Bengal: Coach of empty passenger train catches fire, none injured
Kolkata (PTI): A coach of an empty passenger train caught fire at Katwa railway station in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district early on Sunday, an Eastern Railway official said.
No injuries have been reported in the incident.
Fire officials said the blaze was reported around 4.30 am in a compartment of the Katwa-Azimganj passenger train standing on platform number two and was brought under control by fire tenders after 30 minutes.
Passengers at the station noticed flames engulfing the coach, triggering a brief commotion on the platform.
Railway staffers promptly detached the affected coach to prevent the fire from spreading, the Eastern Railway official said.
He said an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of fire.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Energia opens Corporate Service Center in Mangaluru, eyes future renewable projects in India
Mangaluru: Energia on Sunday inaugurated its Corporate Service Center in Mangaluru, marking a step towards strengthening its global corporate operations and expanding its presence in India.
The new office was inaugurated in the presence of U. T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, along with members of Mangaluru’s business and community circles.
The ceremony was led by Shahid Hassan, CEO of Energia, along with Mohin Sheikh, Managing Director, Rajan Mengoth, Operations Director, and Mehboob, Chairman of Energia. Senior officials and team members of the company were also present.
The Mangaluru Corporate Service Center will function as a dedicated support office for Energia’s operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company said the centre will help improve coordination, strengthen back-end support and enhance governance across key corporate functions. It is expected to improve service delivery through structured processes and better operational control.
Energia stated that the new centre will create employment opportunities in Mangaluru, particularly in corporate services and support roles. The company also plans to introduce structured career pathways and skill development programmes for professionals in the region.
While the immediate focus of the centre will be to support overseas operations, Energia said it intends to deepen its long-term engagement in India. The company indicated that it is exploring opportunities in the renewable energy sector in line with India’s expanding clean energy landscape. The Mangaluru office is expected to act as a base for future partnerships and renewable initiatives in the country.
“This Corporate Service Center reflects Energia’s long-term commitment to building strong capability and governance. Mangalore gives us access to high-quality talent, and this office will play a critical role in supporting our Saudi operations while also helping us prepare for future renewable initiatives in India,” said Shahid Hassan, CEO of Energia.
Among those present at the event were Chairman of State Allied and Health Care Council UT Iftikhar Ali, President of New Jumma Masjid Sharif Whitestone, Founder of Team B-Human Asif Deal, Dr Haroon Hussain and others.
Energia is an energy solutions company with operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a growing presence in other markets. The company provides integrated energy solutions across sectors with a focus on reliability and long-term value creation.
