Adani News

Tag: Odisha's Cuttack

  • Odisha train accident: DNA test to claim bodies in AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    Odisha train accident: DNA test to claim bodies in AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar: At least 288 lives were lost in the Bhanaga train tragedy, that took place in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday June 2, 2023.

    It is worth mentioning that, so far 205 dead bodies have been identified and handed over. The remaining 83 bodies have not been handed over yet.

    All the bodies are now stored in Bhubaneswar AIIMS. The relatives have been asked to come to Bhubaneswar AIIMS instead of going to other hospitals to identify the deceased. This is the information given by East coast railway.

    As many a 193 dead bodies were brought from Balasore to Bhubaneswar. Out of them, 11 dead bodies have been identified. People are identifying their relatives and friends by looking at the photos and albums released by AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

    The photographs of the deceased have also been sent to various divisional and zonal headquarters of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu for identifying the bodies.

    The DNA tests are being done on the dead bodies which are difficult to identify. Samples are being collected for DNA test at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.

    Helpline number 8280346629 has been issued for this DNA identification. Relatives can contact for DNA test by calling this number. After receiving the report, the dead body will be handed over to the concerned family members.

  • 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 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.

  • 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: 18 trains cancelled, 7 diverted and 1 partially cancelled

    Odisha train tragedy: 18 trains cancelled, 7 diverted and 1 partially cancelled

    Kolkata:  As many as 18 trains remain cancelled and seven of them have been diverted, and one train is partially cancelled following the Odisha train tragedy.

    The trains starting from various locations were intended to pass through the Balasore stretch where more than 50 persons have been killed and over 100 injured, following several coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel express train derailed near the Bahanaga railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district.

    Following trains scheduled to commence their journey on Friday and Saturday will remain cancelled according to the latest bulletin released by the Indian Railways.

    “12837 Howrah-Puri Express; 12863 Howrah-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Express; 12839 Howrah-Chennai Mail; 12895 Shalimar-Puri Superfast Express; 20831 Shalimar-Sambalpur Express; 02837 Santragachi-Puri Special; 22201 Sealdah-Puri Duronto Express, 12509 SMVT Bengaluru-Guwahati from Bangalore, all trains intended to commence their journey on Friday (June 2) are cancelled.”

    12074 Bhubaneswar-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express from Bhubaneswar; 12073 Howrah-Bhubaneswar Jan Shatabdi Express from Howrah; 12278 Puri-Howrah Shatabdi Express from Puri; 12277 Howrah-Puri Shatabdi Express from Howrah; 12822 Puri-Shalimar Dhauli Express from Puri; 12821 ShalimarPuri Dhauli Express from Shalimar; 12892 Puri-Bangiriposi from Puri; 12891 Bangiriposi-Puri Express from Bangiriposi; 02838 Puri-Santragachhi Special from Puri; 12842 Chennai-Shalimar Coromandel Express from Chennai trains which were intended to commence their journey on June 3 (Saturday) have also been cancelled.

    The following trains will be diverted via Tatanagar as per the official press release. 22807 Santragachi-Chennai Express; 22873 Digha-Visakhapatnam Express; 18409 Shalimar-Puri Sri Jagannath Express; 22817 Howrah-Mysuru Express journey commencing on June 2 will be diverted via Tatanagar.

    12802 New Delhi-Puri Purusottam Express from New Delhi commenced journey on June 1 will run via Tata-Kendujhargarh.

    18478 Rishikesh-Puri Kalinga Utkal Express from Rishikesh began its journey on June 1 will run via Tata-Kendujhargarh.

    12815 Puri-Anand Vihar (new Delhi) Nandankanan Express from Puri on June 3 will run via Jakhapura-Jaroli.

    08415 Jaleswar-Puri Special from Jaleswar on June 3 will originate from Bhadrak instead of Jaleswar, according to the latest official bulletin.

  • Coromandel Train Accident: Rescue Operation underway, says Chief Secy

    Coromandel Train Accident: Rescue Operation underway, says Chief Secy

    Balasore: The rescue operation is still continuing even after 12 hours of the mishap, informed Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena. The Chief Secy also informed that rescue operation is taking time as the last coach of the ill-fated train Coromandel has been extensively damaged while another coach has climbed onto it.

    In a briefing, Chief secy informed that NDRF and other personnel are carrying out the rescue operations. There could be a requirement of a railway crane too, he added.

    “So far 233 persons have died in the train mishap and over 900 passengers are injured. Most of the injured have been admitted to various hospitals including Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Cuttack SCB and other hospitals. Those who have suffered minor injuries are being discharged after administering first aid,” said Chief Secy Jena.

    “Several volunteers came forward and at present there is a stock of 900 units of blood in Balasore following a massive donation by the locals. Similarly, volunteers are also ready to donate blood in Bhadrak and Cuttack. The process of identifying the bodies and autopsy has already started.” He added.

