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Cyclone Gaja: Fully equipped to deal with any situation, says district collector
As cyclone Gaja has gathered strength in the Bay of Bengal, Ramanathapuram district collector Veera Raghava Rao said that they are fully equipped to deal with any situation."In the wake of cyclone Gaja, apart from civil administration preparedness, we have also got help from Indian Coast Guard who have all the required equipment to deal with such situations," Rao told media here."Tourist movement to Dhanushkodi has been restricted from 5pm today. We will not allow anybody to visit Dhanushkodi and as far as Pamban Bridge is concerned, we will take an appropriate decision tomorrow taking into account wind speed," he added.Earlier today, the Tamil Nadu government had announced that all schools in Cuddalore and Rameswaram will remain shut on Thursday.Cyclone Gaja is expected to make a landfall between Pamban and Cuddalore tomorrow. In an attempt to mitigate damage to properties and human lives, the state administration headed by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has planned to ...
65-year-old woman jumps off multi-storey building in Kolkata, dies
A 65-year-old woman died here after jumping off a multi-storey building with her daughter and granddaughter, police said on Wednesday.
Girl dead, 8 injured as SUV rams into several vehicles in outer Delhi
A 16-year-old girl died and eight people were injured on Wednesday after the driver of an SUV lost control over its wheels and rammed it into several other vehicles near Meera Bagh traffic signal in outer Delhi, police said. The Fortuner hit a cycle, a scooter, a motorcycle, a rickshaw and then a mini-bus before it came to a halt, they added. According to police, the girl, a pedestrian, died on the spot following the collision of vehicles and eight others, including the SUV driver, were injured. They have been admitted to an area hospital, police said. Police identified the driver as Kamal Kumar, a professor retired from Hansraj College of the Delhi University. The SUV was badly damaged due to impact. After the accident, passersby rushed to the site and tried to rescue the people injured. One of them informed police. Police said they are checking the CCTV cameras installed in the area to understand what exactly happened. They said they will question Kumar after he recuperates and also
Leicester helicopter that crashed did not respond to pilot's commands
The United Kingdom's authority responsible for investigating a helicopter crash in which English football club Leicester City FC's owner and four others died said Wednesday that the helicopter had failed to respond to the pilot's commands.
Storm moves closer to coast, landfall tomorrow, TN on high
The cyclonic storm 'Gaja' over the Bay of Bengal lay at about 470 km south east from here and is set to make landfall between Cuddalore and Pamban on Thursday evening bringing heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu. 'Gaja' that lay over southwest and adjoining southeast and west central Bay of Bengal is about 550 km north east of Nagapattinam and is very likely to cross coast between Pamban and Cuddalore on Thursday evening or night with a wind speed gusting upto 100 kmph, the Met office here said. With the Tamil Nadu government already declaring that 30,500 rescue personnel were on standby, the district collectors of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore and Ramanathapuram have declared holiday for schools and colleges on Thursday. All educational institutions in Puducherry and Karaikal regions would remain closed tomorrow in view of the cyclone. Against the backdrop of the Central Water Commission advising constant vigil over dams, Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister
California wildfires death toll rises to 50
The statewide death toll in Californias wildfires has reached 50 as rescuers continue to search for the missing persons, authorities said.
Railways won't compromise on safety issues: Ashwani Lohani
Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani said on Wednesday that the Railways will not compromise on safety and security of passengers. Lohani was here to chair a meeting of North Western Railways (NWR) officials and to review work progress. He said that safety and security of passengers are paramount to the Railways. He stressed on modernization of the railway infrastructure and human resources besides simplification of work system. NWR CPRO Tarun Jain said the chairman inspected the Jaipur-Bandikui rail section and the Bandikui station. He also inspected the Jaipur railway station, various offices associated to it and the construction work at platform 6 and 7. Lohani was accompanied by DRM Saumya Mathur and other officials of the NWR.
