A passenger train coach collided with a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh, killing at least five people and injuring several others. The incident occurred around 16:00 hours when a MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train coach struck the goods train. Video footage of the aftermath showed one coach lifted and resting atop another, with its front badly crumpled from the impact. Police and rescue teams were seen on the tracks assessing the wreckage. Railway officials confirmed that all necessary resources were deployed to ensure treatment for the injured. The government announced ex-gratia compensation: Rs 10 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 5 lakh for grievously injured, and Rs 1 lakh for those with minor injuries, while investigations continue.
TOI spoke to women voters in Katihar’s Korha assembly seat ahead of the Bihar polls to gauge their priorities and concerns. Kavita Devi of the BJP is the current MLA representing the constituency. The Nitish Kumar government has transferred Rs 10,000 to over 1 crore Jeevika didis under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, approved on August 29, 2025, to provide financial support and employment opportunities. Women have consistently outnumbered men in voter turnout since 2010, partly due to male migration. Seen as caste-neutral voters, women are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the outcome between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan.
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