A Kalindi Express train narrowly avoided a derailment in Kanpur, India, after an LPG cylinder was placed on the tracks. Police have detained six individuals, including two with criminal histories, and formed a special investigation team to probe the incident, which bears striking similarities to a recent Sabarmati Express derailment.
A shocking derailment of the Sabarmati Express occurred early Saturday morning near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, leaving 22 coaches off the tracks. The incident caused panic among passengers and disrupted rail traffic in the area, leading to cancellations and diversions of several trains. Indian Railways is investigating the cause of the derailment, which is believed to be due to a boulder hitting the train.
A passenger train, Sabarmati Express, derailed near Kanpur in the early hours of Saturday, causing disruption to train services. The engine hit an object placed on the track, causing 20 coaches to derail. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and passengers were transported to Kanpur via buses and trains.
A Sabarmati Express train derailed near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, causing disruption to rail traffic. The incident involved over 20 coaches, but thankfully no injuries were reported. The derailment is believed to have been caused by a boulder striking the train’s engine. The Indian Railways is currently investigating the incident and providing assistance to passengers.
A woman was killed and her daughter critically injured after a speeding car hit their scooter in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The driver, a 17-year-old boy, was allegedly performing stunts on the road. This incident is just one of several recent road accidents in India, highlighting a concerning trend of reckless driving.
A family in Kanpur was shocked to receive an electricity bill of nearly ₹ 4 lakhs for using basic appliances like a cooler, refrigerator, and fans. However, the Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (Kesco) clarified that the inflated bill was due to a technical glitch and will be rectified.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rescheduled the Common University Entrance Test, Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2024 for the Kanpur centre to May 29, 2024, due to the distribution of a wrong question paper at the exam centre on May 15. The exam will be reconducted for over 220 students at an exam centre at Maharana Pratap Group of Colleges in Kanpur. The NTA clarified that there was no question paper leak but rather an incorrect distribution of the test paper at one centre in Kanpur. The Delhi centre exam was also rescheduled from May 15 to May 29 due to unavoidable reasons. The NTA encourages candidates to download their admit cards after May 14 evening as any changes in exam centres due to administrative reasons may be reflected on the admit card.
The seven-day International Children’s Film Festival (ICFF-2024) concluded with notable figures from the entertainment industry interacting with students and guests.
Veteran actor Anil Rastogi emphasized the importance of pursuing both dreams and academics. Other celebrities who graced the festival included singer-composer Talat Aziz, actor Anjan Srivastava, actor Sadia Siddiqui, TV actor Bhumika Gurung, and actors Darsheel Safari, Ali Hazi, Divya Bhattacharya, and writer Parthasaarthi Das.
Local actor Sandeep Yadav shared his experience as a celebrity guest and praised the students’ learning power and spirit. CMS manager Geeta Gandhi Kingdon highlighted the positive influence of good cinema on children’s development.
