Odisha train accident Highlights: Railways to recommend probe to CBI
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PremiumOdisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Odisha Chief Secy Pradeep Jena said that the death toll is 275 and not 288 and out of the 1,175 injured 793 have been discharged after treatment. At least 277 people died and over 800 were injured in a three-train collision in Balasore, Odisha on Friday evening, setting off a massive rescue and evacuation process. The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe. Stay with Mint to catch Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates.
03 Jun 2023, 09:41:58 PM IST
LIC Chairperson announces relaxations for victims
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: LIC Chairperson has announced relaxations for the victims of the Odisha train tragedy.
In a release, it said, “LIC Of India is deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Balasore, Odisha on 02.06.2023.LIC Of India is committed to supporting those affected and will expedite claim settlements to provide financial relief. Shri Siddhartha Mohanty, Chairperson LIC expressed grief said that our hearts go out to the victims and their families."
“Shri. Siddhartha Mohanty, Chairperson, LIC, announced many concessions to mitigate the hardships of the claimants of LIC Policies and also of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana. In lieu of registered death certificates, list of casualties published by Railway Authorities, Police or any State or Central Government Authorities will be accepted as proof of death. Special Help Desk has been set up at Divisional and Branch level to respond to claim related queries and for providing assistance to claimants."
03 Jun 2023, 08:07:38 PM IST
‘Not time for politics’: Rail minister after Mamata Banerjee disagrees over death toll
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reacted to an incident earlier today where Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee disagreed with him on the death toll. He said, “…we want full transparency, this is not time to do politics, this is time to focus on making sure that restoration happens at the earliest."
03 Jun 2023, 07:04:07 PM IST
No penal charges for cancellation, rescheduling of air tickets
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Civil aviation ministry has advised the airlines to not levy penal charges for cancellation and rescheduling of air tickets in wake of the Odisha train accident which has killed 288 people.
Ministry of Civil Aviation has also sent an advisory to airlines to monitor any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar and other airports of Odisha in view of the Odisha train mishap, said the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
“Further, any cancellation and rescheduling of flights due to the incident may be done without penal charges," MoCA issues advisory.
03 Jun 2023, 06:47:32 PM IST
Death toll rises to 288
03 Jun 2023, 06:09:12 PM IST
‘Painful incident, those found guilty will be punished’: PM Modi
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: After meeting the victims of the Odisha train crash at Balasore hospital, PM Modi has said that it was a painful incident and those found guilty will be punished.
“It's a painful incident. Govt will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured. It's a serious incident, instructions issued for probe from every angle. Those found guilty will be punished stringently. Railway is working towards track restoration. I met the injured victims," PM Modi said.
03 Jun 2023, 06:00:40 PM IST
PM Modi meets train accident victims | Video
03 Jun 2023, 05:09:54 PM IST
PM Modi asks minister to ensure all support to bereaved families
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: PM Modi reached the accident site and reviewed the restoration work that is underway after the rescue and search operation was stopped. As many as 261 people died and over 900 were injured in a horrific three-train accident in Odisha's Balasore.
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Cabinet Secretary and Health Minister from the site. He asked them to ensure all needed help is provided to the injured and their families. He also said that special care must be taken to ensure that the bereaved families don’t face inconvenience and that the affected keep getting the assistance they require.
03 Jun 2023, 04:48:29 PM IST
Pope offers prayers after Indian train accident
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Pope France on Saturday voiced immense sadness at this week's train disaster in India, which killed at least 261 people and injured over 900, and offered his prayers and condolences.
The pontiff said he was "deeply saddened" by the "immense loss of life" caused by Friday's three-train collision in Odisha state, India's deadliest rail accident in more than 20 years.
"Entrusting the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of the Almighty, (Pope Francis) sends heartfelt condolences to those who mourn their loss," senior Vatican cardinal Pietro Parolin said
03 Jun 2023, 04:03:46 PM IST
PM Modi arrives at three-train mishap site where 261 died
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Balasore train accident site where 261 people died and over 900 were injured to take stock of the situation.
03 Jun 2023, 03:35:57 PM IST
There was major negligence, they have destroyed Railways: Lalu Yadav
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav has come down heavily on the Central government over the three-train accident in Balasore, Odisha. He has alleged that there was a major negligence.
