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Hundreds stranded as Aqua Line security staff strike work
Hundreds of passengers were stranded between Noida and Greater Noida after private security personnel deployed at the Aqua Line Metro stations struck work for two hours on Wednesday morning, officials said. They were protesting against the non-payment of salary by their security agency. The officials said the security of the Aqua Line stations primarily came under the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary and Ironman Security Services looked after after the general security and frisking of passengers. The security staff deployed by the security agency struck work from 6 am to 8 am. Senior officials of Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), which operates the Aqua Line, said the matter had been taken "very seriously" and considered as a "lapse in security". They said action had been sought against the erring staff, with the security firm assuring that such incident won't be repeated in future and their staff would be paid salary on the seventh of every month. The security staff ...
MLA fund can be used to provide facilities at cattle camps:Mah
The Maharashtra government Wednesday said the MLA fund can be used for providing various facilities at cattle camps as part of drought relief measures. Minister of State for Agriculture Sadabhau Khot told reporters that problems being faced by cattle camps came to fore during review of drought situation in Aurangabad district. "If fodder for cattle in the camps is provided in buckets and tubs, the fodder will not be spoilt. Plastic water tanks can be kept ready for judicious use of water in cattle camps. The MLA fund can be utilised for making these facilities available," the minister said. He said Rs 25 lakh is to be distributed to MLAs in the current financial year, and that the government has given its approval for utilising the fund for 13 drought relief works, including drinking water schemes and providing facilities at the cattle camps. Maharashtra has 288 MLAs. The state is reeling under drought in 26 districts. The situation is likely to worsen further with the ..
3 Chinese airlines seeking Boeing compensation over 737 Max
China is stepping up pressure on Boeing Co. as its airlines demand compensation for the grounding of 737 Max jetliners after fatal crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. Two of three major state-owned carriers Air China Ltd. and China Southern Airlines Ltd. said Wednesday they want compensation for their aircraft being grounded. The third, China Eastern Airlines Ltd., announced a similar request last month. China is, along with North America and Europe, one of the biggest markets for jetliners. That makes its response critical for Boeing. It was among the first countries to ground the 737 Max in March following crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed a total of 346 people. Investigators have suggested a flight-control system was to blame for both 737 Max crashes. "We must use punishment and tell the Americans their practice of using concealment and fraud to extract benefits from others, while benefiting themselves, is unfair," said the Global Times newspaper, which is published by
Top China airlines seek damages over grounded 737 MAX
China's three biggest airlines have demanded compensation from Boeing over losses incurred by its grounded 737 MAX fleet as well as delayed deliveries of the aircraft, according to a media report on Wednesday.
Technical snags cannot be ruled out completely: DMRC
A day after a technical snag hit the Delhi Metro Yellow Line that left thousands of commuters stranded for over two hours, authorities on Wednesday said that such glitches cannot be ruled out completely even though high priority is given to the maintenance of the tracks and the electric cables.
Earthquake shakes northern Netherlands, no injuries reported
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake has shaken the northern Dutch province of Groningen, the latest in a series of tremors blamed on decades of gas extraction from underground reserves. The country's meteorological institute says the quake early Wednesday near the village of Westerwijtwerd was one of the most powerful ever to hit the Netherlands. There were no immediate reports of any injuries. The lucrative Groningen gas field is one of the world's largest natural gas reserves but quakes caused by extraction have damaged thousands of homes. The Dutch government already has cut gas extraction in the region and said last year it must be halved by 2022 or earlier, with more cuts later leading to "zero" extraction.
Odisha: Five dead, two injured after car rams into truck at NH-26
Five people of a family lost their lives while two others sustained severe injuries after a car collided with a truck at NH-26 near Jaring in Kalahandi district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.After the incident was reported, police immediately rushed to the spot and are carrying out an investigation.The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital.Further details are awaited.
Five of family killed in road accident in Odisha
At least five members of a family were killed and two others seriously injured when a car in which they were travelling collided head-on with a truck in Odisha's Kalahandi district on Wednesday, police said.
Soldier killed in training event accident near LoC
One soldier was killed and seven others were injured on Wednesday in an accident during a training event near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, a defence spokesman said.
Air China seeks Boeing compensation for 737 Max delays
Air China Ltd., one of China's three major state-owned airlines, is joining carriers that are asking Boeing Co. for compensation for the grounding of their 737 Max jetliners following two fatal crashes. The carrier also has asked Boeing for compensation for disruptions due to delays in delivery of new aircraft, an employee of Air China's publicity department said Wednesday. He declined to give his name or details of the claim. Air China, which has 15 737 Max planes, becomes the second Chinese carrier to ask Boeing for compensation following state-owned China Eastern Airlines Ltd. last month. China was among the first governments to order carriers to suspend use of the 737 Max in March following crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed a total of 346 people. China is, along with North America and Europe, one of the biggest global markets for jetliners. That the response of Chinese carriers and regulators to Boeing's problems critical for the company. Investigators suggested a ...
Five killed, two injured in road accident in Odisha
Five members of a family were killed and two others seriously injured when the car in which they were travelling collided with a truck in Odisha's Kalahandi district early on Wednesday, police said. The mishap took place near Jaring on National Highway No 26 when the family members were returning home at Khuseiguda village from Kesinga railway station and the truck hit their car, killing five on the spot, they said. The victims had been to Visakhapatnam for health check up and were returning home after getting down at Kesinga station. The injured, both women, were rushed to a hospital here and one of them was later shifted to Visakhapatnam as her condition deteriorated, police added.
