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Howrah Bridge to be closed for a few hours to prepare safety audit

Howrah Bridge to be closed for a few hours to prepare safety audit

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A file photo of Howrah Bridge | Photo Credit: PTI The iconic Howrah Bridge connecting the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah will be “fully closed” for vehicular transport from Saturday (November 16, 2024) night to Sunday (November 17, 2024) morning for a safety and health audit of the structure. “Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge) will be fully closed (both ways) for all types of vehicular movement from 2330 hrs. of 16.11.2024 to 0430 hrs. of 17.11.2024 in connection with the comprehensive health check-up of Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge),” said a press statement by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. The health audit is aimed at increasing the lifespan of the bridge. The SPMPT has engaged RITES, as an expert agency deployed for comprehensive health study of Howrah Bridge. “Last health check up of Rabindra Setu was conducted in 1983-1988 after continuous service of the bridge for 40 years,” the statement added. Rathendra Raman, Chairman, SPMPT said that to ensure its continued strength and durability, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata is conducting the comprehensive health check-up of the bridge in …

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail near Howrah

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail near Howrah

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Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Anil Kumar Sastry Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal around 5.30 a.m. on Saturday (November 9, 2024), South Eastern Railway officials said. “The weekly special train derailed at Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far,” they said. A parcel van was among the derailed coaches. The 22850 Secunderabad – Shalimar Weekly Express was passing through Nalpur station in Kharagpur Division when the coaches derailed, officials said. The railways said an accident relief train and medical relief trains from Santragachi and Kharagpur were immediately dispatched for assistance. Buses have also been sent to ferry the passengers to Kolkata. Published – November 09, 2024 08:40 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shalimar-Secunderabad Express train coaches derail near Nalpur station in Bengal’s Howrah | Latest News India

Shalimar-Secunderabad Express train coaches derail near Nalpur station in Bengal’s Howrah | Latest News India

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Nov 09, 2024 08:28 AM IST Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express (Train No. 22850) derailed near Nalpur Station in West Bengal’s Howrah. A few coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express (Train No. 22850) derailed near Nalpur Station in West Bengal’s Howrah on Saturday morning. According to South Eastern Railway’s chief public relations officer (CPRO), Omprakash Charan, the incident involved three coaches—one of which was the B1 coach. Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express (Train No. 22850) near Nalpur Station in West Bengal’s Howrah on Saturday morning. The derailment, reported early this morning, has raised concerns among passengers and authorities alike. However, Om Prakash Charna confirmed that no injuries or fatalities have been reported so far. The railways said an accident relief train and medical relief trains from Santragachi and Kharagpur were immediately dispatched for assistance. Buses have also been sent to ferry the passengers to Kolkata. “At 5:31 am, the Secunderabad-Shalimar Weekly Express train derailed while going from the middle line to the down line. One parcel van and two passenger coaches have derailed. No major injury …

3 Coaches Of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express Derail Near Howrah West Bengal

3 Coaches Of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express Derail Near Howrah West Bengal

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The weekly special train derailed in Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. Kolkata: Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal this morning. The weekly special train derailed in Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. No casualties or major injuries have been reported so far. “A parcel van and two coaches of 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar Weekly Express derailed while passing through Nalpur station of Kharagpur Division at 5.31 am today. As reported, there is no major injury and casualty,” said South Eastern Railway. The derailment occurred when the train was shifting from the middle to the outer tracks, said officials. Relief trains and medical help from Santragachhi and Kharagpur have reached the derailment site. Buses have also been arranged to take the stranded passengers to their destination. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shalimar Secunderabad Express Meets With Accident Near Howrah, Three Coaches Derail

Shalimar Secunderabad Express Meets With Accident Near Howrah, Three Coaches Derail

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Last Updated:November 09, 2024, 07:51 IST Shalimar Secunderabad Express train met with an accident near Howrah in West Bengal, officials said on Saturday. The incident took place at around 5.30 am today in which 3 coaches derailed, including one parcel bogey and two passenger coaches. More to follow… News india Shalimar Secunderabad Express Meets With Accident Near Howrah, Three Coaches Derail Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Four, including woman, injured in explosion in Howrah Mail coach in Punjab’s Fatehgarh – India TV

