Monday, August 21, 2017

Utkal express derailment: Four Rly staff suspended, death toll rises to 22

Utkal express derailment: Four Rly staff suspended, death toll rises to 22

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:
The train tragedy in Khatauli in UP is the lead story in most papers. The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age, The Hindu have a picture of the accident site.  'Unattended, under repair track leads to tragedy in UP' writes the DNA, while the Statesman says '23 dead, 60 injured'.
The Janata Dal (United) returning to NDA after 4 years finds front page coverage in many dailies. 'JD(U) walks into NDA's waiting arms' writes the DNA. 'Janata Dal divided' says the Hindustan Times, adding 'Sharad Yadav says voters betrayed. Rival factions hold parallel meetings, supporters clash'.
'Stage set for merger of ADMK factions' says the Indian Express, of the political scenario in Tamil Nadu. 'Merger talks on, we will give you good news soon, says EPS and OPS' writes the Pioneer.
Yogi Adityanath taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi over his visit to Gorakhpur finds place in the press. 'Yogi says Gorakhpur no picnic spot, Rahul hits back' says the Statesman. 'Rahul, Yogi in war of words over Gorakhpur' writes the Hindustan Times.
The crisis in Infosys is featured prominently in the business dailies. ' Infosys approves buyback of shares worth 13000 crore rupees' writes the Financial Express, while the Business Standard says 'Lawsuits likely in U.S. after shareholders suffer losses.'
In the Hindu Sunday special, the NHAI chairman saying that 'Indias' roads to be safer, greener' is good news. Apparently, there are plans of quick response ambulances to be stationed every 50 km and CNG fuel stations as part of wayside amenities.
And finally, in an inspirational story, the Times of India tells us about Akram. The paper writes' Jailed 21 times in 23 years, he is now a star performer at Tihar.' The paper adds that Akram today runs a theater group and provides acting classes for underprivileged youngsters and earns enough. Just goes to show that its never too late to turn over a new leaf and start afresh.

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