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  • Odisha train tragedy: daughter’s persistence saved their life, says man

    Odisha train tragedy: daughter’s persistence saved their life, says man

    Balasore: Nothing can happen without God’s will, a leaf cannot even fall off a tree. This is the ultimate truth of life. One feels that this saying is even more apt after listening to the heart-wrenching tales of the Odisha train tragedy survivors.

    One such story has come to light. A father and daughter duo were traveling on one of the ill-fated trains when the daughter, a 8-year-old insisted on sitting near the window. The father and an 8-year-old daughter have survived the gruesome train accident in Balasore. The father and daughter’s lives have been saved due to daughter’s insistence. The man changed the coach of the train because the little girl insisted on sitting in the window seat.

    According to available reports, the father and his 8-year-old daughter boarded the train from Kharagpur station. Both of them were travelling to see a doctor in Cuttack. The man had a third AC coach ticket with him. But the girl insisted on sitting by the window seat. At the girl’s insistence, the man spoke to Ticket Checker (TC). The TC denied that there was no window seat available, but requested another passenger to change the seat with the father-daughter duo.

    After TC said, the man asked the nearby passengers to change their seats but none of them agreed. But still the little girl kept on insisting to change seats. However, in order to fulfill the girl’s insistence, the father and daughter went to another coach and requested a passenger to exchange his seat. He however agreed and switched places with them, and then after some time this terrible train accident occurred. The coach in which they were sitting earlier was affected. But, since they had changed their seat they were safe and sound.

    While interacting with KalingaTV, the man said that it felt as if God in the form of his daughter had saved both of them.

    It is worth noting 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.

  • Odisha train accident: SCR announces cancellation of more trains

    Odisha train accident: SCR announces cancellation of more trains

    Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced cancellation of few more trains due to train disaster in Odisha in Kharagpur-Bhadrak section of South Eastern Railway.

    The authorities cancelled at least 10 trains and diverted a few more trains as the track at the accident site is yet to be restored for rail traffic.

    The cancelled trains are train number 18046 Hyderabad-Shalimar, 22855 Santragachi-Tirupati, 22856 Tirupati-Santragachi, 12245 Howrah-SMVT Bengaluru, 18045 Shalimar-Hyderabad, 12841 Shalimar-MGR Chennai Central, 18048 Vasco-Da-Gama-Howrah, 18048/17604 (slip coaches) Vasco-Da-Gama-Shalimar/Kacheguda, 1703 Howrah-Secunderabad and 12840 Chennai Central-Howrah.

    Train number 22305 SMVT Bengaluru-Jasidih was rescheduled to depart at 12.30 hours instead of scheduled departure of 10 hours. Train number 12864 SMVT Bengaluru-Howrah departed at 13.00 hours instead of scheduled departure of 10.35 hours. Similarly 12246 SMVT Bengaluru-Howrah departed at 13.30 hours instead of scheduled departure of 11.20 hours.

    Train number 12663 Howrah-Tiruchirappalli and Train number 12504 Agartala-SVMT Bengaluru with original route Kharagpur-Visakhapatnam will be diverted through Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Rourkela and Jharsuguda.

    Train number 12513 Secunderabad-Guwahati has been diverted via Kharagpur, Tata Rourkela and Jharsuguda.

    The SCR also announced that 17603 Kacheguda-Yelahanka and 17604 Yelahanka-Kacheguda have been augmented with one coach each of AC II Tier, AC III Tier and Sleeper.

  • Death toll in Balasore train accident is 275 & not 288, clarifies Odisha Chief Secy

    Death toll in Balasore train accident is 275 & not 288, clarifies Odisha Chief Secy

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena has confirmed that the final death toll of the Coromandel train accident is 275, and not 288. Chief Secy informed that some of the dead bodies were counted twice.

    Out of the total 275 bodies, 78 bodies have already been identified and dispatched to their hometown. 10 bodies have been identified and soon will be shifted. Identification of the rest 187 dead bodies is underway.

    The government has also a helpline number- 18003450061 for the kin of the dead bodies, who are coming for identification.

    According to BMC commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange, 170 bodies have been kept in different hospitals of Bhubaneswar and the helpline number has been issued to facilitate family/friends/relatives of deceased people and people stranded in the tragic train accident.

    The helpline number is 1929. People can make phone calls round the clock or visit the BMC-ICOMC tower in the Satya Nagar area of Bhubaneswar to get information about deceased persons.

