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UNICEF chief condemns Yemen 'carnage', with 2,200 children killed
The UN slammed today the devastating impact of Yemen's three-year conflict on children, with some 2,200 minors killed, and many more going hungry, forced to fight or dying from preventable diseases. "The relentless conflict in Yemen has pushed a country already on the brink deep into the abyss," warned Henrietta Fore, the executive director of the UN children's agency. Fore, who has just returned from a visit to the war-ravaged country, said in a statement she had seen "what three years of intense war after decades of underdevelopment and chronic global indifference can do to children." Nearly 10,000 people have died since a Saudi-led military coalition began fighting in Yemen in 2015 to restore the internationally recognised government to power after Iran-linked Huthi rebels took over Sanaa the year before. UNICEF said today that at least 2,200 children had been killed and 3,400 others injured. "These are only numbers we have been able to verify. The actual figures could be even ...
Woman, daughter killed in accident in Ganjam district
A 40-year-old woman and her 14-year-old daughter were today killed in a road accident in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said. The incident took place at Makundapur on Aska-Buguda Road under Aska police station limit, about 45 km from here. The deceased were identified as G Kantala Reddy and her daughter Tejaswini. They were travelling in a motorcycle along with one Sikili Reddy to the Aska hospital when the accident took place. Police said the motorcycle rammed a truck from behind while trying to overtake it. Sikili, who was driving the motorcycle, also sustained injuries and has been admitted to the Aska hospital. Police have seized the truck and detained its driver, said inspector in-charge, Aska police station SK Jena.
Former 'Bravo' star injured in crash
Former "Bravo" star Melyssa Ford is recovering from a car crash that left her seriously injured.
Road overbridge collapses in Mumbai, 5 hurt,train services hit
A road overbridge (ROB) in Mumbai's suburban Andheri area collapsed this morning due to heavy rains, bringing to a halt the local train services and affecting some long distance trains that caused huge inconvenience to the commuters, officials said. Five people were injured, two of them seriously, in the incident that took place at around 7.30 am, the Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The Gokhale road overbridge, built in 1971, collapsed near the eastern side of the railway station, a BMC disaster management cell official said after the incident for which the government came under attack. "Incessant rains apparently caused cracks in the ROB, resulting in its collapse. Thankfully, no train was passing on the track under the bridge at that time," said a civic official. Due to the collapse, local train services of the Western Railway were stopped, causing huge inconvenience to the daily commuters, for whom local train services are the lifeline. Some long ...
Mumbai bridge collapse: Harbour line rail services restored
Harbour lines services were restored after completing restoration work at Andheri on war footing, informed Western Railway.Meanwhile, the railways are working to reinstate all the remaining sections as well.The first train for CSTM from Andheri left at 14.15 hrs.Six people have been injured in the incident.The Gokhale Bridge, which collapsed, connected Andheri East and Andheri West. It collapsed on the tracks near Andheri Station, affecting the transport services at worse.Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, taking stock of the situation, spoke to the Commissioner of Police of Mumbai and asked him to ensure smooth traffic movement.Meanwhile, Fadnavis also asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner to increase the frequency of BEST buses for the convenience of commuters.Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, on the other hand, directed officials to speed up repair work and rapidly restore traffic in close coordination with other departments."I've ordered an .
Mumbai rains: Rahul slams state govt, BMC
As incessant rains lashed Mumbai and adjoining areas since morning, throwing normal life out of gear, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said civic governance has "collapsed" in Mumbai.Slamming the BJP-led state government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Rahul tweeted, "The streets are flooded, citizens stranded, bridges collapsing.....Civic governance has collapsed. My thoughts are with the citizens of Mumbai.Stay safe!"The heavy rainfall also led to the collapse of a part a Road Over Bridge (ROB) during early morning hours on Tuesday in Mumbai's Andheri West.Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, taking stock of situation, spoke to the Commissioner of Police of Mumbai and asked him to ensure smooth traffic movement.Meanwhile, Fadnavis also asked the BMC commissioner to increase the frequency of BEST buses for convenience of commuters.Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, on the other hand, directed officials to speed up repair work and rapidly restore traffic in .
24-hour heavy rain alert for U'khand
The MeT Department today issued a 24-hour heavy rain alert for a number of places in Uttarakhand, especially those located in Kumaon region. Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places especially in Pithoragarh, Nainital, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Haridwar and Pauri districts during the next 24 hours, the MeT Office here said. First four out of the seven districts named above are in Kumaon. The region bore the brunt of monsoon rains yesterday as well. A landslide triggered by heavy showers killed a woman and damaged roads and bridges in Pithoragarh district.
