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Pradeep Rajput had survived a plane crash in 2007, claims neighbour
A neighbour of Pradeep Singh Rajput, one of the pilots killed in a plane crash in Mumbai, described him as a friendly person who, during one of their encounters, had narrated how he survived a crash earlier in 2007. Pradeep lived in Gold Croft Society in Dwarka's Sector 11 with his wife and a son, who was in the merchant navy. His neighbour, Anil Rajput said that Pradeep had been staying in the society for past one year with his family, and they had just recently shifted to the fourth floor of the same building. Anil remembered Pradeep as a friendly neighbour whom he occasionally ran into in the lift. Since both of them belonged to the aviation industry, they had a number of interesting things to talk about. His neighbour said Pradeep was quite experienced. He was a former pilot with the Indian Air Force who switched to commercial flying later. He used to fly only VIP chartered flights, he added. Anil said Pradeep was quite tall, smart and had a lively personality. "I remember in one .
Rs 100cr flood mitigation programme for areas under GCC limits
The Tamil Nadu government today proposed a Rs 100 crore flood-mitigation programme for areas falling under the Greater Chennai Corporation limits. Chief Minister K Palaniswami informed the state assembly that during the northeast monsoon, certain areas, including those near Adyar, Cooum and Kosasthalai river beds faced flooding, and therefore the said proposal. Accordingly, the government would identify areas facing the risk of more damage and take up various works, including creating link channels to nearby lakes to facilitate free flow of water during rains, deepening various water bodies and create a flood-control system, he said. A sum of Rs 100 crore would be allocated in the current financial year for this purpose, he added. Chennai and nearby areas had faced a deluge in 2015 following torrential rains during the then north east monsoon, prompting public calls for an effective flood management programme. In a seperate announcement, Palaniswami proposed allocating a
Bali airport reopens after 12-hour closure
Bali's international airport reopened on Friday after it was closed for around 12 hours, following the eruption of Mount Agung, which spewed a cloud of ash up to 2,500 metres into the air.
Mumbai plane crash: Maintenance company denies glitch in aircraft
Kanu Gohain, the Executive Director of Indamer Aviation on Friday lamented the 'unfortunate incident' of Mumbai plane crash, saying that the aircraft had undergone extensive repair work under them.Five people were killed after the chartered plane crashed near an under construction building on Thursday in Mumbai's Ghatkopar.Indramer Aviation was the company that was undertaking maintenance of the ill-fated chartered plane, and had cleared it for the test flight after it passed all the ground tests.Speaking to ANI, Gohain said that cause for the accident was yet to be ascertained."What caused the plane crash has not been found yet. The investigation is still on. It is very strange as there were no emergencies or untoward events during the 40 minute that it had flown prior to the crash. But the incident is really unfortunate as it claimed five lives," Gohain told ANI.He also claimed that they had extensively repaired the plane and removed faulty parts."After the Uttar Pradesh government .
Schools closed in JK'S Doda after heavy rains
All government and private schools up to class 12 in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir remained closed today as a precautionary measure after heavy monsoon rains lashed the region for a third successive day today, officials said. The heavy rains also triggered landslides at several places along the 110-km Batote-Doda-Kishtwar national highway leading to its closure, they said. The officials said all schools up to Class 12 remained closed in Doda district which recorded heavy rains since Wednesday. "We will review the situation later in the day and accordingly a decision will be taken for coming days," said Chief Education Officer, Doda, Mohd Sharief Chauhan. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Zohaib Hassan said the Batote-Kishtwar highway got closed at Drabshalla, Raggi Nallah and Dhansal due to massive landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. "The highway was closed for traffic leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded. We are trying to restore the road as soon as possible but
Manali-Leh National Highway blocked due to landslide, rains in HP
The Manali-Leh National Highway-3 was blocked today after heavy rainfall triggered landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, an official said. Efforts are underway to clear the highway, he said. Landslide reportedly occurred due to heavy rains in Marhi last night. However, the district administration came to know about the landslide in the morning when some tourists had informed them about the road blockage. Meanwhile, rains continued to occur at most places of the state as monsoon became vigorous during the last 24 hours. Heavy to very heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in Una distruct, whereas Chamba and Kangra districts witnessed heavy rainfall. As per the data provided by the Meteorological (MeT) department here, Amb witnessed 142 mm rain, Dalhousie 104, Guler 76, Una 71, Dharamshala 68, Ghamroor 66, Saloni 55, Dehragopipur-51, Baijnath-42, Tissa-39, Gohar and Nadaun-34 each, Nurpur-25, Karsog and Pachhad-24 each, Dharampur and Renuka-13 each, Jhanjehli-12, Aghar, ...