    The bodies will be dispatched to their destinations after autopsy. The statutory procedure to identify the bodies has also been started, informed Chief Secy.

    Note-worthy, that Coromandel Express train derailed near Bahanaga Station in Balasore of Odisha on Friday evening. The express train derailed after colliding with a goods train. Over 900 passengers are stated to be injured while more than 233 died as 8-10 bogies of the train skidded off the track after being hit by goods train near Bahanaga.

    HELPLINE NUMBER:

    Disaster management Numbers at GRC- 03324503371, 03324397928

    • Rly Number – 46060, 46061.
    • HWH – 033-26382217.
    • KGP- 8972073925, 9332392339.
    • BLS- 8249591559, 7978418322.
    • SHM- 9903370746.

    Helpline numbers set up by SWR at

    • Bangalore: 080-22356409
    • Bangarpet: 08153 255253
    • Kuppam : 8431403419
    • SMVB : 09606005129
    • KJM :+91 88612 03980
  • Hanging body of youth found in Vani Vihar University, Odisha!

    Hanging body of youth found in Vani Vihar University, Odisha!

    Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, students of Vani Vihar University spotted the hanging body of a youth in the early morning hours of Thursday.

    According to reliable reports, the dead body of the youth was recovered from the premises of the Vani Vihar University campus. The dead body was recovered in a hanging condition.

    The Shaheed Nagar police immediately reached the spot. The deceased has been identified. The name of the deceased is Uttam Nayak alias Kalia. He is said to be 21 years old.

    The youth is a resident of Dandamukundapur area in Pipili block under Puri district limits in Odisha. He used to live with his family inside the campus of Vani Vihar University in Bhubaneswar.

    It is worth mentioning that, Uttam used to work as a daily labourer. Kalia’s father however has told sources that his son was at home last night. But, he was baffled as to how and when he went out of the house and hung himself from the tree.

    Further the deceased’s father has alleged that someone had murdered Kalia and hanged him. The Saheed Nagar police are investigating into the matter and are searching for evidence whether the death is a murder or a suicide.

  • Odisha: Woman attacked for asking to marry after 7yrs of relationship!

    Odisha: Woman attacked for asking to marry after 7yrs of relationship!

    Keonjhar: In a tragic incident, a young woman has been critically attacked by a man and his family for asking to marry him after seven years of relationship in Keonjhar district of Odisha.

    This incident has been reported from Anandpur police station limits area of ​​Keonjhar district in Odisha. According to the complaint, a man identified as Vasant Mahanth had a relationship with a young woman from Sujanapal village for seven years, said reports.

    It was alleged that Vasant had a physical relationship with her with the promise of marriage. Yesterday, the young lady reached the house of Vasant and saw that his engagement ceremony was underway.

    On seeing the young woman, Vasant’s family attacked her and took away her mobile phone. The young woman managed to escape and informed the police. Anandpur police has reached and is investigating into the matter.

  • Clothes worth Rs.50lakh reduced to ashes in Odisha!

    Clothes worth Rs.50lakh reduced to ashes in Odisha!

    Aul: There has been a massive fire in a clothes bazaar in Aul of Kendrapara district in Odisha on Wednesday, said reliable reports.

    According to reliable reports, a fire broke out and burnt clothes worth almost half a crore of rupees. A fire occurred in the ‘New Trend’ cloth store in Nua bazaar area of Kendrapada district.

    The fire was reported in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Seeing the clothes store burn and the smoke bellowing out of the window the local people immediately informed the fire department of Aul.

    The fire was brought under control after tireless efforts of the fire fighters and the locals. The fire was so fierce that the cloth items inside the shop were reduced to ashes. The loss is estimated to be around Rs. 50 lakh.

    Along with this, as many as 30 LED TVs of a nearby electrical shop which were stored in the dress shop were also burnt to ashes completely.

    Property worth more than 50 lakh rupees has been destroyed due to the fire, said reliable reports. However, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

  • Sushant Singh given responsibility of 9 western Odisha districts

    Sushant Singh given responsibility of 9 western Odisha districts

    Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Bhatli MLA Sushant Singh has been given the responsibility of as many as nine western Odisha districts.

    After being appointed as the in-charge of nine western Odisha districts the MLA said that BJD will win all the five Lok Sabha seats in Western Odisha in 2024 elections.

    The MLA further added that the party will also win 31 Assembly seats out of 35 in West Odisha. Bhatli MLA Sushant Singh made this assertion.

    Today, Singh met BJD organizational secretary Pranab Prakash Das at the newly-built Shankha Bhawan and was given this news responsibility.

    Further it is worth mentioning that Sushant Singh said, he was not hopeful for the post of minister hence he is not unhappy. The opposition is spreading rumors. He added that the Chief Minister blessings are on him.

    Earlier on Tuesday evening, Sushant Singh met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen’s residence that is Naveen Niwas.