Tiger Walker II safe, captured on camera in Maharashtra sanctuary
The big cat, which is around four years old, has stayed in Gautala wildlife sanctuary since March 2021, when he came in search of new territory. It has marked its area between Kannad and Chalisgaon in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Jalgaon districts, respectively
Amravati Express hits truck in Maharashtras Jalgaon district; no injuries reported
Mumbai, Mar 14: A speeding truck that crashed into a level-crossing gate and got stuck on railway tracks was hit by an express train in Maharashtras Jalgaon district on Friday morning, officials said. No one was injured in the accident that occurred near Bodwad station around 4.30 am, which disrupted rail services on the route [] The post Amravati Express hits truck in Maharashtras Jalgaon district; no injuries reported appeared first on Northlines .
Mumbai-Amravati Train Collides With Truck Stuck On Railway Tracks In Jalgaon, No Injuries
The driver of a truck lost control over the wheel and rammed the vehicle into a level-crossing gate, where it got stuck on the railway tracks and was hit by the Amravati Express from Mumbai.
Restoration work begins after truck collides with train at Bodwad station
A speeding truck that crashed into a level-crossing gate and got stuck on railway tracks was hit by an express train in Maharashtra`s Jalgaon district on Friday morning
Amravati Express hits truck in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district; no injuries
MUMBAI: A speeding truck that crashed into a level-crossing gate and got stuck on railway tracks was hit by an express train in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Friday morning, officials said. No one was injured in the accident that occurred near Bodwad station around 4.30 am, which disrupted rail services on the route for about 6 hours, he said. Just when the 12111 Amravati Express from Mumbai to Amravati was about to pass through the area, the driver of a truck lost control over the wheel and rammed the vehicle into a level-crossing gate, the official said. The truck broke the barrier at the rail-road intersection and got stuck on the tracks. The driver got down and was seeking help when the train hit the truck, the official said. The alert loco pilot had spotted the truck on the tracks and slowed down the train, which averted a much bigger accident, he said. Officials from the railways, local police, Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force rushed to the spot and launched an operation to clear the track, he said. The truck had got stuck to the train engine which blocked rail traffic on the stretch for a few hours, the official said. A gas cutter and earthmover were engaged to remove the truck from the tracks. The track was cleared around 10.20 am and the train left for the next station. A case is being registered and a probe is underway, the official added.
Amravati Express hits truck in Maharashtras Jalgaon district; no injuries
The driver reportedly lost control over the wheel and rammed the truck into a level-crossing gate
Train collides with truck at closed level crossing in Maharashtra's Jalgaon
An Amravati-bound train collided with a truck illegally crossing closed railway tracks in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. No injuries were reported, but the collision disrupted the schedules of five trains, including the Mumbai-Amravati Express. The incident caused significant damage to railway infrastructure. Repair work is underway, and legal action may be taken against the truck driver.
Multi-specialty medical camp inaugurated in Chirang
HT Correspondent KOKRAJHAR, March 11: A multi-specialty medical camp, organised by the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), was officially inaugurated by the District Social Welfare Officer of Chirang at the JSB Civil Hospital, Kajalgaon. The camp was held to provide comprehensive healthcare services to children and improve their overall well-being. The medical camp featured specialist []
3 more held for harassing Union minister's daughter
Two men were arrested and a minor boy was detained on Monday in connection with the harassment of Union Minister Raksha Khadse's daughter and her friends. The incident took place at a religious event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on February 28. The accused were charged with stalking, sexual offenses, and taking photos and videos of the girls without permission. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for swift action against the perpetrators.
Three more held for harassing Union minister Khadse's daughter, friends in Jalgaon
MUMBAI: The Jalgaon police on Monday arrested two more men and detained a minor boy in connection with the harassment of Union minister Raksha Khadse's daughter and some of her friends, an official said. With this, four persons have been apprehended so far in the case. Seven persons have been named in the FIR, registered on the complaint of Khadse at Muktainagar police station in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district in connection with the incident that occurred at Sant Muktai Yatra in Kothali village there on February 28 night. One person, Kiran Mali, was nabbed earlier, while the Jalgaon police arrested two more others - Aniket Bhoyi and Anuj Patil - and also apprehended a minor boy on Monday, the official from Muktainagar police station said. Efforts were on to nab the other accused, he said. The seven have been charged with stalking and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, while Information Technology Act provisions have been invoked since they tried to take pictures and videos of the girls without permission, according to police. During the probe, the police found the accused allegedly misbehaved with several girls and even clashed with the bodyguards accompanying them. A 17-year-old girl had made a complaint, and the bodyguards named the seven accused. Talking to reporters on Sunday, BJP leader Khadse said, I was in Gujarat, so my daughter called me to ask for permission to go. I asked her to take a guard and two to three staff members along. My daughter and her friends were followed and pushed, and their photos and videos were taken. When my staff objected, the boys resorted to unruly behaviour, and a mob of 30 to 40 people gathered. Khadse said when she returned home on Sunday morning, her daughter told her that the same group had misbehaved with her on February 24 at a public event. It is unfortunate. If such things happen to an MP or Union minister's daughter, imagine what common people have to go through, she said. Khadse said some locals in Muktainagar told her that this group harassed girls on their way to school. I have spoken to the chief minister and the deputy superintendent of police, she said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday assured strict action in the case.
3 Minors Among 4 Arrested For Harassing Union Minister Raksha Khadses Daughter In Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Police arrested four accused, including three minors, acting on a complaint filed byUnion Minister Raksha Khadse, alleging that her daughter was harassed an event in Jalgaon.
Union Minister Raksha Khadse Files FIR Over Daughters Harassment in Jalgaon
Union minister of state for youth affairs Raksha Khadse on Sunday filed an FIR alleging her daughter and her friends were harassed by a group of men at an event in Maharashtras Jalgaon district.
MoS Raksha Khadse's daughter was alleged molested at a fair in Maharashtras Jalgaon. She demanded strict action against the accused.
Union Minister Raksha Khadse's daughter, friends harassed in Jalgaon; seven named in FIR, one held
Union Minister Raksha Khadse filed a police complaint after her daughter and friends were harassed by men at an event in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. One person was arrested while six others are being sought. Charges include stalking and attempted unauthorized recording. CM Fadnavis and others have promised stringent action against the accused.
