6 killed as sleeper bus hits trailer in Rajathan's Balotra; several injured
Jaipur (PTI): Six persons were killed while several others sustained injuries after a private sleeper bus crashed into a trailer in Rajasthan's Balotra district on Friday, police said.
"Six persons have died in collision between a bus and a trailer near Sarwadi village," Balotra Additional Superintendent of Police Harphool Singh said.
He said the crash was severe and front of the bus was badly damaged.
Rescue operation began with the help of locals and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Further details are awaited.
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PM unveils development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim
Gangtok (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim while attending the closing ceremony of the state's 50 years of statehood celebrations.
The projects span a wide range of sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture, the officials said.
These projects are aimed at accelerating holistic and inclusive development in Sikkim.
The PM's visit marks an important milestone in the golden jubilee year of Sikkim's statehood and reflects the government's "continued commitment to the rapid and sustainable development of the Himalayan state", the officials said.
