India

Two killed as 12 coaches of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derail in UP

Darpan News Desk IANS, 18 Jul, 2024 01:30 PM

Gonda, July 18 (IANS) Two passengers were killed and two others injured after 12 coaches of the 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district on Thursday.

The incident occurred in Pikaura when the train was en route to Dibrugarh in Assam from Chandigarh.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynatah took stock of the situation and directed the officials to reach the accident spot.

"CM Adityanath has instructed the officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital and ensure proper treatment. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured," UP Chief Minister's Office posted on social media platform X.

The district administration has rushed a 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances for relief and rescue operations.

The derailment of the express train affected the traffic on the route leading to the diversion of various trains, a Railways official said.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya posted on X in Hindi, "Received sad news about the death of many people after few coaches derailed in Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Gonda district."

"I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured and a place to the departed souls in his feet," the Deputy CM said.

"Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been informed about the incident and he is monitoring the situation," the Assam Chief Minister's Office said.

Prev Next

MORE India ARTICLES

Go to people, apprise them about achievements, Punjab CM tells MLAs

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, eyeing to win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in the state based on the historic mandate for his AAP in the 2022 Assembly elections, on Wednesday held a meeting with all MLAs of Sangrur. He asked them to run a positive campaign where AAP leaders will go to the people and apprise them of the government's works and achievements in the past two years.

Go to people, apprise them about achievements, Punjab CM tells MLAs

PM Modi hails India’s coal production crossing 1 billion tonnes for first time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India crossing 1 billion tonnes in coal and lignite production during 2023-24, “marks a historic milestone for the country, reflecting our commitment to ensuring a vibrant coal sector.” Hailing the achievement as a “remarkable development,” PM Modi said, “This also ensures India's path towards Aatmanirbharta in a vital sector.”

PM Modi hails India’s coal production crossing 1 billion tonnes for first time

Excise policy case: Delhi court to hear ED's arguments on Manish Sisodia's bail plea on April 6

A court here on Tuesday heard former Deputy Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's bail application with arguments focusing on the alleged delay in completing the investigation in connection with the probe into the excise policy case. Senior advocate Mohit Mathur for Sisodia, argued that despite 11 months passing since the investigation concluded, there has been no evidence linking Sisodia to the alleged bribe money.

Excise policy case: Delhi court to hear ED's arguments on Manish Sisodia's bail plea on April 6

Akali Dal files complaint against minorities panel head for 'political activities'

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against National Commission for Minorities Chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura for "openly and illegally participating" in political activities of the BJP while holding the constitutional post and urged the poll panel to take strict action against him.

Akali Dal files complaint against minorities panel head for 'political activities'

ED’s reply to Kejriwal’s plea: Multiple routes used for transferring money to Goa identified

In its reply filed in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday to a plea challenging Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the excise policy case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said that on examining the money trail backward, multiple routes were identified through which the money was transferred.

ED’s reply to Kejriwal’s plea: Multiple routes used for transferring money to Goa identified

Adani Ports handles record 420 MMT cargo globally with impressive 24 pc growth

The company handled its highest ever monthly cargo volumes (including international ports) of over 38 MMT in the month of March alone. During FY24, more than one-fourth of all India cargo volumes was routed through the APSEZ ports.