Maharashtra gets Rs 1.73 lakh crore rail infra boost; Vaishnaw says 20 times jump from UPA-era funds

MUMBAI: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday announced that the central government has allocated Rs 1.73 lakh crore for railway infrastructure development in Maharashtra, covering key projects such as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, dedicated freight corridors, and the redevelopment of 130 railway stations, Vaishnaw said the Indian Railways is undergoing a major transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, and Maharashtra will be a significant beneficiary of this nationwide push. Speaking at a pres conference in Mumbai, the Railway Minister said that this years central allocation marks a significant boost for Maharashtras rail infrastructure, with Rs 1.73 lakh crore set aside for key projects such as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, the redevelopment of 130 stations including CST, and expansion of the railway network across the state. Vaishnaw said over Rs 23,000 crore has been allocated this year for railway infrastructure projects in Maharashtra a significant increase compared to allocations during the previous Congress-led UPA government. When the INDI alliance, then called the UPA, was in power, only Rs 1,171 crore was allocated to Maharashtra. But now, Prime Minister Modi has given at least 20 times more than that, he said. As part of the plan, the Centre will undertake the doubling of the 240-km GondiaBallarshah railway line at a cost of Rs 4,890 crore. A new line from Jalgaon to Jalna, aimed at improving connectivity to the Ajanta Caves region, is planned with a budget of Rs 7,100 crore. The ManmadIndore railway line has been allocated Rs 18,000 crore, while Rs 3,500 crore will go towards the expansion of the BhusawalKhandwa section. For Mumbai, Rs 17,000 crore has been set aside for suburban railway upgrades and related infrastructure. This includes the introduction of 238 new air-conditioned local trains, the minister said. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was also present at the press meet, described the GondiaBallarshah railway line as a vital link connecting Chhattisgarh and Telangana. He said Gondia, located near the border of both states, stands to benefit significantly from the project, which he termed strategically important for boosting the regional economy. Fadnavis also said that the Mumbai One Card will be launched soon. The integrated card will allow seamless travel across multiple modes of public transport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including suburban trains, metro rail, monorail, and BEST buses.

Young Siblings Drown In A Well While Playing In Maharashtra's Latur

Siblings Alina and Usman Sheikh drowned in a well near Bhuikot Killa, Latur, Maharashtra. Their bodies were found after a search. An unidentified body was also found in Bhusawal, Jalgaon

Railway expansion gets major push in Modis third term

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to be placing a strong emphasis on expanding infrastructure within Indian Railways, particularly during his third term in office. In cabinet meetings held so far during his third term in governance at the Centre, the Prime Minister has approved 23 railway projects worth Rs 86,507 crore. According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the projects sanctioned by the Prime Minister will usher in significant developments across the country. The prominent railway projects approved by the Prime Minister at various Union Cabinet meetings include a new rail-road bridge in Kashi at an estimated cost of Rs 2,642 crore, the Errupalem-Amaravati-Namburu new line in Andhra Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 2,245 crore, the Manmad-Jalgaon fourth rail line worth Rs 2,773 crore, and the Tirupati-Pakala-Vellore doubling project in areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, estimated at Rs 1,332 crore. Official figures indicate that all 23 railway projects span a total of 2,869 km and come with a combined estimated budget of Rs 86,507 crore. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved the doubling of the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single rail line section, aiming to improve mobility and enhance operational efficiency in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. This multi-tracking project is expected to boost connectivity for approximately 400 villages, home to around 14 lakh people. It will also support easier access for pilgrims travelling to the Tirupati Venkateshwara temple, which receives about 75,000 visitors daily. According to the Railway Minister, the project will also create direct employment amounting to approximately 35 lakh human-days during construction. Under this project, there would be 17 major and 327 minor bridges, 7 flyovers and 30 underpasses. This will project shifting road traffic to train will save 20 crore kg CO2, the Minister said on Wednesday.

