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Vizag-bound AP Express catches fire, no casualties
Monday, May 21, 2018, 10:31 PM
Two coaches of the Andhra Pradesh AC Superfast Express caught fire around 11.50 am on Monday while the train was on its way from New Delhi to Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. However, no casualties were reported. According to the railway officials, the fire was reported in the B6 coach near Birlanagar station in Gwalior when a high-tension wire fell on the train.
Damages for road accident victims to increase 10-fold
Saturday, May 12, 2018, 2:22 PM
The government has decided on a ten-fold increase in the minimum-compensation payable to road accident victims or their kin in case of death, permanent disability or minor-injury irrespective of their income and age criteria. While revising this after a gap of 24-years, the transport ministry, however, has left the option for people to pursue their case in MACT if they believe they deserve higher-compensation.
Newly-Wed Couple Killed As SUV Collides With Bus In Jharkhand's Dumka
Saturday, May 12, 2018, 1:29 PM
A newly-wed couple was killed in a road accident in Jharkhand's Dumka district yesterday. The SUV they were travelling in collided with a bus. The driver of the car also died on the spot. One person injured in the accident was rushed to the Saraiyahat Health Centre, police said. The couple was on their way to Bhagalpur in Bihar after the wedding ceremony.
Bengaluru: Man with helmet in hand dies after bike hits pole
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 8:30 AM
A 33-year-old software engineer died on the spot after his motorcycle slammed an electric polearound 4 am Monday. Despite having a helment, he wasnt wearing it but holding it in his hand, police said. Nithin Ganapathi, a resident of Hebbal and hailed from Madikeri, died due to grievous injuries. He was on his way home on his KTM Duke bike.
PM 'deeply pained' over death of 13 children in UP
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 8:31 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "deeply pained" over the incident in which 13 children were killed and eight others injured when a train rammed into their school van at an unmanned railway crossing in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area on Thursday. Interacting with BJP leaders, including the party's candidates, Modi said the Uttar Pradesh government and Railway department would take necessary action.
"Stop Nautanki": Yogi Adityanath On Protests Over Death Of 13 Children
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 6:45 PM
Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on a visit to the unmanned crossing where 13 school children were killed in an accident, lost his cool with local residents protesting the death of young students, mostly below 10. "Stop this nautanki (drama)," he told the hundreds of protesters in eastern Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar after he could not persuade the crowd to stop raising slogans.
13 school children killed as train hits van in Uttar Pradesh
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 10:42 AM
At least 13-children were killed on Wednesday and eight others injured when their school van was hit by a train at an unmanned railway crossing in Uttar-Pradeshs Kushinagar district, an official said. The children, students of Divine-Public-School, were killed on the spot when Thawe-Kapatanganj passenger train (55075) crashed into the van at an unmanned crossing gate at Behpurva, said Ved Prakash, spokesperson for Railways.
'Drunk' college girl runs over man sleeping on footpath
Monday, April 23, 2018, 7:17 PM
A college student allegedly ran her speeding car over a cobbler sleeping on a footpath while she was in an inebriated state in Hyderabad. Police said the girl, who was accompanied by three friends, was returning from a late-night party when she lost control of the car and hit the footpath. The victim succumbed to the critical injuries he sustained.
Court cancels arrest warrant against Salman khan in hit-and-run case
Saturday, April 21, 2018, 10:29 PM
A Mumbai court today cancelled a bailable arrest warrant against Bollywood star Salman Khan in the 2002 hit and run case, in which the Maharashtra government's appeal against his acquittal is pending before the Supreme Court. Earlier this month, the court had issued the warrant against the actor for not furnishing the surety as per the directions of the apex court.
In Hassan, even govt vehicles are under scanner
Thursday, April 19, 2018, 12:01 PM
Amidst allegations and complaints by Opposition parties that the state government has been misusing its offices by transporting money in government vehicles, the Hassan district administration has taken a stand to check even government vehicles at all check posts. Taking-charge of election preparations and activities in Hassan district, D Randeep, Deputy Commissioner, directed officials to mandatorily check all government vehicles passing through the check-posts.
"Attempt On My Life," Tweets Minister AK Hegde After Truck Hit Convoy
Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 1:03 PM
Union minister Anant Kumar Hegde has alleged a "deliberate attempt on his life" by a truck that he said tried to hit his car and then rammed an escort car on Tuesday night in Karnataka. Posting multiple tweets and pictures, he has asked the police to investigate a possible conspiracy. Mr. Hegde was travelling in Haveri district around 11:30-pm when the incident took place.
Chouhan raises limit of cashless treatment for scribes in MP
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 3:16 PM
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced to double the limit of cashless treatment for journalists under the state's health and insurance scheme to Rs 4 lakh. The state government had launched the Health and Accident Group Insurance Scheme for journalists a few years back. Currently, the limit of cashless treatment for journalists is Rs 2 lakh.
Man steals MSRTC bus in Mumbai, rams in into tree minutes later
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 9:02 AM
A man hailing from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly stealing a state-owned MSRTC bus with passengers on board to drive to his village, police said. However, he lost vehicle's control within minutes and rammed it into a tree. Locals pulled him out and thrashed him, while the bus driver will be suspended for leaving the door unlocked.
Three in five use cell while driving: survey
Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 8:33 AM
Indians are posing a serious-threat on the road, with three in every five admitting that they use mobile phones while driving, according to the survey. North India leads with 62% of all people using phones while driving, while in the south it is 52%. At the same time, only 1 in 4 Indians admitted that they have been caught by cops breaking this law.
HP: School bus with 60 students falls into gorge
Monday, April 9, 2018, 6:29 PM
A school bus with approximately 60 students on board fell into a deep gorge at around 4.30pm on Monday near Malkwal area of Nurpurconstituency bordering Punjab. The bus was not visible from the road as the gorge was around 100 metre deep. Police, local volunteers, ambulances, team of doctors and other emergency services were pressed into service.