JALGAON: Union Minister Raksha Khadse on Sunday lodged a police complaint regarding the harassment of her daughter and some of her friends by a group of boys at an event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, however, said that the accused belong to a political party, and some of them have been arrested. Khadse lodged a complaint at Muktainagar police station in connection with the incident that occurred at Sant Muktai Yatra in Kothali village in Muktainagar on Friday night. Talking to reporters, the Union minister and BJP leader said, I was in Gujarat, so my daughter called me to ask for permission to go. I asked her to take a guard and two to three staff members along. My daughter and her friends were followed and pushed, and their photos and videos were taken. When my staff objected, the boys resorted to unruly behaviour, and a mob of 30 to 40 people gathered. Khadse said when she returned home this morning, her daughter told her that the same group of boys had misbehaved with her on February 24 at a public event. It is unfortunate. If such things happen to an MP or Union minister's daughter, imagine what common people have to go through, she said. Khadse said some locals in Muktainagar told her that the boys harassed girls on their way to school. I have spoken to the chief minister and the deputy superintendent of police, she said, demanding that the culprits be arrested. Speaking to reporters in Raigad, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, Those who harassed Khadse's daughter are from a political party. The local police have arrested some of them and registered a case. There will be strict action taken against them. Raksha Khadse's father-in-law, former minister and NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse said, The police have already received several complaints against these youths in the past, but no effective steps were taken. These boys are hardened criminals. He claimed that crimes against women have increased in Maharashtra, and criminals are not afraid of the police. Girls do not come forward to lodge complaints. Parents believe that the names of their daughters should not be disclosed. We complained as we had no option left, he said. I have spoken to the DSP and IG. When we went to the police station first, we were made to sit for two hours. The police told us to rethink the issue as it relates to girls. The youths have beaten up the police also. These people have political protection, the NCP (SP) leader said. Reacting to the development, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal claimed the law and order situation in the state has collapsed under the Mahayuti government. The incident of Union Minister Khadse's daughter being molested by thugs and security guards being pushed is extremely worrying and shows that women and girls are not safe in the state, he said. He claimed that Khadse was sitting in the police station because persons who molested her daughter and other girls were not being arrested. Sapkal said, There has been an increase in atrocities against women and girls in the state. If the daughter of a Union minister is unsafe, it is better not to think about girls of common citizens, he said. He said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, has lost focus. The fact that a minister's daughter was molested even in the presence of security guards is a sign that the law and order has gone haywire. Fadnavis should resign from the post of home minister and give the state a full-time competent home minister for the safety of mothers and sisters in the state, the Congress leader said. Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar said the news of Khadse's daughter being molested while under police protection is a reality in Maharashtra. The minister had to go directly to the police station to demand that the accused be arrested. We have been saying for a long time that the police are no longer feared in the state because gangsters get protection from the Mahayuti, he claimed. The Mahayuti government has been shown a mirror by its Central minister, Wadettiwar said, questioning if the incident will awaken the chief minister and the two deputy chief ministers.
Union minister's daughter harassed at event in Jalgaon
Union Minister Raksha Khadse on Sunday lodged a police complaint regarding the harassment of her daughter and some of her friends by a group of boys at an event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.
Union Minister and BJP leader Raksha Khadse on Sunday, i.e., filed a complaint against a few boys, alleging that they harassed her minor daughter and other girls during the Sant Muktai Yatra in Maharashtra's Jalgaon, India Today reported.
Union ministers daughter harassed at event in Maharashtra; CM Fadnavis assures action
Union minister Raksha Khadse filed a police complaint after her daughter and friends were harassed by boys at an event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district. The incident involved boys taking photos and videos, leading to unruly behavior. Chief minister Fadnavis confirmed the culprits' political affiliation and assured strict action. Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal criticized the law enforcement's handling of the situation.
Union minister says daughter harassed in Maharashtra; lodges police complaint
Jalgaon: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs Raksha Khadse on Sunday, March 2, lodged a police complaint regarding the harassment of her daughter and some of her friends by a group of boys at an event in Maharashtras Jalgaon district. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, however, said that the accused belong to a political party, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Union Minister Raksha Khadses daughter harassed, followed in Maharashtras Jalgaon
Union Minister Raksha Khadse said her daughter and her friends were harassed and followed during the Sant Muktai Yatra held on the occasion of Mahashivratri in Jalgaon
Union Minister says daughter harassed by youths at event in Jalgaon; lodges police complaint
Union Minister Raksha Khadse filed a police complaint after her daughter and friends were harassed by a group of boys at an event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon. Chief Minister Fadnavis acknowledged the incident and confirmed that some of the accused, belonging to a political party, have been arrested. He promised strict action.
Union Minister's Daughter Harassed At Maharashtra Fair, 1 Arrested
A junior minister in the Union cabinet has raised questions over women's safety in Maharashtra after her minor daughter was harassed at a fair in Jalgaon district, giving ammunition to the opposition Congress over the law-and-order situation.
