Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar join the nation in condoling the death of innocents in Amritsar train accident
6 years, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar join the nation in condoling the death of innocents in Amritsar train accident

India TV News  

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar join the nation in condoling the death of innocents in Amritsar train accident The Indian captain took to Twitter saying: 'My prayers are with the families of those affected by the terrible train accident in Amritsar yesterday.' At least 61 people were killed and over 70 injured on Friday after a speeding train mowed down a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching the burning of Ravana effigy at Joda Phatak near Amritsar. Indian captain Virat Kohli has also joined ex-cricketers Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh in condoling the death of the people who were affected by the incident. The Indian captain took to Twitter saying: 'My prayers are with the families of those affected by the terrible train accident in Amritsar yesterday.'

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Condolences pour in from global leaders on Odisha rail disaster
1 year, 9 months ago

Condolences pour in from global leaders on Odisha rail disaster

The Hindu  

A number of global leaders — including the U.S. President, the Chinese President and Premier, the President of France, and the Prime Ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom — have expressed their condolences regarding the rail accident in Odisha that has left more than 280 people dead. Track Odisha train accident live updates here Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif …

Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, other cricketers express grief over lives lost in tragic Odisha train accident
1 year, 9 months ago

Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, other cricketers express grief over lives lost in tragic Odisha train accident

Hindustan Times  

Team India batter Virat Kohli expressed his condolences on the tragic train accident in Odisha, which has resulted in death of at least 233 people, while injuring more than 900. Virat Kohli Taking to his official Twitter account, Kohli wrote, “Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who …

Odisha Train Accident: Virat Kohli, VVS Laxman among leading cricketers offer condolences
1 year, 9 months ago

Odisha Train Accident: Virat Kohli, VVS Laxman among leading cricketers offer condolences

India TV News  

In India's biggest Train accident, over 250 people have lost their lives, and over 900 suffered injuries after three trains, two passengers and one goods, collided near Bahanaga railway station in Odisha's Balasore district on June 2. The star Indian batter and former captain Virat Kohli took to Twitter to express his grief and said that his thought and prayers …

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar pay heartfelt tributes to security personnel killed in 26/11 terror attacks
4 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar pay heartfelt tributes to security personnel killed in 26/11 terror attacks

India TV News  

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar pay heartfelt tributes to security personnel killed in 26/11 terror attacks The Indian skipper, currently in Australia for India-Oz series, says those who lost their life in the attacks will always be remembered. As India mourns the 12th anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks, Team India captain paid tribute to all the people and security personnel …

‘Heart-breaking, Shocking,’ Virat Kohli, Yuvraj offer condolence to families affected in Vizag gas leak
4 years, 10 months ago

‘Heart-breaking, Shocking,’ Virat Kohli, Yuvraj offer condolence to families affected in Vizag gas leak

Hindustan Times  

India captain Virat Kohli was among the many Indian sportspersons to offer his condolences to the families affected by the Visakhapatnam’s gas leak. Describing the event unfortunate, and saddening, cricketers Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Ravindra Jadeja and shuttler PV Sindhu were among those express concern. “My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the #VizagGasLeak. Condolences to the …

Virat Kohli pays condolences to families affected in Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy
4 years, 10 months ago

Virat Kohli pays condolences to families affected in Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy

India TV News  

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday offered his condolences to families affected in the Visakhapatnam gas leak incident. A major leak from a chemical plant of LG Polymers in the wee hours impacted villages within a five-km radius, leaving eight people dead and scores of citizens complaining of breathlessness, nausea and other problems. India's opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan also paid …

A year after the Amritsar train tragedy, family members of victims stage protest, demand justice from Punjab government
5 years, 5 months ago

A year after the Amritsar train tragedy, family members of victims stage protest, demand justice from Punjab government

Op India  

A year since the horrific train tragedy in Amritsar on the occasion of Dussehra, the family members of the victims perished and injured in the incident carried out a protest march to mark the first anniversary of the dreadful incident which had left 60 dead and scores of others injured. Punjab: Families of the victims of 2018 Amritsar train accident …

‘People’s negligence’, says Centre, clears railways for Amritsar train tragedy that killed 61
6 years, 4 months ago

‘People’s negligence’, says Centre, clears railways for Amritsar train tragedy that killed 61

Hindustan Times  

In the Amritsar train tragedy that took place on the night of Dusshera in which 61 people died, the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety SK Pathak has given a clean chit to the railways. P The inquiry conducted by the CCRS put the onus of the tragedy on the people who had collected there, saying, “the reason for the accident …

