News for 'Shalimar'

Balasore accident: 123 trains cancelled, 56 diverted

Balasore accident: 123 trains cancelled, 56 diverted

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The cancelled trains include Sealdah-Puri Duronto, Howrah-Chennai Mail, Kanyakumari-Howrah Express, Shalimar Express, Tirupati Weekly Superfast Express, SMVT-Bengaluru Superfast Express, Santraganchi AC Superfast, Purulia-Villupuram.

It's Bollywood Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Bollywood Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Vaishnaw visits triple train accident site, orders probe

Vaishnaw visits triple train accident site, orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Vaishnaw on Saturday said he had ordered a high-level probe into the derailment on Friday night.

18 trains cancelled, several diverted after Odisha rail accident

18 trains cancelled, several diverted after Odisha rail accident

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Several long-distance trains were cancelled following the horrific triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore district, in which 50 people were killed and 350 others were injured, an official said.

'Fortis plans to add 700 beds in FY25'

'Fortis plans to add 700 beds in FY25'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Our priority remains brownfield expansion, and in the next few years, we plan to increase our capacity to around 6,000 beds.'

Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted

Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

According to the latest data released by the two zones, the South Eastern Railway cancelled trains such as the Chennai-Howrah Mail, the Darbhanga-Kanniyakumari Express and the Kamakhya-LTT Express journey commencing on June 3.

Weeks before Odisha tragedy, railways pulled up staff for using 'short-cuts'

Weeks before Odisha tragedy, railways pulled up staff for using 'short-cuts'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The Railway Board also said several infrastructure projects are under progress with stringent targets and officers and staffers on the field need to be sensitised that the integrity of the signalling system is of utmost importance from a safety point of view.

Odisha train collision: Army jawans, IAF choppers deployed for relief ops

Odisha train collision: Army jawans, IAF choppers deployed for relief ops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The operations are being carried out in coordination with the railway authorities on the ground, he said.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Both were rescued from the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express that derailed near Bahanaga Bazar Station on June 2 that had claimed 275 lives and left around 1,200 injured.

Alert Rajdhani driver averts major accident in Bokaro

Alert Rajdhani driver averts major accident in Bokaro

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The incident occurred at the Santhaldih railway crossing, near the Bhojudih railway station, and the tractor got stuck between the railway track and the gate.

Odisha train accident: 9 NDRF teams deployed for rescue ops

Odisha train accident: 9 NDRF teams deployed for rescue ops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The estimated strength of these nine teams is about 240 personnel, they said.

Odisha govt revises train accident toll to 288; 205 bodies identified

Odisha govt revises train accident toll to 288; 205 bodies identified

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Jena said that 205 bodies of the total 288 have been identified so far and handed over to their families.

Shalimar, George and Sherlock Holmes

Shalimar, George and Sherlock Holmes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Paints shares lose sheen post Birla Opus launch; Asian Paints at 10-mth low

Paints shares lose sheen post Birla Opus launch; Asian Paints at 10-mth low

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Shares of paint companies faced pressure, falling up to 5 per cent on the BSE in Monday's (February 26) intraday trade amid concerns that Grasim Industries' entry into the paint sector will intensify the competition. Asian Paints reached a 10-month low of Rs 2,850, slipping nearly 5 per cent after brokerage firm CLSA downgraded the stock following the Birla Opus launch. The paint maker's stock traded at its lowest level since April 28, 2023.

Timeline of train accidents over the last 10 years

Timeline of train accidents over the last 10 years

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

2016: On November 20, the Indore-Patna Express 19321 derailed close to Pukhrayan in Kanpur, India, killing at least 150 passengers and injuring more than 150.

Indian football team donates Rs 20 lakh to Balasore victims

Indian football team donates Rs 20 lakh to Balasore victims

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Following the win, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had announced a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for the team, from which Igor Stimac's wards have "collectively" decided to donate Rs 20 lakh.

Odisha train tragedy toll revised to 275

Odisha train tragedy toll revised to 275

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

According to Chief Secretary P K Jena, some bodies were counted twice.

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Agitators squatted on railway tracks at various places, leading to cancellation, short-termination and diversion of several trains.

