Death toll in Hirakhand Express train derailment climbs to 36; PM Modi saddened by tragedy

Bhubaneswar: At least 36 people were killed and over 50 were believed to be injured after Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailed in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Here are all the LIVE updates:-

22 January 2017

20:34 IST

The Odisha government today announced ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each for the next of kin of those killed.

The families of the victims hailing from Odisha would get the benefit of ex-gratia of Rs five lakh.

15:31 IST

Odisha Police ruled out the involvement of Maoists in the derailment of the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express.

"There is no evidence regarding the involvement of Maoists. We will inquire into the matter and Railway Safety Commissioner will also probe the matter," Director General of Police K.B. Singh told the media.