Amritsar train tragedy: Captain govt trying to save Sidhu, his wife, says SAD-BJP
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train tragedy: Captain govt trying to save Sidhu, his wife, says SAD-BJP

Hindustan Times  

The coordination committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday decided to launch a campaign for justice to the victims of the Amritsar train tragedy. Addressing a joint press conference with BJP state president Shwait Malik, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleged that the Congress government has launched a “cover-up” exercise to save local bodies minister …

Political parties in blame game over Amritsar train tragedy
6 years, 5 months ago

Political parties in blame game over Amritsar train tragedy

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A political war has broken out over the Dussehra train tragedy in Amritsar, in which 61 people were killed and several injured, with parties blaming each other and the Railways. The Congress leader alleged that either the railways was trying to hide something or it was a political conspiracy to pin the blame on cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, …

Amritsar train accident: Case in Bihar court against Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Dussehra event organisers
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train accident: Case in Bihar court against Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Dussehra event organisers

India TV News  

A case against Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu and the organisers of the Dussehra event was filed in a Bihar court on Monday, which held them responsible for mowing down of several revellers by a passing train in Amritsar on October 19. The case was filed by a social activist in a Chief Judicial Magistrate's court, who contended that a …

Amritsar train accident: A tragedy that was waiting to happen
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train accident: A tragedy that was waiting to happen

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Dussehra celebrations at Amritsar’s Dhobi Ghat have been a four-decade-old affair. “Dussehra organizers generally tell the guards at the crossing to take care of the trains by closing the gates after 5-10 minutes—enough time for organizers to ask the public to clear the tracks before the train passes. “That is one reason why this kind of a tragedy …

Amritsar train tragedy: Youth hold protest near accident asks Punjab govt to trace missing people, provide compensation
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train tragedy: Youth hold protest near accident asks Punjab govt to trace missing people, provide compensation

Firstpost  

Amritsar: A group of youths held protest Sunday morning near the Amritsar mishap site where at least 59 Dussehra revellers were mowed down by a speeding train. “Two labourers who were living in my area are still missing,” said Kamal, who is a resident of an area near Joda Phatak where at least 59 people were killed Friday evening after …

Amritsar Train Accident: Amarinder Singh meets injured victims, slogans raised against him outside hospital
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar Train Accident: Amarinder Singh meets injured victims, slogans raised against him outside hospital

India TV News  

Amritsar Train Accident: Amarinder Singh meets injured victims, slogans raised against him outside hospital Singh, who faced backlash for visiting the victims a day after the incident, said his government is ordering a magisterial inquiry under the police commissioner, who will submit a report within four weeks. After 16 hours of the deadly train accident in Amritsar, Punjab Chief Minister …

Daily Bulletin: At least 59 killed in Amritsar train accident; Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate; day's top stories
6 years, 5 months ago

Daily Bulletin: At least 59 killed in Amritsar train accident; Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate; day's top stories

Firstpost  

Today’s top stories: 61 killed in Amritsar train accident, Rahul Gandhi to visit Telangana today, India to play Pakistan in 2018 Asian Champions Trophy, and more. Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate Saudi Arabia said on Friday that journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight inside its Istanbul consulate and said it had fired two senior officials over the …

Amritsar train accident: 61 dead as speeding train runs over crowd at Dussehra celebration
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train accident: 61 dead as speeding train runs over crowd at Dussehra celebration

Hindustan Times  

Tragedy struck at a Dussehra celebration in Amritsar on Friday when a speeding train ran over a festive crowd that spilled on to the tracks while watching the customary burning of a giant Ravana effigy. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required.” Railways minister Piyush Goyal cancelled all his engagements in the US and said he was …

Amritsar train tragedy: 59 dead; Amarinder Singh announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for kin of deceased
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train tragedy: 59 dead; Amarinder Singh announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for kin of deceased

Firstpost  

A speeding train on its way from Pathankot to Amritsar smashed into a massive crowd on the railway tracks watching a burning Ravana effigy during Dussehra fireworks in Punjab’s Amritsar on Friday at around 7 pm local time, killing at least 61 people and injuring 70 at last count. A speeding train on its way from Pathankot to Amritsar smashed …

Amritsar train accident: 61 dead, 50 hurt as train runs over people watching Ravan-burning; inquiry ordered, state mourning declared
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train accident: 61 dead, 50 hurt as train runs over people watching Ravan-burning; inquiry ordered, state mourning declared

India TV News  

Over 60 people were killed in Punjab’s Amritsar on Friday after a speeding train mowed down people gathered for Dussehra celebrations. An Exclusive India TV video shows moment when a speeding train passed through scores gathered for Dussehra celebrations The accident scenes were reminiscent of ones witnessed during the Partition of the country when millions of people lost their lives …

Amritsar train accident: Ajay Devgan, Anil Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh,Farhan Akhtar & other Bollywood celebs mourn the tragic deaths!
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train accident: Ajay Devgan, Anil Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh,Farhan Akhtar & other Bollywood celebs mourn the tragic deaths!

