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1 killed, 4 injured after sudden surge in voltage in houses
In a freak accident, a sudden surge in the voltage in the houses here led to the death of a man and injured four others today, police said. The incident occurred in Dabar village at 6.30 am, police official Nand Lal said. The deceased was identified as Satyaprakesh Bairwa (24), while the injured were identified as Rajendra Bagari (27), Ramesh Bagari (32), Rekha (14) and Manish (5). The deceased and the injured were staying in three separate houses in the same locality of the village, he said. The injured are undergoing medical treatment at a community health centre in Sultanpur town and their condition is stated to be normal, he added. The body was handed over to the family members after postmortem. The surge in the voltage was likely due to the damage in the local area power transformers caused by dust storms blown across the region in the last few days, the police official said.
Over 600 homes destroyed by Hawaii volcano eruption
More than 600 homes have been destroyed by the Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii in more than a month since lava began flowing, confirmed a top official.
Nearly 60,000 Japanese drivers showed signs of dementia: Report
Nearly 60,000 older drivers in Japan showed signs of dementia, a new police report revealed on Friday.
15 cases of fire in trains in last five months, railway board sounds alarm
Fifteen cases of fire-related accidents have been reported in trains in the last five months primarily due to improper maintenance of rolling stock and lack of supervision, a Railway Board letter has said, instructing zonal railways to take corrective measures to minimise such incidents in the future. The letter addressed to all General Managers of zones states that such incidents have shown 'laxity in maintenance of rolling stock' and preventive action must be taken in this regard. "In the last five months, there are 15 cases of fire accidents/incidents reported over zonal railways involving locomotives, coaching stock and freight stock due to various reasons like miscreant activities, improper maintenance of rolling stock, loading of prohibited items... "Above incidents indicates laxity in maintenance of rolling stock and lack of supervision, slack supervision of commodities being loaded, insufficient security...", the letter dated May 31 said. In the letter the board has pointed ...
Four trekkers rescued
Four trekkers, who lost their way while returning from the picturesque Dzukou valley, were rescued by a team of the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA). The trekkers, who hailed from the Golaghat Commerce College in Assam, had gone to the Dzukou valley in Kohima district on June 5. They lost their way while returning through Jakhama yesterday, NSDMA officer on special duty Johnny Ruangmei told PTI. On receipt of information in the evening, Kohima District Disaster Management Authority, a wing of the NSDMA, sent an eight-member search and rescue team to the area. After almost four hours of rigorous search, the team brought them safely from the jungles last night, he said.
Thunderstorm, rain to hit parts of UP
Thunderstorm and rain are likely to occur in some parts of Uttar Pradesh, the Meteorological Centre, Lucknow said on Friday.As per officials, Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur, Barabanki and Unnao districts, along with other adjoining areas, are likely to receive rainfall and thunderstorm.Last week, various regions in the state experienced thunderstorm leading to the death 15 people and leaving nine others injured.Causalities were reported from Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Amroha, and Sambhal districts.In the same week, a deadly storm claimed over 30 lives in various states across the country, including Bihar and Jharkhand.
Guatemala volcano eruption toll reaches 109
The death toll from the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala on June 3 has increased to 109 after another 10 bodies were found, according to authorities.
At Guatemala volcano, search halted as death toll hits 109
Rescuers suspended search and recovery efforts today at villages devastated by the eruption of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire, leaving people with missing loved ones distraught and prompting some to do the risky work themselves with rudimentary tools. Conred, the national disaster agency, said climatic conditions and still-hot volcanic material were making it dangerous for rescuers, and it was also taking into account the fact that 72 hours had passed since Sunday's eruption. That's the window beyond which officials earlier said it would be extremely unlikely to find any survivors amid the ash, mud and other debris that buried homes up to their rooftops. "It rained very hard yesterday. ... The soil is unstable," said Pablo Castillo, a spokesman for national police. Guatemalan prosecutors ordered an investigation into whether emergency protocols were followed properly, as many residents were caught with little or no time to evacuate. Troublesome downpours and more volcanic activity had ...
UN appeals for 'unhindered' access for Somalia aid
The United Nations Security Council called today for "unhindered humanitarian access" in Somalia, expressing concern about the risk of famine in the conflict-racked country. "The Security Council expresses deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Somalia, including the continued risk of famine and the impact of recent flooding," the council said in a statement adopted today. "The Security Council notes with concern that the fighting has exacerbated the humanitarian situation and calls on all parties to allow and facilitate full, safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access," it said. On the security situation, the council expressed "serious concern at the ongoing threat posed by A1-Shabab," the armed group that has been trying since 2007 to overthrow successive internationally-backed Somali governments. Al-Shabab frequently carries out car and truck bombings against military, government and civilian targets in the country. Somalia has not had an effective central government .
Jet flight develops snag after landing at Bhopal airport
Jet Airways' Mumbai-Bhopal flight (S2895) developed a snag in one of its wheels after landing at Raja Bhoj Airport here tonight, an airline official said. All passenger were safe, Jet Airways Station Manager Malay Jain told PTI. The incident took place after the plane landed and was moving towards the taxi bay, he said. Nearly 160 passengers were on board the flight, he said. Jet's technical team was attending to the problem and the same plane will fly back to Mumbai, he added. He denied reports that the plane got off the runway after landing.