'Shinde traitor' jibe: Bombay HC issues notice to police, Sena MLA on Kunal Kamra's plea against FIR

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Mumbai police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel on comedian Kunal Kamra's plea challenging an FIR lodged against him for allegedly passing a raitor jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. A division bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and S M Modak said it would hear Kamra's petition on April 16. The comedian has failed to appear before the Mumbai police for questioning despite three summons issued to him. Following a complaint by Sena MLA Murji Patel, the Khar police in Mumbai last month registered the FIR against Kamra under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 353(1)(b) (statements conducing to public mischief) and 356(2) (defamation). Issue notice to the respondents (police and Patel). They shall take instructions and respond to the plea, the HC said. Three FIRs registered against the comedian at Nashik Rural, Jalgaon and Nashik (Nandgaon) have also been transferred to the Khar police. Kamra's counsel Navroz Seervai informed the Bombay HC bench that the Madras High Court on Monday extended till April 17 the earlier interim transit anticipatory bail granted to the comedian. The petitioner has offered in writing thrice to the police to allow him to appear for questioning via video conference in light of the dangers and threat to his life, Seervai said. It seems that the police authorities are not so keen on recording his statement but more on bringing him here physically, the senior counsel claimed. Kamra is presently in Tamil Nadu where he has been residing since 2021, as per his plea. This is not a case of murder. It is an FIR that has stemmed from a stand-up comedy show. He (Kamra) is ready to cooperate with the probe but through video conference, Seervai said. The bench said it would consider all issues on April 16. During the show, stand-up comedian Kamra had taunted Shinde, without taking his name, using a modified version of a Hindi song from the film Dil To Pagal Hai where he called him a gaddar (traitor). The comedian went on to joke about how Shinde rebelled against Uddhav Thackeray's leadership (in June 2022). In his plea filed on April 5, Kamra claimed the complaints against him were violative of his fundamental rights of freedom of speech and expression, right to practice any profession and business and right to life and liberty guaranteed under the Constitution of India. He sought for the FIR to be quashed, claiming the allegations, even if taken at face value, do not constitute an offence. The comedian also sought the HC to protect him from any coercive action including arrest, seizure of his personal electronic devices and examination of his financial transactions and accounts. To permit the investigation to continue would constitute a frontal assault on the freedom of speech and expression. Should a citizen's right to comment on the political developments and actions of political leaders be criminalised in this manner? the petition said. Kamra said his remarks made regarding the split in the Shiv Sena, Shinde quitting Uddhav Thackeray's Sena faction and being sworn in as the chief minister at the time (in 2022) are all part of records. The plea said the FIR has been registered on a stand-up comedy performance, which provides satirical commentary on various social and political events of the country. There has been a gross abuse of process and the malafide deployment of the criminal justice machinery by a member of the state's legislative assembly, resulting in a patent violation of a citizen's fundamental rights, it claimed. As per the petition, Kamra wrote the show's script in July 2024 and performed it on 60 occasions between August last year and February 2025. A recording of the show was uploaded only in March 2025, pursuant to which case was lodged, it said. Kunal Kamra: Take it with a pinch of salt!

Jalgaon authorities cancel 43 forged birth and death document orders

On February 21, 2025, a person suddenly submitted a total of 50 birth and death document orders of the Tehsildar to the Birth and Death Department of the Municipal Corporation but when it was scrutinised, it was found that the signature on the order was forged.

43 booked in Jalgaon over 'irregularities' in birth certificates

An FIR has been filed against 43 individuals for fraudulent practices in issuing birth certificates in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. These bogus certificates, potentially aiding illegal immigrants, included fabricated details and lacked necessary documentation. Stricter oversight and accountability in government processes are called for.

