Describing the incident as "extremely unfortunate," Sarma extended his sympathy to the families of the deceased and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
A special train has left the accident site for Sealdah, according to the Railway PRO, who noted that most of the passengers are from Malda and Bolpur.
The collision has resulted in at least 15 fatalities and around 60 injuries.
The Assam government is closely monitoring the situation and has committed to providing all necessary assistance as required.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming oath-taking ceremony. Sarma sought blessings from deities Hanuman Ji and Ram Lalla for a successful tenure for PM Modi. He also mentioned that nearly 1 lakh people from Assam would visit Ayodhya this year on government expenditure. Sarma emphasized PM Modi's re-election, highlighting him as the second individual to be honored as Prime Minister for the third time. He concluded with the assertion that the identity of the Prime Minister is what ultimately matters.
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Delhi police on Saturday detained former personal secretary of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Bibhav Kumar, in connection with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal assault case. In her complaint to the police, Maliwal alleged Kumar attacked her at Kejriwalâs residence on May 14 with âfull force, slapping and kicking her in the chest and abdomen.â According to National Commission For Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma, Kumar was âarrestedâ from Kejriwalâs home. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Shehzad Poonawalla and other political leaders react to the arrest of Kejriwalâs Close Aide. Watch here
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A breach in the Munak Canal caused flooding in Bawana, north-west Delhi. Water Minister Atishi confirmed diversion efforts. Residents waded in knee-deep muddy.. IndiaTimes
As many as 159 wild animals, including nine rhinos, have died so far at Kaziranga National Park due to floods in Assam, according to the park authority on Wednesday. The Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, Sonali Ghosh, said that so far, 159 wild animals have died in Kaziranga National Park due to flooding.
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Following the Kanchenjunga Express train accident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Railway Ministry for neglecting passenger amenities and the well-being of railway employees, including officials, engineers, technical staff, and workers. She highlighted that their old pension has been withdrawn and accused the government of focusing more on elections and manipulation rather than governance. Congress leader Pawan Khera also condemned the government, pointing out the recurring nature of such tragic incidents and accusing the ministry of not learning from past mistakes. He criticised the ministers for visiting the incident site primarily for publicity and emphasised that in the past, leaders from his party would resign after such accidents, setting a standard of accountability.
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On Monday morning, a collision between the Kanchenjunga Express passenger train and a goods train in Darjeeling, West Bengal, resulted in eight deaths and 25 injuries. The incident occurred around 9 am when the goods train overshot a signal and struck the rear of the Kanchenjunga Express, causing the derailment. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) CPRO Sabyasachi De confirmed the injuries were non-fatal, and rescue operations are ongoing. Senior officials have arrived at the site, and efforts are being made to complete the rescue swiftly. Local ambulances and rescue teams, including the Railway Protection Force (RPF), are assisting at the scene. Authorities have set up a control desk at Rangapani station to manage the situation and provided helpline numbers for families. Both Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed condolences, and President Droupadi Murmu extended her sympathies and prayers for the victims and their families.
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A passenger of the Kanchanjunga Express train, who was in the B1 coach at the time of the collision, shared a firsthand account of the incident. "I was travelling in a B1 coach when the train was hit. I have been rescued, I have suffered an injury on my head," the passenger said. The collision, which occurred under still unclear circumstances, resulted in immediate rescue efforts to aid those injured. The passenger, though injured, expressed relief at being rescued but highlighted the chaos and impact of the incident. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collision while providing medical assistance to the injured passengers. Further updates on the situation and the condition of other passengers are awaited.
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Recent bypolls across seven Indian states resulted in significant gains for the opposition INDIA bloc, which won 10 out of 13 assembly seats. The Congress party secured victories in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while the Trinamool Congress swept all four seats in West Bengal. The BJP won two seats, including one in Madhya Pradesh. These results are seen as a boost for the opposition and may indicate shifting political dynamics ahead of future elections.
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Welcome to the Editors' Roundtable! In this week's episode, we dive into the top developments making headlines nationwide. First up, we discuss the appointment of a new cricket coach and what it means for the future of the sport in India.
Next, we examine Andhra Pradesh's fund request amidst its ongoing financial crisis. We also explore the heated debate surrounding the NOK, or Next of Kin policy, which has stirred quite a controversy. Stay tuned as we analyse the implications of West Bengal's bypolls and the political shifts that could reshape the state's landscape.
Additionally, we bring you the latest on India's ambitious project to launch its first bullet train, marking a significant leap in the nation's infrastructure. And finally, we delve into the political shifts as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) appears to be aligning with the BJP. These and more with Pankaj Mishra and the Oneindia Editors from across the country.
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The bypolls were held in four seats in West Bengal, three in Himachal Pradesh, two in Uttarakhand, and one each in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu DNA
In a notable triumph for the opposition, the INDIA bloc secured 10 out of 13 seats in the assembly bypolls on Saturday across seven states. The BJP, which.. IndiaTimes
A freight train collided with the rear of the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near New Jalpaiguri, north Bengal, injuring several passengers and killing over 15 Passengers. Footage showed a wagon suspended after the derailment. The video explains the route of the derailed Bengal train and how the Kavach System installation on this route could have saved many lives.
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A goods train collided with the rear of the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near New Jalpaiguri, north Bengal, injuring several passengers. Footage showed a wagon suspended after the derailment. The video explains the route of the derailed Bengal train and discusses the increasing toll from the collision caused by the sudden impact of the freight train.
#BengalTrainAccident #TrainAccident #NorthBengal #KanchanjungaExpress #NewJalpaiguri #Darjeelingnews #AshwiniVaishnaw #TrainAccidentinIndia #Indianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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West Bengal Darjeeling MP Raju Bista visited the train accident site in Ruidhasa, where he confirmed that the undamaged train coaches had been moved to Sealdah with the help of an engine. He emphasized the priority of clearing the tracks, with support from NDRF and SDRF teams present at the scene.
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A goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express from behind near New Jalpaiguri in north Bengal, injuring several passengers. Videos showed one wagon suspended in the air after the pile-up. In this exclusive chat with former GM of Indian Railways Mr. Sudhanshu Mani, we understand the role of Kavach system and hotwo
w it could have saved lives here.
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In response to the Kanchenjunga Express train accident, Tripura CM Manik Saha stated that four bogies of the train had derailed. He expressed his concern, describing the incident as very unfortunate,..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in a tragic train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district. The accident, which took place near..
A catastrophic collision between a passenger train and a goods train occurred in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal on Monday morning, resulting in the deaths of five individuals and injuring at..