“The manner in which they showed negligence & didn't show alertness led to such a large number of casualties...There should be a high-level inquiry and action should be taken against those responsible for it...There was major negligence, they have destroyed Railways,"
03 Jun 2023, 03:15:27 PM IST
EU President extends condolences
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has extended condolences over the Coromandel train accident. She said, “I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the Odisha train accident and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. The people of India are in our thoughts in this time of sorrow. Europe mourns with you."
03 Jun 2023, 03:13:51 PM IST
Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to visit accident site
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has deputed Lok Sabha Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and AICC In-Charge A Chella Kumar to immediately visit the train crash site in Odisha to take stock of the situation and oversee relief efforts being undertaken by INC workers and frontal organisations, said Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal
03 Jun 2023, 03:12:25 PM IST
Injured of train accident being brought to Cuttack's SCB Medical College | Video
03 Jun 2023, 03:10:59 PM IST
Rescue operation concluded at Coromandel train accident site
Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Rescue operation at the spot of the Balasore Train Accident has concluded and restoration work is underway. As per the latest information, the death toll in the accident stands at 261.
03 Jun 2023, 02:57:33 PM IST
Odisha train accident: ‘Witnessed so much blood and death in one night…,’ survivors recount horrific mishap
Hours after the devastating train crash in Odisha, survivors have shared their horrifying experiences. The collision, involving three trains, resulted in death of nearly 300 people and approximately 900 people injured. Read more here
03 Jun 2023, 02:54:32 PM IST
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal meets injured of the train accident
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal meets the injured of the train accident at Community Health Centre in Balasore.
03 Jun 2023, 02:42:37 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi expresses condolence to bereaved families
Expressing grief over the fatal train accident in Odisha's Balasore, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday expressed condolence over the loss of lives.
"I am most pained and anguished by the terrible train disaster in Odisha. I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the bereaved families," a Congress press release stated.
03 Jun 2023, 02:36:22 PM IST
‘People of India in our thoughts in this time of sorrow’ EU President Ursula von der Leyen
I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the Odisha train accident and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. The people of India are in our thoughts in this time of sorrow. Europe mourns with you: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
03 Jun 2023, 02:34:16 PM IST
‘Deeply saddened by the train accident’ Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in a tweet extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. He wrote, “Deeply saddened by the loss of hundreds of lives in a train accident in India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. Prayers for speedy recovery of the injured."
03 Jun 2023, 02:19:45 PM IST
Turkey extends condolences to victims for Coromandel Express tragedy
Türkiye extends its condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in Balasore train accident as well as to people and Government of India and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
03 Jun 2023, 02:17:13 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences over the deadly train collision
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi over the deadly train collision
03 Jun 2023, 02:06:30 PM IST
‘10 lakh compensation is not adequate’: Congress leader Pawan Bansal over govt's ex-gratia to victims
“Adequate compensation should be given (to families of victims). In today’s time, ₹10 lakh is not adequate," Congress leader Pawan Bansal was quoted as saying by PTI.
03 Jun 2023, 01:54:03 PM IST
‘Never seen such a horrific incident..’ one of the survivors says
One of the survivors told ANI that, “I have never seen such a horrific incident earlier. I was going to Chennai from Bihar. I have not informed my family yet"
03 Jun 2023, 01:52:46 PM IST
Investigate if anti-collision device was installed on route: Farooq Abdullah on Odisha train crash
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said a probe should be carried out to ascertain if the anti-collision device was installed on the route that witnessed a horrific train crash in Odisha's Balasore and fix the responsibility for the accident that has claimed at least 261 lives.
"Recently, the honourable railway minister announced that they have now got a major device whereby these accidents will not take place. I think this must be investigated whether that device was there and if it was, why was it not functioning? It is a major disaster that has not occurred for a long time in the country. I think we all want to know what happened," the former Union minister told PTI TV.
03 Jun 2023, 01:40:38 PM IST
West Bengal CM shares update after visiting Balasore accident site
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says state government will cooperate and work with the Railways and Odisha Government until the work is complete. She added saying, “Railway provides ₹10 Lakhs as compensation. We will provide ₹5 Lakhs each to the people of our state."
"We sent 40 ambulances yesterday and 70 today. 40 of our doctors have reached here and they are working, she added.
03 Jun 2023, 01:36:57 PM IST
SCB Medical College in Cuttack says hundreds of youth donated blood
While speaking to reporters, Dr Jayant Panda, SCB Medical College, Cuttack said, “There is a very huge response from the youth. Hundreds of people donated blood. More than 3000 units of blood collected since last night in Cuttack, Balasore and Bhadrak. We've also donated to CM and PM relief funds."