BookMyShow has removed Kamra from its artist list on platforms; Comedian skips third police summons

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena functionary Rahool Kanal on Saturday claimed BookMyShow has taken stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra off the sale and artists list from its platforms. Kanal, the social media in-charge of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, thanked BookMyShoew CEO Ashish Hemrajani for keeping its portal clean and keeping such artist out of the list of pure entertainment. When contacted, BookMyShow team said they have no comments to offer as of now. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of you team to take the said artist out of your sale and promotion listing, thank you for even taking him out of the book my show search history. Your belief in maintaining peace and at the same time respecting our emotions has been instrumental, Kanal stated in a letter to Hemrajani. He said Mumbaikars love and believe in every form of art but not personal agendas. Your personal touch and guidance by your team were invaluable in navigating and reaching a solution. We deeply value your commitment to BookMyShow's values that align with the support, and customer experience, your vision and leadership are truly inspiring, thank you for giving us your team and getting this cleared at the earliest.Thank you, Kanal said. Kanal was booked along with Shiv Sainiks for allegedly vandalising the studio where Kamra had performed and alluded to Shinde while making a traitor jibe, which snowballed into a major row. Meanwhile, Kamra failed to appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday. This is the third time Kamra has given police summons a miss, an official said. Kamra shot a video lampooning Shinde over the split in the Shiv Sena, and party workers later ransacked the studio and the hotel in which it is located on the night of March 23. The official said the Mumbai police asked Kamra to appear before it on April 5, issuing summons to him for the third time. Earlier this week, a team from the Khar police visited his residence in Mahim after he skipped the second summons. The Madras High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to Kamra till April 7. He is a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu. Three FIRs registered against the comedian at Nashik Rural, Jalgaon and Nashik (Nandgaon) have been transferred to Khar police station.

'How To Kill An Artist': Kunal Kamra's 'Playbook' Jibe Amid Ongoing Eknath Shinde Joke Row

Three cases have been filed against him at Khar police station, with complaints from the Mayor of Jalgaon city, a hotelier, and a businessman from Nashik.

Kunal Kamra to be welcomed Shiv Sena-style, says Rahool Kanal as controversy escalates

MUMBAI: The ongoing controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra deepened as political leaders from both factions of the Shiv Sena traded sharp remarks about his recent satirical comments on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking to ANI, Rahool Kanal, General Secretary of the Shiv Sena Yuva Sena (Shinde faction), said, Following the procedure of law, Yuva Sena members come to the police station for attendance every Monday and Thursday. We welcome the court's verdict that grants him relief , but it is only until April 7. He added, Kamra must face the law, no matter what protection he has in Tamil Nadu. Whenever he returns to Mumbai, he will be welcomed in true 'Shiv Sena style'... It's not a threat, but Mumbai has a culture of 'Atithi Devo Bhava.' He considers himself a guest here; he should follow the law. Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused Maharashtra's cabinet ministers of making serious threats against Kamra. Raut claimed, Ministers in the state cabinet are threatening Kunal Kamra openly, demanding that he be 'shot and hanged immediately.' This lawlessness continues under the watch of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has remained silent on this matter. Raut further criticized the lack of action from the state government, asserting that Kamra, like other controversial figures, such as actress Kangana Ranaut, should be given special protection. Just as the Maharashtra government provided security to Kangana Ranaut during her rift with Shiv Sena, I demand the same level of protection for Kunal Kamra, Raut said during a press conference. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Comedian Kunal Kamra row | Shiv Sena Yuva Sena (Shinde faction) General Secretary Rahool Kanal says, Following the procedure of law, (Shiv Sena) Yuva Sena members come to the police station for attendance every Monday and Thursday. We welcome the Court's pic.twitter.com/Rfl9AHMmSL ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2025 This new wave of complaints against Kamra follows the filing of three additional cases at the Khar police station. Among the complainants are the Mayor of Jalgaon, a hotelier, and a businessman from Nashik. These complaints pertain to Kamra's alleged derogatory comments targeting Shinde, which have drawn considerable attention. On March 27, the Mumbai Police had issued a summons to Kamra for questioning, ordering him to appear at the Khar police station by March 31. This marks Kamra's third summons in connection with a case filed by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel after Kamra failed to comply with the first two summons. During the legal proceedings, the Madras High Court granted Kamra interim anticipatory bail on March 27, providing him relief until April 7. Kamra had approached the court seeking transit anticipatory bail, claiming that he had been receiving various threats following his satirical remarks. Justice Sunder Mohan's ruling came with certain conditions but allowed Kamra to remain free from immediate arrest.