ABP News  

Pained to hear about the Amritsar train tragedy. Love and prayers 🙏🏼 — Diana Penty October 19, 2018 Deeply Hurt and saddened by the terrible train tragedy in Amritsar. Wish this was not true 😭 — sonu sood October 19, 2018 Such a sad and shocking train accident in #Amritsar condolences and strength to the families 🙏 — Randeep Hooda …

Sehwag, Harbhajan share condolences after train mows down Dussehra revellers in Amritsar
6 years, 5 months ago

Sehwag, Harbhajan share condolences after train mows down Dussehra revellers in Amritsar

India TV News  

Amidst all the celebration, several Dussehra revellers were run over by a passing train in Choura Bazar near Amritsar on Friday. From the sports fraternity, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh offered condolences to the families of the deceased. Harbhajan was also deeply saddened by the unfortunate train incident as he tweeted: "Deeply saddened …

Amritsar train mishap: Narendra Modi expresses condolences, Amarinder Singh announces Rs 5 lakh compensation
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train mishap: Narendra Modi expresses condolences, Amarinder Singh announces Rs 5 lakh compensation

Firstpost  

Prominent political leaders from across the country expressed their condolences after at least 50 people were killed in a major train accident in Amritsar. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families #PresidentKovind — President of India October 19, 2018 Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the loss of lives in the tragedy and said he has “asked officials to provide immediate assistance …

‘Heart-wrenching’: PM Modi condoles Amritsar train tragedy
6 years, 5 months ago

‘Heart-wrenching’: PM Modi condoles Amritsar train tragedy

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday condoled the loss of lives in tragic Amritsar train accident and directed officials to provide immediate assistance. Congress president Rahul Gandhi also said he was asking the state government and the party workers to provide immediate relief at the accident site. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said he was rushing to Amritsar to personally supervise …

At least 52 people killed in Amritsar after train runs over people watching burning of Ravana effigy
6 years, 5 months ago

At least 52 people killed in Amritsar after train runs over people watching burning of Ravana effigy

Firstpost  

At least 15 people were killed in Amritsar in Punjab on Friday evening after a crowd of Dussehra revellers was run over by a train. Amritsar: At least 52 people were killed and 72 injured Friday evening after a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching burning of Ravana effigy was run over by a …

61 killed as train hits crowd watching Ravana effigy burn in Amritsar
6 years, 5 months ago

61 killed as train hits crowd watching Ravana effigy burn in Amritsar

Hindustan Times  

A train plowed into a crowd that had spilled over to a railway track to watch Dussehra fireworks on the outskirts of Amritsar in Punjab, killing at least 61 people. A crowd of around 300 people was watching the effigies being burnt as part of the Dussehra celebrations at about 6.45 pm when the speeding passenger train rolled down the …

Amritsar train accident LATEST Updates: 61 dead, 72 injured; state mourning declared in Punjab
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train accident LATEST Updates: 61 dead, 72 injured; state mourning declared in Punjab

India TV News  

Amritsar train accident LIVE UPDATES, Over 60 people were killed as train travelling from Pathankot to Amritsar ran over a group of people watching Dusshera celebrations in Amritsar on Friday. India TV's Exclusive video shows scores being mowed down by speeding train during Dusshera celebrations in Amritsar A large number of people were standing along the railway tracks and were …

Amritsar train accident: Punjab CM announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased
6 years, 5 months ago

Amritsar train accident: Punjab CM announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced compensation of Rs five lakh each to the kin of the deceased in the Amritsar train accident on Friday and said he was rushing to the spot to personally supervise rescue and relief operations. At least 52 people were killed when a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while …

Sonia, Rahul express anguish over Bangalore-Nanded Express train accident
9 years, 7 months ago

Sonia, Rahul express anguish over Bangalore-Nanded Express train accident

Firstpost  

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi today expressed anguish over the Bangalore-Nanded Express train accident that killed five persons including a party MLA from Karnataka. New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday expressed anguish over the Bangalore-Nanded Express train accident that killed five persons including a party MLA from …

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