03 Jun 2023, 01:23:58 PM IST
NCP's Ajit Pawar expresses anguish over Odisha triple train tragedy
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar expressed his anguish over Odisha's triple train tragedy that claimed the lives of 238 people and said that the railways should investigate and action should be taken against the perpetrators.
According to a preliminary report released on Saturday by the State Emergency Operation Centre of Odisha's Special Relief Commissioner in Bhubaneswar, the accident took place at around 7 pm at Bahanaga Bazar Station in Odisha's Balasore district.
Ajit Pawar said that importance should be given to the lives of the passengers injured.
"This is an unfortunate incident, the railway department should investigate it, and action should be taken against those who are guilty. Railways should give importance to the lives of the passengers. Earlier railway minister used to resign on such train accidents, but now no one is ready to speak," said NCP leader Ajit Pawar.
03 Jun 2023, 01:14:35 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi is leaving for Odisha
PM Narendra Modi is leaving for Odisha where he will review the situation in the wake of the train mishap: PMO
03 Jun 2023, 01:04:43 PM IST
UK's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly express condolences
UK's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly express condolences to the families of the victims.
03 Jun 2023, 01:00:14 PM IST
Rescue operation been completed, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while speaking to reporters shared an update saying that the rescue operation has been completed and restoration work has started. "We will thoroughly investigate this incident and will ensure such incidents don't happen in future, he said.
03 Jun 2023, 12:58:40 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Train to carry relatives of the injured to the accident site
V Ponram, SP, Tamil Nadu police said that a train will leave in the evening carrying relatives of the injured to the Balasore accident site. “We've opened 2 control rooms. Our objective is to facilitate the people. We're in touch with Odisha control room, and Railways officials," he said.
03 Jun 2023, 12:56:10 PM IST
Death toll rises to 261
Odisha train accident: As per the information received till now, there are 261 casualties. Injured passengers have been taken to the Hospitals of Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro: South Eastern Railway
03 Jun 2023, 12:46:47 PM IST
AIIMS-Bhubaneswar doctors dispatched to Balasore, Cuttack to aid relief efforts: Mansukh Mandaviya
Doctors from AIIMS-Bhubaneswar have been dispatched to Balasore and Cuttack in Odisha to assist in the relief operations at site of the train accident that killed at least 261 people, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday.
"Two teams of doctors from AIIMS-Bhubaneswar have been dispatched for Balasore and Cuttack to assist in relief operations at the rail accident site in Odisha," Mandaviya said on Twitter.
"We are providing all required help and medical assistance to the victims of the tragic train accident to save precious lives," he added.
03 Jun 2023, 12:29:43 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister sends committe for rescue, relief
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has constituted a high-level committee to visit the Odisha accident site involving three trains and extend help in the relief and rescue operations.
The Chief Minister held a high-level meeting with CMO officials here on Saturday and reviewed the situation. He directed them to be in touch with the officials of the Odisha CMO and Railway Department.
The committee expressed shock over the train mishap in Odisha and has constituted a high-level IAS officers committee under the aegis of IT Minister G. Amarnath to visit the site of the accident in which 238 people were estimated killed and over 900 injured
The Andhra CM directed the officials to establish enquiry and grievance cells in the offices of District Collectors to deal with grievances and respond immediately.
03 Jun 2023, 12:29:43 PM IST
Ministry of Railways issues helpline numbers in the wake of Balasore Train Accident in Odisha
Ministry of Railways issues helpline numbers. see list here
03 Jun 2023, 12:09:47 PM IST
Akshay Kumar express grief over lives lost in tragic Odisha train mishap
Actor Akshay Kumar extended his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in Odisha's train mishap. Taking to Instagram, he wrote, “Heartbreaking to see the visuals from the tragic train accident in Odisha.Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.My thoughts and condolences to the families of the affected during this difficult time. Om Shanti."
03 Jun 2023, 12:08:49 PM IST
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida offers deep condolences
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent the condolence message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the train accident in Odisha, India.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many precious lives and the injuries in the train accident in the State of Odisha. On behalf of the Government of Japan and people, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and their bereaved families. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured," he said.
03 Jun 2023, 12:06:45 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, BJP MP meet the injured at the hospital in Balasore
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Railways Minsiter Ashwini Vaishnaw and BJP MP from Balasore Pratap Sarangi meet the injured at the hospital in Balasore, Odisha.
