In a relief to the victims of the train and pool car mishap at Murshidabad yesterday, three students, who were admitted with injuries at Berhampur Medical College and Hospital were declared out of danger with stable health conditions by the doctors today.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that he has directed the administration to provide "all possible assistance" to the injured and the affected families.
The Railways suspended the gateman after the collision, while police arrested him as investigators examined allegations of intoxication, previous complaints by residents and possible infrastructure lapses at the crossing.
Several injured students are receiving treatment at Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital, with hospital sources saying some remain in critical condition as calls grow for a detailed inquiry into the level crossing accident.
Suvendu Adhikari will fly to Tokipur in Rejinagar, where he will address a BJP Karyakarta Sammelan at the Tokipur High Madrasa ground.
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The post-lunch lethargy was instantly ripped off when the relaxed atmosphere was interrupted by the host’s announcement of a tour of the terracotta temples of Murshidabad’s Baranagar, as a fitting tribute to the Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2025.
Murshidabad, a historic town in West Bengal, has a rich history dating back to 1500 BCE, with archaeological excavations revealing pre-Mauryan settlements.
There is a popular joke about apples in the district of Murshidabad. A middle-aged father asked his ailing son whether he was gaining in strength each time the latter finished a slice of apple offered to him during his recovery from fever.
The much-anticipated Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2025 commenced on 7 February with great enthusiasm, drawing a diverse group of delegates who arrived by train and bus.
