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  • Two goes missing after boat capsizes in Odisha’s Malkangiri

    Two goes missing after boat capsizes in Odisha’s Malkangiri

    Malkangiri: Two persons have gone missing while returning from a wedding after the boat they were riding in capsized in the river in Sindiguda village in Swaviman area of ​​Malkangari district.

    According to reports, the two missing persons are Sajit Kidinga and Balaram Kidinga of Dindiguda village. Both of them along with some other people were returning in the boat after attending a wedding feast in the Padalput village in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. The boat reportedly capsized due to overweight.

    On being informed, the fire fighters reached the spot and rescued three people with the help of the locals. However, they could not find the traces of Sajit and Balaram.

    Both of them are still missing and rescue operation is underway. Khairput fire department team and Mudulipada police are continuing rescue operation at the spot.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 4 Days After Triple Train Crash, Coromandel Express Crosses Bahanaga In Odisha’s Balasore

    4 Days After Triple Train Crash, Coromandel Express Crosses Bahanaga In Odisha’s Balasore

    Bhubaneswar: Four days after the horrific triple train crash, Chennai-Shalimar Coromandel Express crossed Bahanaga Bazar accident site in Odisha’s Balasor district on the down track on Tuesday.

    The June 2 accident, involving Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and a goods train,  left 278 dead and over 1000 injured. Three coaches of Coromandel Express and two of Bengaluru-Howrah Express that collided into each other were among the worst hit and saw the maximum casualties, reports said.

    The passenger trains were travelling in opposite directions on tracks two and three while lines 1 and 4 had goods trains parked on them. The Coromandel Express travelling at 128kmph left its line and entered a loop line, smashing into the back of a stationary goods train. The impact caused 21 carriages to derail, throwing them across the adjacent tracks. At least three coaches of the Coromandel jumped onto the parallel track and hit the tail end of Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express.

    Since the goods train was loaded with iron ore, the Coromandel train took the entire impact on collision. The engine and some coaches of the passenger train went over the freight train, according to authorities.

    Within 72 hours of the tragedy, the two main lines passing through Bahanaga Bazar were restored early on Monday morning and 70 trains, including, the Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express, passed through the area at low speed of around 10 kilometres per hour. The first train ran on the “down line” at 10:40 pm on Sunday night, while the “up-line” resumed at 00:05 hours on Monday.

    Meanwhile, a 10-member CBI team has reached Bahanaga and started investigation. The CBI officials are examining the accident site, tracks, the signalling room, control room, an official said.

    The Railway Board recommended a CBI probe, suspecting ‘physical tampering’ of the system of the Bahanaga station. “There was a 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, unless and until anyone physically tampers with the signal system. But, from the data records, it shows that when Coromandel Express was reaching the station, the signal was green, but the train moved to the loop line,” said Khurda Road division DRM Rinkesh.

    All eyes are now on the twin investigations by CBI and CCRS, which are expected to unravel the exact reason behind the accident.

  • Child dies after consuming expired medicine in Odisha’s Gajapati

    Child dies after consuming expired medicine in Odisha’s Gajapati

    Gajapati: An 11-month-old child died after consuming expired medicine allegedly given by the Anganwadi center in Jajpur village of Odisha’s Gajapati district.

    According to reports, the deceased fell ill after consuming expired medicines supplied by the Anganwadi center in the village on April 11. He was cured after the treatment, and a few days later he became serious again.

    The parents of the minor took the baby to several hospitals including Parlakhemundi district headquarters hospital (DHH), a Vishakhapatnam-based hospital, AIIMS in Bhubaneswar, and Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack. But their all efforts went in vain.

    He breathed his last night while undergoing treatment at the Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack.

    Demanding action against the Anganwadi worker and ASHA activist, the villagers and family members blocked the road, disrupting the traffic between Parlakhemundi and Mohana on Tuesday morning.

    The family members of the child have filed a complaint at the local police station. Based on the complaint, the cops have launched a probe into the matter.

  • 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 accident: Passengers traveling without ticket also to get compensation

    Odisha train accident: Passengers traveling without ticket also to get compensation

    Balasore: The Railway Ministry has confirmed that the passengers traveling without tickets in the ill-fated Coromandel express train will also get the compensation. Officials said that this will be done as per the orders of the Supreme Court.

    Railway spokesperson Amitabh Sharma said that passengers will be compensated whether they have tickets or not. On the other hand, Railway Board member Jaya Burma Sinha said that every injured passenger admitted to the hospital has a scout or guide to help them find their relatives.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced additional ex-gratia compensation for those who died or suffered injuries in the Balasore train accident on Friday evening.

    This is apart from the compensation announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

    “An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the train mishap in Odisha. The injured would be given Rs 50,000,” Modi tweeted.

    Vaishnaw had earlier announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 10 lakh for those dead, Rs 2 lakh for those grievously injured, and Rs 50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries.

    On the other hand, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced exgratia for the victims of the Bahanaga train tragedy. The assistance will be given from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The next of kin of the deceased will get assistance of Rs5 lakh and those who sustained serious injuries will get Rs 1 lakh as assistance.

    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: 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.

  • ‘Change In Electronic Interlocking’ Behind 3-Way Train Crash In Odisha; Know What It Means

    ‘Change In Electronic Interlocking’ Behind 3-Way Train Crash In Odisha; Know What It Means

    Bhubaneswar: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday indicated human involvement in the one of the worst train accidents in 2 decades, which left 275 passengers dead and 1,175 injured.

    “The commissioner of railway safety has investigated the matter and let the investigation report come but we have identified the cause of the incident and the people responsible for it… It happened due to a change in electronic interlocking,” he said.

    An interlocking system ensures that the movable sections of track that allow trains to change direction from one track to another at railway junctions, stations, and signalling points are properly aligned and locked at the correct position before a train can pass over them. It is managed and coordinated through integration of signals, points (switches), and track circuits, which detect the presence of a train, using computers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and communication networks.

    “Whoever has done it, has done such a change to the point machine… the configuration of the track, which enables everything to function together, has been changed and that is why the accident has happened,” he said.

    It is still not clear whether the reason was “human error”, or whether there is a possibility of deliberate action or sabotage. “It is not right to comment on this… it is possible to comment, but not proper… I can say only after the independent agency (submits its report. But the probe is over…”

    Vaishaw, however, clarified that the accident had nothing to do with the collision avoidance system.

    Investigation so far revealed that the Coromandel, running at over 120kmph, entered the loop line in a probable signalling error and crashed into a parked freight train.

    After visiting the injured at a hospital in Balasore in Odisha on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said, “Strictest action will be taken against those found guilty in the train accident incident. No one will be spared.”

  • 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).