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CHENNAI: Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said that a well-marked low-pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu has moved west-northwestwards, weakened into a low-pressure area and lay over north interior Tamil Nadu and adjoining south interior Karnataka at 5:30 am of Thursday. According to RMC, it is likely to continue to move west-northwestwards across south interior Karnataka and weaken further during the next 24 hours. The weather department said, "The depression over the southeast ...Read More >
Chennai: With Diwali today, the city's streets fell unusually silent over the weekend. Major stretches such as Anna Salai, Poonamallee High Road, and GST Road, saw little traffic this weekend as lakhs of residents left the city to celebrate the festival with their families, especially due to the long weekend stretching from Friday to Wednesday.By Sunday, the city eased into a slower rhythm. Markets and shopping areas, including T Nagar, that were busy through the week were less crowded. Accordin ...Read More >
A goods train transporting high-speed diesel ignited near Tiruvallur on Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from fire tenders. While no casualties were reported, the incident led to the suspension of local train services and the cancellation of eight express trains. A goods train carrying high-speed diesel caught fire on Sunday morning near Tiruvallur, a Railway official said. The fire broke out in a wagon and quickly spread to others. No casualties have been reported, the official sai ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Thousands of rail passengers were inconvenienced on Sunday after train services were disrupted on the Chennai-Arakkonam section due to the fire incident. Many passengers, unaware of the sudden cancellations, were forced to return home after arriving at Chennai Central station between 5.30 am and 7 am, as the announcements came just 30 to 40 minutes before the scheduled departures. All suburban train services on the Chennai-Arakkonam section were suspended from 5.15 am in both direction ...Read More >
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples ...Read More >
CHENNAI: EMU services on the Chennai Central - Arakkonam section were restored on Monday morning, following disruption as a goods train carrying fuel derailed, leading to massive fire near Tiruvallur. Reports added that traffic is now restored on both up and down (slow) lines. Train No 22650 Erode - Dr MGR Chennai Central Yercaud Express was the first train to pass the restored accident spot at 3 am on the up slow line at Tiruvallur. Train No 12695 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A massive fire broke out near the Tiruvallur railway station early Sunday when one of the wagons of a goods train carrying diesel derailed, throwing several train services off schedule and passengers scrambling through the day. The train was moving from Chennai Harbour to Walajah Road Siding. No casualty was reported in the incident that happened around 5:30 am on Sunday. The Southern Railway (SR) announced that it took firefighters 10 hours to bring the blaze under control. Diesel wor ...Read More >
CHENNAI: On the day when a diesel-laden freight train caught fire near Egattur in Tiruvallur district, the ripple effects left Dr MGR Chennai Central railway station overcrowded and unprepared, with hundreds of confused passengers stranded across platforms, standing on long queues. The TTEs at one of the busiest railway hubs also appeared overwhelmed and tired. One woman TTE had to step away asking for water, and she was heard saying that the crowd was suffocating. Adding fuel to fire, taxi dri ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 14 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach on Sunday. He crafted a sand idol of Lord Shiva to mark the first Monday of the auspicious Sawan month. Sudarsan Pattnaik said, The entire nation is devotional for the first Shravan Somvaar. We have made Lord Shiv 6-feet high sculpture... In Puri Jagannath Dham, there is a temple of Lord Loknath, and here also, many devotees have arrived. As an artist, I am praying to God to bless us wi ...Read More >
Chennai: Preliminary investigations attribute the fire on the goods train near Tiruvallur to a possible spark from overhead electrical equipment (OHE) igniting fuel leaking from a derailed wagon.The incident paralysed services on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam route and left nearby residents engulfed in thick black smoke. The disruption left thousands of rail passengers stranded, many of whom were unable to get updates as railway helplines went unanswered for hours. The train carrying diesel from Ch ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Indian authorities have demolished 1,080 houses, most of them belonging to Muslims, in the Assam state of India. The displaced families were mostly of Bengali origin. This was the second major eviction drive in the district. On June 16, the authorities demolished the homes of 690 families in Hasilabeel, near Goalpara town. At least five eviction drives have been carried out in four districts of Assam over the past month, displacing nearly 3,500 families. Mizanur Rahman, a 28-year-ol ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A fire in a Diesel-laden freight train near Tiruvallur early Sunday led to widespread disruption of rail traffic in and around Chennai. With overhead power supply suspended as a precaution, Southern Railway has issued multiple bulletins announcing train cancellations, short terminations, stoppages and diversions. 