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Time of India
5 days ago
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10 women killed, 27 others injured as truck falls into ditch in near Pune
Pune: Ten women devotees were killed and 27 others, including two men and two children, injured when a pick-up truck ferrying them to Kundeshwar temple near Pait in Khed taluka, about 65 km from Pune, fell into a ditch around 1pm on Monday. Over 35 devotees had boarded the rear cargo bed of the pick-up truck at Papalwadi near Pait. The vehicle slipped back on a steep gradient a little ahead in the ghat section and fell into a 30ft ditch. Kundeshwar temple is a prominent religious place which devotees visit in large numbers during Shravan. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Pimpri Chinchwad police commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey spoke to TOI after visiting the accident spot and hospitals with other senior police officials. He said, "The injured victims are being treated at private hospitals nearby." The police identified the deceased as Mandabai Darekar (50), Sanabai Darekar (50), Meerabai Chorghe (50), Shobha Papal (33), Suman Papal (50), Shakubai Chorghe (50), Sharada Chorghe (45), Bayadabai Chorghe (45), Parvatibai Papal (56) and Fasabai Sawant (61) —all of Papalwadi. Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi offered his condolences through the PMO handle on X. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brandi's Journey: Life After Storage Wars Paperela Undo He also announced Rs2 lakh to families of the deceased and Rs50,000 to the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. Dr Prafulla Borude of the Shivtirth hospital in Rajgurunagar told TOI, "Five people, including a small boy, are under treatment in our hospital. Condition of three with multiple injuries, including head, is critical. The remaining have sustained fractures." Dr Harshad Gawade of the Gawade hospital in Rajgurunagar told TOI that three injured women were brought in in the afternoon. "One had died already. Two other with multiple fractures are under treatment and stable," he said. Owner of the pick-up truck had planned a visit to the Kundeshwar temple along with his family members since Monday was a Shravani Somwar, said Pimpri Chinchwad police's deputy commissioner Shivaji Pawar. "His relatives and other residents of Papalwadi joined in. They were sitting in the cargo bed of the pick-up truck. The temple is located on a hillock and the leading road is narrow with a steep incline," he told TOI. According to prima facie investigation, it is likely that the driver of the overloaded pick-up truck halted while climbing to give way to a vehicle coming down. "He failed to gain motion thereafter and the vehicle reversed automatically, falling into the 30ft ditch," the officer said. Assistant police commissioner Rajendrasingh Gaur told TOI that the temple is located in the jurisdiction of the Pune Rural police, while the road falls under Pimpri Chinchwad police. Teams from both units reached the spot after receiving information. "Since it was a Shravani Somwar, there were many devotees in the area. All of them rushed to help," he said, adding that the victims were taken to nearby hospitals in ambulances. Senior police inspector Digambar Suryavanshi of the Mahalunge MIDC police said a case of accidental death is being registered. "The vehicle was overloaded. We will decide a further course of action after investigations," he added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
09-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Happier after returning to home country': Redditor's post on fighting hard for H-1B, green card viral
A Reddit post on H-1B, green card went viral. A Reddit post on fighting hard to get an H-1B and a green card , just to realize that happiness lies in the home country, went viral as it resonated with many users who commented that priorities of individuals change as they age and many people want to go back to their country of origin once they have enough money. "By the time they get their GC, they are old with good wealth and like people retiring and moving to Florida or warmer places, Indians move back to India," one wrote. "I was a part of an FB group of the expats in the US and the most common question was 'How long can i stay in India after getting my green card'. You can imagine now. Most of the Indians are out there for money, their heart lies in India only," another user shared an experience. A Reddit post on fighting so hard for H-1B, green card goes viral. "I'm with you. I moved to the US 11 years ago with a dream to settle here. Now I'm here entering my 8th year of H1B and my priority date around the corner. I still want to settle here but that obsession of moving here permanently I had 11 yrs back has definitely faded," one said, explaining how priorities changed over years. "Yes! I get the feeling every few months, but one trip to India makes me realize how lucky I am to have permanent residency in a first world country," one wrote, differing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brandi's Journey: Life After Storage Wars Paperela Undo "They try to convince themselves that they are happier returning to home country. The fact is that circumstances keep changing. Everyone has different things that keep them happy. For me, staying in a non polluted city with access to good medical facilities and good internet connection would make me happy. No city in India can give me this. So it's USA for me," another wrote. "If someone thinks H-1Bs are sought after by just anyone, they're mistaken. Most H-1B holders already have good enough careers with their basic needs met but they move to the US not out of desperation, but to make it good enough career -> better career. Others don't even bother, either because they find alternative ways to improve their lives or have strong support systems within their home countries," one wrote.
