Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said "almost all" pending ideological tasks including the abrogation of Article 370 have been completed by the Narendra Modi government, and it will continue on the same path in its third tenure, reported news agency PTI. The senior BJP leader was speaking after inaugurating the Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair, also known as 'Hindu Adhyatmik Seva Mela', at the Gujarat University grounds in Ahmedabad. Shah claimed that there was a time when Hindus hesitated to disclose their identity in their own country. "In ten years, the situation has changed. Now, almost all the pending works as per our ideology have been completed, be it the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, abolition of triple talaq and implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC)," he said. Notably, while the UCC has not been implemented at the national level, BJP-ruled Uttarakhand has introduced it and Shah had told the Rajya Sabha last month that it would be implemented in all the states, PTI stated. Shah further said that while the Modi government completed these unfinished works in ten years, previous governments had not touched them for 70 years. He added that the Modi government will continue in the same direction in its third tenure. He also noted that it was a matter of pride that "170 countries accepted Yoga." "During the G20 Summit, leaders from across the world came here and offered their tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, which is also a matter of pride for us. The government was successful in bringing back nearly 350 stolen idols of our deities from across the world," the Union minister said. Talking about the Hindu Adhyatmik Seva Mela, Shah said Hindu temples and organisations served society in various ways including educating tribals or providing healthcare to lakhs of poor citizens, but never publicized their work, reported PTI. Shah thanked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for bringing all such service-oriented Hindu organisations under one roof through this event so the public can understand the contribution of these institutions. According to PTI, the Seva Mela has some 200 stalls of Hindu organisations working for the betterment of society, including one dedicated to Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, the 18th century ruler of Indore state who restored nearly 200 temples including Somnath which were destroyed by Muslim invaders, he noted. (With inputs from PTI)
23 January,2025 04:53 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon people to stay united in pursuit of 'viksit Bharat' and warned them against the forces seeking to weaken the country and break its unity, reported news agency PTI. Addressing a 'Parakram Diwas' event held in Cuttack to commemorate Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary in the city of his birth, Modi said the iconic freedom fighter's life is a source of continuous inspiration for people. In the remarks delivered virtually, PM Modi said Netaji chose to shun comfort zone and preferred to struggle for the country's independence. Subhas Chandra Bose was fondly called Netaji. PM Modi urged the nation to choose excellence and focus on efficiency. The PM said, "He never got trapped in a comfort zone. Similarly, we all have to step out of our comfort zone to build a viksit Bharat. We have to make ourself best globally. We have to choose excellence and focus on efficiency." Bose was single-mindedly focussed on the country's 'swaraj' (self rule) and people from diverse backgrounds united for the cause, he said, stated PTI. "Now we have to stay united for a developed India," he added. People should seek inspiration from Bose's life for India's unity, the PM urged. "We have to stay alert to those who want to weaken the country and break its unity," he said. The prime minister cited a host of decisions, including the naming of islands in the Andamans after Bose, installation of his statue at India Gate and celebration of his birth anniversary as 'Parakram Diwas', taken by his government to emphasise on its work to promote his legacy, reported PTI. PM Modi added that Netaji took pride in India's heritage. Fast pace of development goes hand in hand with people's progress, strengthening of the armed forces and overall development, he said. While over 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty, modern infrastructure is also being built and the strength of armed forces has risen in an unprecedented manner in the last one decade, he said, reported PTI. India has emerged as a strong voice globally, he added. (With inputs from PTI)
23 January,2025 04:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHeavy traffic was seen in central Delhi on Thursday due to the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade, causing inconvenience to commuters, PTI reported. The major affected areas were near India Gate and ITO. A commuter said to PTI, that the traffic was heavy on Ring Road near the ITO loop and IP Extension. "I was going to ITO when I found that the Ring Road was packed with vehicles. The traffic on Vikas Marg was also very heavy. We had to take a U-turn near the IP Extension metro station," he said. Vehicles were also seen moving at a crawling pace near Shivaji Stadium metro station, close to central Delhi's Connaught Place. Sneha Rai, a resident of Noida, mentioned that due to security checks at the Delhi-Noida border, there was heavy traffic congestion in that section. "Apart from the Delhi-Noida border, traffic was also heavy at Ashram Chowk and on Ring Road. The roads were closed near C-Hexagon at India Gate, leading to diversions for vehicles, which resulted in long queues," she said, PTI cited. On Wednesday, the Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory regarding the restrictions and diversions on vehicular movement at and around India Gate. Republic Day 2025: Curbs on flight operations at Delhi airport till Jan 26 In view of the upcoming Republic Day 2025 celebrations, flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will be temporarily restricted. Delhi airport operator DIAL on Saturday said there will be no flight arrivals and departures between 10.20 am and 12.45 pm for the next eight days till January 26 in view of the Republic Day week. