Topic: Odisha
Odisha train accident: State begins DNA sampling as unidentified bodies pile
Authorities in Odisha began addressing the challenge of identifying unclaimed bodies of the deceased days after hundreds were killed in one of the deadliest train accidents.
Odisha train accident: Only 108 bodies identified out of 275 dead, Govt continues identification process
Three days after a multi-train collision in Odisha’s Balasore district, state government on Sunday said only 108 bodies have been identified so far, and will be handed over to their relatives after due procedures.
Train tragedy: Hindutva handles spread Islamophobia, Odisha police warns strict action
Odisha Police Sunday appealed to all sections to desist from circulating rumours giving a communal colour to Balasore’s triple train accident where at least 275 people have died and over 1,100 injured.
Odisha train accident: Toll tops 290, nearly 400 still in hospitals
Nearly 300 people were killed and over 800 have been injured in a horrific train derailment that occurred on Friday evening at around 7 pm in Odisha's Balasore.
Odisha tragedy: Resign from post, Opposition leaders appeal to Railway minister
Several Opposition leaders on Saturday demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in view of the Odisha train accident.
Odisha train accident: At least 233 dead, 900 injured
At least 233 people were killed and 900 were injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha's Balasore Friday evening. A third freight train was also involved in the accident.