1. Train No 22160 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Mumbai CST Superfast Express scheduled to leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 1.15 pm on July 13 is diverted to run via Gudur and Renigu ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday called on the Southern Railway to initiate a probe by a high-level committee into the major fire that broke out on a crude oil freight train near Tiruvallur. In a social media post, EPS urged both the State and Central governments to take immediate and appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents living near the site of the incident, which led to thick smoke engulfing the surrounding area. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A fire in a Diesel-laden freight train near Tiruvallur early Sunday led to widespread disruption of rail traffic in and around Chennai. With overhead power supply suspended as a precaution, Southern Railway has issued multiple bulletins announcing train cancellations, short terminations, and diversions. The following are changes in the pattern of train services: Change in Origin 1. Train No 12673 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Coimbatore Express scheduled to leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at ...Read More >
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ALSO READ: Tamil Nadu: Goods Train Carrying Diesel Catches Fire Near Tiruvallur Station | Video - A total of 8 express trains were cancelled, 5 were diverted, and 8 were short-terminated due to the incident. - All EMU local train services between Chennai and Arakkonam were temporarily suspended. - 16053 Dr MGR Chennai Central-Tirupati Express (scheduled at 14:25 hrs) Partially Cancelled / Change In Origin: - 16203 Dr MGR Chennai Central-Tirupati Express will now originate from Tiruttani (pa ...Read More >
Chennai, July 13: A massive fire that broke out in a diesel-laden goods train near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu was fully extinguished after nearly seven hours of intense firefighting on Sunday. The blaze, which erupted around 5.30 a.m., gutted 18 wagons and caused major disruptions on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam rail route. The train was carrying 12.6 lakh litres of diesel in 18 tanker wagons, each loaded with 70,000 litres of fuel. All 18 wagons were completely destroyed in the fire, resulting in ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 13 (PTI) A moving goods train carrying diesel caught fire on Sunday at Tiruvallur in northern Tamil Nadu affecting train services in the arterial Chennai-Arakkonam route, the Southern Railway said. No casualties were reported. Passengers were, however, stranded and state transport corporation operated special buses to cater to the needs of the travelling public. According to the Southern Railway's official release, few intermediate wagons of the goods train, carrying diesel caught ...Read More >
Chennai, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) A massive fire that broke out in a diesel-laden goods train near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu was fully extinguished after nearly seven hours of intense firefighting on Sunday. The blaze, which erupted around 5.30 a.m., gutted 18 wagons and caused major disruptions on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam rail route. The train was carrying 12.6 lakh litres of diesel in 18 tanker wagons, each loaded with 70,000 litres of fuel. All 18 wagons were completely destroyed in the fi ...Read More >
Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 13 (ANI): People living in the vicinity of Tiruvallur Railway Station were evacuated to a safe place on Sunday after a goods train carrying diesel caught fire triggering a massive blaze, early this morning District Collector M Prathap said. The fire has been almost bought under control, he said. Also Read | Kitty Party Scam in Bengaluru: PU Professor Impersonates Advocate, Fights Cops Inside ACP's Office To Defend Fraudster Accused of Duping Women of INR 5 ...Read More >
Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 13 (ANI): Southern Railway issued helpline numbers for passengers seeking guidance after a goods train carrying diesel caught fire near Tiruvallur Railway Station in the Southern Railway on Sunday morning, railway officials said. The fire spread over to the last three wagons of the train, leading to major disruptions in railway operations. 'Passengers are requested to plan their journey accordingly. For updates and assistance, please contact the following ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Thousands of rail passengers were inconvenienced after train services were disrupted in the Chennai-Arakkonam section on Sunday following a fire on a freight train carrying crude oil near Tiruvallur. The massive fire produced towering flames and thick smoke, causing panic among residents living near the tracks. They were subsequently evacuated. The incident occurred around 4.45 am when a freight train with 45 coaches, transporting crude oil from Ennore to Jolarpettai, caught fire whil ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With Union Home Minister Amit Shah holding key BJP meetings in Madurai on Sunday, senior DMK MPs have mounted pressure on the Centre, demanding categorical assurances on the preservation of Tamil Nadu's representation in the Lok Sabha post-delimitation. Leading the charge, Chennai Central MP Dayanidhi Maran posed a pointed question to Shah: "Is the Home Minister prepared to give a legal guarantee that Tamil Nadu's representation in the Lok Sabha will remain at 7.18 per cent?" Citing t ...Read More >
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