40 of those killed in Amritsar mishap identified, 36 bodies cremated: Officials
Amritsar, Oct 20: Forty of the 59 people killed in the train accident near here have been identified so far and the bodies of 36 of were cremated, officials said Saturday.
The bodies of four other persons, who belonged to Uttar Pradesh, have been sent to their home towns by the district administration, an official said.
The 36 bodies were cremated in batches at a ground near Shitla Mata Temple here in the presence of officials of the state government and family members of the deceased.
According to officials, the post-mortem examination on 29 bodies has been done.
At least 59 people were killed and 72 injured Friday evening after a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching burning of Ravana effigy was run over by a train near here, officials said.
The injured have been admitted to seven hospitals, the officials said.
The train was coming from Jalandhar when the accident occurred at Joda Phatak near Amritsar, where at least 300 people were watching 'Ravan dahan' at a ground adjacent to the tracks.
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Over 15 flights diverted at Delhi airport due to adverse weather conditions
New Delhi, Apr 11 (PTI): More than 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Friday evening due to inclement weather conditions.
The national capital witnessed strong dust storms and gusty winds.
A source said that over 15 flights were diverted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
"Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, some of the flights at Delhi Airport are impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates," airport operator DIAL said in a post on X at 1915 hours.
IndiGo said Delhi and Jaipur are experiencing a dust storm, affecting takeoffs and landings and potentially causing air traffic congestion. This may lead to delays or diversions, the operator said in the post.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi and the adjoining NCR, warning of adverse weather conditions in the coming hours.