Maharashtra cabinet approves anti-narcotics task force expansion
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of 346 new posts in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the setting up of the Sixth State Finance Commission, among other decisions, officials said. The decision to expand ANTF aims to enhance enforcement efforts and curb the spread of narcotics. The government sanctioned the setting up of such an entity on August 31, 2023. The cabinet's approval includes 310 permanent posts and 36 contractual positions within the task force. These include roles ranging from senior police officials to clerical staff and scientific assistants. The state government has sanctioned a recurring expenditure of over Rs 19 crore and a one-time expenditure of more than Rs 3 crore for vehicle procurement and other needs, the government stated. Chairing the meeting, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis underlined the importance of acting decisively against drug networks across Maharashtra. He said strengthening the task force would help law enforcement agencies tackle the growing use of narcotics more effectively. The council of ministers also sanctioned Rs 1,275 crore to improve the Varkhede Londhe Barrage Medium Project in Jalgaon district. The project, located on the Girna River, will provide irrigation facilities to 8,290 hectares of land in Chalisgaon and Bhadgaon talukas. The latest approval marks the third administrative sanction for the project, which aims to enhance water availability in the region. In another decision, the cabinet approved the establishment of the Sixth State Finance Commission, which will give suggestions for financial planning and resource distribution from April 1, 2026, to March 31 2031. The commission is expected to submit its report by December 31, 2025. The chief minister has been given the authority to recommend the names of the commission's chairman and members to the governor. The commission will review the financial status of local self government institutions and suggest measures to improve their economic management, as per an official release. The cabinet also approved a Rs 1,594 crore solar energy project to enhance the energy efficiency of the Mhaisal Lift Irrigation Scheme in Sangli district. This project aims to meet the scheme's annual electricity requirement of approximately 39.8 crore units by leveraging solar power. The Krishna Koyna Lift Irrigation Project, which includes the Mhaisal scheme, is crucial for providing water to drought-prone areas in Sangli and Solapur districts, the statement said. Under the approved plan, 65 out of the 108 pumps in the Mhaisal scheme will be upgraded to energy-efficient models. Additionally, an advanced monitoring system and a 200 MW solar power plant will be installed. The generated electricity will be supplied to the Narwad substation through a dedicated transmission line. The project's financial structure includes a loan of Rs 1,120 crore from Germany's KfW Bank and a state government investment of Rs 474 crore, the statement said. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission and other state agencies will oversee the implementation of the project, which is expected to reduce operational costs and promote the use of green energy in the state's irrigation sector. The water will benefit 1,08,197 hectares of agricultural land from tehsils like Miraj, Kavathe Mahankal, Tasgaon and Jat in Sangli districts and Sangola and Mangalvedha in Solapur district The cabinet approved the allocation of land to Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune to construct a bridge over a nullah on a nominal annual lease of Re 1. The hospital, run by the Dinanath Mangeshkar Foundation, had requested 795 square metres of land for the bridge to connect its properties in Erandwane and Karvenagar. The land will be given on a nominal annual lease of Rupee 1. The foundation will bear the construction costs. The bridge is expected to improve accessibility for patients staff and ambulances.
Cop abducted by country gun makers of MP, rescued later
A constable from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, was kidnapped and four police officers were injured after a mob of gun makers from Umarti village in Madhya Pradesh attacked them. The conflict occurred when police attempted to arrest one suspect. Coordination between Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh police led to the constable's release.
17 tribals from MP including women, children rescued from alleged captivity in Maharashtra
BHOPAL: As many as 17 tribals from southwestern Madhya Pradesh, which included five women and seven kids, have been freed from alleged captivity in Dharashiv (Osmanabad) district of Maharashtra, where they were taken by local contractors for sugarcane harvesting-related works. The 17 Barela tribe people, which included five men, five women and seven kids all from Burhanpur district of southwestern Madhya Pradesh, were taken four months back by a Jalgaon (Maharashtra) based contractor Devsingh for sugarcane harvesting related works in the sugarcane fields of rich farmer in Gambhirwadi village of Kalamb tehsil of Dharashiv (Osmanabad) district of Maharashtra. However, the contractor Devsingh left the tribal people of MP in the Dharashiv district and became untraceable. While the contractor fled from Dharashiv, the tribal labourers were stuck there and allegedly not even given proper food. Lack of proper food and other problems prompted the tribals to ask the sugarcane farm owner to pay them their wages so that they could return home to MP. According to the complaint made to the Burhanpur district administration by a resident of Bambhada village (the village from which the labourers belonged in MP) in January last week, the sugarcane farm owner instead of paying them their promised wages, assaulted and misbehaved with them and snatched away their cell-phones to cut their connectivity with outside world. Also, the southwestern MPs tribals were allegedly held captive and forced to work on the farm, without payment of the agreed wages. Acting on the complaint made to the Burhanpur district administration in southwestern MP, the Burhanpur district police superintendent Devendra Patidar sent a dedicated police team to Osmanabad district in Maharashtra and freed the 17 tribals allegedly held captive there on Tuesday.
Thousands of Nepal nationals migrate to India in search of employment. At the site of Maharashtras Jalgaon train accident, where 12 people died, seven were identified as Nepali.Snehal Muthaspeaks to survivors and migrants to understand why, despite low wages and poor working conditions, people make the journey from the Himalayan kingdom to Mumbai city
Railways may not probe Jalgaon train tragedy because...
An independent probe from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) is unlikely in the Jalgaon train tragedy due to the negligence of passengers, according to railway sources. The tragedy occurred when 12 passengers were killed after stepping down from their train due to a fire rumor and were struck by another train. Experts say the CRS probe is unlikely because the passengers' actions were deemed negligent. While the CRS is typically involved in serious railway accidents, the 1998 rules allow for discretion when deaths or injuries result from passenger negligence. Passengers had ample time to move to safer locations but remained on the side tracks, ultimately leading to the tragic incident.
Fire Rumour By Tea-Seller Led To Jalgaon Train Tragedy: NCP's Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a sheer rumour about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic and some passengers jumping off.
Jalgaon incident 'unusual', says Railways; sets up probe panel
Railways has launched a high-level investigation into the Jalgaon train incident that led to passenger deaths caused by the Karnataka Express. The probe, by a five-member committee, will focus on the cause of the panic among Pushpak Express passengers, who were reportedly responding to rumors of fire and smoke.
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7 of 13 killed in Jalgaon tragedy hailed from Nepal
Seven of the 13 people who died in a train accident in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district were from Nepal. The accident occurred when passengers on the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express got off the train after an alarm chain-pulling incident and were run over by the Karnataka Express on the adjacent tracks. A fire rumour spread in the train, prompting passengers to jump off. The incident highlighted the dangers of chain-pulling and the need for better safety measures on Indian Railways.
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Jalgaon Train Accident: Painful Recall For Friends, Kin Of Four From Nepal Who Died
The Nepalese victims were identified as Kamala Navin Bhandari, Javakala Bhate, Lachchiram Khataru Pasi. and Imtiyaz Ali, according to a list from authorities.
Jalgaon Rail Horror: Photo At Train Station Is Son's Last Memory Of Mother
A Nepalese man took a photo of his mother at the train station in Lucknow; hours later she was dead, having been run over by another train in a tragic accident in Maharashtra.