03 Jun 2023, 12:04:36 PM IST
Special train carrying stranded passengers arrives at Howrah
A special train carrying stranded passengers from Odisha's Balasore has arrived at Howrah railway station in West Bengal
03 Jun 2023, 11:47:39 AM IST
2 trains with 1,200 stranded passengers to arrive at Howarh today
Odisha rail accident: Two trains carrying around 1,200 stranded passengers of the trains involved in the gruesome accident at Bahanaga Bazar in Odisha's Balasore district will arrive at Howrah on Saturday, a South Eastern Railway official said.
While one train is coming with 1,000 passengers, another is on its way from Balasore to Howrah with around 200 stranded passengers, he said.
Necessary assistance along with food and water will be provided to the passengers at Kharagpur and Howrah stations.
One train is also going to Chennai with 195 passengers and it will also board passengers of Coromandel Express at stations on the way, the official added.
03 Jun 2023, 11:40:36 AM IST
Anand Mahindra express his condolences, says ‘cannot let such accidents happen again..’
In a tweet, he wrote, “A tragedy the scale of which requires the entire country to pause in silent reflection, in memory of those who have lost their lives. Om Shanti. We cannot let such accidents happen again. We must get to the root cause of this tragedy. Whether human or technical error, neither should have resulted in such devastation. We need to re-look at our fail-safe mechanisms in railway operations."
03 Jun 2023, 11:33:40 AM IST
Odisha Train Accident: Survivor shares chaotic details, says ‘some people lost their limbs' | Watch video
The Coromandel Express train on Friday derailed in Odisha's Balasore district, killing at least 50 passengers while over 600 are reported to be injured. A survivor of the accident has shared the glaring details of the Coromandel train accident and said that when came out of the derailed train, he saw people lost their limbs. Read more here
03 Jun 2023, 11:21:16 AM IST
‘Rescue operation completed.. Kawach not available on…,’ Railways Spokesperson
While speaking to ANI, Railways Spokesperson Amitabh Sharma said that the rescue operation has been completed. He further added that Kawach was not available on this route. “The rescue operation has been completed, now we are starting the restoration work. Kawach was not available on this route," he said.
He further added that more than 100 people have claimed ex-gratia payments. "Counters for the same have been set up at three places-Balasore, Soro and Bahanaga Bazar...As of now 48 trains cancelled, 39 diverted and 10 short-terminated, he said.
03 Jun 2023, 11:16:12 AM IST
PM Modi to go to Odisha today, will visit accident site and hospital: Sources
PM Narendra Modi will go to Odisha today. First, he will visit the site of the accident in Balasore and then he will visit the hospital in Cuttack, Sources told ANI
03 Jun 2023, 10:58:33 AM IST
‘Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha,’ tweets Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli in a tweet wrote, “Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured."
03 Jun 2023, 10:55:38 AM IST
Railway safety should always be given 1st preference, says Naveen Patnaik
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says, "...extremely tragic train accident...I have to thank the local teams, local people & others who have worked overnight to save people from the wreckage...Railway safety should always be given the first preference...The people have been taken to hospitals in Balasore and Cuttack so that they recover as fast as possible."
03 Jun 2023, 10:50:16 AM IST
Odisha Train Accident: Check complete list of helpline numbers issued so far
Indian Railways has released a list of helpline numbers in connection with the train accident near Odisha's Bahanaga Baazar station on Friday. The accident occurred after Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express derailed and fell onto the adjacent tracks. The Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express then collided with these coaches, causing its own coaches to capsize. Shortly afterwards, a goods train also collided with these derailed coaches. Read more here
03 Jun 2023, 10:48:43 AM IST
Australian foreign minister Penny Wong condole loss of lives
Odisha Train Accident LIVE: Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said that her thoughts are with the people who have been injured and with the emergency personnel who are working to assist them.
Penny Wong tweeted, "We send our deepest sympathies following the devastating train crash in India's eastern Odisha state. Our thoughts are also with the many injured, and with the emergency personnel working to assist them."
03 Jun 2023, 10:43:48 AM IST
What is Kavach in Indian Railways? How does it prevent train accidents: Explained
On 23 March 2022, the Ministry of Railways announced a significant step towards enhancing the safety of train operations in India with the development of the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System called Kavach. Developed in collaboration with three Indian vendors by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Kavach has been adopted as the National ATP System for Indian Railways. Read more here
03 Jun 2023, 10:37:31 AM IST
Taiwanese President extends heartfelt condolences over Odisha train accident
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her heartfelt condolences to the people who lost their lives in Balasore train accident. In a tweet, she wrote, “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."