    Besides, people can contact the following people for more details:

    Rajesh Pradhan: 6370946287
    Asish Patra:7978095293
    Debasish Mishra:6370585221
    Deepak Kumar Rout: 8249217415
    Sandeep Moharana: 8847822559
    Supervisor: Jayprakash Mohanty 9853394834 (BSCL)

  • Odisha train tragedy: Team of expert doctors to arrive from Delhi

    Odisha train tragedy: Team of expert doctors to arrive from Delhi

    Bhubaneswar:  A team of expert doctors along with medical equipment and medicines from New Delhi will reach Odisha to provide quality care to the critically injured in the tragic 3-train accident in Odisha.

    This was informed by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who took stock of medical assistance being provided to the injured victims in the Balasore’s triple train tragedy here at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

    He discussed the procedures regarding embalming of dead bodies and handing them over to the family members.

    Speaking to reporters, Mandaviya said more than 1,000 people were injured in the terrible train accident and their treatment was underway.

    Over 100 patients need critical care and for their treatment, expert doctors from different hospitals, including Delhi AIIMS, Lady Hardinge Hospital and RML Hospital along with modern equipment and medicines will arrive in Odisha through a special plane of the Air Force in some time, he said.

    “We had a detailed discussion and prepared a working plan on which expert doctor can assist which patient,” the Minister said.

    “Special treatment of the critical patients will start so that we can save a greater number of people,” he added.

    The disastrous train accident has claimed 288 lives so far while over 1,000 people sustained injuries.

  • Odisha CM announces free bus service to Kolkata after Coromandel train accident

    Odisha CM announces free bus service to Kolkata after Coromandel train accident

    Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced free bus service to Kolkata from Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. The free service will start today and will continue till the restoration of normal train service on the Balasore route.

    In a tweet, the State Information and Public Relations Department said, “Hon’ble CM Sri Naveen Patnaik has announced free bus service to Kolkata from Puri Bhubaneswar & Cuttack from today. It will continue till the restoration of normal train service on the Balasore route. Daily around 50 buses provide transport service to Kolkata.”

    Earlier, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the root cause of the Coromandel train accident has been identified. The restoration process is underway. He also informed that the restoration of the track will be completed today.

    “We will try to restore the track today. All bodies have been removed. Our target is to finish the restoration work by Wednesday morning so that trains can start running on this track,” Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

    It is pertinent to note here that 288 people lost their lives in the tragic Coromandel train accident on Friday evening. 1,175 passengers were left 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. The condition of two of them is said to be critical.

  • Balasore train accident: PM Modi hails Odisha govt, local residents for rescue operation & help

    Balasore train accident: PM Modi hails Odisha govt, local residents for rescue operation & help

    Balasore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Odisha government and local residents for taking all possible efforts for the swift action for rescue operation following train accident at Bahanaga of Balasore district.

    While speaking to the media persons after reviewing situation at the accident site and meeting the injured persons at the Balasore District Headquarter Hospital, Modi said, “I thank Odisha government and local administration for doing their best to help the people. I also thank the local residents from the bottom of my heart because during this time of tragedy be it blood donation or help during rescue operation, they have done everything to their capacity. Their timely helped to accelerate the rescue operation work.”

  • Odisha train tragedy: World leaders condole loss of lives, extend support

    Odisha train tragedy: World leaders condole loss of lives, extend support

    Leaders from across the world, including Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have expressed their deepest condolences to the families and the Government of India for the triple train crash that took place in Odisha in which at least 261 people were killed.

    The accident, involving three trains, is one of the worst in the country and took place in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday night. The accident also injured more than 900 people.

    Russian President Putin expressed his condolences in a telegram to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    “Please accept our deep condolences over the tragic aftermath of the train collision in Odisha. We share the grief of those who lost their relatives and close ones in this catastrophe and we hope for a speedy recovery to everyone injured,” says the telegram, published on the Kremlin’s website.

    Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the train accident.

    “I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many precious lives and the injuries in the train accident in the State of Odisha. On behalf of the Government of Japan and its people, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and their bereaved families. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured,” Kishida said in a statement.

    Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi also sent a condolence message to Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.

    “I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many precious lives in the train accident in the State of Odisha. I pray for the souls of the victims and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I also sincerely hope that those who were injured will recover swiftly,” Hayashi said.

    Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said at this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India.

    “The images and reports of the train crash in Odisha, India break my heart. I’m sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones, and I’m keeping the injured in my thoughts. At this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India,” Trudeau tweeted.

    Nepal Prime Minister ‘Prachanda’, who is on a four-day visit to India, tweeted, “I’m saddened by the loss of dozens of lives in a train accident in Odisha, India today. I extend deep condolences to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, Government, and the bereaved families in this hour of grief.”

    Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished speedy recovery to those injured in the accident.

    “Deeply saddened by the loss of hundreds of lives in a train accident in India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. Prayers for a speedy recovery of the injured,” Sharif tweeted.

    Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that he is “deeply saddened” to learn about the train accident in Odisha. He wished for a speedy recovery for all those affected in the accident.