Fire breaks out in south Delhi, no casualties
A fire broke out on the second floor office of a chartered accountant in south Delhi's Defence Colony today, a senior fire officer said. According to the Delhi Fire Service, a call about the incident was received at 8.50 am and four fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The flames were brought under control within half an hour, the officer said adding, that no injuries were reported.
Mongolia ready to work with India on disaster management
Mongolia has expressed its willingness to closely cooperate with India on preventing disasters and reduce risks, officials said here on Tuesday.
Civic governance has collapsed in Mumbai: Rahul
Congress president Rahul Gandhi today said civic governance has "collapsed" in Mumbai with streets flooded and a road overbridge collapsing on rail tracks. Incessant rains lashed Mumbai and adjoining areas since morning, throwing normal life out of gear. The road overbridge collapsed in Andheri and crippled the Western Railway's local train services. "The streets are flooded, citizens stranded, bridges collapsing...Civic governance has collapsed. My thoughts are with the citizens of Mumbai. Stay safe!" Gandhi tweeted. Five people were injured in the bridge collapse incident, the Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said, adding that two of them were seriously hurt. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has ordered an inquiry into the incident and directed officials to expedite the repair and traffic restoration work. The Meteorological department has predicted heavy rains in Mumbai and adjoining areas in the next 24 hours.
Six dead in Indonesia ferry sinking: official
Six people died today after a ferry sank off the coast of Indonesia, officials said, as rescuers raced to save more than 130 other passengers aboard the vessel. The deadly accident comes the same day as authorities officially called off the search for some 164 people still missing after another ferry sank on a popular tourist lake two weeks ago. Images from the latest accident showed passengers clinging to the side of the KM Lestari as it tipped in waters off Sulawesi island, while other passengers floated in the sea awaiting help. The ferry began taking on water from a leak in its hull, Indonesia's transportation agency said, as waves swamped trucks and other vehicles on the boat's deck before they plunged into the water. At least six people have died, but authorities have not yet accounted for all 139 people listed in the ship's manifest, local police spokesman Dicky Sondani told Kompas TV. The transportation agency said passengers had been wearing life jackets. "Some passengers ...
6 dead as Lahore faces downpour
At least six people have been killed in different incidents across Lahore as it faces heavy downpour since Monday night.A total 252 millimetres of rain has been recorded in the city in the last 24 hours, reported Geo TV.Two people were killed as the roof of their warehouse collapsed owing to the heavy rainfall and another person died of electrocution.Prior to this, three people were reportedly killed due to electrocution which was the result of the continuous downpour.Water was accumulated in low-lying areas of the city, affecting the traffic flow.As the rain continues to lash Lahore and other cities of Pakistan's Punjab province, as many as 150 electricity feeders have been said to be tripped.On that note, owing to the inclement weather a warning has been issued for Lahore airport, which reads that the routine flight operations will likely be affected, the report said.
Heavy rains lash Mumbai, road over-bridge collapses in suburb
Incessant rains lashed the city and adjoining areas since this morning, throwing normal life out of gear while a road over-bridge collapsed in Andheri and crippled the Western Railway's local train services. A few flights were also diverted from Mumbai to nearby airports due to the bad weather. The Meteorological department has predicted heavy rains in Mumbai and adjoining areas in the next 24 hours. The heavy downpour caused waterlogging in the low-lying areas of Hindmata, Sion, Parel TT, Nehru Nagar, Kurla, Bhandup, Wadala, Dharavi, Andheri and Mulund. Pumping machines were pressed into service at various places to flush out water, a spokesperson of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. Meanwhile, a city double-decker bus crashed into an overhead railing near Kalina but no casualty was reported, he said. But on a positive note, the heavy rainfall filled up reservoirs that supply water to the Mumbai city, the BMC said. The local train services of the Central Railway ...
Mumbai crippled after bridge crash, heavy rains (Third Lead)
Mumbai was crippled for the second time in less than a month after a section of a foot overbridge (FOB) crashed over the Western Railway (WR) tracks at Andheri following Tuesday's heavy rains which left many areas of the city flooded, playing havoc with road and rail traffic.
1,500 Indians returning from Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage stranded in Nepal
Over 1,500 Indian nationals returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage in Tibet have been stranded in Nepal due to heavy rain and bad weather. The Indian Embassy here said in a statement that there are about 525 Indian pilgrims stranded in Simikot in Humla district, 550 in Hilsa others on the Tibet side. The embassy is continuously monitoring the situation along Nepalganj-Simikot-Hilsa route of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (through Nepal), the statement said, as the weather remains inclement and chances of operating evacuation flights appear minimum. The embassy said it has placed its representatives in Nepalganj and Simikot, who are personally in touch with every stranded pilgrim. They are ensuring that proper food and lodging facilities are available to the pilgrims. They have been told to accord first priority to clearing up the situation in Hilsa, which is lean in infrastructure compared to other areas. The embassy has also asked all tour operators to try and hold pilgrims back .