Four, including woman, injured in explosion in Howrah Mail coach in Punjab’s Fatehgarh – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative image Explosion in train: At least four passengers were injured after an explosion took place in a general coach of the Howrah Mail near Sirhind railway station in Fatehgarh district of Punjab, Government Railway Police (GRP) officials said on Sunday.  Explosion due to firecrackers  According to the officials, the explosion occurred at around 10:30 pm on Saturday night in a plastic bucket filled with firecrackers while the train was en route to Howrah from Amritsar. Four passengers, including a woman, were injured in the incident.  GRP Deputy Superintendent of Police Jagmohan Singh said that all the injured were taken to Fatehgarh Sahib Civil Hospital.  Preliminary investigation suggests that the explosion took place in a plastic bucket, which contained some firecrackers, in the general compartment of the train, he said. Samples will be sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory. Further investigation into the incident is underway, Singh said. Four workers die after being hit by Kerala Express Earlier on November 2, four sanitary workers, including two women from Tamil Nadu, were killed …

West Bengal: Three children killed after fire breaks out in house in Howrah

West Bengal: Three children killed after fire breaks out in house in Howrah

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Three children lost their lives after a fire broke out in a house in West Bengal`s Howrah, a fire officer said on Saturday. The incident took place in Uluberia town on the occasion of Kali Puja. Upon receiving the information about the fire, two fire tenders immediately rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire. Divisional Fire Officer of Howrah, Ranjan Kumar Ghosh said that the charred bodies of three children (9 years old, 4 years old and 2.5 years old) have been recovered and sent to the hospital for further medical procedures. “We received information about a fire in a house. Two fire tenders immediately rushed to the spot as soon as the information was received. The fire has been extinguished but three children (9 yr old, 4 yr old and 2.5 yr old) lost their lives in this incident. The charred bodies were recovered from the house and it has been sent to the hospital for the post-mortem. The fire tenders did their work effectively otherwise more houses could have burnt in this …

Minor girl `molested` by lab technician at Howrah hospital, arrested

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A laboratory technician has been arrested for allegedly molesting a minor girl at a state-run hospital in West Bengal’s Howrah district, police said. The incident took place on Saturday evening at Howrah District Headquarters Hospital, where the 12-year-old girl was admitted last week, they said. A family member of the minor claimed that she came out of the laboratory in tears, as the accused had touched her “inappropriately” and threatened her with dire consequences if she mentioned the matter to anyone. The laboratory assistant has been arrested and an investigation is underway, an officer said. Meanwhile, members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the CPI(M), on Sunday demonstrated at the hospital, demanding the resignation of the hospital superintendent. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever …

West Bengal: Lab technician arrested for allegedly molesting 12-year-old girl in Howrah | Latest News India

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Amid the uproar over the recent rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, a lab technician at another state-run hospital in West Bengal’s Howrah district has been accused of allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl who had been admitted the previous week, news agency PTI reported citing police. The incident occurred on Saturday evening and according to a hospital official, an FIR has since been filed and the accused arrested. While the minor girl was being taken for a CT scan, she emerged from the department in tears and sought help from a relative of another patient. (Representative Image) “An FIR has been registered at Howrah Police Station and the accused has been arrested. We have asked for an explanation from the private partner who conducted the CT scan on the victim. We will forward this to higher authorities and take appropriate action. The individual arrested was an employee of the private-public partner… We are providing security to the victim and her family. Repair work was being done in the CT scan room, which unexpectedly …

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Rooh Baba aka Kartik Aaryan poses on Kolkata’s Howrah bridge

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Kartik Aaryan is hard at work filming the second part of his upcoming movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in Kolkata. There`s been a buzz about him being seen at the Howrah Bridge around 5 in the morning, all decked out in his character Rooh Baba`s getup – you know, the black robe, bandana, sunglasses, and Rudraksha beads. He even posted a behind-the-scenes snapshot from the set on Instagram. Rooh Baba aka Kartik Aaryan brings Kolkata’s Howrah bridge to a halt Even though the area was restricted, a bunch of fans still gathered at the Howrah Bridge hoping to see Kartik. He managed to squeeze in some time between filming to acknowledge his fans with waves and smiles. There`s even a video of him cruising on a motorbike with a sidecar along the famous bridge. Kartik also shot scenes at the Mallick Ghat flower market and Laha Bari in Central Kolkata. Kartik also posted a snapshot from behind the scenes at the Howrah Bridge, with Kolkata`s trademark yellow taxis in the background. He added a caption to …