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  • Hailstorm, Rain & Gusty Wind @50Kmph To Lash Odisha Today; Sambalpur Hottest At 43.8°C By 2.30PM

    Hailstorm, Rain & Gusty Wind @50Kmph To Lash Odisha Today; Sambalpur Hottest At 43.8°C By 2.30PM

    Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued yellow warning for thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph for 15 districts of Odisha till Monday morning.

    This weather condition may prevail at one or two places in Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Ganjam, Gajapati, Nayagarh, Nabarangpur, Koraput, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur.

    Hailstorm is likely to occur at one or two places in Nabarangpur, Balangir, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Koraput and Kandhamal. There is also a forecast for thunderstorm at some places in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nuapada and Malkangiri. Light to Moderate rain may also occur at a few places in Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Balangir, Malkangiri and Ganjam during this period.

    Yellow warning continues for next 4 days with thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph likely at some places in five districts on Monday.

    The MeT office further said that there will be no large change in day temperature at many places in the state and the mercury is likely to hover around 42 degree Celsius and more at one or two places in Interior Odisha during the next 5 days.

    By 2.30 pm, Sambalpur was the hottest in Odisha at 43.7 degree Celsius followed by Jharsuguda (42), Hirakud (41.8) and Bhubaneswar (39).

  • Odisha Train Crash: 3 Union Ministers Visit SCBMCH At Cuttack To See Injured, Stress On Saving Every Life

    Odisha Train Crash: 3 Union Ministers Visit SCBMCH At Cuttack To See Injured, Stress On Saving Every Life

    Cuttack: Three Union Ministers on Sunday visited SCB Medical College and Hospital at Cuttack where several people injured in the horrific triple train crash are undergoing treatment.

    The deadly accident that took place at Bahanaga in Odisha’s Balasore district has claimed at least 275 lives and left 1175 persons injured.

    Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the premier health facility at Cuttack to ascertain the condition of the injured persons.

    The three Union Ministers went around the wards and interacted with the injured persons undergoing treatment. They sought to know about their condition.

    During their visit, the Ministers also spoke to senior doctors and officials at the hospital to take stock of the arrangements made for the treatment of the injured. They also gave necessary instruction for proper treatment of the affected people. The focus should be to save every life, they stressed.

    Mandaviya, who reached Odisha this morning, has already said that expert doctors from three premier hospitals in New Delhi have reached come with modern equipment and medicines to assist in the treatment of the injured.

    Stating that over 100 patients need critical care, he said expert doctors from Delhi AIIMS, Lady Hardinge Hospital and RML Hospital along with modern equipment and medicines have reached here. “We had a detailed discussion and a working plan has also been prepared,” the Minister said.

    Before proceeding to Cuttack, the Union Health Minister visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar where the bodies of those killed in the train mishap were preserved.

    He took a review meeting with senior doctors and officials of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.

    The Minister also visited the Capital hospital in Bhubaneswar to ascertain the condition of the injured patients.

    The Minister said that a detailed review of the patients’ condition and the hospitals they are admitted and what kind of treatment is required and how the experts’ team can assist was done.

    “A working plan has been chalked out for providing advanced treatment so that we can save precious lives,” he said.

    Earlier, Vaishnaw and Dharmendra also visited the hospitals at Soro and Bhadrak to know about the treatment of the injured persons admitted there.

  • Odisha Police Warns Of Severe Action After Tweets Give Communal Spin To Train Accident

    Odisha Police Warns Of Severe Action After Tweets Give Communal Spin To Train Accident

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police has warned of severe legal action against those trying to give a “communal colour” to June 2 triple train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district, which claimed 275 lives.

    “It has come to notice that some social media handles are mischievously giving communal colour to the tragic train accident at Balasore. This is highly unfortunate. Investigation by the GRP, Odisha into the cause and all other aspects of the accident is going on,” it tweeted.

    People have been urged to desist from spreading “false and ill-motivated posts”, it added.

    A Twitter user named The Random Indian (@randomsena) had shared an aerial view of the accident site with an arrow directed towards a white building, which it presumed to be a mosque. The user captioned it as ‘Just Saying Yesterday Was Friday’.

    Just Saying
    Yesterday Was Friday pic.twitter.com/HWz3zoCnS0

    — The Random Indian (@randomsena) June 3, 2023

    This particular tweet was part of a thread wherein the user tried to establish that the train accident was a planned attack by Muslims while the Railways attributed the derailment to an error in the electronic signalling system that led Coromandel Express to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train.

    Several other users tweeted the same image.

    A journalist at the spot later told Alt News that the structure near the accident was the Bahanaga ISKCON temple and not a mosque. Fact-checking website, BOOM FactCheck, also confirmed the same after examining several pictures of the site.

    Another user tweeted that the devastating train accident on auspicious Friday, when special observance are practised for Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswari and Kali, is a very bad omen for the Prime Minister.

  • 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.

  • 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,