Major News Events From 2023

Major News Events From 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, a look at some newsy events that shaped the world in the first half of the year.

CBI all set to take over probe into Balasore train crash

CBI all set to take over probe into Balasore train crash

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The case was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 337, 338, 304A (causing death by negligence) and 34 (common intention) and sections 153 (unlawful and negligent action endangering lives of Railway passengers ), 154 and 175 (endangering lives) of the Railways Act.

Deadliest train accidents in India since independence

Deadliest train accidents in India since independence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Odisha train crash is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.

120 passengers killed, 800 injured in Odisha triple train crash

120 passengers killed, 800 injured in Odisha triple train crash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

At least 120 people were killed and more than 800 injured in a horrific triple train crash on Friday in Odisha's Balasore district involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, officials said.

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Railways shunted out 5 top officials who are responsible for operations, signalling and safety.

Tis Hazari firing: 3 advocates held, sent to police custody for 4 days

Tis Hazari firing: 3 advocates held, sent to police custody for 4 days

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

A video of the incident that surfaced on social media showed a person firing in the air while some people were seen throwing stones and wooden planks.

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The overturned GS and SLRD (Brake Van) coaches are still being restored and rescue works are on, they said.

Balasore mishap: Railways hints at human-error, not to make report public

Balasore mishap: Railways hints at human-error, not to make report public

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

While there has been no official confirmation, some sources said the CRS informed in its report that the accident occurred due to human error on the part of on-duty officials in the Signalling and Telecom Department as well as the Traffic Department.

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The process of cremation of unidentified bodies of the train accident which began on Tuesday evening was completed at about 8 am on Wednesday, BMC Mayor Sulochana Das said.

Yeh Hai India: Record Tourists In Kashmir

Yeh Hai India: Record Tourists In Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The tourist arrivals this year are said to be the highest in a decade.

Who Won The Ramp Game? VOTE!

Who Won The Ramp Game? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Showstoppers stunned in splendid gowns at LFW X FDCI. Take the poll and let us know nailed it.

29 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified

29 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

There were multiple claimants for 15 bodies and the DNA reports were received from the central laboratory in Delhi after about 20 days, officials said.

Anti-collision system yet to be installed on route, railways launches probe

Anti-collision system yet to be installed on route, railways launches probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The railways has initiated a high-level probe into the train crash in Odisha to be headed by the commissioner of railway safety, South Eastern Circle.

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Ranajit Giri, Biprada Bag, Asha Behera and Ashok Bera, all residents of Bahanaga Bazaar station area in Balasore district where the crash took place, were among the first to rescue the injured.

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash on Friday, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.

Kurmi protest seeking ST status paralyses rail, road traffic in Bengal

Kurmi protest seeking ST status paralyses rail, road traffic in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The protest started at 6 am on Tuesday with the blockade of the old National Highway 6, which connects Kolkata to Mumbai, at Khemasuli in Kharagpur Local police station area by Kudmi Samaj West Bengal, they said.

Vidya's Indira Gandhi Dream Shelved

Vidya's Indira Gandhi Dream Shelved

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The actor was to play the late prime minister in a Web series to be produced by Vidya's husband Siddharth Roy Kapur.

The LAJAWAB Bollywood QUIZ!

The LAJAWAB Bollywood QUIZ!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Hindi movies.

How 3 trains collided in Odisha: Railways hints at...

How 3 trains collided in Odisha: Railways hints at...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

They described the functioning of the interlocking system which prima facie seemed to have been part of the problem which led to the accident, in which at least 275 people were killed.

Railway minister used to resign: Oppn on Odisha train tragedy

Railway minister used to resign: Oppn on Odisha train tragedy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal demanded Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation over the horrific triple train crash in neighbouring Odisha.

Rising costs, competition leave paint sector in need of fresh coat

Rising costs, competition leave paint sector in need of fresh coat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

While the four largest listed paint companies have seen marginal negative returns, the S&P BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and the National Stock Exchange Nifty FMCG indices have delivered a solid 16 per cent return during the same period. Initially, volume growth and reduced costs bolstered the sector's sentiment, but brokerages have grown cautious due to increased competitive pressures.