Jalgaon train mishap: 'Tea-seller started fire rumour'
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a 'sheer rumour' about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic and some passengers jumping off.
Jalgaon Train Accident Death Toll Rises To 13
The eight identified deceased include four hailing from Nepal, Jalgaon district information officer Yuvraj Patil told PTI.
Fire rumour by tea-seller led to Jalgaon train tragedy: Ajit Pawar
PUNE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a sheer rumour about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic and some passengers jumping off. Some passengers of the Lucknow-Mumbai 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. Thirteen persons were killed and 15 injured in the accident, as per officials. Speaking to the reporters in Pune, Pawar said, A tea-seller from the pantry shouted about a fire having broken out in a coach. Two passengers from Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh heard it and conveyed the false alarm to others, leading to confusion and panic in their general coach and the adjoining one, he said. Jalgaon train accident: Track curvature affected Karnataka Express visibility and braking distance, says Officials Some of the scared passengers jumped off the train from both the sides to save themselves, Pawar said. As the train was speeding, a passenger pulled the alarm chain. After the train halted, people started getting down and got run over by the Karnataka Express on the adjacent track, he said. The impact was so powerful that several passengers lost their lives and the bodies got mutilated, Pawar said. The accident was the result of a sheer rumour about fire, the deputy CM said. Of the 13 persons who died, 10 have been identified, he said. The two passengers, who reportedly spread the rumour, was among those injured in the incident, he said. The district guardian minister and officials reached the spot and after some time, the movement of trains resumed in both the directions, he added.
Fire rumour by tea-seller led to Jalgaon train tragedy: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
PUNE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a sheer rumour about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic and some passengers jumping off. Some passengers of the Lucknow-Mumbai 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. Thirteen persons were killed and 15 injured in the accident, as per officials. Speaking to the reporters in Pune, Pawar said, A tea-seller from the pantry shouted about a fire having broken out in a coach. Two passengers from Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh heard it and conveyed the false alarm to others, leading to confusion and panic in their general coach and the adjoining one, he said. Jalgaon train accident: Track curvature affected Karnataka Express visibility and braking distance, says Officials Some of the scared passengers jumped off the train from both the sides to save themselves, Pawar said. As the train was speeding, a passenger pulled the alarm chain. After the train halted, people started getting down and got run over by the Karnataka Express on the adjacent track, he said. The impact was so powerful that several passengers lost their lives and the bodies got mutilated, Pawar said. The accident was the result of a sheer rumour about fire, the deputy CM said. Of the 13 persons who died, 10 have been identified, he said. The two passengers, who reportedly spread the rumour, was among those injured in the incident, he said. The district guardian minister and officials reached the spot and after some time, the movement of trains resumed in both the directions, he added.
MUMBAI: A track curvature prima facie affected the visibility for the Karnataka Express train which mowed down at least 13 passengers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district , railway officials said. The passengers of Lucknow-CSMT Pushpak Express got down on tracks amid a fire rumour, only to be tragically run over by the Karnataka Express train on the adjacent tracks on Wednesday evening, officials said. Fifteen persons were also injured in the incident. Drivers of both the trains followed the protocol and tried their best to avoid the accident, the railway officials said. The driver of the Lucknow-CSMT Pushpak Express had turned on the flasher light as per the rule when the train stopped between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora, more than 400 km from Mumbai, a senior Central Railway official said. The Karnataka Express driver applied brakes after seeing the flasher light signal of Pushpak Express, he said. However, the visibility of the train (Karnataka Express) and its braking distance was affected by the track curvature, the official said citing preliminary information. Trains run at more than 100 kmph in this section which falls under the trunk route of the Railways, according to officials. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday when passengers onboard Pushpak Express, fearing a blaze, hastily jumped onto the adjacent tracks and were run over by the oncoming Karnataka Express heading from Bengaluru to Delhi, they said. As many as 15 other passengers were injured in the accident, which took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora town in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, when Pushpak Express halted after someone pulled the chain around 4. 45 pm, Central Railway officials said.
No. Of Deaths In Jalgaon Train Accident Rises To 13, 8 Bodies Identified
The number of deaths 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.
Jalgaon train incident occurred due to rumour of fire: Ajit Pawar
A rumoured fire caused panic on the Pushpak Express in Jalgaon, leading passengers to jump off and get hit by the speeding Karnataka Express on an adjacent track. The incident resulted in 13 deaths and 10 injuries. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar confirmed the victims are receiving treatment, and the Railway Ministry announced compensation for affected families.
Jalgaon Pushpak Express accident: Death toll rises to 13, Rs 1.5 lakh aid announced for victims
The injured individuals have been admitted to the Civil Hospital Jalgaon and are undergoing treatment. Earlier, the Railway Ministry announced ex-gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each for the kin of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident.
Jalgaon train accident toll rises to 13; 8 bodies identified: Police
JALGAON, Jan 23: 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 Maharashtras Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening. Of the 13, we have identified eight bodies so [] The post Jalgaon train accident toll rises to 13; 8 bodies identified: Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Track curvature foiled bid to prevent Jalgaon mishap
A track curvature is being investigated as a possible factor in the fatal train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, where 12 passengers were killed after jumping off a train due to a fire rumour. The Karnataka Express train, which ran over the passengers, had its visibility and braking distance affected by the curvature, according to railway officials. The incident occurred when passengers on the Lucknow-CSMT Pushpak Express jumped onto the tracks after fearing a fire, only to be hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express.
Jalgaon train accident toll rises to 13; Police identify eight bodies
JALGAON: 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. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity, Railway Board, however, denied that any spark or fire inside the coach caused passengers to pull the alarm. 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. 5 . , . #jalgaon pic.twitter.com/NHTUr1JTqw Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 22, 2025 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.