Mumbai bridge collapse: Local train services hit, 5 hurt; Railway minister orders probe
A road overbridge (ROB) collapsed on rail tracks in suburban Andheri amid heavy rains here this morning bringing local services of the Western Railway to a halt and affecting some long distance trains, an official said. Five people were injured in the incident, the Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said, adding that two of them were seriously hurt. Train services of the Western Railway (WR) have been stopped after the bridge, built in 1971, collapsed, a railway official said. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has ordered an inquiry into the incident and directed officials to expedite the repair and traffic restoration work. "Part of Road Over Bridge has fallen on tracks near Andheri Station impacting rail traffic. Directed officials to speed up repair work and rapidly restore traffic in close coordination with other departments. I have also ordered an enquiry by Commissioner of Rail Safety," the minister tweeted. Office-goers, for whom local trains are the lifeline for daily ...
6 Indians killed in Nepal's Sunsari district
Six people were killed and three others severely injured in a road accident that took place in Nepal's Sunsari district near India-Nepal border on Monday evening.According to Nepal Police three persons died on the spot while three others succumbed to injuries during the treatment in hospital. The jeep with an Indian number plate was recovered from Koshi river by the Nepal Police. It is learnt that the jeep plunged into the Koshi river while it was returning with passengers from Bhedetar hill station in the Dhankuta district.Police Superintendent Ramesh Kumar Lamsal said that all those involved in the accident are residents of Madhubani's Ghoghardiha in Bihar. The dead bodies are yet to be identified. Driver of the jeep, Sushil Kamat, has been arrested.
Mumbai Gokhale Bridge Collapse: Rescue operation underway
The rescue operation is underway at the Mumbai's Andheri West Station after a part of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) was collapsed during early morning hours on Tuesday, injuring six people in the incident.The Gokhale Bridge, which connects Andheri East and Andheri West, collapsed on the tracks near Andheri Station, affecting the transport services at worse.Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, taking stock of situation, spoke to the Commissioner of Police of Mumbai and asked him to ensure smooth traffic movement.Meanwhile, Fadnavis also asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner to increase the frequency of BEST buses for convenience of commuters.Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, on the other hand, directed officials to speed up repair work and rapidly restore traffic in close coordination with other departments."I've ordered an enquiry by Commissioner of Rail Safety", the Railway Minister added.
Indonesia ends search for dozens of victims of ferry sinking
Indonesia today ended a search of one of the world's deepest lakes for the bodies of dozens of victims of a ferry sinking two weeks ago. The head of North Sumatra province's Search and Rescue agency, Budiawan, said the decision was made after "intense" discussions with the families of victims. The end of the search operation at Lake Toba was marked with prayers and a groundbreaking ceremony for a monument that would be inscribed with the names of victims. Weeping relatives cast flowers into the lake. The wooden ferry, five times above its passenger limit and also carrying dozens of motorcycles, sank in the volcanic crater lake on Sumatra in rough weather on June 18. The full scale of the tragedy took days to unfold as the boat didn't have a passenger manifest. Officials at one point said more than 190 people were missing. Their official toll today was 21 survivors including the boat's captain, 3 bodies found and 164 people missing, presumed drowned. Sonar has pinpointed the ferry at a
Coal imports in Apr-May dip marginally to 36 mn tonnes
Coal imports in the first two months of the ongoing fiscal registered a marginal decline of 2.6 per cent at 36.49 million tonnes (MT). The drop in coal imports comes at a time when some regions, including the national capital, are facing power shortage due to fast depleting coal stockpiles at power plants. "Overall, coal and coke imports during the first 2 months (April-May) of 2018-19 stood at 36.49 MT, lower than 37.47 MT recorded for the same period last year," according to mjuction services, an e-auction joint venture between Tata Steel and SAIL. Coal import in May 2018 stood at 18.23 MT (provisional), marginally lower than 18.39 MT in May 2017, it said. "The marginal drop in coal and coke imports in May (a decline of 0.5 per cent year-on-year) is mainly due to a decrease in coking coal imports during the month under review. There, however, was a slight increase in non-coking coal imports on both yearly and monthly basis," it said. On the coal import trend, mjunction CEO Vinaya