New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a meeting to evaluate the situation following the tragic train accident in Odisha, government sources confirmed on Saturday. The meeting, scheduled for today, aims to assess the ongoing response and recovery efforts. According to the latest figures provided by the South Eastern Railway, the death toll from the collision involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Express, Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express, and a goods train in Balasore has now reached 288 individuals. The authorities continue to work diligently to confirm the final count. Approximately 650 injured passengers have been swiftly transported to various hospitals in Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Soro, as reported by the South Eastern Railway. Medical professionals are providing necessary care and treatment to those in need. In response to the tragedy, Prime Minister Modi announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each to be provided to the families of the deceased. The funds will be allocated from the Prime Minister's National