Centre and Maharashtra Govt Announce Aid for Jalgaon Train Accident Victims
Jalgaon Train Accident: The Central Government has announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1.5 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic Jalgaon train accident on Wednesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also assured that the state government will cover the medical expenses of the injured victims. The accident claimed the lives of 12 people and left five others with serious injuries. Four additional individuals sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred when passengers aboard the 12533 Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express panicked due to a suspected fire and jumped onto the adjacent railway track. Tragically, the oncoming Karnataka Express, traveling from Bengaluru to Delhi, struck the passengers. The Railway Ministry has announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured. The injured victims include Hasan Ali, Vijay Kumar, Uttam Harjan, Dharma Sawant, and Abu Mohammad. This heartbreaking accident has once again highlighted the importance of railway safety measures. Both state and central authorities have extended their support to the affected families during this difficult time. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a financial aid of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those who tragically lost their lives in the Jalgaon train accident. The state government has also assured that all medical expenses for the injured will be fully covered. The tragic incident claimed the lives of at least 11 people and left six others injured after the Karnataka Express collided with passengers near Jalgaon. The victims were travelers from the Pushpak Express who had disembarked from their train due to a suspected fire. Unfortunately, while standing or moving near the adjacent track, the Karnataka Express passed through, resulting in the accident. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of the Information & Publicity Department at the Railway Board, explained the sequence of events leading to the tragedy. He noted that a passenger on the Pushpak Express had pulled the alarm chain, prompting others to deboard the train. While standing on or attempting to cross the adjacent track, they were struck by the Karnataka Express. Some passengers boarded the Pushpak Express from Bhusawal. After one individual pulled the alarm chain, several others deboarded. Sadly, while they were on the tracks, the Karnataka Express approached and hit them, Kumar said during a press briefing. Nashik Divisional Commissioner Praveen Gedam reported that ambulances and officials were promptly dispatched to the site. He confirmed that the Additional Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police, and the District Collector were collaborating with railway authorities to manage the situation effectively. Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his grief over the incident and confirmed that he had spoken with Chief Minister Fadnavis. The train accident in Jalgaon is heartbreaking. I have discussed the matter with the Chief Minister, and the local administration is ensuring all necessary assistance for the injured. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the deceased, and I wish for the speedy recovery of those injured, Shah stated in a message on his X account.
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Commissioner of Railway Safety to probe Jalgaon train accident
Mumbai: The Commissioner of Railway Safety, Central Circle, will probe the circumstances leading to the mowing down of 12 passengers standing on tracks by Karnataka Express in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday, officials said. Manoj Arora, CRS, Central Circle, told PTI he would reach the accident site between Pardhade and Maheji railway stations near Pachora, over 400 km from Mumbai, on Thursday morning. Arora, also holding additional charge of CRS Western Circle, said statements of passengers and other eye-witnesses will be recorded. We will invite passengers and other eye-witnesses. They can share their version about the accident, he said. The CRS, entrusted with certain statutory responsibilities as per the Railways Act 1989, works under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The CRS is supposed to probe matters related to train travel safety and operations. A railway official of the Bhusawal division of Central Railway said the CRS will also speak to crew members of the trains involved in the accident. At least 12 passengers of Pushpak Express, who got down on tracks amid a fire rumour, were run over by oncoming Delhi-bound Karnataka Express in Jalgaon district in the afternoon, while 15 others were injured, officials said.
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Karnataka Express runs over passengers who jumped out of Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express due to rumours of fire on the train
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Amit Shah speaks to Maharashtra CM; takes stock of train accident
NEW DELHI, Jan 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who briefed him about the train tragedy in Maharashtras Jalgaon district. At least 10 train passengers were killed after they stepped down on the tracks from their train due to a rumour of fire and were run over by another train coming from the opposite direction this evening. The train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra is extremely sad. I spoke to Chief Minister [] The post Amit Shah speaks to Maharashtra CM; takes stock of train accident appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jalgaon train accident: Those who jumped off trains left door were unharmed, says survivor
Smoke in Pushpak Express led to panic among passengers, causing some to jump out and get hit by Karnataka Express on the adjacent track near Pachora station in Maharashtra. Tight-packed unreserved coaches caused chaos, with several killed or injured. Witnesses recall the tragic scene with dismembered bodies on the track.
11 dead after jumping off train due to fire rumour
Mumbai: In a tragic rail accident, 11 passengers of the Pushpak Express were killed and several injured on Wednesday, after they jumped out of the train and were hit by the Karnataka Express from another direction in Jalgaon district. The death toll in the mishap is likely to rise. The accident took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora where the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire around 4 pm, Central Railway officials said. According to preliminary reports, some passengers of the Pushpak Express spotted some sparking and suspected that their coach had caught fire. Fearing a fire onboard, they pulled the emergency chain halting the train and around 30-35 panicked passengers jumped onto the tracks. As they attempted to cross the tracks, they were struck by the Karnataka Express, which was traveling in the opposite direction. The train had stopped, after which some passengers from a coach stepped out. Meanwhile, Karnataka Express, going in the opposition direction, was passing through the next track, Central Railway CPRO Swapnil Kumar Leela said in a video. We have also sought help from nearby hospitals. Railways accident relief medical van has also left from Bhusawal and it will reach the site soon. Karnataka Express has resumed its onward journey and Pushpak Express will resume the journey after help is provided to injured passengers, Leela said. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis posted on X, The tragic incident of the loss of lives of some people near Pachora in Jalgaon district is deeply distressing. I pay my heartfelt tributes to them. My colleague Minister Girish Mahajan and the Superintendent of Police have reached the spot, and the District Collector will reach there shortly. The entire district administration is working in coordination with the railway administration, and immediate arrangements are being made for the treatment of the injured, Fadnavis said in a post in Marathi. Eight ambulances have been dispatched. The general hospital as well as other nearby private hospitals have been kept ready for the treatment of the injured. Emergency equipment like glass cutters, floodlights etc. have also been kept ready. We are monitoring the entire situation and all necessary help is being provided immediately. I am in touch with the district administration, he added.
Railway Safety Commissioner To Probe Maharashtra Train Accident
The Commissioner of Railway Safety, Central Circle, will probe the circumstances leading to the mowing down of 12 passengers standing on tracks by Karnataka Express in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday, officials said.