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is the country's busiest airport and handles around 1,300 flight movements daily. "As per the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued for Republic Day week from 19th to 26th Jan 2025, no flights would be arriving or departing from Delhi Airport between 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM IST," DIAL said in a post on X. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) also advised passengers to check with the airlines concerned for the updated flight information. The DIAL has also stepped up security for Republic Day 2025. In a post on X, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said, "Keeping your safety in mind, enhanced security measures are in place at Delhi airport. Please plan your time well to ensure a smooth journey. We appreciate your cooperation with our security staff to maintain a safe environment for all. Thank you for your understanding." (With inputs from PTI)
23 January,2025 03:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCongress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, expressed deep condolences on the demise of the people in the Jalgaon train accident. Rahul Gandhi also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who have been injured in the mishap. He requested the government and administration to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. Taking to X, he wrote, "The news of several people being killed and many being injured in the horrific train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra is extremely sad and distressing. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope that the injured recover soon. The government and administration should ensure that the injured get the best possible treatment. I request Congress workers to help the administration in relief and rescue operations." महाराष्ट्र के जलगांव में हुए भीषण ट्रेन हादसे में कई लोगों के मौत और कईयों के घायल होने की ख़बर बेहद दुखद और व्यथित करने वाली है।शोकाकुल परिवारों के प्रति गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं और घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं। सरकार और प्रशासन सुनिश्चित करे कि घायलों का… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 23, 2025 The Congress MP further demanded a probe into how the rumours of fire spread on the train which led to the incident. "There should be a quick investigation into how the rumour of the fire spread and how such a terrible accident occurred, and the culprits should be given the harshest punishment," reads the social media post. Earlier on Thursday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that the incident occurred after rumours of fire in the train, which created panic among the travellers and as a result, people started jumping off the train and subsequently were hit by another speeding train, reported ANI. Pawar stated that the rumour was spread by two persons Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar, when they heard a tea seller shouting about a fire in the bogie, after which both of them panicked and subsequently, people started jumping off the train to save themselves. Speaking to reporters, Ajit Pawar said, "After the railway incident, the administration and other forces got active and started the relief and rescue operations. Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar from Shravasti were on the train. They were travelling in the general bogie and were sitting on the upper berth. One tea seller from the pantry shouted about a fire in the bogie, both of them heard that and panicked," reported ANI. A total of 13 people have died in the incident. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Maharashtra's Jalgaon when passengers of Pushpak Express stepped outside their coaches due to a suspected fire on the train while the Karnataka Express was passing through the adjacent track, and several people were hit by the moving train. The injured individuals have been admitted to the Civil Hospital Jalgaon and are undergoing treatment. The Railway Ministry has announced ex-gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each for the kin of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident. "Ex gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each has been announced for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, Rs 50,000 to the people who are seriously injured and Rs 5,000 to the people who have sustained minor injuries," the Office of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a statement. (With inputs from ANI)
23 January,2025 02:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAn elephant fell into a private well in Kerala's Malappuram district on Thursday morning, the forest department is facing difficulties in rescuing it as the locals want the elephant to be relocated to a deep forest area instead of releasing it in the same area again, PTI reported. As per PTI, the owner of the land in Urangattiri where the well is situated and other local residents raised concerns and told the Nilambur DFO that they will not allow anyone to carry out the rescue work till an assurance is given that the elephant will quieten and transported into a deep forest. They also demanded compensation for their crops that were destroyed by the elephants frequenting in the area. The DFO claimed that it was not an easy process to tranquilise and relocate the elephant. Talking to PTI reporters, he said that the feasibility of tranquilising the elephant has to be examined. He further claimed that it would be much easier to demolish a part of the well to make way for the elephant to come out and then drive it into the nearby forest. The local residents however told the DFO that the elephant would return shortly after the forest officials leave and therefore, it should be relocated to some other deep forest area. Responding to this demand, the DFO said a decision would be taken after considering people's concerns. Mumbai: Byculla Zoo bids farewell to Anarkali, its last elephant Byculla lost its last elephant when the 59-year-old Anarkali passed away on November 10. With her death, there will be no more elephants at the iconic Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, in compliance with a central government ban on the intake and housing of elephants. “Due to central government