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Fire breaks out in textile shop
A major fire broke out in a textile shop here, police said today. No one was injured as the fire started at around 10.45 pm yesterday after the shop was closed, they said. Noticing the smoke, watchmen and members of the public alerted the fire service and police. The entire four-storeyed building was engulfed in flames, which were put out by around 4 am today,police said. The cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained. A case was registered based on a complaint from a representative of the shop, police said. The value of the property damaged would be known only after an investigation.
Relief for Karnataka as excess rains fill reservoirs
In a relief for arid and drought-prone Karnataka, bountiful monsoon rains in catchment areas are filling its reservoirs in the Cauvery, Tungabhadra and Krishna river basins, an official said on Saturday.
Three dead in rain-related incidents in Jammu
Three persons, including a woman, were killed and nearly a dozen houses damaged in rain-related incidents in different districts of the Jammu region, officials said today. Harbans Lal (45) was washed away by flash floods in a stream near his house at Natulphal village of Khour in the Akhnoor sector here this afternoon, they said. The officials said Lal was crossing the stream when a sudden surge in the water level due to incessant rains caught him. The body of the deceased was recovered and handed over to his family, they said. A woman, identified as Jameela, was killed when a tree got uprooted due to heavy rains and fell on her temporary shelter at Kalamsatherdhar village of Kishtwar district, the officials said. Jameela's daughter was also injured in the incident and was shifted to a hospital, they said. A 22-year-old man, Anzar Ahmad, was also washed away by flash floods in a stream at the Surankote area of Poonch district yesterday and his body was recovered, the officials ...
3 died in J-K, flood alert issued
In the wake of incessant rain across Kashmir Valley, the authorities have issued a flood alert in low lying areas of the state.While addressing the media, advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor BB Vyas said that at least three deaths have been reported so far in Jammu region."Three deaths have been reported till now from Jammu region. Kashmir can expect the same weather till this evening and some relief after that. In Srinagar, we have established 44 shelter sheds. Waterlogging is one of the toughest challenges," Vyas said.Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Syed Abid Rashid said that at least 17 State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) have been deployed for the rescue operations at the time of need."Flood has been declared. We have requested people in low-lying areas to be extremely alert and vigilant but a call for evacuation has not been made yet. There is no need to panic. We have identified a dozen relief camps. 17 SDRF teams have been deployed," Rashid said.Earlier in the ...
Traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway suspended
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was halted on Saturday due to the flood situation in the Valley.
Teenager feared drowned in flood channel while trying to rescue dog
A teenager is feared drowned in a flood channel while trying to dog here today, the police said. Asif Ahmad Malik (18), was trying to rescue the dog from the flood channel near Aalochibagh, when the incident happened, a police official said, an operation to find him is on. The authorities have issued a flood alert for low-lying areas of the central Kashmir, including the summer capital here, and asked the people to be alert and prepared for evacuation. Schools across the Valley were closed for today in view of the inclement weather.
J&K gears up to meet any eventuality due to floods
Timely action by the authorities on Saturday saved south Kashmir's Pampore town from being inundated as the flood situation continued to remain grim in the Kashmir Valley.
Arsenic-affected villages get access to world's cheapest potable water in West Bengal
Areas near Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal have witnessed a steep decline in arsenic-related diseases over a period of three years after setting up of a cheap and sustainable surface water purification plant.
