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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joy, Music and Pride Mark First Nagpur–Pune Vande Bharat Journey
1 2 Nagpur: Platform 8 came alive with music, colour, and cheer on Sunday morning as the first Nagpur–Pune Vande Bharat Express rolled out on its inaugural run. The historic journey, flagged off with fanfare, took the first lot of passengers from Nagpur to Badnera, offering them not just speed and comfort but also a sense of pride in India's progress. Bands played patriotic tunes, children waved excitedly, and travellers soaked in the 'Music on Wheels' atmosphere. A special train was arranged from Badnera for the return trip while another lot boarded the semi-high speed train for the next leg of joyride till Bhusawal. A few passengers had been allowed to travel till Pune. Among the youngest voices of excitement was Aarvi Meena (14) from Poddar World School. "This is my first Vande Bharat experience, honestly, it's excellent! The intercom features make you feel assisted and safe throughout the journey. It's super safe, super fast, and comfortable," she said, seated with her family. Her father, Hukamchand Meena was one of the train managers. The atmosphere inside turned festive as the train touched a top speed of 130km/hr. Sanjay Waghmare, Central Railway auditor, kept passengers enthralled with patriotic songs, supported by the Harmony Group on keyboard, octopad, dholak, and percussion. "We also performed on the Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat during its inauguration," a group member shared. Seventy students from Kendriya Vidyalaya joined in, waving flags and singing along. "Nice feeling," smiled Suraj Singh, as children played and posed for pictures. Teacher Divya Dadwani said, "It's my first experience. Really proud to be part of the inaugural run. Like Vande Bharat, India is also running fast." Event manager Anjali Rautia, travelling with her father, whose firm provided the onboard music setup, held quizzes for the children. "I'm very amazed. These kids bring glory," she said. Another KV teacher, Vaishnavi Uparkar, noted, "The kids prepared drawings of 'Made in India'… and this train itself is Made in India. It's a journey of India's development." For Simran Khande, physics teacher at KV Ajni, the comfort was unmatched. "Other trains are not so comfortable. This is a big achievement," she said. Sports coach Ayush Agrawal was travelling with 12 basketball players heading to Pune for a tournament. "This has raised the bar of train journeys," he remarked. According to Sandeep Dutta, additional GM, IRCTC West Zone, "This is a long haul 12 hours journey. We expect more sectional travel than end-to-end. In the future, a sleeper version and overnight timings are likely. This is a sign of Unnat Bharat." As the train sped ahead, blending comfort with celebration, it carried more than passengers, it carried the spirit of a nation on the move. 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.
The Herald
26-04-2025
- The Herald
Worker killed at Harmony's Moab Khotsong mine
An employee was killed in a locomotive-related accident at Moab Khotsong mine on Friday morning, Harmony Gold Mining Company reported. The company said all relevant authorities, family and stakeholders had been informed. An investigation into the incident was under way, led by the department of mineral and petroleum resources. 'We are profoundly saddened by this tragic loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of our colleague during this incredibly difficult time,' Harmony Group CEO Beyers Nel said. The company said a chieving zero harm remained its priority at all its operations. The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) said it was outraged by yet another senseless death of a worker. 'Amcu notes with great concern the alarming increase in transportation and mining-related injuries, which have risen to 72, according to the Samrass report dated April 21.' The union said transportation and mining-related deaths were now the second leading cause of fatalities in the South African mining industry, following fall-of-ground incidents. 'Year to date, the industry has recorded eight fall-of-ground fatalities and six from transportation incidents,' the union said. It said this death brings to 18 the total number of deaths in the South African mining industry so far thus year, compared to 11 during the same period last year. Amcu said Harmony Gold was currently the worst-performing company, with eight fatalities to date. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
25-04-2025
- TimesLIVE
Worker killed at Harmony's Moab Khotsong mine
An employee was killed in a locomotive-related accident at Moab Khotsong mine on Friday morning, Harmony Gold Mining Company reported. The company said all relevant authorities, family and stakeholders had been informed. An investigation into the incident was under way, led by the department of mineral and petroleum resources. 'We are profoundly saddened by this tragic loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of our colleague during this incredibly difficult time,' Harmony Group CEO Beyers Nel said. The company said achieving zero harm remained its priority at all its operations. The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) said it was outraged by yet another senseless death of a worker. 'Amcu notes with great concern the alarming increase in transportation and mining-related injuries, which have risen to 72, according to the Samrass report dated April 21.' The union said transportation and mining-related deaths were now the second leading cause of fatalities in the South African mining industry, following fall-of-ground incidents. 'Year to date, the industry has recorded eight fall-of-ground fatalities and six from transportation incidents,' the union said. It said this death brings to 18 the total number of deaths in the South African mining industry so far thus year, compared to 11 during the same period last year. Amcu said Harmony Gold was currently the worst-performing company, with eight fatalities to date.