HM Amit Shah speaks to CM Fadnavis on Jalgaon train tragedy
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and took stoke of the train tragedy that occurred in Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. Several passengers were reportedly killed and 30-40 others were injured after passengers of Pushpak Express jumped off the train following rumours of a fire, and were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Track Curvature Affected Visibility: Official On Mahrashtra Train Tragedy
A track curvature prima facie affected visibility for Karnataka Express which mowed down at least 12 passengers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday, Railway officials said.
Maha train accident: Passengers pulled emergency chain after spotting sparks
Jalgaon: Panic gripped passengers when sparks flew from the wheels of Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express after brakes were applied ahead of a railway station in Maharashtras Jalgaon district, prompting some of them to pull an emergency chain. Some passengers jumped on the tracks from one side while others stepped down from another side, close to a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of the kin of the passengers who died in a train tragedy in Jalgaon district. At least 12 passengers were killed when they jumped from their train in panic due to a 'fire incident', only to be run over by another train on the adjacent tracks in the North Maharashtra district, a top police official said. The accident took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora, more than 400 km from Mumbai, where the 12533 Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain around 5 pm, Central Railway officials said. In a video message from Davos in Switzerland, Fadnavis said, Some passengers in the train mistakenly assumed that smoke is coming out of the train and they jumped. Unfortunately, they were ran over by another train. I announce Rs 5 lakh to the each kin of the deceased persons in this accident. The state government will bear the entire cost of treatment of the injured passengers, Fadnavis said. Special Inspector General of Police Dattatraya Karale told PTI that 12 bodies were sent to the nearby civil hospital in Jalgaon, while six to seven passengers were injured. Our minister Girish Mahajan is personally overseeing the rescue and support to the victims of the accident. I have spoken to district administration and police officials there (in Jalgaon), the CM said.
Maharastra: Nearly 10 die after jumping from train amid rumour, hit by another train
Jalgaon: Chaos erupted at Paranda railway station in Maharashtras Jalgaon district following rumours of a fire on the Pushpak Express. In a desperate bid to save their lives, passengers began jumping off the train, only to be struck by the Karnataka Express travelling on an adjacent railway track, resulting in the death of at least Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
10 run over by train in Jalgaon after fire rumour
At least 10 train passengers were killed after stepping down due to a rumour of fire and being run over by another train passing on the adjacent tracks in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Chain Pulling Or Fire Rumours? What Led To Train Tragedy In Maharashtra's Jalgaon
Ayush Prasad, the District Commissioner of Jalgaon, said that people may have jumped from the train due to a rumour of a fire and then were struck by another train.
Many Feared Dead After Jumping Off Train Over Fire Rumour, Run Over By Another
Several people are feared dead after a fire rumour on a train crossing Maharashtra's Jalgaon triggered panic, with passengers jumping off the train and getting hit by another coming in from the other direction.
8 Killed As Passengers Jump Off Pushpak Express, Hit By Another Train In Maharashtra's Jalgaon
The incident occurred when passengers of the Pushpak Express, who had stepped onto the tracks following a rumour of a fire on the train, were hit by the Karnataka Express
Passengers Jump Off Train In Jalgaon Amid Fire Scare, Get Hit By Another
At least eight passengers were reportedly injured, as they jumped out of the Pushpak Express on suspecting the eruption of fire.
At least 6 dead, as train runs over passengers near Maharashtras Jalgaon
The accident took place near Pachora station, where Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire on board around 5 p.m.
At least six dead after train runs over passengers who jumped to tracks fearing fire in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: 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, Central Railway officials said. The accident took place near Pardhade station, near Pachora, where the Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire on board around 5 pm, they said. Pachora is more than 400 km away from Mumbai. Some passengers of the Pushpak Express stepped down, and were hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express, said Central Railway's chief spokesperson Swapnil Nila. Six to eight persons died in the accident, a district official told PTI. 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 on the tracks. At the same time, Karnataka Express was passing on the adjoining track, 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.
Jalgaon: 8 Dead as Passengers Jump Off Pushpak Express over Fire Rumour
Jalgaon: A very serious accident occurred near Paranda railway station in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Due to rumors of a fire on the Pushpak Express, passengers jumped out of the train to save their lives. However, the incoming Bangalore Express hit several of them. The incident has resulted in multiple casualties. At the time of publishing the death toll reported was 8. Efforts are underway to confirm the number of casualties and identify those involved. Officials are also probing the source of the false fire alarm. We are tracking the accident and will keep updating this story.
At least six jump out of train fearing fire, run over by another train in Maharashtra's Jalgaon
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.
Man killed by in-laws in revenge for love marriage
Jalgaon: A 26-year-old man was killed in Maharashtras Jalgaon district by his in-laws who harboured a grudge against him for eloping with their daughter and marrying her four years ago, police said on Monday. Six persons have been held so far in connection with the attack, police said. Mukesh Ramesh Shirsath was attacked with a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Old video shared as recent attack on Kumbh Mela travellers
The Maha Kumbh Mela has commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, drawing devotees and visitors from across the country. Media reported ( here and here ) a stone-pelting incident targeting a train carrying Kumbh Mela attendees in Maharashtra. Amid this, a video ( here , here and here ) has surfaced on social media claiming to show a train being attacked with stones while en route to the Kumbh Mela. The video, reportedly recorded by a passenger, shows individuals outside the train pelting stones at it. Lets uncover the truth behind this video. Claim : The viral video shows a stone-pelting incident targeting Kumbh Mela travellers from Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Fact : The viral video showing a mob targeting the Bhusawal-Nandurbar passenger train in Jalgaon is from 12 July 2024. This incident has no connection to the Kumbh Mela, which began on 13 January 2025. There are, however, reports of a stone-pelting incident from 12 January 2025, involving the Tapti Ganga Express in Jalgaon, which was carrying Kumbh Mela travellers. Therefore, the claim is MISLEADING . To verify the truth behind the viral video, we performed a reverse image search using a screenshot from the video. This led us to an Instagram post by the page The Trending Indian , where the same video was shared on 14 July 2024. The posts headline states, Train between Jalgaon and Nandurbar targeted by stone-pelting mob in Maharashtra. The description further specifies that the incident occurred on the Bhusawal-Nandurbar passenger train on 12 July 2024. Further investigation led us to the TV9 Marathi YouTube channel, which also reported the same video on 13 July 2024. According to these reports, a passenger train travelling from Bhusawal to Nandurbar was targeted with stones in Jalgaon after being stopped due to chain-pulling. This incident reportedly occurred on 12 July 2024. Further research into the incident led us to several reports ( here , here and here ) confirming that on 12 July 2024, a mob pelted stones at the Bhusawal-Nandurbar passenger train in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, causing panic among passengers. According to the report, a viral video captured the event, showing around 25 individuals throwing stones at the train as terrified passengers screamed and attempted to flee. Following the incident, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) launched an investigation and filed a case under Railway Act 154. No formal complaints have been filed, and no injuries were reported. The motive behind the stone-pelting remains unclear. Meanwhile, on 12 January 2025, a stone pelting incident was reported near Jalgaon station in Maharashtra ( here and here ). According to the Indian Express , an unknown person threw a stone at a train en route to Uttar Pradesh carrying passengers to the Kumbh Mela. The stone cracked a window but caused no injuries. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted an investigation, with the complaint filed by the ticket checker at Jalgaon. An offence under the Railway Act was registered, and the probe is ongoing. However, the viral video has no connection with the Maha Kumbh Mela and the recent stone pelting incident as it is from July 2024, much before the Kumbh Mela started. To sum up, an old 2024 video of a train stone-pelting incident has been shared as a recent attack on Kumbh Mela travellers. (This article was first posted by Factly and re-shared by Deccan Chronicle as part of the Shakti Collective Fact Check initiative.)