Arunachal landslide: Death toll rises to five
One ITBP personnel, among the eight injured in yesterday's landslide in Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, succumbed to his injuries today, raising the death toll to five, a police officer said. Out of the eight injured, the condition of two personnel were critical, the officer said. The two critically injured Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were initially taken to the Army hospital at Likabali, and later, referred to a hospital in Assam's Dibrugarh yesterday, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Lower Siang Singjatla Singpho said, adding that one of them died there this morning. The other six personnel with minor injuries were treated at the local community health centre, Singpho said. Four ITBP personnel were killed when a huge boulder, loosened by monsoon rains, rolled down a mountain and hit their vehicle on the Basar-Akajan road in Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh yesterday. The boulder rolled down the mountain slope and smashed the mini bus carrying 20
Undertake study of aircraft movement in Mumbai: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena said today crashing of an aircraft in a crowded suburb here two days ago raises a lot of questions about maintenance of planes by private firms and lack of open spaces in the metropolis. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party suggested undertaking a study of the city's geography and aspects like increasing population and cramped buildings with respect to the movement of aircraft in the metropolis, which houses the country's busiest airport. Five people - four crew members, including two pilots, and a pedestrian -- lost their lives when a 12-seater chartered plane crashed into an under-construction building in suburban Ghatkopar on Thursday. The Sena said lack of open space in the financial capital makes it difficult for a big aircraft to land safely in case of an emergency. "The plane which crashed (in Ghatkopar) was small in size. However, if a big plane needs emergency landing, where is the open space for it? "If the pilot (of such an aircraft) does not find open
Amarnath yatra resumes from on-foot routes
Amarnath Yatra has resumed from both the on-foot routes of Baltal and Pahalgam, after the weather improved.The yatra was stalled on the routes earlier today, due to incessant rainfall and bad weather.Air sorties by the administration have also resumed from Baltal.The Baltal route, coming from Srinagar, is of 14 kilometres, and the route from Pahalgam, coming from Jammu, is of about 32 kilometres.Meanwhile, the fourth batch of the Amarnath pilgrims have reached the Jammu base camp. They also have been prevented from moving further due to the rainfall in the region.Earlier in the day, Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra called for an emergency meeting at his residence to discuss the flood-like situation arising in the state. Heavy rains and inclement weather has led to the rivers rising above the danger mark.On Thursday, the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims was halted at Baltal due to heavy rainfall. However, they resumed the Yatra a few hours after the water cleared out.Owing to the ...
Delhi Airport sets up complaint cell to control aircraft noise
The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has set up a noise complaint cell for hospitals and residences around the airport to control aircraft noise.According to DIAL, the residents and hospitals can use the cell to register complaints.DIAL issued a public notice that read, "Delhi International Airport Limited has established a noise complaint cell. In case of any grievances and suggestions on high level of noise, kindly contact Delhi International Airport Limited."It has also issued a public helpline number for noise complaint cell which is 01147198600.The decision has been taken after the locals alleged that the noise created by aircrafts at the Delhi airport was affecting the health of the residents of nearby areas.Several hospitals also claimed that the noise created by planes were usually between the range of 75 and 94 decibels, which was "clearly beyond the stipulated standards laid down under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000".Meanwhile, DIAL ...
Flood alert in central Kashmir as intermittent rains continue in valley
Intermittent rains continued in Kashmir today with authorities sounding a flood alert in central Kashmir, even as water levels started receding in the southern parts of the valley. The authorities had yesterday issued a flood alert in south Kashmir. Today they issued a flood alert for low-lying areas of the central Kashmir, including the summer capital here, and asked the people to be alert and prepared for evacuation. The schools across the valley were closed for today in view of the inclement weather. "The gauge at Ram Munshi Bagh crossed the flood declaration of 18 feet and was flowing at 20.87 feet at 10 am," an official of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department said. He said the people living in areas along the embankments of Jhelum river and other streams and in low-lying areas of central Kashmir were advised to remain vigilant. "The staff deputed on flood duty in central Kashmir is directed to report to their sectors and beats," the official added. Deputy Commissioner ...
I'm about to fly sick aircraft: Mumbai plane crash victim told father
Father of maintenance engineer Surabhi Gupta, who lost her life in Mumbai plane crash, has said his daughter had told him that she was going to fly a sick aircraft.Calling it a clear case of carelessness, Gupta's father said the incident could have been averted."A day before she boarded the aircraft she told me that she's about to fly a sick aircraft. This is a clear case of carelessness. This incident could have been avoided," he said.Gupta was one of the two maintenance engineers on board in the UA Aviation Pvt Ltd aircraft which crashed in near under construction building in Ghatkopar on Friday.According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), two pilots, two aircraft maintenance engineers, and one other person lost their lives in the crash.Indramer Aviation, the company that was undertaking maintenance of the ill-fated chartered plane had cleared it for the test flight after it passed all the ground tests.Kanu Gohain, the Executive Director of Indamer Aviation, told ..
