team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday stepped up its probe into the horrific triple train mishap in which at least 278 people were killed and over 1100 injured.

    After arrival, the 10-member CBI team visited Bahanaga railway station and started the investigation. The CBI sleuths are also accompanied by a forensic team, sources said.

    The team members visited the signal room at the railway station and examined different equipment and gadgets. They also spoke to the employees at the signal room and sought information about the functioning of different equipment.

    This apart, the CBI sleuths went around the site where two passengers trains and a freight were involved in the deadly accident on Friday evening.

    The team members examined the railway tracks at the site. They also examined both the loop line and the main line at Bahanaga, besides interacting with railway officials to seek several information as part of the investigation which is likely to continue for some time.

    As per the data logger, the signal for the Coromandel Express on the loop line was green. But technically it is not possible. Hence tampering with the electronic interlocking system cannot be ruled out, according to Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Khurda Road, Rinkesh Ray.

    Following the accident, which has officially claimed 278 lives and left more than 1,100 passengers injured, the Railway officials had indicated the possibility of sabotage.

    On Sunday evening, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said the Railway Board recommended investigation by the CBI.

    According to the procedure, the Central agency takes over the Balasore GRP case number 64 registered by Odisha Police on June 3, a day after the accident.

    A senior railways official said that the CBI is conducting investigation taking into consideration all possible aspects. The probe team is gathering different information and the railways will extend full cooperation.

    Vaishnaw had on Sunday said that the Railway Board recommended for the CBI probe on the basis of our administrative information regarding the mishap. The probe will include the circumstances that led to the the train accident and the persons responsible for this, he had said.

    The Commissioner of Railway Safety and the CBI are probing the mishap simultaneously and independently, a railway official said.

  • Passengers panic as AC boggy of train fills with smoke in Berhampur

    Passengers panic as AC boggy of train fills with smoke in Berhampur

    Berhampur: The fear of the Balasore train accident has not lessened yet, at the same time another incident has left passengers panic-stricken in Odisha. An AC coach of Secunderabad-Agartala Express all of sudden was filled with smoke in Odisha’s Berhampur station.

    It is reported that a minor electrical issue happened in coach no. B-5 of Train no. 07030 Secunderabad-Agartala Express near Brahmapur station. Due to the smoke, the passengers traveling in the train deboarded the boggy.

    This incident has left passengers traveling on the train has left panic-stricken. Some of the passengers are demanding to change the boggy as they say they cannot risk their lives. On the other hand, the on-duty staff attended immediately and rectified the issue. They are trying to assure the panic-stricken people that they will not face any issues further. The express train stayed at Berhampur station for 45 minutes and the journey resumed later.

    On Friday, Odisha saw the biggest train mishap of the century. In the horrific tragedies, at least 275 people died while over 1,000 were injured when 21 coaches of two — Coromandel Express and SMVP-Howrah Superfast Express — and a goods train collided and derailed on Friday evening near Bahanaga Bazar Railway station in Odisha’s Balasore.

  • Balasore train mishap: 101 bodies yet to be identified

    Balasore train mishap: 101 bodies yet to be identified

    Bhubaneswar: There are still 101 bodies yet to be identified those who died in the horrific train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district.

    Speaking to the media, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner, Vijay Amrit Kulange said, “Of the total 193 bodies kept in Bhubaneswar, 80 bodies have been identified. 55 bodies have been handed over to the relatives. More than 200 calls have been received on BMC’s helpline number 1929. The dead bodies are being identified and handed over to the relatives.”

    On the other hand, the Divisional Railway Manager of the Eastern Central Railways Rinkesh Roy revealed that there must be a hidden conspiracy behind the accident.

    The train accident occurred due to a change in electronic interlocking. After interrogating the loco pilot and assistant loco pilot, it was revealed that they received a green signal. The railways have also demanded a CBI probe into the matter and said that strict action will be taken against whoever is involved in causing this mishap.

    It is to be noted here that the biggest train accident of the century which took place at Bahanaga railway station in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday claimed over 275 lives while over 1175 were injured in the mishap.

  • Odisha train tragedy: AIIMS Bhubaneswar releases album for identification of bodies

    Odisha train tragedy: AIIMS Bhubaneswar releases album for identification of bodies

    Bhubaneswar: A total of 123 dead bodies of the Odisha train tragedy have been received by AIIMS Bhubaneswar by Monday that is June 5, 2023.

    It is to be noted that out of the 123 bodies that were received as many as 40 dead bodies have been identified and handed over to their families.

    An album has been prepared by the government to record the deaths and help the relatives of the deceased to identify the bodies and then take them.

    Here is and official link to the album that has been released by AIIMS Bhubaneswar:

    CLICK HERE FOR THE ALBUM

    By taking a looking at the album, the family members will be able to recognize their relatives. People from different states have come to AIIMS to search for their relatives, say reliable reports.

    The people reaching AIIMS Bhubaneswar shall be given all possible support from the hospital to identify and take away the bodies of their relatives. The treatment of those injured is also underway at full pace.