More trouble for Kunal Kamra, three cases filed against him in Mumbai

One of the complaints was filed by the Mayor of Jalgaon city, while the other two complaints came from a hotelier and a businessman from Nashik, as per the Mumbai Police

More trouble for Kunal Kamra, three cases filed in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Three separate cases have been filed against Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra at Khar police station over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. One of the complaints was filed by the Mayor of Jalgaon city, while the other two complaints came from a hotelier and a businessman from Nashik, as per the Mumbai Police. Khar police have called Kamra twice for questioning, but he has not yet appeared for the investigation. Earlier, the Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to Kunal Kamra in connection with multiple FIRs lodged against him. Justice Sunder Mohan ordered interim anticipatory bail until April 7 with conditions. Kunal Kamra had approached the Madras High Court to seek transit anticipatory bail, claiming he has been receiving many threats following his recent satirical comments. On March 27, the Mumbai police asked the comedian to appear on March 31 at Khar police station for further questioning in the case. This is the third summon issued to Kamra in the case filed by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel at the Khar police station. He has failed to appear before the police in the first two summons. Earlier on Thursday, Kunal Kamra criticised the mainstream media, accusing it of serving as a mouthpiece for the ruling party. Kamra labeled the media as vultures and expressed his disdain for the media's role in perpetuating misinformation and distracting from pressing issues. To all those hounding for a quote - The mainstream media at this point is nothing but a miscommunication arm of the ruling party. They are vultures who report on issues that don't matter to the people of this country. If they all shut shop from tomorrow till eternity, they will be doing a favour to the country, its people, and their own children, Kamra posted on X. Kamra sparked a row with his gaddar (traitor) joke allegedly aimed at Eknath Shinde. Several political leaders condemned his remarks during a stand-up show and demanded action against him. Following the controversy, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena youth group, Yuva Sena, vandalised the Habitat comedy venue where the show was filmed. The comedian, who has had several run-ins with the BJP-led Centre, has refused to apologise for his remark against Shinde. However, he has said that he would cooperate with the police. 'Dont fear this mob': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for Shinde jibe at stand-up show An entertainment venue is merely a platform. A space for all sorts of shows. Habitat (or any other venue) is not responsible for my comedy, nor does it have any power or control over what I say or do. Neither does any political party. Attacking a venue for a comedian's words is as senseless as overturning a lorry carrying tomatoes, because you didn't like the butter chicken you were served, Kunal Kamra's statement read. Kunal Kamra also replied to political leaders 'threatening' him to teach a lesson in his official statement. Kamra stated that the 'inability to take a joke at the expense of a powerful public figure does not change' the nature of his right. He added that it is not against the law as far as his knowledge. Our right to freedom of speech and expression is not only to be used to fawn over the powerful and rich even though today's media would have us believe otherwise. Your inability to take a joke at the expense of a powerful public figure does not change the nature of my right. As far as I know, it is not against the law to poke fun at our leaders and the circus that is our political system, Kunal Kamra's statement added.

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.

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.

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.

Union Minister Raksha Khadse Seeks Strict Action After Daughter's Harassment: 'Went To Cops As A Mother'

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.

Maha: One arrested in harassment case of Union Minister's daughter, hunt on for 6 others

Jalgaon Police on Sunday confirmed the arrest of one of the seven accused involved in the harassment of Union Minister of State Raksha Khadse's daughter and several other girls during a yatra in Kothali village in Muktainagar.

Union Minister Khadse says daughter harassed by youths in Jalgaon; some accused held, says CM Fadnavis

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.