3,134 pigs & piglets have died of PRRS & CSF in Mizoram
At least 3,134 pigs and piglets have died in Mizoram due to outbreak of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and Classical Swine Fever (CSF) diseases since March till date, an official said today. Joint Secretary in the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department, Dr Hmarkunga told PTI that the figure was collected from all the eight districts where the outbreak had spread. Hmarkunga said that at least 7,098 pigs and piglets have been taken ill till date. The outbreak has affected over 100 villages in eight districts, he said, however, adding that the outbreak has waned since the past three weeks.
Lunch break saves 40 labourers in Mumbai plane crash
At least 40 labourers had a narrow escape as they went for their lunch break minutes before a chartered plane crashed into an under-construction building in the bustling Ghatkopar area yesterday. Five people -- four crew members and a pedestrian -- lost their lives when the King Air C90 plane crashed into the crowded suburb at 1.11 pm. The labourers of the under-construction building where the ill-fated plane crashed, had gone away for lunch, which averted more casualties. Three construction workers received minor injuries in the incident and were admitted to a civic hospital. Labourer Naresh Nishad, who sustained injuries on his face said, "We had a lucky escape as we were not present at the site as it was our lunch time. Otherwise, we would have met the same fate." "I don't know where the plane came from. I saw some burning pieces coming towards me and heard explosions," Nishad, who hails from Chhattisgarh, added. Another labourer said, "There was light rain at that time which made .
Fresh landslide blocks Jammu-Srinagar national highway
A fresh landslide blocked Jammu-Srinagar national highway late this afternoon, leaving hundreds of vehicles including those carrying Amarnath pilgrims to the base camps in the Valley stranded, a police official said. Heavy rains triggered the fresh landslide at Gangroo near Ramsu along the 260-km long highway - the only all weather road connecting Kashmir with rest of the country, and efforts are on to made it traffic worthy, Deputy Superintendent of Police Vishal Manhas told PTI. He said the blocking of the highway left hundreds of vehicles, including the convoy carrying Amarnath pilgrims, stranded. However, he said all the vehicles have been taken out from the landslide and the shooting stone prone areas as the safety of the commuters is the top priority of the police. The Amarnath pilgrims had reached Makarkoot when the landslide struck, Manhas said adding heavy rains are continuing all along the highway and at least two more hours are required to clear the arterial hilly road of ..
Indians among tourists briefly stranded at Bali international airport to Mt Agung eruptions
Some Indians were among thousands of tourists stranded at Bali's international airport, which was briefly closed down today following the volcanic eruptions at Mount Agung. The Indonesian government had announced closing of the Ngurah Rai International Airport from 3 am local time until 7 pm. However, with a favourable change in wind direction the airport allowed flights to resume around 2.30 pm. A group of 10 Indians holidaying in southern Indonesia were among others who were stuck, even as the Consulate General of India, Bali set up a help desk at the airport to assist Indian nationals. "Sir my relatives and their friends about 10 people from India, on a vacation are stuck in Bali. Please help," a Twitter user posted. Responding to the appeal, the CGI told him that the Bali airport reopened at 2.30 pm and advice your relatives to contact their airlines for rescheduling. The decision to close the airport was taken after careful consideration by the national aviation authorities, the .
Japan quake damages world's most powerful microscope
A powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Osaka region has damaged a microscope with the highest resolution in the world, an official said on Friday.
One killed, three injured in accident in Muzaffarnagar
One person was killed and three others were injured when their car collided with a stationary earth-moving vehicle on Delhi-Dehradun national highway, about 25 km from here, police said today. The accident occurred yesterday near Purkaji bypass. The victims were residents of Sangam Vihar, Delhi, and were going to Rishikesh when they met with the accident. The deceased was identified as Sonu Sharma (25). The three injured Amit (24), Abhinandan (27) and Dipu (26) were admitted in a local hospital, police said.
Landslide disrupts vehicular movement at Manali-Leh Highway
Over 1500 vehicles were left stranded after another landslide took place due to flash flooding on the Manali-Leh National Highway-3 here on Friday.The flooded Pagal Nallah in Lahul Spiti stopped the vehicular movement on the road near Sissu in Lahul Spiti, which is nearly 81 kilometers from Manali.Over 700 vehicles left stranded on the Lahul Spiti side while nearly 800 vehicles have been stuck on Manali side.From Manali to Gulaba and Mari area, it will reportedly take more than five more hours to get through the chaos.Earlier today, the Manali-Leh National Highway-3 was blocked due to a landslide at Marhi, nearly 30 kilometres from Manali in Himachal Pradesh.
