A blast on a railway track in Sirhind, Punjab, damaged a train engine and injured a loco pilot. Police suspect sabotage, and a banned terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility.
'The rail network all across the state of Punjab is presently totally clear for uninterrupted movement of goods trains,' a home department statement said in Chandigarh. However, hours after the Punjab government's statement, the Railways accused it of 'misguiding' people over the extent of blockade of rail tracks in the state by the protesting farmers.
Bright dreams of a new journey, desperation to stage a comeback and desire to rediscover old glory will be the dominant themes of this season's Ranji Trophy that begins at various centres across the country from Friday.
A summary of Thursday's action in the Ranji Trophy group stage matches.
The Punjab CM's reaction has come after Khattar alleged on Saturday alleged that despite wanting to talk to him over the issue, he did not respond even when telephone calls to his office were made for three days.
The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the chief minister was manhandled during the "pre-planned" protest.
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