'Some youths harassed my daughter in Maharashtra', alleges union minister, CM Devendra Fadnavis reacts

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.

MoS Raksha Khadse's Daughter Harassed By Youths In Maharashtras Jalgaon

The minister reached the police station in Muktainagar to file a complaint on Sunday.

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.

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.

A ticket on a runaway train

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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Pushpak passengers had time to move to safety: Rlys

Thirteen passengers of the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express were run over by the Karnataka Express in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, after they alighted from the train following a false fire alarm. The passengers had ample time to move to safety after pulling the alarm chain and stopping the train, but they remained on the tracks, leading to the tragic incident.

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.

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.

Extremely sad, distressing: Rahul Gandhi expresses grief over Jalgaon train mishap

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences for the victims of the Jalgaon train tragedy in Maharashtra, urging swift government action for the injured. Thirteen people died when passengers jumped from a train due to fire rumors and were struck by another train. An investigation and relief efforts are ongoing, with announced compensation for the victims.

Jalgaon train accident: Track curvature affected Karnataka Express visibility and braking distance, says Officials

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.

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.

Jalgaon mishap: Headless body found on tracks, toll 13

The death toll in a train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra has risen to 13 after a headless body was found along the railway tracks. The incident occurred when passengers of the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express, who had gotten off the train after an alarm chain-pulling incident, were run over by the Karnataka Express on the adjacent tracks. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Jalgaon Pushpak Express accident: Track curvature affected visibility and braking distance, say officials

The train drivers quick action prevents major disaster and ex-gratia distributed to injured passengers

Jalgaon Pushpak Express accident LIVE: At least 13 killed, many injured; probe underway

Karnataka Express runs over passengers who jumped out of Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express due to rumours of fire on the train

Jalgaon train accident news updates: Railway Ministry announces Rs 1.5 lakh ex gratia for kin of deceased

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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.

Panic after sparks from Pushpak Exp led to tragedy

At least 12 passengers were killed when they jumped from the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express in panic after sparks flew from the wheels when brakes were applied near Pachora in Jalgaon district. The passengers who jumped on the tracks were run over by a fast train. The incident occurred after the train passed the Jalgaon station and was nearing Pachora in the afternoon. Passengers saw sparks flying from the wheels of the train when brakes were applied, prompting some to pull the emergency chain and jump down. Some passengers were run over by the Karnataka Express, which was passing at the time. The preliminary information suggests sparks and smoke inside one of the general coaches of Pushpak Express due to either `hot axle' or `brake-binding' (jamming).

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.

Watch | The State will provide Rs 5 lakh to next of kin: Fadnavis on Jalgaon train accident

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 .

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for kin of passengers killed in Jalgaon train tragedy

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 .

Jalgaon train accident: At least 11 Pushpak Express passengers killed after being hit by Karnataka Express

At Least 10 Dead As Passengers Get Down On Tracks, Run Over By Another Train Near Jalgaon

JALGAON, Jan 22: 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 Maharashtras Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening, officials said. Ten to twelve persons had died, Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan told a news channel, citing information given by the district collector. The accident took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora where the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express had halted [] The post At Least 10 Dead As Passengers Get Down On Tracks, Run Over By Another Train Near Jalgaon appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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.

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.

Pushpak Express accident: Several killed after passengers jumped off train onto track in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district - What we know so far

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.

BIG ACCIDENT! Karnataka Express runs over Pushpak Express passengers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon; 8-10 feared dead, 30-40 sustained injuries, disturbing VIDEO surfaces

In a tragic incident, at least 8 to 10 passengers of Pushpak Express lost their lives when the Karnataka Express hit them in Maharashtras Jalgaon District on Wednesday.

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.

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.

Violence erupts in Jalgaon over road rage incident; curfew imposed

The altercation occurred on December 31, 2024 at 9.30 p.m. between Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patils driver and locals; ;7 arrested for damaging public property

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

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