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<p>In India's Assam, a tragedy struck as 12 people were killed in a head-on collision between a coal-laden truck and a bus in Golaghat district on Wednesday (Jan 3).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thirty&nbsp;people were also injured in the accident. They have been sent to a nearby hospital for treatment.</p>

<h2><strong>How it happened</strong></h2>

<p>As per an official from the local police station, the bus was headed towards Upper Assam's Tilinga Mandir in Tinsukia district for a picnic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the bus which was en route from Kamargaon in Golaghat was on the right path, but the coal-laden truck was in the wrong lane.</p>

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<p>"The truck was coming from the Jorhat direction on the wrong side as a portion of the four-lane highway got damaged. The bus was on the right track. There was fog and both the vehicles were at high speed," said the officer.</p>

<h2><strong>Investigation underway</strong></h2>

<p>As per Golaghat Superintendent of Police Rajen Singh, the police are conducting an investigation and more details will be revealed later.</p>

<p>Talking to news agency PTI, Singh said, "As of now, 12 people have been killed in the accident. The injured have been sent to a hospital."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The injured have been transported to the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital. A senior doctor at the medical facility told reporters that 30 people were undergoing treatment there and that the "condition of some of the injured is critical".</p>

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<p>"We are monitoring them," added the doctor.</p>

<p>Singh said that the accident happened at Balijan near Dergaon when the bus with 45 passengers collided with the goods vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Leaders offer condolences</strong></h2>

<p>In a post on social media platform X, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences and announced relief for the victims' next of kin.</p>

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<p>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed his deep anguish at the horrific bus accident.</p>

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<p>"HCM Dr @himantabiswa has expressed his deep anguish at the horrific bus accident in Dergaon and offers his condolences to the bereaved families. The local administration is providing all necessary support to the injured in this difficult hour. Prayers for their swift recovery," wrote the Assam CM's office.</p>

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In India's Assam, a tragedy struck as 12 people were killed in a head-on collision between a coal-laden truck and a bus in Golaghat district on Wednesday (Jan 3).

In India's Assam, a tragedy struck as 12 people were killed in a head-on collision between a coal-laden truck and a bus in Golaghat district on Wednesday (Jan 3). Thirty people were also injured in the accident. They have been sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. How it happened As per an official from the local police station, the bus was headed towards Upper Assam's Tilinga Mandir in Tinsukia district for a picnic. Reportedly, the bus which was en route from Kamargaon in Golaghat was on the right path, but the coal-laden truck was in the wrong lane. Also read | Investigations start as charred Japan Airlines parts lie on tarmac "The truck was coming from the Jorhat direction on the wrong side as a portion of the four-lane highway got damaged. The bus was on the right track. There was fog and both the vehicles were at high speed," said the officer. Investigation underway As per Golaghat Superintendent of Police Rajen Singh, the police are conducting an investigation and more details will be revealed later. Talking to news agency PTI, Singh said, "As of now, 12 people have been killed in the accident. The injured have been sent to a hospital." The injured have been transported to the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital. A senior doctor at the medical facility told reporters that 30 people were undergoing treatment there and that the "condition of some of the injured is critical". Also read | Exclusive: Indian astronauts to soon train at NASA's Johnson Space Center "We are monitoring them," added the doctor. Singh said that the accident happened at Balijan near Dergaon when the bus with 45 passengers collided with the goods vehicle. Leaders offer condolences In a post on social media platform X, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences and announced relief for the victims' next of kin. Pained by the loss of lives due to a road mishap in Golaghat, Assam. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 3, 2024 × Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed his deep anguish at the horrific bus accident. HCM Dr @himantabiswa has expressed his deep anguish at the horrific bus accident in Dergaon and offers his condolences to the bereaved families. The local administration is providing all necessary support to the injured in this difficult hour. Prayers for their swift recovery. — Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) January 3, 2024 × "HCM Dr @himantabiswa has expressed his deep anguish at the horrific bus accident in Dergaon and offers his condolences to the bereaved families. The local administration is providing all necessary support to the injured in this difficult hour. Prayers for their swift recovery," wrote the Assam CM's office. (With inputs from agencies)