regulations, we cannot bring another elephant here,” confirmed an official from the administration. As part of the expansion plans, the enclosure that housed Anarkali will be repurposed for another species. Rescued from a circus in 1977, Anarkali arrived at the Byculla at the age of 12 along with several other elephants, including her long-time companion, Laxmi. The duo quickly got close, drawing countless visitors and schoolchildren eager to see their playful interactions. Anarkali and Laxmi were once used for joyrides until protests by animal activists led to the practice being discontinued in 1992. “Anarkali remained very playful and responsive to her mahout and caretakers. She continued to be one of the crowd-pullers right up until her demise,” said Abhishek Satam, biologist and education officer. According to officials, Anarkali died of old age complications. Sources told PTI that the post-mortem report revealed a stomach tumour, which likely contributed to her declining health. Despite her condition, she maintained a calm demeanour, said her caretakers. Anarkali’s passing follows the death of her companion Laxmi in 2020. Laxmi, believed to be around 64, died of a chronic heart failure brought on by old age. Their bond was so strong that Anarkali reportedly mourned deeply after Laxmi’s death, refusing food for days. (With PTI inputs)
23 January,2025 01:13 PM IST | Malappuram | mid-day online correspondentSeveral parts of the national capital received overnight showers, with the weather department predicting light rain and cloudy weather during the day on Thursday too. The rain started in some parts of the city around 12.30 am, with the Palam weather station recording 1.2 mm of rain. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 11.0 degrees Celsius, 3.5 notches above normal for this time of the season, while the air quality was recorded in the poor category with an Air Quality Index of 264. The IMD has predicted a cloudy sky and light rain for the day, with the maximum temperature likely to settle around 22 degrees Celsius. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe. Fog disrupts flights in Delhi; cold wave continues across north India Foggy weather disrupted flight schedules in Delhi on Thursday morning, delaying several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Homeless people remained in night shelters to keep safe from the harsh winter. The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) set up 235 pagoda tents in several areas. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where Mahakumbh is being held, witnessed dense fog this morning. Thousands of people gathered at the ghats of Sangam to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. According to the IMD, Prayagraj recorded a temperature of 12.8 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Thursday. A thin layer of fog enveloped parts of Ayodhya as cold waves gripped the city. Some parts of West Bengal and Odisha also witnessed dense fog this morning. In West Bengal, Sainthia Junction railway station and parts of North 24 Parganas were blanketed with thick fog. A thick layer of fog enveloped parts of Odisha's Puri too, as cold waves gripped the city. A cold wave continued to grip Kashmir valley. Srinagar recorded a temperature of minus 0.5 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am this morning. According to the IMD, there is a possibility of rain in Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, Delhi NCR, and northern Rajasthan on January 23. (With inputs from Agencies)
23 January,2025 12:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAfter 13 people lost their lives in the Jalgaon train accident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said that the incident occurred after rumours of fire in the train which created panic among the travellers and as a result, people started jumping off the train and subsequently was hit by another speeding train. Pawar stated that the rumour was spread by two persons Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar, when they heard a tea seller shouting about a fire in the bogie after which both of them panicked and subsequently people started jumping off the train to save themselves. Speaking to reporters, Ajit Pawar said, "After the railway incident, the administration and other forces got active and started the relief & rescue operations... Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar from Shravasti were on the train... They were travelling in the general bogie and were sitting on the upper berth... One tea seller from the pantry shouted about a fire in the bogie, both of them heard that and panicked..." "Some passengers jumped out of the moving train to save themselves from the fire... But the train was moving at a good speed so one of the people pulled the chain and the train stopped... Many passengers got off the train and started crossing the railway track... Another train, Karnataka Express came at a very high speed and hit the passengers who were crossing the railway track..." he added. The Deputy CM further stated that a total of 10 deceased have been identified from the 13 killed while the three deceased are yet to be identified. The total number of injured individuals are 10, out of which 8 are males while two are female and they are undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital in Jalgaon. Maharashtra Deputy CM also informed that the railway services have been running smoothly at the spot. Pawar said, "As of now, 13 people have been declared dead. 10 of them have been identified while the other 3 yet to be identified... Total injured numbers 10, 8 males to 2 females... This incident happened due to the rumour spread from Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar, they are injured and are under treatment... Railway services are running smoothly. We have instructed the administration to provide treatment to all the injured at government cost. Our ministers and Collectors are looking into the incident..." The death toll in the Jalgaon train accident has risen to 13, said the District Magistrate of Jalgaon, Ayush Prasad on Thursday morning. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when passengers of the Pushpak Express stepped outside their coaches due to a suspected fire on the train while the Karnataka Express was passing through the adjacent track, and several people were hit by the moving train. The injured individuals have been admitted to the Civil Hospital Jalgaon and are undergoing treatment. The Railway Ministry has announced ex-gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each for the kin of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident. "Ex gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each has been announced for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, Rs 50,000 to the people who are seriously injured and Rs 5,000 to the people who have sustained minor injuries," the Office of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a statement. (With inputs from ANI)
