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IAF all-woman crew flies Mi-17 chopper for first time
In yet another achievement by women officers, an all-woman crew on Monday flew a medium-lift helicopter for the first time in India, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said.
Major fire in Guj chemical unit godown
A massive fire broke out Monday at a chemical factory in an industrial estate in Sanad near here in Gujarat, but nobody was injured in the incident. The blaze occurred this evening in the godown of a chemical unit located in Uma Estate where the barrels filled with chemicals were stored, a fire department official said. The fire spread rapidly as the chemical-filled drums exploded one after another. Around 15 fire tenders are trying to put out the flames. "Fire broke out at the godown located in the compound of the chemical factory where chemical drums are stored. Due to fire, many drums containing solvent exploded, fuelling the fire further. However, fire personnel prevented the blaze from spreading to other areas," said Ahmedabad Chief Fire Officer M F Dastur. "No loss to life or injury has been reported," he added.
Delhi govt to shut down coaching centres operating above fourth floor
In the wake of the Surat fire tragedy, the Delhi government has directed the city's fire department to take immediate action for "closing down" coaching institutes operating above the fourth floor in buildings in violation of fire safety norms. The Delhi Fire Service director has been directed to "take strict action as per fire safety standards and guidelines to prevent recurrence of such accidents (Surat fire)," an official order issued by Home Minister Satyendar Jain said. "It is further directed that as a precautionary step, in the first phase, all such coaching centres operating in high-rise buildings (having more than four floors, excluding stilt floor) shall be inspected by the director (fire service)," the order said. "He shall take immediate action for closing down the operation of coaching institutes operating above the fourth floor in such buildings in violation of the fire norms," it added. The inspections will start soon in areas like Mukherjee Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, and ...
Fire breaks out on fifth floor of doctors' hostel of GB Pant Hospital; no casualty
A fire broke out on the fifth floor of a doctors' hostel in the premises of G B Pant hospital on Monday, Delhi Fire Service said. However, no injury or casualty was reported, fire officials said. The fire department said they received a call about the blaze at around 10.30 am after which six fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and by 10:45 pm it was brought under control. "A fire broke out in the room of the doctors' hostel on the fifth floor of the building. The fire started from an air-conditioner in the room," a senior DFS official said. A senior official of the hospital also said the fire has occurred on the fifth floor of the doctors' hostel, but no one was injured.
Coaching centres flouting safety norms will be shut down: Satyendra Jain
The Delhi government has instructed fire officials to inspect all the coaching centres in the city in the wake of Surat coaching centre tragedy which claimed the lives of 20 students, said Urban Development Minister, Satyendra Jain."We have instructed the officials to inspect all coaching centres. High rise coaching centres having more than four floors will be inspected in the first phase," said Jain while speaking to ANI.Centres that are not complying with fire safety norms will be closed across the city, the minister said.As per an order issued by the Delhi government's Department of Home, all coaching centres operating in high rise buildings (more than four floors excluding stilt floor) shall be inspected by the Director (Fire Services) who shall take immediate action for closing down coaching institutes operating above the fourth floor in buildings that are in violation of the fire norms.Another order of the Delhi government's Urban Development department has affirmed that fire ...
Delhi government notifies building bylaws for fire safety
The Delhi government on Monday issued a notification with 10 amendments to the Delhi building bylaws, 2016, to enhance fire safety in hotels in the city.
12 injured after coming in contact with high tension wire
Twelve persons sitting atop a speeding bus were injured after coming into contact with a high tension wire in Pakur district on Monday, police said here. The bus was carrying a marriage party from Babayakoda village to Datoi-Murgadanga village when the passengers came in contact with the high tension wire in Maheshpur area, the sources said. All the injured persons were admitted to Maheshpur Health Centre with burn, the sources said. After first-aid, two of the injured were taken to a hospital in neighbouring West Bengal by their families for treatment, the sources added.
Woman killed by speeding car in south Delhi
A 50-year-old woman was crushed to death by a speeding car on Monday while she was crossing the road in south Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, the police said.
Buddha Air begins flight operations between Kathmandu and
Nepal-based Buddha Air started flight operations between Kathmandu and Kolkata on Monday, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) spokesperson said. The airline's maiden flight arrived at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport in Kolkata with 56 passengers and a total 64 passengers went to Kathmandu in the return flight, An AAI statement said. Buddha Air will operate three flights a week between Kathmandu and Kolkata with ATR-72 aircraft, it added.
Delhi orders fire inspection of coaching centres
Taking a precautionary measures following death of 23 students in a fire in Surat, the Delhi government on Monday directed the Fire Department to inspect the buildings from where coaching centres were being run.
