Dramatic footage from the accident site showed one wagon of the express train suspended in the air. • The accident occurred when a goods train hit a stationary passenger train, the Kanchenjungha Express, in the New Jalpaiguri area on Monday morning. • It’s not clear yet what led to the crash but authorities say a detailed investigation will be held. A wagon of the Kanchenjungha Express was suspended in the air after a goods train rammed into it Image: SCREENGRAB Eight people have died and around 25 have been injured in a train crash in the eastern Indian state of West…
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Journalist Canary Mugume’s wife Sasha Ferguson has responded to rumours suggesting their relationship hit a dead end. For several months now, Sasha Ferguson and Canary Mugume’s marriage has been subjected to allegations that it is no more. Despite the rumors, the couple remained resolute in their affair, and Canary Mugume recently issued a stern warning to fellow journalist Kasuku against criticizing his marriage. Earlier today, Sasha while responding to a comment urging her to share the single life experience, revealed that unfortunately, her husband can’t let her be single. Sasha’s response puts to bed rumours surrounding her marriage with…
Renowned human rights advocate, poet, and medical anthropologist Stella Nyanzi’s daughter Baraka Bah successfully graduated from Bavarian International School. Stella Nyanzi and her kids based in Germany, are in celebratory mode following the graduation of one of the members. According to the institution, it reported that its 2024 graduation registered the highest number of graduates in history, which amounted to 100. Following Baraka Bah’s graduation in Munich Germany, her both parents came together to celebrate her achievement, despite being divorced. Taking to her socials, Stella Nyanzi expressed her excitement that her daughter has completed her 12th grade. Yesterday was a…
A Mombasa-based lawyer Jared Magolo has recounted how, 17 years ago a magistrate got a rude shock when a suspect facing robbery with violence charges splashed human waste on her. The suspect sneaked into the courtroom with human waste wrapped in a polythene bag before throwing the court into confusion. The then Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate Teresia Mwangi was forced to adjourn the court session as prison wardens tried to restore order. Barely one month later, another suspect attempted to splash human waste on the same magistrate; however, police officers and prison wardens moved in quickly and prevented the ugly…
Muhammad Ssegirinya is an opposition member of the Ugandan parliament representing Kawempe north. He got ill some good years back and has been in and out of the hospital but as of now his photos have surfaced and the good news is that he is now out of sick bed.
Kamwenge district youths have been advised to utilize government programs like Parish development model,Emyooga,Youth livelihood fund e.t.c to empower themselves economically and reduce unemployment in Uganda. This message was delivered by the district chairman Kamwenge district Mr.Karungi Joseph while addressing the NRM pressure group Generation Seven(G7) coordinators at Kamwenge youth centre. Mr.Karungi called upon youths across the country to use the opportunities setup by government to change there lives other than politicing and wasting time on matters which do not benefit them. He also encouraged them to take advantage of the presidential skilling initiative where youths are needed to learn…
Three children are receiving psychological treatment after their mother, a 28-year-old policewoman burnt her policeman husband to death for nearly exhausting his bonus salary on online gambling. A 28-year-old female police officer in East Java, Indonesia, committed a horrific act, burning her husband to death after he nearly exhausted his bonus salary on online gambling. The husband, a 27-year-old fellow police officer, frequently spent their money on online gambling instead of supporting their three children. Police officer burns husband to death over gambling dispute The tragic event began with an argument on Saturday, June 8. Fadhilatun Nikmah, a brigadier in…
Kivuti was shot by a senior police officer who was killed during the tragedy. In Summary Kivuti died at the Nairobi Hospital where she was transferred for specialised care after the shooting incident. A family source and her colleagues who did not wish to be quoted by the media confirmed to the Star that Kivuti died Friday. Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti is dead, Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced. She succumbed to injuries sustained from a shooting incident involving a Senior Police officer on Thursday. “I wish to confirm to the Nation that Hon. Monica Kivuti, Principal Magistrate, Makadara Law Courts…
By Monitor A man in Katakwi District is struggling for his dear life with a spear stuck in his forehead after he was allegedly attacked by armed Karimojong warriors on Thursday night, June 14, as he tried to protect his cows from being stolen by the warriors. Mr Simon Peter Oyuu , a resident of Oteketeke village, Guyaguya sub county, Katakwi District was left injured as he tried to protect his Kraal from Karimojong warriors who had invaded their village. Mr Raphael Ongorok, the elder brother to the injured Oyuu told Monitor on June 15 that they evacuated their brother…
By David Serumaga II GUEST WRITER The nation was shocked by a disturbing video showing workers from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) destroying the environment in the city center. The video, depicting an unpatriotic act, has sparked public outrage and raised questions about the rationale behind removing royal palm trees donated by prominent businessman and investor, Hajji Hamis Kiggundu. In January, Kiggundu generously contributed 100,000 royal palm trees to KCCA’s green initiatives, aiming to beautify the city and promote an environmentally friendly urban landscape. Urban areas are responsible for an estimated 75% of global carbon emissions, making city-level actions…