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3 More Arrested in Sarpanch Murder Case, Pressure Mounts for Mundes Ouster
Mumbai: Beed police has arrested two of the three absconding suspects in Sarpanch murder case. Sudarshan Chandrabhan Ghule (26) and Sudhir Sangle (23) have been handed over to the special investigation team (SIT). Meanwhile protests continued over the murder of Massjog village Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Ajit Pawar-led NCP legislator Prakash Solanke also demanded ouster of his partys minister Dhananjay Munde to ensure impartial investigation into the murder case. While Ghule and Sangle were arrested from Pune, one Siddharth Sonawane was held from Kalyan in Thane district. Ghule and Sangle are named in the FIR for the murder. However, Sonawanes name surfaced during the investigation. Police suspect Sonawane, a resident of Massajog village, kept a tab on the movement of sarpanch Deshmukh and updated other accused. With the three new arrests, the total number of the arrested accused in the case has now increased to seven. Krushna Andhale, another suspect, is still absconding. Ghule, the main suspect in the case, has at least 10 serious criminal cases against him including murder, extortion and kidnapping. Sangle also has prior cases like assault and trespassing against him. Both of them have been remanded to 14-days police custody. Deshmukh was abducted and murdered on December 9 allegedly for opposing an extortion bid by Ghule and others, who had demanded money from a windmill company. The post-mortem report revealed that there were 56 injuries on Deshmukhs body. The accused persons allegedly used a gas cylinder pipe with iron wires around it, knuckle dusters and wooden batons to beat Deshmukh. The murder has triggered a major political upheaval in the Beed district where leaders from all parties have opened a united front against NCP minister Dhananjay Munde. They have alleged that Mr. Mundes right hand man Walmik Karad is the kingpin of the murder conspiracy. Karad has been arrested in connection with an extortion case, but not in the murder case. The police have said that they will charge Karad for murder if it is found that the extortion case, which was filed a few days before Deshmukhs killing, and the murder case are linked. An all-party march was held in the neighbouring Parbhani district on Saturday to demand thorough investigation in the Deshmukh murder case. Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange also participated in the protest march. NCP (SP) MLA Sandeep Khsirsagar demanded that the case should be tried before a fast track court. BJP MLA Suresh Dhas said that Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime should be invoked against the accused in the case. NCP legislator Prakash Solanke, who represents the Majalgaon assembly constituency in Beed district, said that Mr. Munde should not remain in the state cabinet so that a fair investigation can be carried out in the case. Mr. Munde should stay out of the cabinet to ensure a fair probe into the sarpanchs murder. If he is unwilling, the (NCP) leadership should ask him to do so. I have spoken to (Deputy CM) Ajit Pawar and (Chief Minister) Devendra Fadnavis, Mr. Solanke said.
Beed sarpanch murder: NCP MLA demands Dhananjay Munde's ouster from Maharashtra Cabinet
MUMBAI: NCP MLA Prakash Solanke on Saturday suggested that the party leader and minister Dhananjay Munde be ousted from the Maharashtra ministry to ensure a fair probe in the Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case. Solanke is the first Nationalist Congress Party leader and second from the Mahayuti coalition to target Munde, an MLA from Beed district. BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has also been criticising Munde, without taking his name, over the crime in Beed. When he was guardian minister of Beed for five years, Munde delegated all powers and authority to his close aide Walmik Karad who has been arrested in an extortion case (in connection with Deshmukh's murder), Solanke told reporters. He alleged Karad became an unconstitutional authority in Beed where lawlessness and extortion became rampant and anti-social elements called the shots. Munde should stay out of the cabinet to ensure a fair probe in the sarpanch's murder. If he is unwilling, the (NCP) leadership should ask him to do so. I have spoken to (Deputy CM) Ajit Pawar and (Chief Minister) Devendra Fadnavis, and also publicly, said Solanke, who represents the Majalgaon assembly constituency in Beed district. Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village, was abducted, tortured and murdered on December 9 for attempting to stop an extortion bid on an energy firm operating a windmill project in the region. Walmik Karad has been arrested in the extortion case in connection with the murder. Police so far arrested six out of seven persons named in the murder case.
