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Odisha train mishap captured in pictures- Mangled coaches, attempts to res
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The incident took place around 7 pm on June 2 near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar. It involved the Bengaluru-Howrah Express and Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express -- and a goods train. Visuals from the site sho
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Help desk set up at Bengaluru's Yeshwanthpur railway station to assist Bal
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A Help desk has been set up at Bengaluru's Yeshwanthpur railway station for providing assistance to people following Train Mishap in Odisha's Balasore.
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Odisha train accident: Rescue operation completed, restoration work underw
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The rescue operation in the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore has been completed and the restoration work has been started, railways spokesperson Amitabh Sharma informed on Saturday.
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Odisha train accident: Special train carrying 250 stranded passengers leav
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A special train P13671 EX-BBS-MAS carrying stranded passengers from Odisha's Bhadrak has left for Chennai following the Balasore train accident.
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Major train accidents that jolted India
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
As the death toll in the Odisha train accident has risen to 238 we look back at the most tragic train accidents that has jolted the nation in the past.
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Odisha train accident: 9 teams, over 300 rescuers working in coordination
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the NDRF DG said, "It is a very tragic incident, a huge loss of lives. Nine teams of NDRF - more than 300 rescuers - are working in coordination with SDRF and other agencies. This is the third such major incident in our history."
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Odisha train crash: Official death toll rises to 238, says Chief Secretary
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"The bogies are severely damaged and they have been compressed from various sides. That's why it is taking time in cutting the bogies. We discussed that we have to do it very professionally," Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena said.
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TN CM Stalin announces financial assistance for Balasore train accident vi
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced an assistance amount of 5 lack for the family of deceased and 1 lack for injured in Balasore rail accident as he reached the State Emergency Operation Centre in Chennai to take stock of the situation.
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Odisha train accident: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen offers condolences
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Taking to her Twitter handle, Tsai Ing-wen stated, "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."
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Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin leaves for Odisha's Balasore seekin
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Tamil Nadu Ministers C, Siva Shankar, and Anbil Mahesh reached Chennai Airport as they were leaving for Odisha's Balasore for a detailed enquire following the rail accident.
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Odisha train accident: Death toll rises to 238, rescue operation underway
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"As per the information received till now, there are 238 casualties. Around 650 injured passengers have been taken to the Hospitals of Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro," the South Eastern Railway said.
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Odisha train accident: Ashwini Vaishnaw thanks NDRF officials for rescue o
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"Railway, NDRF, SDRF, and State govt are conducting the rescue operation. The best possible healthcare facilities will be provided," Vaishnaw said.
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