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"The number of casualties in Friday's railway accident has increased to 261. Another 650 injured passengers are being treated at various hospitals in Odisha," SER spokesperson Aditya Chowdhury said.
The railways has initiated a high-level probe into the train crash in Odisha, which will be headed by the commissioner of railway safety, South Eastern Circle, officials said on Saturday. The national transporter has also said anti-train collision system "Kavach" was not available on the route.
No incident of violence in last 24 hours in Manipur: Security adviser to state govt
There was no incident of violence in Manipur in the last 24 hours and the state was "completely peaceful" on Saturday, security adviser to state government Kuldiep Singh said.
Singh also said that 35 more arms and ammunition have been surrendered, in addition to over 140 arms and ammunition surrendered on Friday, following an appeal by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
A total of 88 bombs were also recovered in Manipur.
Balasore train accident: Restoration work continues into the night at the site
Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted
Around 90 trains were cancelled, mostly in the Southern and South Eastern Railway Zones, while 46 were diverted and 11 short-terminated following the three-train accident in Odisha's Balasore on Friday in which 288 people were killed.
According to the latest data released by the two zones, the South Eastern Railway cancelled trains such as the Chennai-Howrah Mail, the Darbhanga-Kanniyakumari Express and the Kamakhya-LTT Express journey commencing on June 3.
It has also cancelled the Patna-Puri Special train with journey commencing on June 4.
Centre trying to resolve issues of wrestlers, says Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
The Union government is trying its best to resolve the issues of wrestlers and to end their protests in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje said on Saturday.
Addressing a press meet in Udupi, she claimed that the protest is getting international support as it is against the central government.
She also alleged that business tycoon George Soros is working to bring instability in the country and Rahul Gandhi was seen with Sanil, vice president of Soros' NGO in India during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The minister also claimed that the NGO is funding those who protest against the Union government.
Andhra Pradesh dispatches 20 ambulances, 21 funeral vehicles to Odisha
The Andhra Pradesh government has dispatched 20 ambulances and 21 funeral vehicles to the train accident site at Bahanaga Bazaar in Odisha, said Health Minister Vidadala Rajini on Saturday.
Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy which claimed nearly 290 people and injured over a 1,000 more, she said more vehicles are on standby for dispatch if needed.
"For better coordination of these vehicles, a committee of officials from the health, transport and police departments has been appointed," said the Health Minister in a press note shared by the state government today.
Odisha train accident: Indian Navy deploys medical team
The Indian Navy has deployed medical teams in Odisha's Balasore district to support the local administration in treatment of those injured in the horrific accident involving three trains.
Navy officials said the Indian Navy is working in close coordination with Odisha's state administration to provide medical relief and support to the injured.
The accident claimed at least 288 lives and left 803 injured, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to arrive in India on Sunday
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will pay a two-day visit to India beginning Sunday to discuss ways to further expand bilateral strategic engagement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Washington.
People familiar with Austin's visit said he and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are set to discuss a number of new defence cooperation projects that are set to be unveiled after Modi's talks with President Joe Biden in Washington over two weeks later.
The General Electric's proposal to share technology with India for fighter jet engines and India's plan to procure 30 MQ-9B armed drones at a cost of over USD 3 billion from US defence major General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) are likely to figure in the Singh-Austin talks on Monday.
Restoration work is underway at the site of Balasore train accident
Odisha tragedy: K'taka volleyball team stranded at Howrah station arranged flight tickets to B'luru
Karnataka Labor Minister Santosh Lad on Saturday stated that arrangements have been made for the 32 girls, boys and coaches, part of the state volleyball team, stranded at Howrah railway station, to reach Bengaluru from Kolkata.
They were stuck at the Howrah railway station after returning from the volleyball tournament.
The flight tickets have been booked for them and they will leave Kolkata on 4.15 a.m. and arrive in Bengaluru at 6.50 a.m. by Indigo airlines. The team, led by Minister Santhosh Lad, has been sent to help out people from Karnataka in the backdrop of the train tragedy reported in Balasore of Odisha.
Odisha train tragedy: Patnaik assures all help to Tamil Nadu passangers
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday assured the Tamil Nadu government of providing all possible help for the treatment of the people of the state who were injured in the ghastly train accident in Balasore on Friday that left 288 dead and over 800 wounded.
The accident involved two Express trains -- Coromandel and SMVP-Howrah Superfast Express -- and a goods train. According to the Railways, the Coromandel Express with over 1,200 passengers was heading towards Chennai, while the SMVP-Howrah Superfast Express was going towards Howrah with 1,000 passengers.
Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Minister Udaynidhi Stalin and Transport Minister S.S. Shivsankar met Patnaik at the latter's residence on Saturday evening. They came to Odisha on Saturday to take stock of the situation, especially the passengers from Tamil Nadu.
Odisha train crash: 48 trains cancelled, 39 diverted
Around 48 trains were cancelled, mostly in the Southern and South Eastern Railway Zones, while 39 were diverted and 10 short-terminated following the three-train accident in Odisha's Balasore on Friday in which 288 people were killed.
According to the latest data released by the two zones, the South Eastern Railway cancelled trains such as the Chennai-Howrah Mail, the Darbhanga-Kanniyakumari Express and the Kamakhya-LTT Express journey commencing on June 3.
It has also cancelled the Patna-Puri Special train with journey commencing on June 4.
The Sourthern Railway cancelled trains such as the Mangalore-Santragachi Vivek Superfast Express leaving Mangalore at 23.00 hours on June 3, Dr MGR Chennai Central Shalimar Coromandel Express leaving Chennai at 07.00 hrs on June 4, Dr MGR Chennai Central Santragachi AC Superfast train leaving Chennai at 08.10 hrs on June 4.
35 Bengal passengers killed in Odisha train accident
At least 35 people from West Bengal have died and 544 sustained injuries in the Odisha train accident, the state government said on Saturday.
In another unfortunate incident, a bus carrying seven injured West Bengal passengers from Balasore met with an accident at Hosenbad in Paschim Medinipur on Saturday, police said. However, nobody was injured.
"As of now, 35 passengers from West Bengal lost their lives in the accident while another 544 were injured. The numbers are likely to go up," an official said.
The official added that a train carrying 700 passengers from Balasore is set to arrive at Howrah station on Saturday night.
Train tragedy: Odisha govt sets up temporary mortuary to store bodies
Following the ghastly train accident in Balasore on Friday that left 288 dead and over 800 injured, the Odisha government on Saturday set up a temporary mortuary at the business park of North Orissa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) on the outskirts of the city, an official said.
The 40,000 sq ft Expo Hall of the NOCCI has been converted into a mortuary where unidentified bodies will be stored, the official said.
The place is about 15 km from the accident site near Bahanaga railway station in Balasore district.
Speaking to IANS over phone, Balasore Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Sucharu Bal said, "We have set up a mortuary at NOCCI. The bodies will be preserved in ice-ridden beds put up at the big hall. Sufficient beds with ice slabs have been kept there to store the unidentified bodies."
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Stringent action if any found guilty for train accident: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised stringent action against any found guilty for the triple train accident which occurred here last night. Modi spoke to the press after inspecting the site of one of the country's worst train disasters at Bahanaga in Odisha's Balasore district and meeting victims at Balasore Hospital.
"Stringent action will be taken against those found guilty in the train accident incident. No one will be spared," Modi said.
Prime Minister also promised, "We will give the best possible treatment to those injured in this tragedy".
He also expressed his gratitude to locals for all the help in rescuing people, many of whom worked through the night.
"I am grateful to local people for all help given to train accident victims," Modi said.
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First Published: Jun 03 2023 | 7:44 AM IST