Curfew Imposed in Jalgaon Village After New Year Clashes
Mumbai : Curfew was imposed in Maharashtras Jalgaon district after an altercation between a ministers driver and villagers escalated to arson and vandalism. The clashes began at around 9.30 pm on Tuesday and several shops were set on fire and vehicles were damaged. Curfew was imposed as a preventive measure. The situation is peaceful and under control, district collector Ayush Prasad informed. The initial altercation took place between local villagers and the driver of Maharashtra cabinet minister Gulabrao Patils wifes car, which later led to arson and vandalism. According to the officials, the incident occurred in Paladhi village when the driver honked and asked villagers to give way. At the time, the ministers wife was returning after attending a New Year event. When the villagers said the road does not belong to anyones father, it reportedly enraged the ministers younger son. Though the original incident was settled immediately, a group of villagers started protests that escalated to vandalism and arson. Jalgaon district collector Ayush Prasad imposed section 163 of BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) 2023 in the village till Thursday. Incidents of violence were reported till early Wednesday morning though the situation was now under control. The police have arrested seven people in connection with vandalism so far. An officer, requesting anonymity, said that when the ministers wife was going back to home in her car through Paladhi village after hosting a New Year party, a 24-old-man was standing at a turning point of the road. When the driver of the vehicle honked and asked him to give a path, the man reportedly spoke to them rudely stating the road does not belong to anyones father. Following this, the ministers wife went home and informed her sons. According to the sources, the ministers sons came to the village to find out who the man was. The police pacified and counselled the ministers sons. However, a crowd gathered at Paladhi village and Budruk village. They vandalised 10 shops including foot wears and television shops. Vehicles including tempo, auto rickshaw and four wheelers were also set on fire. Around Rs 20 lakh worth properties have been damaged in the clash, a senior official said. Speaking with this newspaper, Mr. Prasad said that when the incident came to light on Tuesday night, he immediately sent his team including Erandol SDM, Jalgaon SDM, Tehsildar, and additional SP on ground zero to control the situation. Fire tenders were also rushed to extinguish the fire. The authorities have also held meetings with all the community leaders and peace committee members so that the clash does not escalate further. By 11.30 am, everything was brought under control. Peace is prevailing in Paladhi village. As a preventative measure, I have imposed section 163 in the village till Thursday 6 pm, the Jalgaon Collector said. Jalgoan police have registered an FIR against the perpetrators of the clash under 189 (2), 191 (2), 190, 326 (f) (g), 324 (5), 334 (1), and 305 (a) of BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita). Dr. Maheswar Reddy, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Jalgaon, told this newspaper that they have registered an FIR against 25 people. So far we have arrested seven people.They were produced before a court, which sent all of them into police custody for two days. The situation is under control, Mr. Reddy said.
Curfew in Maharashtra's Paldhi village after clashes between two groups
Shiv Sena minister Gulabrao Patil's family members were travelling in a cavalcade and entering Jalgaon through Paldhi village when one of the vehicles allegedly hit another vehicle driven by a local villager. The incident soon led to an argument and blows were exchanged.
Clashes Break Out In Maharashtra's Jalgaon District Over Trivial Road Incident
There was a heated exchange between a group of locals and the driver of state minister Gulabrao Patil's car in Kasaiwada when the driver honked and asked them to give way, said an official
SIP Academy opens third Miyawaki forest project in Bangalore University
The first was in the Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu on June 11, 2023 and the second in Jalgaon, Maharashtra on July 11, 2024.
The new rail lines include the JalgaonManmad fourth line (160 km), BhusavalKhandwa third and fourth line (131 km), and Prayagraj (Iradatganj)Manikpur third line (84 km), covering a total of 375 km
Cabinet clears Rs 7,927 cr rail projects, okays natural farming scheme
NEW DELHI, Nov 25: In a big boost to rail infrastructure development, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved three multitracking projects across Indian Railways with an estimated cost of Rs 7,927 crore. The projects are scheduled to be completed in four years. The three multi-tracking projects are Jalgaon, Manmad 4th line (160 km), Bhusawal Khandwa 3rd and 4th line (131 km), and Prayagraj (Iradatganj) Manikpur 3rd line (84 km). The [] The post Cabinet clears Rs 7,927 cr rail projects, okays natural farming scheme appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI : The government on Monday approved a series of major projects, including the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), two railway lines, and the One Nation One Subscription initiative for study resources for students and researchers. Announcing these decisions after a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explained that the government had approved the launch of the NMNF as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The scheme will have a total cost of Rs 2,481 crore, with the central share of Rs 1,584 crore and the state share of Rs 897 crore until the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26). The Minister added that farmers, rooted in traditional knowledge passed down through generations, will practice Natural Farming (NF), a chemical-free farming method that integrates local livestock, natural techniques, and diversified crops. NF follows agro-ecological principles tailored to local knowledge, location-specific technologies, and the region's unique agro-ecology. In another decision, the Union Cabinet approved three railway multitracking projects to enhance connectivity, reduce logistics costs, lower oil imports, and cut CO2 emissions. The total cost of these projects is approximately Rs 7,927 crore, with completion expected within four years. These projects are expected to create direct employment for about one lakh human-days during the construction period. The projects include the Jalgaon-Manmad 4th line (160 km), Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd & 4th lines (131 km), and the Prayagraj (Iradatganj) - Manikpur 3rd Line (84 km). These upgrades will improve logistical efficiency by expanding existing line capacity, enhancing transportation networks, and streamlining supply chains, contributing to accelerated economic growth. The Cabinet also approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, a new Central Sector Scheme to provide nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications for students and researchers. The scheme will be administered through a simple, user-friendly, and fully digital process. It will offer a One Nation One Subscription facility for government higher education institutions and R&D laboratories of the central government. A total of about Rs 6,000 crore has been allocated for this initiative for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, Vaishnaw said. One Nation One Subscription aims to build on and enhance the range of government initiatives in education to maximize access to quality higher education for Indias youth. The benefits of the scheme will be available to all higher educational institutions under the management of central or state governments, and to R&D institutions of the central government. The national subscription will be coordinated by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET), an autonomous inter-university center of the University Grants Commission (UGC). According to the government release, more than 6,300 institutions have been onboarded, which will benefit nearly 1.8 crore students, faculty, and researchers who will be able to access the resources. Additionally, the Cabinet approved an investment of Rs 1,750 crore for the construction of the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period is 50 months. With an installed capacity of 186 MW (3 x 62 MW), the project will produce 802 million units (MU) of energy. The power generated will improve the supply in Arunachal Pradesh and contribute to balancing the national grid. In another decision, the Cabinet approved an investment of Rs 1,939 crore for the construction of the 240 MW Heo Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh, with a completion period of 50 months.
