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  • Odisha train tragedy: Bahanaga high school to be demolished!

    Odisha train tragedy: Bahanaga high school to be demolished!

    Balasore: The Bahanaga high school in Balasore where bodies of the Odisha train tragedy victims were kept as a transit place is likely to be demolished.

    As per reports, since the building had been used as a makeshift morgue sanctification will be done in the Bahanga high school. The Bahanga school near the accident site was turned into a mortuary. The body of the deceased was kept in the school.

    Now the villagers have decided to sanctify the place. A saint has been entrusted with this responsibility. This step has been taken so that the children do not get scared after the opening of the school.

    It is worth mentioning that, the schools in Odisha area now closed for the summer vacation but, they are scheduled to reopen on June 19, 2023 that is after Raja Sankranti. The students and teachers are sacred to return to the school, said reports.

    The Bahanaga High School building where bodies of train accident victims were kept will be demolished if school managing committee deems it fit. The school committee has been asked to intimate its decision following which steps will be taken, said the Balasore Collector.

    According the reports, the Balasore Collector had visited the school earlier today and inspected the school premises. Detailed report awaited.

  • Odisha Train Tragedy: Services back to normal at Balasore accident site

    Odisha Train Tragedy: Services back to normal at Balasore accident site

    Balasor (ANI): Train services back to normal in Odisha’s Balasore where the deadly train accident took place. Railways staff are working day and night in Balsore to bring normalcy as soon as possible.

    Restoration works at the accident site are almost done as overturned bogies are removed from the tracks. Notably, Indian Railways resumed train movement on the affected tracks within 51 hours of the mishap.

    According to reliable reports, the first train loaded from Dhamra Port passed from the loop line of Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore on Wednesday.

    It is worth noting that, days after the frightening train accident which claimed lives of at least 275 people and left over 900 people injured the ill-fated Coromandel Express is all set to resume its services on June 7, 2023 as per its scheduled time.

    The Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) Aditya Kumar Chaudhary on June 6, 2023 gave this update about the train timings.

    Earlier, on June 02, 288 passengers were killed in a massive triple train collision in Balasore. The triple train accident involved Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Coromandel Express and a goods train.

    It is worth mentioning that, the triple-train collision in Balasore is one of the deadliest accidents in India in recent years.

  • Coromandel Express all set to resume services after Odisha train tragedy

    Coromandel Express all set to resume services after Odisha train tragedy

    Bhubaneswar: Days after the frightening train accident which claimed lives of at least 275 people and left over 900 people injured the ill-fated Coromandel Express is all set to resume its services on June 7, 2023 as per its scheduled time.

    The Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) Aditya Kumar Chaudhary on June 6, 2023 gave this update about the train timings.

    In a tragic three way accident, two passenger trains and a good train collided with each other near Bahanaga Railway Station in Balasore on June 2, 2023.

    Around 10-12 coaches of Coromandel Express derailed near Bahanaga Railway station and ‘infringed’ into the opposite track. Another train coming on the same track, side crashed into the derailed coaches of Coromandel Express and also got derailed.

    It is worth mentioning that as many as 288 people lost their lives in the accident and as many as 1000 were injured.

    Reportedly, the the down train from Chennai crossed the accident site at 30 kmph on Tuesday.
    As many as 70 trains have passed through the accident site since the taring line was restored. There were a number of people who saw the train pass by.

  • Odisha train tragedy: 33 samples sent to Delhi for DNA testing

    Odisha train tragedy: 33 samples sent to Delhi for DNA testing

    Bhubaneswar: Amid multiple claims for a single body, the Odisha government has sent 33 samples to AIIMS New Delhi for DNA testing for identification of the deceased.

    While no one is there to claim some bodies, multiple families claim one body. As the bodies are in very bad condition, the family members are also facing difficulties in identification, said Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das.

    Speaking to media persons, Sulochana pointed out, “We are making all out efforts so that the relatives can get bodies of their loved ones in a hassle-free manner.”

    She informed that samples of 33 bodies and their claimants have been sent to AIIMS Delhi for DNA testing. Once the report is made available, the bodies will be handed over to genuine claimants, Das said.

    The mayor further said that 39 bodies stored in mortuaries of other hospitals have been brought to AIIMS Bhubaneswar last night and now all 88 bodies, left for identification, have been preserved in four big containers.

    A man from West Bengal alleged that his son’s body had been handed over to someone from Bihar two days back. Many others are unable to trace their loved ones who were travelling in the trains on June 2.

    The state government has set up help desks at AIIMS and other hospitals where passengers are under treatment. The officials are extending all required help to the victims and their family members, said a senior official of Odisha government.

    Arrangements for free transportation of the bodies by hearses till destination were made by the Odisha government, he said.

    Meanwhile, train services have resumed on the tracks where the train tragedy took place on June 2 evening. A total of 56 trains have crossed this station towards the up direction & 67 towards the down direction, said Aditya Kumar Chaudhary, CPRO, South Eastern Railway.