2 killed in truck-oil tanker collision in Nagaur
Two persons were killed when a truck and an oil tanker caught fire after a head-on collision in Rajasthan's Nagaur district on Monday, police said. The truck driver escaped from his vehicle and fled the scene, but his helper and the oil tanker's driver died in the fire, the police said. One of the deceased has been identified as Kesaram, a resident of Barmer district's Gudamalani area, while the identity of another is yet to be ascertained, the police said, adding that the bodies had been kept in a mortuary.
Delhi govt issues fresh fire safety directives for coaching centres, guest houses
In the wake of the Surat fire tragedy, the Delhi government has ordered an investigation into whether fire safety norms are being complied with at coaching centres across the city.As per an order issued by the Delhi government's Department of Home, all coaching centres operating in high rise buildings (more than four floors excluding stilt floor) shall be inspected by the Director (Fire Services) who shall take immediate action for closing down coaching institutes operating above the fourth floor in buildings that are in violation of the fire norms.Another order of the Delhi government's Urban Development department has affirmed that fire NOC for guest houses will not be issued to those buildings which have more than four floors (excluding stilt and basement)."No kitchen will be allowed on rooftops or basement, neither will any cooking activity allowed. Usage of inflammable material such as carpet, wooden panelling etc will not be allowed in passageway and staircase. All such building
Fire breaks out at factory in Jaipur, no casualties
A fire broke out at a pesticide factory in Vishwakarma Industrial Area near here on Monday but there was no loss of life, police said. Nine fire tenders were pressed into service and the blaze was doused after much efforts, fire officer Mohar Singh said. The fire apparently broke out due to a short circuit in electrical wires, he said.
IMD sent nearly 65 lakh SMS to give Fani alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sent nearly 65 lakh messages to the people in eastern and southern India to give them updates about Cyclone Fani that hit the Odisha coast earlier this month, a report said. According to the report, which was sent to the Union government, the IMD sent over 59 lakh messages to the farmers of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, advising them to take precautionary measures. Nearly half of the 59,37,365 messages were sent to the farmers of Odisha that saw the maximum destruction destruction due to Fani. Some of the messages, which were also sent in local languages, read: "Keep the animals and poultry birds in safe places. Postpone harvesting and keep the harvested produce if any in safe place." too. Multiples messages were sent to the farmers of these states from April 26-May 3 when the cyclone struck the Odisha coast, bringing large-scale destruction, flattening standing crops in the state and ...
Buddha Air starts its journey from Kolkata Airport
Buddha Air, one of the leading airline companies of Nepal on Monday started its maiden flight from Kolkata to Kathmandu, an official said.
Kuwait road accident kills 8 in area near country's capital
Officials in Kuwait say eight people were killed and one person was in critical condition after a car accident in an area just outside the country's capital. The state-run Kuwait News Agency and other local media quoting fire department officials say the accident took place early on Monday in the Kabd area, southeast of Kuwait City. The Al-Jarida newspaper says a vehicle struck a crowd that was gathered around where an accident involving three cars had occurred, leading to a deadly four-car pileup. Those killed include seven Kuwaitis and one Gulf national from a neighboring country. No further details were given.
Gujarat: Wall collapse in Surat leaves one dead, one injured
One person lost his life while another was injured after the wall of a house collapsed in Vesu area of Surat on Monday.The injured was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.Rescue workers arrived at the spot to assess the damage and to remove the debris from the spot.This is the second tragic incident in a week from Surat, the earlier incident occurred when a blaze ripped through the coaching centre located in Takshashila Arcade in Surat's Sarthana area on Friday, killing as many as 20 people, mostly students, and injuring many others.Several students were seen jumping off the building to escape the inferno on May 24. Some people were unable to escape and died on the spot. As the rescue operations were carried out, charred bodies were found. The fire was reportedly triggered by a short circuit.
8 killed in Kuwait road accident
At least eight people were killed and one injured on Monday in a mishap involving four cars in an area outside Kuwait's capital, the police said.
3 shops gutted in fire in Kochi market
Three shops were gutted in a fire which broke out in a busy market area of the city on Monday, Fire and Rescue official said. The fire reported from a shop in the second floor of an old building in the Broadway market at around 10 a.m was put out in two hours, they said. Traders nearby who detected black smoke emanating from the building informed the authorities who rushed to the area and evacuated people from the shops. Three shops including a textile shop were fully gutted in the fire, officials said. The officials said possible violation of safety norms would be looked into.
Nepal: Overcrowding not 'sole reason' for Everest toll rise
Nepal's tourism authority has denied accusations that the rise in Mount Everest deaths is solely due to "overcrowding" and said factors including adverse weather conditions also resulted in the deaths.