    The above information was provided at a media briefing by the Director of AIIMS Bhubaneshwar, Ashutosh Biswas.

    The bodies that have reached Bhubaneswar have been kept at the following hospitals, namely:

    A. AIIMS, Bhubaneswar

    B. AMRI, Bhubaneswar

    C. SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    D. Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    E. KIMS Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    F. Hi-Tech Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    The photos of the unidentified bodies are also available in the website of State Government: www.bmc.gov.in

    All concerned are requested to Contact Railways in the Following Helpline Numbers for any assistance:

    Bhubaneswar- 0674 – 2534027
    Cuttack- 8455889917
    Khurda Road- 0674 – 2492245 & 8455887999
    State Government- 1929
    It is worth mentioning that the entire world has mourned the terrible Odisha train tragedy that occurred at Bahanga station in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday evening. In this accident as many as 275 people have lost their lives and at least 1175 people have been injured.

    Meanwhile, restoration work is underway at the site where the horrific train accident took place. More than 7 Poclain Machines, 2 Accident Relief Trains, and 3-4 Railway and Road Cranes have been deployed for early restoration.

  • Balasore train accident: Driver was conscious & confirmed that he got green signal, says Rail Board

    Balasore train accident: Driver was conscious & confirmed that he got green signal, says Rail Board

    Balasore: In a major development, the Rail Board Member Jaya Varma Singa has revealed that the driver of the ill-fated Coromandel Express was conscious after the crash and was in a condition to confirm that he got a green signal.

    Speaking to ANI, Jaya Varma Sinha, a member of Operation and Business Development, Railway Board, informed that she spoke to the driver of the ill-fated trains. The drivers confirmed that they moved the trains after getting a green signal.

    “I have seen rumors being spread about overriding of signals and speed. But, these are just rumors. Both the drivers said they moved the train after getting a green signal and were moving at a speed of 128 km per hour,” she said.

    Further, the senior rail official added that the route where the accident occurred is a “high-speed” zone where the drivers are prescribed to run at a speed of a maximum of 130 kmph.

    “As per the speedometer,– a gauge that measures and displays the instantaneous speed of a vehicle– both the trains were running at a speed of 128 kmph,” noted Sinha.

    “Safety is the top priority for Railways. We are making sure that the evidence does not get tampered ad that any witness does not get affected,” said Sinha. “Only one train was involved in the accident, it was the Coromandel Express. The Coromandel Express crashed with the goods train and its coaches went on top of the goods train. It was an iron ore-laden train, a heavy train, therefore the entire impact of the collision was on the train,” she said.

  • Jajpur: 1 killed, 2 critical in road accident

    Jajpur: 1 killed, 2 critical in road accident

    Jajpur: One person died and two others were critically injured as the bike they were traveling in collided with a Bolero in Odisha’s Jajpur district. The accident occurred at Jodikua Chakk under the Jajpur police limits of the district.

    The deceased was identified as S K Moti, a resident of Medinpur. The injured were identified as Shaikh Nahaj Hussain and Ekra Moon. All three victims of the accident are said to be from West Bengal.

    According to sources, the bike they were traveling in had a head-on collision with a Bolero. Due to the accident, S K Moti died on the spot and Nahaj Hussain and Ekra Moon were critically injured. The injured were immediately rushed to Jajpur District Headquarters Hospital. Ekra Moon was later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital as his condition deteriorated.

    On being informed, police reached the spot, recovered the body, and sent it for autopsy. The cops also initiated a probe into the matter.

  • Balasore: Train movement resumes after 51 hrs of Coromandel Express accident

    Balasore: Train movement resumes after 51 hrs of Coromandel Express accident

    Balasore: The train movement has been resumed after up and down lines were restored after 51 hours of the Coromandel train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present when the train movement was resumed after the completion of the restoration of the track on Sunday.

    Yesterday at 10.40 pm, the good train passed through Bahanga Bazar station. However, the railway department has not specified when the passenger train will run through this route.

    Union Minister was seen folding hands and praying when the train movement was resumed. He also thanked and praised the workers who helped in the restoration of the tracks. The movement was resumed after running a trial good train.

    Earlier, Railway Minister said that the root cause of the Coromandel train accident has been identified. He also said that the Railway Board has recommended the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the accident.

    Speaking to the media here, Vaishnaw said, “Keeping in mind the circumstances and situation and administration information that we have got, so for further inquiry and investigation, the Railway Board is recommending a CBI probe.”

    It is worth mentioning that the entire world has mourned the terrible Odisha train tragedy that occurred at Bahanga station in the Balasore district of Odisha on Friday evening. In this accident, as many as 275 people have lost their lives and at least 1175 people have been injured.

    As per the report total of 1175 injured persons were admitted to various government and private hospitals. Out of the total, 793 have been discharged after treatment. Currently, 382 passengers are now undergoing treatment in various government and private hospitals. Identification of the bodies is also underway.