Seven killed in accidents in Rajasthan
Seven persons, including two minors, were killed and 22 others injured in separate road accidents in Rajasthan today. Police said seven persons were killed in Paldi area in Sirohi district where a speeding car jumped the road divider and collided head on with a truck coming from the opposite direction on Sirohi-Sheoganj Highway. The deceased included two minors and as many women. In Bikaner, 20 persons were injured in a collision between a truck and a bus on the Bikaner-Jodhpur Highway. The injured are admitted to PBM Government Hospital in Bikaner, the police said.
Rajasthan: Several villages affected due to water level rise
Situations have worsened in Rajasthan due to heavy rainfall and water flowing above danger levels in Shivna, Jakham and other rivers.Heavy rains caused flood like situation in Pratapgarh, where the daily lives of villagers were affected.In the last four days, due to heavy rains, water level of Panchali, Rosed, Shivana and Jakham rivers has increased drastically.The bridges that come in the way of rivers have closed down, and the movement has stopped, trapping people inside their houses.The Parsola-Narwali-Banswada road, Arnod-Chupna-Mandsaur Marg, and the Dholapani-Kalakot route have been closed due to the increase in water level.People in the district of Parsola and Mungana area have become disturbed by the flooding of colonies in many places.Due to the excess water supply in colonies, the common life was stagnant. The movement of vehicles was also badly affected.On the other hand, there is a wave of happiness among the farmers in the coming of plenty of water in all the reservoirs ..
Himachal Pradesh: Water level on rise in Uhl River
The water level of Uhl River in Mandi district's Barot crossed danger mark, following heavy rain in the region on Friday.The monsoon approached almost all parts of Himachal Pradesh, excluding certain areas of Solan, Bilaspur, Kangra, and Una earlier this week.The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday had issued a rain warning during next 72 hours in all parts of the state.On a related note, the Manali-Leh National Highway-3 has been blocked due to a landslide at Marhi, nearly 30 kilometers from Manali in Himachal Pradesh.Heavy rain in the area for the past 24 hours caused the landslide.Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue in the state for the weekend as well.
Landslide blocks Manali-Leh highway
The Manali-Leh National Highway-3 has been blocked due to a landslide at Marhi, nearly 30 kilometres from Manali in Himachal Pradesh.Heavy rain in the area for the past 24 hours caused the landslide.The landslide happened late night on Thursday and came into light by early morning on Friday. The local administration was informed by the commuters at around six in the morning.Border Roads Organisation (BRO) officer Avril Jain confirmed the landslide and said that the road would be clear soon."The road clearing operation has started and would be done soon for the traffic. Machines have been deputed along with the BRO engineering team," said Jain.Police have been deployed to monitor the traffic situation.Meanwhile, a major landslide blocked the National Highway 94, near Hindolakhaal in Uttarakhand. The road clearing work is underway with three machines deployed on the site.
Bali airport forced to close amid volcanic ash
Indonesian authorities on Friday closed the airport in the resort island of Bali amid volcanic ash spewed from Mount Agung which erupted a day earlier.
Nigeria: 9 killed in oil tanker explosion
At least nine persons were killed and five injured when an oil tanker collided with a car and exploded on a busy bridge, setting vehicles ablaze near Lagos city on Thursday.As per officials, the tanker caught fire at around 5 pm (local time) on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway, which is used by people residing in the outskirts of the city.A Nigerian government official told CNN that the death toll is expected to rise, as 54 vehicles were burnt due to the explosion.Emergency response teams arrived at the scene later, rescuing people who were trapped in the blaze."We are still battling this fire, and rescue teams are trying to access the bridge. Many people are trapped in the fire as we speak," Adesina Tiamiyu, who heads the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, told CNN.Oil tanker accidents are frequent in Nigeria.In October last year, 20 cars and four commercial motorcycles were damaged when an oil tanker turned turtle, spilling petroleum on a busy road.
Bali shuts airport after volcanic eruption
Bali closed its international airport following a volcanic eruption on the Indonesian resort island that sent thick smoke and ash billowing 2,000 metres into the air, an official said today. Ngurah Rai airport was due to be closed from 12:30 am IST to at least 4:30 am IST today after a pilot report detected volcanic ash as high as 23,000 feet following Mount Agung's eruption yesterday. "Based on the meteorology agency prediction, the volcanic ash will reach the airport on Friday morning," airport spokesman Yanus Suprayogi said in a statement, adding that a possible extension of the airport closure after 4:30 am IST would be reviewed. The eruption of Mount Agung in eastern Bali yesterday has triggered at least 48 flight cancellations including those operated by Malaysia-based AirAsia and Australia's JetStar. The disruption has affected more than 8,000 passengers. Ash is dangerous for planes as it makes runways slippery and can be sucked into their engines. Despite the eruption the ...