12 dead, 30 injured in head-on collision between bus and truck in Assam; PM Modi announces relief

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jan 2) visited the southern state of Tamil Nadu and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones of several projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore ($2.4 billion).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The highlight of the day was the inauguration of the new terminal of the&nbsp;Tiruchirappalli International Airport.&nbsp;The two-level terminal building has been developed at a cost of over Rs 1100 crore. It can serve more than 4.4 million passengers annually and about 3,500 during peak hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I wish that the year 2024 is peaceful and prosperous for everyone. It is a privilege that my first public programme in 2024 is happening in Tamil Nadu. Today's&nbsp;development projects worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore will strengthen Tamil Nadu's progress. I congratulate you for these projects," said PM Modi during the event.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Apart from the airport terminal, PM Modi dedicated multiple projects to the nation.&nbsp;These include the project for doubling of 41.4 km Salem–Magnesite Junction–Omalur–Mettur Dam section; project for doubling of rail line section of 160 km from Madurai–Tuticorin; and three projects for rail line electrification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi reflected on the "record expenditure" in the states by the central government, saying in the decade before 2014, states were given Rs 30 lakh crore whereas, in the last 10 years, states have been given Rs 120 lakh crore. TN had also&nbsp;gotten 2.5 times more money in this period, he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi also expressed condolences to the people who lost their lives during the recent floods in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later in the day, PM Modi also shared pictures from the convocation at the Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli</p>

<p>"It is a matter of immense joy that my first public programme of 2024 took place in the great state of Tamil Nadu and that too among our Yuva Shakti. Here are glimpses from the convocation at the Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli," PM Modi wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After his Tamil Nadu visit, PM Modi will be visiting the island union territory of Lakshadweep on Wednesday (Jan 3). He is expected to lay the&nbsp;foundation stone of multiple development projects in the capital Kavaratti, related to sectors such as telecommunications, drinking water, solar power and health.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jan 2) visited the southern state of Tamil Nadu and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones of several projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore ($2.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jan 2) visited the southern state of Tamil Nadu and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones of several projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore ($2.4 billion). The highlight of the day was the inauguration of the new terminal of the Tiruchirappalli International Airport. The two-level terminal building has been developed at a cost of over Rs 1100 crore. It can serve more than 4.4 million passengers annually and about 3,500 during peak hours. "I wish that the year 2024 is peaceful and prosperous for everyone. It is a privilege that my first public programme in 2024 is happening in Tamil Nadu. Today's development projects worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore will strengthen Tamil Nadu's progress. I congratulate you for these projects," said PM Modi during the event. The new airport terminal building and other connectivity projects being launched in Tiruchirappalli will positively impact the economic landscape of the region. https://t.co/FKafOwtREU — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2024 × Apart from the airport terminal, PM Modi dedicated multiple projects to the nation. These include the project for doubling of 41.4 km Salem–Magnesite Junction–Omalur–Mettur Dam section; project for doubling of rail line section of 160 km from Madurai–Tuticorin; and three projects for rail line electrification. PM Modi reflected on the "record expenditure" in the states by the central government, saying in the decade before 2014, states were given Rs 30 lakh crore whereas, in the last 10 years, states have been given Rs 120 lakh crore. TN had also gotten 2.5 times more money in this period, he added. Watch | Anti-Sanatana speech row: PM Modi's first public comment on Sanatana debate & Udhayanidhi's remarks × PM Modi also expressed condolences to the people who lost their lives during the recent floods in the state. Later in the day, PM Modi also shared pictures from the convocation at the Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli "It is a matter of immense joy that my first public programme of 2024 took place in the great state of Tamil Nadu and that too among our Yuva Shakti. Here are glimpses from the convocation at the Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli," PM Modi wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). Also read | ‘Unfair for PM Modi to…’: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin defends son's ‘eradicate Sanatan’ remarks After his Tamil Nadu visit, PM Modi will be visiting the island union territory of Lakshadweep on Wednesday (Jan 3). He is expected to lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in the capital Kavaratti, related to sectors such as telecommunications, drinking water, solar power and health. (With inputs from agencies)

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