    There are 688 cases of compensation so far and Rs 19.26 crore have been disbursed till date. Inquiry is going on in full swing, he said.

    (IANS)

  • Odisha Train tragedy: CBI registers case, probes reasons for deadly train accident including possible sabotage

    Odisha Train tragedy: CBI registers case, probes reasons for deadly train accident including possible sabotage

    Balasore: The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case under various provisions of IPC and Railway Act regarding the deadly train accident that took place in Bahanaga of Odisha’s Balasore.

    CBI has taken over the investigation of the case from the GRP, which had already filed the case. Some members of Central Forensics are involved in the investigation team along with the CBI. After registering the case, a 10-member CBI team reached the accident site and conducted an investigation. They inspected the north, south cabin, signal room, operating system, and recorded data of Bazar Station. The investigation team also interrogated the station master and other railway employees.

    CBI is probing for the cause of the Bhanaga train accident. CBI is also looking whether it is a human-made error or mechanical error or is there a bigger conspiracy behind the triple train tragedy. The Central Investigation Agency will conduct a thorough investigation in this regard.

    CBi is looking in every questionable direction while probing the case. Is there a grand conspiracy behind the train crash or sheer irresponsibility? Was it an accident? How did the interlocking system change? If there is a conspiracy, who is the conspirator? Why did they made such a conspiracy?

    CBI may interrogate the loco pilot and assistant loco pilot of Karmandal Express very soon. After a thorough investigation and cross-examination of the railway staff, the real reason behind the accident will be clear.

  • Odisha train tragedy: 74 trains cancelled for next 2 days due to track maintenance work

    Odisha train tragedy: 74 trains cancelled for next 2 days due to track maintenance work

    Balasore: Keeping in mind the train accident in Odisha, in which a number of lives were lost the following trains have been canceled and rescheduled. The maintenance of the tracks is underway.

    74 trains will remain canceled for two days from today due to track maintenance work at Bahanaga Bazar and the non-availability of rakes. Three trains have been diverted today.

    On Sunday,  train movement was 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.

  • 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.

  • Odisha train tragedy: Free bus service for stranded passengers, 59 buses leave for Kolkata

    Odisha train tragedy: Free bus service for stranded passengers, 59 buses leave for Kolkata

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that free bus service would be available for stranded passengers to Kolkata from Puri, Cuttack, and Bhubaneswar till the train services are normalized.

    As per reports, 20 buses from Puri, 23 buses from Bhubaneswar and 16 from Cuttack has left for Kolkata as free service last night at around 11.30 pm.

    The decision was taken after rail services were affected after major train accident took place in Bahangana of Balasore and affected the route. Till the accident site have been restored and train services resumed the relatives of the victims who are stranded in Odisha will travel in those buses.

    The entire cost will be borne from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the arrangement will continue till restoration of trains.

    Daily around 50 buses will provide transport services to Kolkata from Puri, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

    Yesterday, the train movement has been resumed after up and down lines were restored after 51 hours of the Coromandel train accident in 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.

  • Odisha train tragedy: Assam man rescued alive after 48 hours of accident

    Odisha train tragedy: Assam man rescued alive after 48 hours of accident

    Balasore: A man was rescued 48 hours after the horrific Coromandel train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district. The police rescued him alive from 200 meters away from the Bahanaga railway station.

    According to sources, the man hails from Assam. However, his proper identity is yet to be ascertained. He was one among the passengers of the Coromandel train which met with an accident on Friday.

    The man along with some other people was going to work. In the accident, he was trapped below a boggy. The police rescued him and rushed him to Soro Hospital on Sunday evening. Later he was shifted to Balasore Headquarters Hospital. Reportedly, he will be sent to Assam after treatment.

    It is pertinent to note here that 275 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.

  • Odisha train tragedy: Siddaramaiah directs B’luru civic body to arrange food for stranded passengers

    Odisha train tragedy: Siddaramaiah directs B’luru civic body to arrange food for stranded passengers

    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner, Tushar Giri Nath, to arrange food for stranded passengers at the Baiyappanahalli railway station in Bengaluru.

    Services of several trains were cancelled due to the Balasore train accident and labourers travelling to northeastern states, West Bengal etc. were stranded at the Baiyappanahalli railway station.

    Understanding the plight of these people, the Chief Minister has directed the BBMP Chief Commissioner to provide food for them, the statement from the Chief Minister’s office said.

    Meanwhile, the team of the volleyball players and coaches from Karnataka who were stranded at the Howrah railway station have thanked the Karnataka government for making transport arrangements.

    Labour Minister Santosh Lad, who is heading the team from Karnataka, had contacted them and made arrangements for the volleyball players to reach Bengaluru by flight from Kolkata. They have reached Bengaluru on Sunday.

    A 32-member team of boys, girls and coaches had gone to Kolkata to take part in the volleyball tournament for below 16 years of age. They have thanked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister Santosh Lad for responding quickly.