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Balasore, Odisha Train Tragedy- Biggest Mishap In A Century

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Balasore Train Tragedy- Biggest Mishap In A Century

It is being dubbed as the biggest mishap in the past 100 years when three trains of the Indian Railway were involved in a horrific accident that has already claimed, as per official figures, the lives of 280 people. The death count can go higher considering the fact that a number of the injured are in critical condition.

Residents of the sleepy village in Balasore district in Orissa were closing the day’s work and retiring when they heard a loud bang followed by another and a third one. The noise was deafening as per eyewitnesses and found their worst fears come true when they saw mangled bodies of what was to soon become one of the biggest train mishaps of the century.

The Chennai-bound Coromandel Superfast Express, the Yeshwantpur Howrah Superfast Express and good trains were involved in the accident. Details are still sketchy and it is still not clear if the trains derailed after smashing into a goods train.

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All the bogies are LHB coaches and are permitted to reach speeds of 130 MPH and the trains are believed to be running at their full speed. The accident could have been even more horrific if the older ICF coaches were involved.

The focus of attention is to get the injured out of the mangled bogies. The NDRF teams from Balasore and other districts have been rushed to the accident site while the Army from the Eastern Base has also been asked to help in the rescue process.

The Railway Minister has already reached the spot but has declined to comment on the cause of the accident. After persistent questioning by reporters, he could only say that a high-level committee has been set up to investigate the accident. The Railway Commissioner is also conducting an independent inquiry separately. The Minister said that the first priority is to get all the injured to hospitals and provide them with medical care. He added that this job has been completed and now the focus is on retrieving the dead bodies and reopening the routes since traffic on both up and downsides has been blocked.  

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The Chief Minister of Orissa Navin Patnaik and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms Mamta Bannerjee have already reached the accident site and it is reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also visit the tragedy. 

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Jaipur MP receives death threat via email

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Jaipur MP Ramcharan Bohra received a death threat on his official email, leading to his PA Arun Sharma filing a police complaint on Wednesday. The threatening email stated, “We will kill you. Delhi is still very far. Wherever we meet you on the way, we will kill you there.”

The FIR was registered at Jawahar Circle police station after Arun Sharma discovered the threatening email at 4.30 am while going through the MP’s emails. MP Bohra affirmed that the cyber cell and technical team of the police are currently investigating the matter.

Arun Sharma, the PA of Ramcharan Bohra, came across the alarming email and promptly notified the MP. Following Bohra’s instructions, Sharma took the necessary steps to report the threat to the authorities. The severity of the situation prompted the police to take immediate action in handling the case.

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PM Modi hails First Ram Navami after Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya as a generational milestone

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First Ram Navami after Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya is generational milestone: PM Modi

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Ram after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is observing its first Ram Navami after the ceremony on January 22.

In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted the significance of this year’s celebration, stating, “The first Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya is a generational milestone, weaving together centuries of devotion with a new era of hope and progress.”

He added, “May the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram guide our paths towards righteousness and peace, illuminating our lives with wisdom and courage.” The PM expressed his belief in Lord Ram’s ideals becoming a basis for a developed India and energizing the resolve of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes on the holy festival of Ram Navami, emphasizing Lord Ram’s life as a symbol of justice, social welfare, and self-respect. Amit Shah expressed pride in celebrating the Lord’s birth anniversary at his birthplace temple after 500 years.

“The Lord established the highest ideal of sacrifice for truth and religion through his life and guided the entire world for ages. I pray to God for everyone’s welfare,” Amit Shah stated on X. Ram devotees across the nation are enthusiastic about the celebrations marking this historical event at Ayodhya.

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11 candidates from Jammu and Kashmir qualify for UPSC Civil Service Exam 2023

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11 from J&K qualify UPSC Civil Service Exam 2023

Eleven candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified for the UPSC Civil Service exams this year. Aditya Srivastava from Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 1,016 candidates passing. Anmol Rathore, from Doda district, secured seventh All India Rank, also topping the JKCSE 2022. She is currently training in Jammu.

Anmol Rathore, a 24-year-old from Doda district, secured the seventh All India Rank in the UPSC exam. She had previously topped the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Examination in 2022 and is currently undergoing training at the Revenue Training Institute in Jammu. Rathore mentioned that she prepared for the exams on her own using online resources and believes that the youth in the region have immense potential if guided in the right direction.

Arjun Gupta from Kathua district achieved the 32nd rank in the selection list, while Manan Bhat from Srinagar district secured the 88th rank this year. Bhat had previously qualified for the civil services exam and is currently serving as an IPS officer in the Telangana cadre. Other candidates from Jammu and Kashmir who qualified include Harnit Singh Sudan, Mohammad Haris Mir, Mohammad Farhan Seh, Aparajita Aryan, Ghulam Maya Din, Suvan Sharma, Seerat Baji, and Dinesh Kumar.

According to the UPSC notification, a total of 1,016 candidates passed the Civil Service exam this year, with Aditya Srivastava from Uttar Pradesh emerging as the topper. Anmol Rathore, hailing from Doda district, made her mark by securing the seventh All India Rank and topping the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Examination in 2022. Anmol attributed her success to self-preparation and online resources.

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