    “Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts & prayers are with the families of the victims & those injured. I hope for a speedy recovery for all those affected. Sri Lanka stands with India in this time of grief,” Ali Sabry tweeted.

    Bhutan’s Prime Minster Lotay Tshering tweeted,” Sending prayers to @narendramodi and the people of India as we hear developments of the tragic train crash in Odisha. May the loved ones find strength, as they come to terms with the loss and horror. We share your pain and pray for quick healing.”

    The Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani also expressed condolences on the train tragedy.

    “The Italian Government expresses deep condolences to #India for the tragic train accident that occurred today in Balasore. A prayer for the victims and the injured, I hope that those still trapped will be rescued,” Tajani tweeted.

    UN General Assembly president Csaba Korosi too expressed his deepest condolence to the families over the tragic train accident.

    “I’m deeply saddened to hear the news of the train crash in Odisha, India. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and with the emergency services. Heartfelt condolences to the people and the Government of India,” Korosi, the President of the 77th session of the General Assembly tweeted.

    Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen also extended heartfelt condolences to the victims.

    “Taiwan Praying for everyone affected by the train accident in India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and hope that rescue operations can save all those in need,” she tweeted.

  • Balasore train accident: PM Modi takes stock of situation at spot

    Balasore train accident: PM Modi takes stock of situation at spot

    Balasore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the train accident site at Bahanaga of Odisha’s Balasore district and reviewed situation on Saturday.

    The Prime Minister arrived at the accident site with a special helicopter of the Air Force along with his principal secretary PK Mishra. He visited the accident spot and spoke with some concerned officials to know more about the tragedy.

    Apart from taking stock of the situation at the accident spot, Modi also visited the Balasore District Headquarter Hospital. He met some injured persons and the doctors at the hospital. He discussed about their treatment and wished their speedy recovery.

    Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dharmendra Pradhan were present with the Prime Minister.

    It is to be noted here that 261 passengers were killed while around 900 others were injured after several coaches of the Coromandel Express and SMVT-Howrah Super Fast Express derailed in Balasore district yesterday evening,

  • Odisha train accident: Here’s list & details of passengers who were in Coromandel Express

    Odisha train accident: Here’s list & details of passengers who were in Coromandel Express

    Bhubaneswar: Over 261 people were killed while over 900 persons are stated to be injured after the Coromandal Express train met with an accident and dashed with stationery goods train at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha’s Balasore district last evening.

    According to government sources, the impact was such that its 21 coaches derailed with its 3 coaches infringing on the other line (Dn line). Simultaneously, Yeshwantpur-Howrah Express was passing through Bahanaga Bazar station and collided, with its rearmost 2 coaches derailed.

    There were about 1257 reserved passengers onboard Coromandel Express and 1039 reserved passengers onboard Yashwantpur Express.

    The tragedy is considered to be one of the deadliest accidents in history of Indian railways.

    As per the latest reports, the rescue operation has completed and the restoration works has started by the different teams of the Odisha and central government.

    The injured people have been admitted at different hospitals. In such situation, relatives of some passengers are unaware of their whereabouts. In order to help them get connected, the railway department has issued the following list and details of passengers who were in Coromandel Express:

  • By the grace of God, I survived, says Odisha train tragedy survivor

    By the grace of God, I survived, says Odisha train tragedy survivor

    Bhubaneswar: Manikal Tiwari, the fortunate and one of the survivors of the massive train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district, feels that he got a rebirth by the grace of God.

    Tiwari, a resident of Balasore town, narrowly escaped death with serious injuries to his arm and head.

    Recalling the horror, he said, “I boarded the S1 coach of the Coromandel express train at Balasore and was traveling to Cuttack. I was doing video recording on my mobile at the window to show my family members about the speed of the train.”

    Suddenly, in between Khantapara and Bahanaga, his coach derailed and overturned. The entire area became dark and full of dust, Tiwari said, adding, “I was bleeding profusely from my head and suffered a serious injury in the arm.”

    “The entire mishap happened in only five seconds. A young couple was seated in front of me. While the man died, his wife survived,” he said.

    He said that he was traveling in a reserved compartment. The coach was fully packed with passengers, and many of them might not have tickets. At the time of the incident, the train was running at a speed of over 100 kmph, Tiwari said.

    “When I managed to get out of the ill-fitted coach, to my horror I saw that my coach was completely smashed and hundreds of people were lying across the track with no movement at all,” he said.

    “By the grace of God, I survived. I don’t even want to recall the Black Friday,” the survivor said.

    Notably, over 261 died and 900 persons have been injured in the mishap. The injured passengers have been admitted to Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak, Soro, and Cuttack SCB hospitals.