23 January,2025 12:09 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentThe Railway Ministry has announced ex-gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. "Ex gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each has been announced for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, Rs 50,000 to the people who are seriously injured and Rs 5,000 to the people who have sustained minor injuries," the Office of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a statement. The death toll in the Jalgaon train accident has gone up to 13 with the recovery of a headless body along the railway tracks, police said on Thursday. Some passengers of the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express, who got off the train after an alarm chain-pulling incident, were run over by the Karnataka Express heading from Bengaluru to Delhi on the adjacent tracks in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening. "Of the 13, we have identified eight bodies so far, including two from their Aadhaar cards," Special Inspector General of Police Dattatraya Karale told PTI. The eight identified deceased include four hailing from Nepal, Jalgaon district information officer Yuvraj Patil told PTI. Out of the 15 persons injured in the incident, 10 were currently undergoing treatment - nine at the Pachora civil hospital and one at a medical facility in Jalgaon city- while the others who suffered minor injuries were discharged, he said. Meanwhile, the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express reached the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), its final destination in the Maharashtra capital, at around 1.20 am on Thursday, a railway spokesperson said. The Central Railway's general manager and other senior officials also reached the accident spot at night and inspected the site, he said. They also visited the hospitals where the injured persons were taken for treatment. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday evening when passengers onboard the Pushpak Express, fearing a blaze, hastily jumped onto the adjacent tracks and were run over by the oncoming Karnataka Express, officials earlier said. The accident took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora town in north Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, when the Pushpak Express halted after someone pulled the chain at around 4.45 pm on Wednesday, Central Railway officials said. (With inputs from PTI)
23 January,2025 12:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWelcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Markets pare early losses to trade higher amid rally in Asian markets Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty pared all the losses to trade higher early on Thursday following buying in IT stocks and a rally in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a negative note to plunge 202.87 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 76,202.12 in the morning trade. On the similar lines, NSE Nifty also fell 64.7 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 23,090.65. However, BSE benchmark soon recovered the losses and rose 152.54 points, or 0.20 per cent, to trade at 76,557.53 while Nifty went up 37.10 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 23,192.45. Jalgaon accident: Train was halted on blind curve, oncoming driver tried honking A rumour of smoke and fire caused panic aboard a train, leading to an accident on a blind two-degree curve in Jalgaon district. Eleven passengers who had deboarded were killed, and another 15 were injured when they were run over by the approaching Bengaluru-New Delhi Karnataka Express. The victims had stepped onto the adjacent track between Maheji and Pardhade stations. According to hospital authorities, at the time of going to press, four of the injured are in critical condition. Read more. Maharashtra: Two shot at in firing incident in front of cops in Naigaon A day after an attempt to murder case was registered against local criminal Meghraj Bhoir at Naigaon police station, the accused violently attacked the complainant and shot at him amid police presence. Bhoir’s accomplices, who were armed with iron rods and sharp weapons, joined the attack which took place over a property dispute, said a senior police officer. DCP Pournima Chougule-Shringi told mid-day that the complainant, Sanjay Joshi, had bought a piece of land from Bhoir’s father a few years ago which resulted in the dispute. One more person was seriously hurt in the incident. Read more. Abhishek Sharma, spinners put England to sword at Eden India made short work of the modest target that England could set at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, going past the visitors’ below-par 132 in the 13th over with seven wickets to spare. Victory gave Suryakumar Yadav & Co a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek Sharma hammered a 34-ball 79 that had five fours and a whopping eight sixes. Tilak Varma, in prolific form on the South Africa tour last November, played the second fiddle in a third-wicket partnership that produced 84 runs off 42 balls. Opener Sanju Samson had earlier provided the right start with a quickfire 26. Read more. R Madhavan: ‘Multi-starrers have never upset my stardom’ You’ll see me a lot this year,” promises R Madhavan when we call him to speak about Hisaab Barabar. The ZEE5 thriller is his first project of what will be a busy year, with De De Pyaar De 2, a rom-com with Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Dhurandhar in the pipeline. Incidentally, each of his characters is different. Read more.
