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Two more die, death toll in Kanchenjunga train mishap rises to 10: West Bengal hospital dean
The tragic incident involving the Kanchanjungha Express train near New Jalpaiguri station has claimed the lives of two more passengers, bringing the death toll to 10. The two individuals, who were admitted to the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital with severe injuries, passed away on Tuesday. Dr. Sandeep Kumar Sengupta, the dean of the hospital, confirmed the unfortunate news, stating that both victims were on ventilator support.
Kanchenjunga Express Train Accident: Rail services disrupted as several trains cancelled; Here's complete list
Following the tragic Kanchenjunga Express accident, resulting in 8 deaths and 25 injuries, numerous trains were either cancelled or diverted. Restoration efforts are underway, with passengers expressing fear and concern over the incident. Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim criticized the Central government for alleged inaction, while Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also voiced her concerns.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: Railways to hold inquiry into West Bengal train mishap on June 19
The Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety for Northeast Frontier Railway, Janak Kumar Garg, is set to lead an official inquiry into the Kanchanjunga Express accident. The tragic event resulted in several fatalities and many injuries. The inquiry is scheduled for June 19 at 10 am in the ADRM/NJP's chamber and may be extended if necessary, as reported by ANI through an official press release.
Train services resume at Darjeeling accident site
Train services resumed on the railway line in Phansidewa, Darjeeling, where the Kanchenjunga Express accident occurred, killing 8 and injuring around 25. Restoration work started immediately after the accident, with workers striving to restore the line despite heavy rainfall. The accident involved a goods train colliding with the Kanchenjunga Express from behind. Several trains under the Northeast Frontier Railways were cancelled or diverted. The Kanchenjunga Express, with unaffected coaches, arrived at Sealdah station in Kolkata after the completion of restoration work.
5 casualties, 25 injuries so far after goods train hits Kanchenjunga Express near West Bengal's NJP
A container goods train collided with passenger carrying Kanchenjunga Express near Rangapani station in North Bengal. An official statement on the accident said the Container train overshot the signal and hit rear portion of Kanchenjunga Express. "Fiv...
PM Modi flags off Guwahati-NJP Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Modi symbolically waved a green flag on screen, to launch the train from Guwahati station where Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were present.
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Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express: Timing, ticket prices, and other details you should know
The new train will cover a distance of 411 km and save about an hour of journey time, when compared with the current fastest train connecting the two places. Vande Bharat will cover the journey in 5 hrs 30 mins, while the current fastest train takes 6 hrs 30 mins to cover the same journey. The frequency of the train will be six days a week. There will be no service of this train on Tuesday.
Howrah-NJP Vande Bharat: Tickets flying off shelf; 'kosha mangso', fish fillet on menu
The train, the seventh such train so far, has a fare of Rs 1,565 for AC Chair Car (CC) between Howrah and NJP. The Executive Chair Car ticket fare between the same destinations is Rs 2,825. The train will have three stoppages at Barsoi, Malda and Bolpur.
WB CM should prioritise people's welfare over her ego: BJP leader Amit Malviya
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya on Friday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should start prioritising people's welfare over her "fragile ego".
Vande Bharat train flag-off: Mamata Banerjee refuses to sit on dais at Howrah Station
The Vande Bharat Express connecting Howrah and New Jalpaiguri, the gateway to the northeast, as well as several development projects, was be virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
PM Narendra Modi flags off Howrah-NJP Vande Bharat express virtually
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Vande Bharat express connecting Howrah and New Jalpaiguri in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee virtually. The event was also attended by Governor C V Ananda Bose and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
WB's first Vande Bharat Express to cut travel time between Howrah, NJP by 3 hours; PM to flag off train on Dec 30
Officials said the train would depart from Howrah station at 6 am and reach New Jalpaiguri at 1.30 pm. After a one-hour stopover, the Vande Bharat Express will leave New Jalpaiguri around 2.30 pm and reach Kolkata at 10 pm. The train will run six days a week under the provisional timetable of Eastern Railway.
PM to flag off Vande Bharat Express in Bengal
The PM will also attend the National Ganga Council meeting where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will also be present. Modi will also participate in the programme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at Netaji Subhas Dock. "The Prime Minister is coming to Bengal on December 30.
Kirit Somaiya detained at Mumbai home
The Mumbai police landed up at the home of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya preventing him from leaving his home on Sunday. The BJP cried foul with state’s party president claiming that Maharashtra was undergoing an ‘undeclared emergency’.
New Indo-Bangla Rail service to facilitate trans-border trade and commerce
A new nonstop passenger rail service between India and Bangladesh will start rolling in March. Initially focused on tourism, the link will be utilized to facilitate other trade and commerce sectors in the newer future.
Fight intensifies as Jaipur goes to polls
“Those fence sitters who were so far undecided as to whom to vote for will decide in our favour now,” said a senior BJP leader.
Demonetisation a courageous step to end 'kaladhan': Amit Shah
Shah said the NDA govt had initiated various steps in the last two and half years for the people,the latest being scrapping of high value currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500.
Tamil Nadu BJP leaders in Delhi, candidates list to be scrutinised
Soundararajan said the candidates list will be scrutinised by the party top bosses and other electoral issues would also be discussed.
In Assam, BJP and Congress’s fortunes depend on regional satraps like AIUDF and BPF
Even more worrying is Congress CM Tarun Gogoi's reluctance to forge an alliance with AIUDF despite Congress' central leadership showing no aversion to such a pact.
I have never ever crossed 'lakshman rekha' of BJP: Shatrughan Sinha
Shatrughan Sinha, who has been at loggerheads with the party, tonight emphatically said he has never ever crossed the 'lakshman rekha' in the party.
Darjeeling-NJP toy train service resumes after 5 years
The toy train service between 'Queen of Hills' Darjeeling and New Jalpaiguri resumed today, after a gap of nearly five years.
Mallikarjun Kharge's speech in Lok Sabha stirs up Congress
Kharge, a veteran of many electoral battles, was considered a strange choice by Congress as their leader in the Lok Sabha
Retrospective taxes should be avoided: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Law & telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s views hold out a glimmer of hope on sorting out tax disputes with British telecom giant Vodafone.
Arvind Kejriwal not given appointment to meet Narendra Modi; AAP chief raises 16 questions
Kejriwal has raised 16 questions on development claims on Gujarat and wants to discuss all the issues with Modi if he has the time.
Passengers thrown out of Assam bound special train from Bangalore
Members of a group of passengers of a Assam bound train from Bangalore were thrown out of the train on Saturday night.
Board Shatabdi Express from Kolkata, reach North Bengal in eight hours
Those who frequently travel from Kolkata to NBengal or vice versa, now have a reason to cheer. Soon Howrah & New Jalpaiguri will be connected by a Shatabdi Express.
Goods train mows downs 7 elephants
A goods train speeding at 70kmph through the Dooars in Jalpaiguri, ploughed into a herd of elephants, killing seven of them - the highest number of elephant deaths in a single railway accident in the country.
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