Coast Guard evacuates injured man from merchant vessel
A 36-year-old man was evacuated today by the Coast Guard after he fell from the ladder of a merchant ship at Mumbai outer anchorage. A crew member of merchant vessel "MT Sri Vishnu", carrying crude oil, fell from the 15-feet long vertical ladder and suffered injuries, the Coast Guard said in a note. A medical emergency request was received by Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre in Mumbai at around 5 PM and a medical evacuation process was initiated immediately, a Coast Guard official said. According to the note, the crew member, identified as Digvijay Singh, is suspected to have received fractures on left arm and collar bone. The official said Singh was evacuated successfully and handed over to the shipping company. He is undergoing treatment at hospital.
IAF officer who died in Jaguar crash cremated in Jamnagar
Air Commodore Sanjai Chauhan, who died last Tuesday in a Jaguar fighter jet crash, was today cremated in Jamnagar. Before the cremation, Indian Air Force officials paid their respects by laying a wreath on his mortal remains. Those who laid the wreath included Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal R Nambiar and Air Officer Commanding in Chief, SWAC, Air Marshal R K Dhir, said a defence release here. Chauhan, a recipient of Vayu Sena Medal and the Air Officer Commanding of Jamnagar Air Force Station, died on June 5 when his aircraft crashed in a field in Bareja village of Kutch district after it took off from the Jamnagar air base.
Kolkata-Port Blair flight returns after snag
A Port Blair-bound Go Air flight with 167 passengers aboard on Thursday returned to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here soon after taking off after a technical snag was detected.
INS Sunayna returns to India after successful evacuation in Socotra
The Indian Naval Ship Sunayna on Thursday reached India's Porbandar harbour after successfully evacuating 38 Indian nationals, who were stranded in Socotra Islands in the aftermath of cyclone Mekuna.The ship Sunayna entered Porbandar harbour at 9 am on June 7, after the successful evacuation during a swift Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operation, code-named Operation NISTAR.The Indian Nationals were stranded for nearly ten days after severe Cyclonic Storm - Mekenu devastated the area around Socotra Island. INS Sunayna was diverted from Gulf of Aden deployment to Socotra Island for search and rescue operations after Indian Navy received a distress call from Directorate General of Shipping and Indian Sailing Vessels Association.The 38 Indian nationals were successfully rescued/ evacuated in the early morning of 03' June 2018. All the evacuees were safely embarked onboard the ship and were immediately provided with medical care, food, water and telephone facilities.As the ship entered
Plane suffers bird hit, returns to airport
A Port Blair-bound GoAir flight with 167 people on board returned shortly after take off from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here today allegedly after the aircraft suffered a bird hit. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) said the plane made an emergency landing at around 8.57 am and all on board were safe. According to the airline's spokesperson, the GoAir flight G8 101 made "a precautionary turn around and returned to Kolkata post take off owing to the bird hit". As a standard operating measure, the pilot decided to return to Kolkata airport for an aircraft inspection as prescribed by the manufacturer's manual, the airline spokesperson said in a statement. "The flight has been cancelled for the day and will depart tomorrow. All passengers have been duly informed and cared for. GoAir regrets the inconvenience caused to its passengers," the statement said. On the other hand, an AAI spokesperson said that the GoAir's flight made an emergency landing at the NSCBI ...
Heavy rain in Mumbai; streets water-logged, trains run late
Heavy rain lashed the city last night and today, leaving several areas waterlogged and delaying local trains. While the city received pre-monsoon showers, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said monsoon has reached the Konkan coast. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it had taken precautionary measures, but there were reports of water-logging in Dadar, Parel, Cuffe Parade, Bandra, Borivali and Andheri. The civic body however claimed it received no complaints of water-logging. In view of the heavy rain warning over the week-end, municipal commissioner Ajoy Mehta held a meeting with top officials of the MCGM and IMD and issued necessary instructions, the BMC release said. Though there was no water on the tracks, suburban train services ran late by 10 to 15 minutes. Fishermen have been asked not to venture into the sea and tourists have been asked to stay away from coastal areas, said an IMD official here. Issuing an advisory, Regional Meteorological ..
Three Navy planes to monitor birds near Goa airport
The Indian Navy on Thursday inducted three microlight "Garud" planes to monitor bird activity near the Dabolim International Airport here, an official statement said.
GSI to complete geochemical & geophysical mapping soon
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), which is focusing on mineral exploration, is looking to complete its geochemical mapping by 2018-19 and geophysical mapping by 2021, an official said here on Thursday.
Pakistan Army copter crashes in Balochistan
Two crew members were injured after a Pakistan Army Aviation's helicopter made a crash landing during a medical mission in the country's Balochistan province on Thursday, the military said.
Pak Army chopper crashes in Quetta, kills 1
A Pakistan Army helicopter crash-landed in the troubled Balochistan province today, killing one soldier and injuring two others. The aviation helicopter was shifting an injured Frontier Corps (FC) soldier from Kohlu area in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, when it was forced to make an emergency landing, the Army said. One soldier was killed, two crew members were injured while two pilots remained safe, it said in a statement. Aviation accidents in armed forces are not uncommon. A training plane crashed last month in Lahore, injuring two pilots. In October last year, a pilot of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was killed after his Mirage jet crashed near Karachi's Musharraf Colony. On September 24, 2016, a Flight Lieutenant was killed when an F-7 aircraft went down near the town of Jamrud, near the entrance to the Khyber Pass. Marium Maukhtiar, one of Pakistan's few female fighter jet pilots, was killed in a training crash in November 2015.