23 January,2025 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEleven passengers of the Mumbai-Lucknow Pushpak Express were killed and nine others injured after they alighted due to a fire rumor and were run over by another train passing on the adjacent tracks in Jalgaon district, North Maharashtra, on Wednesday evening, officials said. The mishap took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations of Bhusawal Division, Central Railway officials said. After the train crossed Jalgaon station on Wednesday around 5 pm, smoke emitted from the general coach of Pushpak Express. Due to this, passengers of Pushpak Express pulled the alarm chain and jumped on the track when the Delhi-bound Karnataka Express, which was coming from Bengaluru, ran over them. Officials fear that the casualties could rise as some of the injured are in a serious condition. VIDEO | At least six persons were killed after they stepped down from their train on the tracks and were run over by another train coming from the opposite direction in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening. Visuals from the spot near Pachora station, where… pic.twitter.com/EKQU5LE50w — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2025 The accident spot is more than 400 km away from Mumbai. Chief PRO of Central Railway, Dr Swapnil Nila, gave an official statement on the Jalgaon incident, where several people were severely injured after being hit by the Bengaluru Express. The tragedy occurred when passengers on the Pushpak Express, fearing a fire after smoke came… pic.twitter.com/xQXx5ohTLJ — Mid Day (@mid_day) January 22, 2025 "Our preliminary information is that there were sparks inside one of the coaches of Pushpak Express due to either 'hot axle' or 'brake-binding' (jamming), and some passengers panicked. They pulled the chain, and some of them jumped down. At the same time, Karnataka Express was passing," a senior railway official told PTI."Senior officials are reaching the spot, after which more information will be available," said Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Patil who is also the guardian minister of Jalgaon. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in an unfortunate incident near Pachora in Jalgaon district. My deepest condolences to the affected families. 🙏My colleague Minister Girish Mahajan and the Superintendent of Police are already at the site, with the District Collector… https://t.co/MbS8rCdzDu — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 22, 2025 In a video message from Davos in Switzerland, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said, "Some passengers in the train mistakenly assumed that smoke is coming out of the train and they jumped. Unfortunately, they were run over by another train." The CM announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of the kin of the passengers who died in the tragedy.The Railway Board separately announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased, Rs 50,000 for grievous wounds and Rs 5,000 for simple injuries.
23 January,2025 10:47 AM IST | Jalgaon | mid-day online correspondentThe police on Thursday said that the death toll in the Jalgaon train accident has gone up to 13 with the recovery of a headless body along the railway tracks, reported news agency PTI. Some passengers of Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express, who got off the train after an alarm chain-pulling incident, were run over by the Karnataka Express heading from Bengaluru to Delhi on the adjacent tracks in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district Wednesday evening. "Of the 13, we have identified eight bodies so far, including two from their Aadhaar cards," Special Inspector General of Police Dattatraya Karale told PTI. The Commissioner of Railway Safety, Central Circle, will probe the circumstances leading to the mowing down of the 13 passengers, reported PTI. Manoj Arora, CRS, Central Circle, said he will reach the accident site between Pardhade and Maheji railway stations near Pachora, over 400 km from Mumbai, on Thursday, reported PTI. Earlier, the Railway Ministry announced ex-gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each for the kin of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident. "Ex gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each has been announced for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, Rs 50,000 to the people who are seriously injured and Rs 5,000 to the people who have sustained minor injuries," the Office of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the tragic train accident which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. "Anguished by the tragic accident on the railway tracks in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected," the Prime Minister's Office stated in a post on X. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to the families of the victims who died in the Jalgaon train accident on Wednesday. The state government will also bear all the medical expenses of the injured, the CM said. "The state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who died in the unfortunate accident in Jalgaon district, and the state government will also bear the entire expenses of the injured. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured," the CM posted a self-made video on his X account. (With inputs from PTI)
23 January,2025 09:52 AM IST | Jalgaon | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
