Kanpur

Rain washes out day two of India v Bangladesh test in Kanpur

The second day's play was called off in India's weather-plagued second test against Bangladesh without a ball being bowled, following intermittent rain in Kanpur on Saturday. Rain and a wet outfield had allowed only 35 overs of play on Friday and the start of the second day's play was also delayed by inclement weather. The on-again, off-again rainfall kept the covers on and the umpires decided to call off play with Bangladesh, bidding for a series-levelling victory, stuck on 107-3 in their fir...

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

Sabarmati Express derailment near Kanpur: no injuries reported, investigation underway

The Sabarmati Express (train number 19168), traveling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, experienced a derailment early Saturday morning, resulting in 22 bogies going off the tracks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers. The derailment occurred in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station at around 2:35 am. Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rakesh Verma, who assessed the scene, confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated. “22 bogies have derailed, but no on...