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Odisha: Schools in 14 districts closed for 3 days due to Cyclone Dana

The Odisha government has announced that schools in 14 districts of the state will remain closed from October 23 to October 25 due to the impending cyclonic storm Dana. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJD’s announces final list of candidates; last Lok Sabha ticket goes to latest defector from BJP

BJD announces candidates for assembly and Lok Sabha seats, including former BJP member Lekhashree Samantsinghar for Balasore.

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2024 Lok Sabha polls | BJP leader Kharabela Swain says he would contest Balasore seat as Independent

Former BJP MP M.A. Kharabela Swain to contest Lok Sabha elections as Independent candidate in Odisha's Balasore seat.

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Two poachers arrested for opening fire at Odisha sanctuary staff

Two poachers were arrested for allegedly firing at two forest staff of the Kuldiha sanctuary in Odisha's Balasore district on Monday night, officials said. They were injured during patrolling. .Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vaishnaw inaugurates Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore railway line, flags off MEMU train

The MEMU train between Gopinathpur Nilgiri to Balasore in South Eastern Railway division will operate thrice in a day, railway official said.

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Probe blames crew, faulty signal for A.P. train tragedy

Train crash in Vizianagaram due to crew passing defective signal in red. Enquiry team held Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilot responsible. All India Loco Running Staff Association had written to authorities for intensive training for crew. Bahanaga Bazar station crash in Balasore due to suspected signalling error. Final enquiry…

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‘Kavach’ could have averted Andhra Pradesh train tragedy, say railway officials

Senior railway officials say had 'Kavach' been installed, the Andhra Pradesh train collision could have been prevented. But, ‘Kavach’ is currently under implementation in South Central Railway (SCR) only to an extent of 1,200 km. The incident also comes within five months of the devastating Balasore train tragedy.

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INDIA bloc to hold protests against BJD, BJP in Odisha’s Rayagada, Balasore next month

The Opposition bloc INDIA will hold demonstrations in Rayagada and Balasore next month to protest against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) dispensation in the State for “failing” to fulfil promises they had made for the people of Odisha, a Congress leader said…

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Remains of 28 unidentified victims of Balasore train accident to be cremated in Bhubaneswar

As many as 296 persons had died in the accident. Many of the bodies were beyond recognition.

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Balasore train tragedy: 28 unclaimed bodies to be disposed in scientific manner, BMC issues SOP

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the disposal of the 28 unidentified bodies of the Balasore train accident, according to a statement issued by BMC on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CBI charges three arrested Railway officials in Balasore train collision case

CBI files charge-sheet against three Railway officials for triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore leading to 291 deaths. Invoking Sections 304, 34, 201 and 153 of Railways Act, CBI alleges officials attempted to destroy evidence & committed lapses in signalling-circuit-alteration and labelling mistake.

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Orissa High Court issues notices over absence of grama sabha role in implementation of Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha

Orissa High Court orders DM Balasore to respond to plea alleging non-involvement of grama sabhas in AONO scheme; Odisha Congress criticises govt for ignoring role of panchayats; 73 amendment says no project can be implemented without approval of grama sabha.

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Bihar govt. employee makes career in question paper leak to earn quick money

Balasore Superintendent of Police (SP) Sagarika Nath said Vishal Kumar Chaurasia was the main accused in the leaking of questions papers.

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Railways’ post-Balasore plan to speed up signalling revamp may take long years

The timeline to convert the Indian Railways system from conventional relay interlocking to electronic interlocking technology may be challenging, given the capacity constraints of the companies manufacturing and setting up the new systems.

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Balasore train accident: 41 bodies await identification at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

As many as 41 bodies at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar are yet to be identified after the triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district on June 2. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Over ₹1.08 lakh crore spent on railway safety, says Minister

Railways taking measures to ensure safety post Balasore tragedy: ₹1 lakh crore corpus for five years; Rolling Block introduced; double locking, data logging, SMS alerts for relay rooms & goomties; 254 deceased identified, 41 yet to be; 219 consequential train accidents in last 5 years

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In reshuffle, 35 Divisional Railway Managers transferred

35 DRMs transferred in Indian Railways reshuffle; each division headed by DRM; transfers follow Balasore train accident; DRMs have two-year tenure; transfers to enforce "culture of safety"; DRMs report to GM of zone.

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Balasore train accident | Three accused railway officials sent to judicial custody

Three railway officials sent to judicial custody after CBI remand period ends in Balasore train disaster. Accused booked under IPC Sections 304, 201 & 153 of Railways Act. CBI yet to submit report, CRS inquiry states accident due to "lapses" in signalling circuit alteration.

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NHRC calls for action taken report on Balasore train accident

The National Human Rights Commission has called for an action taken report from the Odisha government on a complaint which alleges that the State government and the Indian Railways failed to maintain the dignity of the dead in the case of the Balasore train accident

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Balasore triple train accident | Seven railway employees suspended

Railways suspend 7 employees, including 3 arrested by CBI, for dereliction of duty leading to triple train crash in Odisha which left 293 dead and over 1,200 injured

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Balasore train accident | CBI makes first arrests, three railway staff held

The CBI on July 7 took into custody three railway personnel in connection with the June 2 Balasore train accident, making its first arrests in the case, officials said. Read the full breaking news on The Hindu.

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Balasore accident: CBI makes first arrests, 3 railway staff held

The CBI on Friday took into custody three railway personnel in connection with the June 2 Balasore train accident, making its first arrests in the case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Balasore train accident could have been averted by running checks, says CRS report; India lifts SAFF Championships title for record 9th time, and more

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Balasore train accident | Modi government has compromised basic rail safety issues, says Congress

“We would like to appeal that do not get into this business of hot food and new Vande Bharats,” Supriya Shrinate said.

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Morning Digest | ‘Human error’ led to Balasore train tragedy, says report; NCP feud festers, goes to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s court, and more

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