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Odisha districts to stock adequate food items before monsoon
Ahead of the onset of the monsoon, the Odisha government has asked all the 30 district officials to be prepared for the possible flood and stock adequate food grains in remote areas which are prone to flood, official sources said today. The instructions were given by Special Relief Commissioner & Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Disaster Management) B P Sethi in a review meeting on the preparedness for the possible floods during the monsoon yesterday. The Additional District Magistrates (ADMs) and District Emergency Officers (DEOs) were present in the meeting, the sources said. The district authorities have been instructed to furnish their updated District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) by June 10 for approval by the State Disaster Management Authority. After approval, the updated plans will be uploaded in the respective districts website, Sethi said. In the meeting, the ADMs/DEOs have intimated that the flood prone inaccessible areas which are likely to be cut off in ..
3 of family die of poisonous gas in Agra
A man and his two sons were killed and eight other persons hospitalised after poisonous gas leaked from a septic tank they were cleaning in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, police said on Wednesday.
Jet Airways grounds four pilots for clicking selfies on training flight
The Jet Airways has grounded four of its crew members for allegedly clicking selfies onboard a training flight on April 19.The grounded crew member includes a senior instructor level commander and three trainee pilots.An internal investigation has been undertaken for further probe in the matter.The Jet Airways aircraft, being a training flight, was without passengers travelling from Leh to Delhi on April 19.Reacting on the incident, Jet Airways issued a statement saying, "Acting in the interest of guest safety, jet Airways has placed four crew members off their scheduled duties. The crew members are adding an internal investigation being conducted by the airline in connection with certain events aboard a training flight of April 19.""At Jet Airways, safety is of paramount importance," the statement further read.
Malviya Nagar fire doused after overnight operation
The massive fire which broke out at a rubber factory in Delhi's Malviya Nagar has been doused on Wednesday after Indian Air Force's (IAF) Mi-17 attached with a Bambi bucket completed three sorties.According to an IAF release, a total of approximately 8000 litres of water was dropped to douse the fire.The release also pointed out that "the first time the Bambi ops was done in an urban situation wherein the nitty gritties of drop are very precise".It took over 13 hours to douse the massive fire.At least 40 tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the massive fire that broke out on Tuesday.
TechnipFMC in India partners with Habitat for Humanity for Bihar Flood Response Programme
TechnipFMC (NYSE and EuronextIn 2017, large parts of Bihar were flooded between 12th to 20th August. Heavy rains in Nepal had resulted in a sudden increase in water discharge and flash floods in several rivers - Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla, Kosi, and Mahananda. More than 1500 villages were flooded in the twelve affected districts. Darbhanga and Khagaria are two of the worst affected districts in the state with thousands of families being displaced. Even almost a year later, situation for flood-hit families is still grim and people need support to restore their lives.To respond to the ongoing need, TechnipFMC India aims to provide Humanitarian Aid Kits to 1100 families. Each kit consists of tarpaulin sheets, nylon rope, hand tools, blankets, water filter, kitchen set, plastic mats, bucket and a hygiene kit."At TechnipFMC, we are committed to the needs and expectations of local communities through long-term development initiatives focusing on children's health/education, skill .
IAF carries out bambi bucket ops in dousing Malviya Nagar fire
The Indian Air Force (IAF), through its 'Bambi Bucket' operation, is helping in containing a major fire which broke out in a rubber godown in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, an official statement said today. A dense plume of smoke billowed from a burning truck and a godown in Khirki Extension area last night, causing panic among locals. "Around midnight, a request was received at HQ Western Air Command for containing a fire at Malviya Nagar. A MLH class helicopter airborne from Sarsawa did a recce and landed at Palam. Thereafter, the helicopter got airborne with bambi bucket to contain the fire," the statement by the IAF said. The helicopter filled water from Yamuna reservoir and poured it over the site. "This had to be repeated thrice to contain the fire. This was the first time the bambi bucket operation was done in an urban situation wherein the nitty gritties of drop are very precise, owing to high rises around and chances of collateral damage," the statement said. The ...
Lava crosses highway, destroys 400 utility poles
Local authorities in Hawaii say lava has crossed a key highway in the mostly rural district of the Big Island where Kilauea volcano is erupting. Highway 132 connects the commercial center of Pahoa with Leilani Estates, where the eruption began about a month ago, and coastal towns like Kapoho. Hawaii County said yesterday the lava destroyed the local electric utility's equipment on the highway. That knocked out power to Vacationland and Kapoho Beach Lots neighbourhoods toward the coast. Hawaii Electric Light Co. says it's evaluating how to provide power to Vacationland and Kapoho Beach Lots once the eruption is over, but it won't be able to finalise a plan until the area is stable. The company says the eruption has so far destroyed more than 400 of its utility poles. Fast-flowing lava rivers are oozing across Hawaii's Big Island, prompting officials to urge remaining residents in the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens evacuation zones to flee immediately. Explosions at the summit of .
Defence cooperation among 15 India-Indonesia pacts signed
In a significant boost to their strategic ties, India and Indonesia signed an agreement on defence cooperation among 15 others following a bilateral summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo here on Wednesday.
IAF chopper sprays water to douse Delhi blaze
A massive blaze that erupted in a rubber factory of a densely-populated south Delhi neighbourhood last evening was brought under control on Wednesday after an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi17V5 chopper was used to spray water, officials said.
