Mysuru-Darbanga Express collision: Probe under way into Kavarapettai train accident, blame game begins | Chennai News – Times of India

19 passengers sustained injuries in Mysuru-Darbanga Express train accident CHENNAI: Hours after the Mysuru-Darbanga Express collided with a stationary goods train at Kavarapettai on Friday night, a high-level committee of the railways started the inquiry into the accident. According to railway officials, the commissioner for rail safety also arrived at the spot.The Mysuru-Darbanga Bagmati Express…

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Express train collides with goods train near Chennai, fire and derailment ensue | Chennai News – Times of India

CHENNAI: A major train accident occurred on the outskirts of Chennai on Friday night, when an express train, fully packed with passengers, collided with a stationary goods train at Kavarapettai in Thiruvallur district around 8:30 pm. Two compartments caught fire, and four AC coaches were derailed, though there was no official word on the death…

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Rajnikanth discharged from hospital in Chennai | Chennai News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Superstar Rajinikanth was discharged from Apollo Hospital at 11.00pm on Thursday, according to Chennai police.Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on September 30 after experiencing severe stomach pain, according to news agency ANI.Medical officials reported that he was treated for a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart (aorta).According to a…

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Wanted in over 40 cases, gangster ‘Kakkathope’ Balaji gunned down in police encounter in Tamil Nadu | Chennai News – Times of India

CHENNAI: History-sheeter ‘Kakkathope’ Balaji was killed in police encounter near Vyasarpadi Jeeva railway station, in North Chennai.The notorious gangster, Balaji alias ‘Kakkathope’ 40, was wanted in over 40 criminal cases, including extortion and murder.A police team, led by Inspector Buhari, tracked Balaji down to the B&C quarters on early Wednesday. When officers attempted to apprehend…

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Many parts of Chennai face power supply disruption due to fire at Manali substation | Chennai News – Times of India

Many roads, including Anna Salai, fell into darkness after power supply disruption. CHENNAI: Many parts of Chennai faced power supply disruption on Thursday night after a fire accident near Manali substation in North Chennai.Tangedco managing director Rajesh Lakhani said the origin of fire was inside the substation. Fire and rescue services personnel were trying to…

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