Two flour mill workers die due to inhaling toxic gas: Police
Two workers of a flour mill died after inhaling a toxic gas in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram area, police said on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Mobin Khan and Bilal Khan, they added. The fire department was alerted at around 9.20 pm on Tuesday about the gas leakage and two fire tenders were rushed to the spot, officials said. A senior police officer said the deceased had entered a tank to clean it, adding that it was suspected that they died due to inhaling the poisonous gas. The two were rushed to the Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital, where they were declared brought dead, the police said. According to the fire department, the rescue operation was stopped at around 1.30 am. The deceased used to work in a four mill located on Lawrence Road.
China Eastern seeks payout from Boeing over 737 MAX
China Eastern Airlines has filed a claim seeking compensation from Boeing over the grounding and delayed delivery of 737 MAX aircraft following two deadly crashes, an airline spokesman confirmed Wednesday. The state-run Xinhua news agency had reported the compensation claim earlier on Wednesday, but did not provide any financial or other details. A China Eastern spokesman confirmed the report, but declined further comment. On March 11, China became the first country to order its domestic air fleet to ground the plane as a result of the two tragedies. The day before, an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crashed minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people on board, including eight from China. That followed the October crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX, which went down shortly after takeoff from Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board. China Eastern "said that grounding Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes had resulted in great losses for the company, and the losses are still expanding", ...
European countries donate more than USD 5 mn to North Korea
Switzerland donated about USD five million in humanitarian assistance to North Korea in a bid to improve the health and nutrition condition in the impoverished country that is facing its worst drought in decades, a United Nations data divulged on Wednesday.According to the data provided by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which tracks incoming funding for aid agencies, Switzerland donated USD 4.98 million last month for the World Food Programme's (WFP) projects in North Korea, Yonhap reported.Russia came next with USD four million, followed by Sweden and Canada with USD 2.44 million and USD 570,000, respectively, the data showed.Pyongyang has been experiencing its worst drought in 37 years, raising fears that crops due to be harvested next month, like wheat and barley, will also suffer.The WFP found worryingly low food consumption levels, limited dietary diversity and families being forced to cut meals or eat less.The WFP and the Food and Agriculture .
Alaska air carrier suspends operations after 2nd crash
An Alaska air carrier involved in two deadly floatplane crashes in a week has voluntarily suspended operations, federal officials said Tuesday. The halt of flightseeing and commuter flights is in place indefinitely, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The action comes after the passenger and the pilot of a Beaver floatplane operated by Taquan Air were killed when the single-engine aircraft crashed in Metlakatla Harbor on Monday afternoon during a 35-kilometer commuter flight from Ketchikan. Witnesses reported to federal investigators that one of the two floats on the plane dug into the water during landing, causing the right wing to hit the water and then the aircraft to cartwheel several times, according to Clint Johnson, chief of the National Transportation Safety Board in Alaska. Johnson said witnesses also reported the Beaver floatplane landed upside down and became submerged in water. An NTSB investigator arrived at Metlakatla late Tuesday morning, he said. In a ...
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands
An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale ratteled Andaman Islands region on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.The quake struck at around 6:09 am and was situated at a depth of 10 kilometres, the agency said.This comes a day after an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale shook Nicobar Islands region in the wee hours of Tuesday. The quake struck at around 2:04 am and was situated at a depth of 10 kilometres.Andaman and Nicobar Islands is prone to frequent earthquakes.On April 1, a total of 20 earthquakes, all of which were of medium intensity, had struck the region.
Manali-Keylong road opens for vehicular traffic
The Manali-Keylong road in Lahaul-Spiti district, which remains closed during winters due to intense snowfall, was opened for vehicular traffic on Tuesday.Dozens of vehicles were seen plying through the highway. Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation buses will, however, begin running between Keylong and Kullu from today.On May 20, the Border Road Organisation (BRO) had also re-opened the 13,050 feet high Rohtang Pass for movement of small vehicles, giving a sigh of relief to residents of the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti.
Gujarat: Fire breaks out at a chemical factory in Valsad
A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Valsad district here late on Tuesday night.Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot.The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. No loss of life or injury to any individual has been reported so far.Further details are awaited.
Gas leak claims four lives in South Africa
Gas leak at a plastic recycling company in Cape Town claimed four lives on Tuesday, authorities confirmed.
French families sue Boeing over Ethiopian Airlines disaster
Two French families have filed lawsuits against US aircraft manufacturer Boeing over the crash of a 737 MAX of Ethiopian Airlines in March, lawyers said on Tuesday. The March 10 crash of the plane, which was flying from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, killed all 157 people on board including seven French citizens. The crash came after another Boeing 737 MAX of Indonesian company Lion Air crashed in October, killing 189 people on board. The first complaint, filed in Paris by a family of one of the French victims, refers to the Lion Air crash and says that "technical failure could not have been ignored" by the manufacturer and other actors involved in constructing the aircraft. It accuses Boeing of "involuntary homicide". French magistrates are probing the disaster, as is customary when any French citizen is killed abroad. Boeing acknowledged Saturday it had to correct flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software used to train pilots, after the two deadly crashes involving the aircraft that ..