Assam train tragedy: Elephant toll rises to 8; Jharkhand cancels 8 trains from Dec 22–24, NE imposes curbs
Elephant deaths in Assam tragically rose to eight after a Rajdhani Express collision, prompting a speed restriction for trains. Meanwhile, Jharkhand's railway division cancelled eight trains due to heightened wild elephant movement near tracks, marking the third consecutive cancellation to prioritize animal safety.