Three bodies recovered from landslide debris in J&K
The bodies of all three persons including a truck driver that were swept away by a landslide on the Jammu-Srinagar highway on November 5 were recovered on Wednesday, officials said.
Denied more alcohol, foreign national onboard AI flight turns abusive
A foreign national onboard a Mumbai-London flight allegedly turned abusive and manhandled a cabin crew member in an inebriated state after she was denied more alcohol, an Air India official said Wednesday. The airline filed a police complaint against the woman, who was travelling in business class. The incident took place on November 10 onboard Air India flight AI-131 to London, the official said. The passenger already had four quarter bottles of wine. When she asked for more, the cabin crew refused to serve her as she had become completely drunk, an airline source said. In a video clip recorded by a cabin crew member, she can be heard using expletives several times. A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against her following a complaint by Air India and she was taken into custody on landing at London's Heathrow airport, the source said. "As a thumb rule, a passenger can be served 2-3 pegs of hard liquor and another 3-4 glasses of wine. Passengers in business class can get a ...
Three missing Punjab residents found dead under landslide debris in J&K
Three Punjab residents, including a father-son duo, who had gone missing last week following a landslide on Jammu-Srinagar national highway, were found dead under the debris Wednesday, police said. Search teams recovered the bodies from the landslide site at Battery Cheshma along Banihal-Ramban stretch after a hectic 10-day search, a police official said. He identified the deceased as driver Karaj Singh (26), conductor Joginder Lal (45) and his son Kashmiri Lal (21), all residents of Gurdaspur district of Punjab. The landslide struck the highway, the only all-weather link between Kashmir and the rest of the country, on November 5 and Singh's apple-laden truck, coming from Srinagar to Jammu, possibly got caught in the landslide and rolled down into a 600-foot gorge. A team of National Disaster Response Force had joined the search on November 10. It intensified after a family from Punjab approached the authorities in Ramban, claiming three people on board a truck were missing on their ..
Swiggy crosses milestone of 1 lakh active delivery partners
India's largest food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy has announced crossing milestone of 1 Lakh active delivery partners.A pioneer in building a dedicated delivery fleet since its inception, Swiggy continues to strengthen its network while also recognising the need to create an inclusive workforce."Today, Swiggy is synonymous with lightning fast and hassle-free deliveries. This growth and constant love from the consumers could not have been possible without the support and efforts of our delivery partners," said VP Operations at Swiggy, Sachin Kotangale."As we expand our delivery fleet in a conscious and sustainable manner, we not only want to continue an industry best delivery experience for our consumers but also enable sustainable earnings for our partners with each of them doing more orders with us," said Kotangale.Earlier this year, Swiggy launched its Safety First program with the aim to make roads safer for both the delivery partners and citizens. The mandatory program ...
Barrier lake flood damages highway linking China's Sichuan to Tibet
Traffic halted on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway on Wednesday after a flood discharged from a landslide-formed lake damaged a bridge, authorities said.
Barrier lake flood hits pivotal highway linking Tibet
Traffic was halted on the key Sichuan-Tibet Highway in China on Wednesday after water discharged from a landslide-formed lake damaged a bridge, local officials said. The Sichuan provincial transportation department said part of the Zhubalong Jinsha River Bridge, located in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest Sichuan Province, was destroyed by the discharged water. The highway is a pivotal route linking Sichuan and neighbouring Tibet Autonomous Region, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Authorities discharged water from the barrier lake on Tuesday afternoon and submerged the bridge, which had been reinforced in anticipation of the deluge. No casualties have been reported from the discharge, which helped lower water levels of the barrier lake. The department said repair work of the highway will start as soon as the water subsides. A landslide led to the formation of a barrier lake on the river on October 11. Water levels returned to normal on October 14 with no casualties
Trucker's body recovered from landslide debris in J&K
The body of a truck driver, who was killed in a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir on November 5, was recovered from the debris on Wednesday after nine days, officials said.