2 killed, 11 injured in road accident in UP
Two people were killed and 11 seriously injured when a speeding truck collided with a car and a tractor on Karnal-Meerut highway in Shamli district, police said today. The incident took place last evening and two people, including the tractor driver, were killed and 11 were seriously injured, they said. Later, the truck driver was arrested and his vehicle seized, they added.
Kashmir schools closed today due to heavy rains
All the schools in Kashmir will be closed on Saturday due to incessant rains and inclement weather."In view of the incessant rains, inclement weather and as a precautionary measure, all schools in Kashmir division to remain closed today," Syed Abid Shah, Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar told ANI.Many parts of Kashmir have been receiving heavy rainfall since the last two days causing a flood-like situation in the state.Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the flood-like situation in the state.Earlier on Thursday, the rain also caused a halt for the first batch of pilgrims on Amarnath Yatra at Baltal base camps due to severe water logging.The officials have also issued an alert as the Darhali River in Rajouri overflowed on Friday due to heavy rainfall.
J-K Governor calls for emergency flood management meeting
Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra has called for an emergency meeting at his residence on Saturday to discuss the arising flood like situation across Kashmir after two days of continuous rainfall.Many parts of Kashmir have been receiving heavy rainfall since the last two days. The first batch of pilgrims on Amarnath Yatra was also halted at Baltal on Thursday due to severe waterlogging.Incessant rain in the Baltal Sonamarg area in Ganderbal district and Nunwan Pahalgam area in Anantnag district has made the roads slippery and unsafe.A flood alert has also been sounded by the officials after the Darhali river in Rajouri district overflowed on Friday.Meanwhile, the Srinagar Police announced that all schools in Kashmir division will remain closed as a precautionary measure."In view of the incessant rains, inclement weather and as a precautionary measure all schools in Kashmir division to remain closed today," Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Syed Abid Shah told.
'Permanent' ceasefire begins in South Sudan's civil war
A ceasefire has begun at midnight in South Sudan as a weary nation wonders whether this latest attempt to end a five-year civil war will hold. President Salva Kiir and rival Riek Machar agreed on the "permanent" cease-fire this week after their first face-to-face talks in almost two years. They had faced a possible U.N. arms embargo and sanctions if fighting didn't stop and a political deal wasn't reached by today. Multiple attempts at peace have failed. The latest cease-fire in December was violated within hours. The civil war that erupted just two years after winning independence from Sudan has killed tens of thousands and created Africa's largest refugee crisis since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Millions are near famine. The new peace deal calls for the unhindered delivery of aid.
'Mumbai plane crash victims died of shock due to burn'
The post-mortem report of the people who lost their lives in the recent plane crash in Ghatkopar highlighted 'shock due to burn and poly-trauma' as the cause of death.Five people were killed after a chartered plane crashed near an under-construction building in Ghatkopar on Thursday.The plane was about to land at the airport when it crashed near Jagruti building, where construction work was underway.According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), two pilots, two aircraft maintenance engineers, and one other person lost their lives in the crash.
Ghatkopar plane crash: Pilot's husband raises questions
Husband of the co-pilot of the chartered plane, which crashed in suburban Ghatkopar yesterday, today sought to know who cleared the flight despite the adverse weather conditions and if the aircraft was fit for flying. Prabhat Kathuria, the husband of Marya Zuberi, the co-pilot who along with four others was killed in the incident, is still to come to terms with the loss. In a statement issued here, he said, "The company involved in the ill-fated plane's repairs seems to have been incapable of detecting the technical snags that could have led to its crash." Kathuria said that his wife had mentioned to him that the weather conditions were not conducive for a test flight to be conducted for a small plane like Beechcraft King Air C90 aircraft. "She left the house assuring me she would return rather soon as the weather conditions were clearly not right for a test flight of a small plane such as the Beachcraft King Air twin turboprop," he said. "She was sure that the permission to undertake