Minaret collapses, four of family killed
Four members of a family were crushed to death and as many others injured when an over 100-feet high minaret of a mosque collapsed on their house in Bhudwara village following a heavy storm. The incident took place last night when heavy storm hit the district followed by heavy rains and the minaret collapsed on the adjoining house belonging to one Aziulla claiming four lives. An appeal for rescue was instantly made from the mosque following which villagers rushed to the site and started removing debris. Gola Police pressed JCB machines into service to rescue those trapped under the debris and rushed the injured to the district hospital. The deceased were identified as Aziulla Qureshi (60), Junaid (17), Nazia (15) and Ilma (3), police said. Kheri DM Shailendra Kumar Singh and SDM Pallavi Mishra visited the family of the deceased and instructed the hospital staff to provide proper care to the injured.
Hurricane Maria kills 4,600 in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria killed more than 4,600 people in Puerto Rico, 70 times the official death toll of 64, the media reported on Wednesday.
Toxic gas leak claims three lives
Three persons of a family died while eight were taken ill after toxic gas leaked from a septic tank in Barhan town near the city, police said today.. Circle Officer Atul Sonkar said the septic tank of vegetable seller Heera Singh was being cleaned up, when gas started leaking from a chamber. The victims were shifted to the emergency ward of the SN Medical College late in the night. Three persons, Heera Singh and his two sons Yashpal and Hemant died. Half a dozen are still being treated. Neighbours and family members charged that there was a delay in rescue operations. A few lives could have been saved had the ambulance van been equipped with oxygen, a family member said.
Mi-17 helicopter deployed to contain Delhi's Malviya Nagar fire
Indian Air Force on Wednesday launched a Mi-17 helicopter attached with a Bambi bucket to douse the massive fire which broke at a rubber factory in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar.As the fire still continues to rage on, the helicopter will continue to douse it by refilling its Bambi bucket from a nearby Yamuna reservoir.The helicopter was dispatched from Palam Air Force station.It's been 12 hours since the firefighting started.Previously on Tuesday night when the massive fire broke out at the godown, 40 tenders were rushed to the spot to no avail.
Karimnagar accident: Telangana CM condoles loss of lives
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the loss of lives in a road accident which killed seven and injured 22 in Karimnagar district of the state.In his condolence message, the Chief Minister expressed grief and directed the concerned officials to provide medical assistance to the injured.Yesterday, at least seven people including two women were killed, while 22 got injured after a TSRTC bus collided head on with a lorry coming in the opposite direction in Chenjerla village of Manakondur mandal on Tuesday.According to Commissioner of Police, Karimnagar, Kamalahasan Reddy the collision took place on Tuesday evening at around 8.30 p.m. when a speeding lorry which was travelling from Karimnagar to Warangal tried to overtake the RTC bus travelling in the same way.Reportedly, the death toll is likely to increase as five others sustained serious injuries.The injured have been shifted to government hospital in Karimnagar town.A case has been registered in this regard and the
UN official voices concern over situation in Idlib
The top UN official for humanitarian affairs on Tuesday expressed concern over the security and humanitarian situation in Syria's Idlib.
Severe heatwave hits Pakistan's Karachi, alert issued
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a fresh three-day heatwave alert for Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi starting from on Tuesday to Thursday, as the mercury is expected to hit a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius, local Urdu TV channels reported on Tuesday.
Train delays due ongoing track upgradation work: Piyush Goyal
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal today sought the cooperation of passengers, saying the delays in running of trains were due to track upgradation work to ensure their safety. "The track upgradation work is being carried out for passenger safety on mission mode. This causes delays in travels. But it resulted in an unprecedented decrease in number of accidents last year. "We understand the problems being faced by passengers. We expect cooperation keeping in mind the importance of safety," he tweeted tonight. The minister posted the tweet along with a video which is now being played at all railway stations, asking people to keep patience in the face of delays. The one-minute video is designed to tell passengers about the safety work being undertaken by the railways for people's safety. The Railways has registered its worst performance in terms of punctuality in the past three years. Almost 30 per cent of the trains were late in the 2017-18 fiscal, according to official data. While the ...
Heavy rains lash Karnataka, PM takes stock of situation
As heavy rains lashed coastal Karnataka, resulting in water-logging in various parts of the states.Taking note of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and said he has spoken to officials and all possible assistance will be provided.He said, "I pray for the safety and well-being of all those affected by heavy rains in various parts of Karnataka. Have spoken to officials and asked them to ensure all possible assistance in the affected areas."According to Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Saisikanth Senthil, so far 12 people have been injured, and 52 houses in Mangalore and 12 houses in Bantwal have been damaged. Five rehabilitation centres have been opened and compensation for the injured will be announced tomorrow.Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has also taken stock of the situation from the Deputy Commissioner and directed the latter to take assistance from the coast guard to rescue people. The chief minister also instructed the deputy commissioner .
Massive fire at rubber godown in Delhi
Massive fire broke out at a rubber godown in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Tuesday night.GC Mishra, Director, Delhi Fire Service, said, " We deployed 40 tenders of different types here, the fire has been limited to the building & will not spread but since there is rubber it will take time to douse flames completely. There are no casualties."As the fire continues to rage, firefighting operations are underway.More details awaited.
Shankar Vihar metro station under defence area, carry proper ID to exit: DMRC official
One might need proper identity proof to exit the Shankar Vihar metro station of the newly-inaugurated Kalkaji Mandir-Janakpuri West corridor as it falls under "defence area", officials said. The Shankar Vihar station is one of the 16 stations on the 24.82-km-long corridor. There are 14 underground and two elevated stations on the metro line. The station on the Kalkaji Mandir-Janakpuri West corridor is "located right in the defence zone and thus will cater primarily to defence personnel", a senior DMRC official said. "The land for the Shankar Vihar metro station on the Magenta Line was provided by the Ministry of Defence. As the station falls within a defence/cantonment area all passengers desirous to get down at Shankar Vihar, must possess requisite permission or identification documents necessary for entering defence/cantonment areas," the official told PTI. The official also said that since Shankar Vihar station is "located right in the heart of the defence zone, it thus will cater .