Cyclone Gaja: Schools in Rameshwaram and Cuddalore to remain shut
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced that all schools in Cuddalore and Rameswaram will remain shut on Thursday as cyclone Gaja gathers strength in the Bay of Bengal.Speaking to media, Cuddalore District Collector V Anbuselvan said, "All private and government schools in Cuddalore to remain closed tomorrow due to cyclonic storm 'Gaja'."Cyclone Gaja is expected to make a landfall between Pamban and Cuddalore tomorrow. In an attempt to mitigate damage to properties and human lives, the state administration headed by chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has planned to evacuate around 20,000 people residing on the coastal line and moving them to relief camps.For the safety of the people, the state government has also formed 19 interdepartmental zonal teams for the rescue operations. These teams have been comprised of several officers from important departments such as police, fire, Public Works Department, Electricity Department,etc.Not only Tamil Nadu, states liked Andhra ...
Body of one of three missing Punjab truckers recovered in J-K:Police
One of the three persons who had gone missing following a landslide on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district last week was found dead Wednesday, police said. Search teams recovered the body this afternoon from the landslide spot at Battery Cheshma along Banihal-Ramban stretch, a police official said, adding search operation was still on to trace out the other two missing persons. The landslide struck the highway on November 5 and the evidence at the scene suggested that an apple-laden truck, coming from Srinagar to Jammu, got caught in the landslide and rolled down into a 600-feet gorge near the site. The fate of the occupants could not be ascertained even as rescuers reached the bed of the gorge near Bishlari nullah (stream) and recovered some mangled parts of the vehicle. A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had joined the search operation on November 10. It intensified after a family from Punjab approached the authorities in Ramban claiming that ...
Window grille traps family as fire guts flat in high-rise
An attempt to take refuge in a window grille after their house caught fire proved fatal for a child and another family member, police said Wednesday. Both were charred to death when the fire gutted the apartment, located on 10th floor of a 21-storey building on Veera Desai Road in suburban Andheri, on Tuesday night, an official at the Oshiwara police station said. The family was performing a puja when the blaze started in their house around 8.20 pm. The child and another family member rushed towards the window in their drawing room to save themselves. But, they could not move out because of the iron grille installed there and died as the fire engulfed the premises, the official said. The deceased were identified as Sagar Sharma (7) and Vicky Sharma (25), he said. Three other family members were later rescued from the bedroom. One of them received 25 per cent burn injuries and was admitted to a nearby hospital, he said. The fire later spread to some portion of 11th floor of
California wildfire toll climbs to 48
The death toll from the raging Camp Fire in the US state of California has increased to 48 as rescuers continue to search for missing residents in and around the town of Paradise, authorities said.
Six killed as vehicles collide in Bikaner
Six persons of a family were killed and four others injured when a truck collided with a van in the district on Wednesday, police said. The accident occurred when the victims were on their way to Bikaner. The deceased were identified as Mohammand Hanif (70), his wife Hafiza Bano (68), son Mohammad Ali (48), daughter Raju Bano (50), grandson Toshif (6) and a relative Firoz (27). Four others, including two minors, were injured in the accident, police said. The family was going to Bikaner for Hanif's treatment.
'Gaja' cyclone: Pondy CM holds review meeting in Karaikal
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy Wednesday held a review meeting with officials of various departments at Thirunallar in Karaikal district and took stock of the preparedness as cyclone Gaja is likely to hit the coastal district tomorrow. Agriculture Minister R Kamalakannan, Karaikal District Collector R Kesavan, Senior SP Rahul Alwal and heads of PWD, Health, Electricity, Fisheries, Fire and Rescue Services departments attended the meeting. The Chief Minister directed the district authorities to keep stock of relief materials. Urging officials to ensure supply of protected drinking water to all areas, Narayanasamy said if needed he would camp in Karaikal to coordinate the activities. Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have arrived here to provide emergency assistance. Meanwhile, Nagapattinam district collector C Sureshkumar told reporters that the district administration has made all necessary arrangements to meet any eventuality. Twenty ...