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Three killed, 22 hurt as bus on religious trip falls in valley
Three people, including a minor girl, were killed and 22 others injured"when their bus fell into a valley at Gaydari ghat in the district early today, a police official said. The victims, belonging to Navsari and Surat districts in Gujarat, were on a religious tour to Saptshrungi Devigarh, a site of Hindu pilgrimage in Nashik, when the driver of the private bus lost control over the wheels around 4 am, the official at Borgaon police station said. As a result, the vehicle skidded off the Borgaon- Nanashi road and fell into the valley at the ghat, located about 70 kms from the district headquarters, he said. The deceased, who were yet to be identified, included two women and a girl of about eight years of age, he said. The police rushed to the spot and admitted the injured people, including the bus driver, to the government hospitals at Borgaon and Ahava in the district, the official said. A case was registered in connection with the mishap, he added.
Coast Guard rescues 9 crew members of a fiship boat off Kar coast
The Indian Coast Guard today said it has rescued nine crew on board a fishing boat that drifted off the Karwar coast in Karnataka. A Coast Guard ship was diverted to help the boat crew after it received a distress all from the fisheries authorities. "Nine crew on board a disabled #TamilNadu registered fishing boat adrift off #Karwar #Karnataka rescued after @IndiaCoastGuard ship towed the boat to safety. CG ship was diverted to render assistance on receipt of distress information from Fisheries authorities @DefenceMinIndia," the Coast Guard tweeted.
Pilot injured in Oregon helicopter crash near Portland
Authorities say a male pilot was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after his helicopter crashed into a field on Sauvie Island in Portland, Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the crash was reported around 5:10 p.m. Tuesday. Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Bryan White says the pilot was the only person on board. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Odisha govt to adopt technology for early lightning warning
Odisha government has initiated steps for adoption of super technology for early warning system about lightning, which claimed over 450 lives last year, a senior official has said. The possibilities of early detection and warning system about lightning was discussed at a high level meeting held here yesterday, the official said. More than 450 people in the state lost their lives due to lightning strikes last year, chief secretary A P Padhi told reporters after the meeting. "The early warning system about lightning has shown positive results in some states and we will examine the utility and applicability of the system in our state for saving the life and property of the people from lightning," he said. Considering the views expressed by experts and scientists at the meeting, the chief secretary directed Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) to prepare a project proposal with specific location specific prediction, accuracy level, dissemination and advance ...
Earthquake rattles southern Iran, 31 injured
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck a remote, mountainous region in southern Iran today, injuring at least 31 people and disrupting power and communication lines, state media reported. It says the temblor rocked the town of Sisakht, some 700 kilometres south of Tehran, causing people to rush out into the streets. The town has a population of 10,000. Footage showed cracks in the walls of buildings. The semi-official ISNA news agency quoted Jalal Pouranfard, the head of provincial emergency services, as saying 18 people were transferred to medical centres and another 13 received treatment. Iran is prone to near-daily earthquakes as it sits on major fault lines. In November, a magnitude 7.2 quake hit western Iran, killing more than 600. In 2003, a magnitude 6.6 quake flattened the historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people.
4 killed, 2 injured in lightning strike & wall collapse
Four persons were killed and two injured in separate incidents of lightning strikes and wall collapse in Murshidabad district today, police said. The district experienced heavy showers for four hours this morning. Two persons were killed and two injured when lightning struck them while they were working in a field at Khargram area of the district, they said. In another incident of lightning strike, a 12-year-old boy was killed in Bharatpur area of the district while he was playing in a field, police said. One person was killed when portion of a wall collapsed and fell on him at Sagardighi area of the district, the police said.
Six killed after being hit by speeding bus
Six pedestrians were killed after being run over by a speeding bus near Dadra village here, police said today. The incident took place yesterday night. While four members of a family were killed on the spot, four others were rushed to a hospital where two of them died, they said. Two injured persons have been admitted to a hospital. The bus driver is absconding.
NR to install gates at 121 unmanned level crossings in Lucknow division
The Lucknow division of the Northern Railways has decided to install gates at 121 unmanned level crossings in view of the Kushinagar incident in which 13 children were killed at an unmanned crossing. "The work to close these 121 unmanned crossings will start from June and will end by September. Though the Railway ministry had decided to close all unmanned crossings by 2020, the work will now be completed by September this year," NR, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Satish Kumar said. He said unmanned crossings in Kanpur, Lucknow-Varansai and Lucknow-Prayag (Allahabad) routes will be closed by September. Though the April 26 incident in Kushinagar took place at an unmanned crossing that lies in North Eastern Railways, the NR has become alert after this mishap which occurred when a school van was hit by a speeding passenger train. "Work to install gates is already underway at 12 crossings, but we have to float tenders for the remaining ones and work is expected to start by next month. ..
Arizona declares state of emergency for wildfire
The US state of Arizona has declared a state of emergency over a wildfire which has burned 11,420 acres with zero per cent containment since it began on April 27.
6 run over by bus in UP
Six persons, including two teenagers, were run over by a speeding bus while crossing a road in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police said.
JK-FLOODS-RESCUE
Three persons caught in flash floods in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have been rescued, police said today. The three were caught in the flood in Ravi River at Sandhari in the district last evening. A police team rushed to the spot to rescue the trapped persons and their tractors. Police along with locals rescued the three.
Accident at PSU ship-builder GRSE hits operations, company says work not affected
With an accident seriously affecting operations at the state-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) -- which builds ships for the Indian Navy -- the company has launched "an assessment study" to map the extent of damage and has roped in an independent agency to ascertain the reason for the mishap.
Kenya floods: Death toll rises to over 100
Floods across Kenya over the past two months have killed over 100 people, the Red Cross reported on Tuesday.More than 2,10,000 people have been displaced till now.According to Anadolu agency, "The latest deaths have mostly been due to landslides as certain communities that have been advised to move to safer grounds have opted to stay put."Since March, heavy rains wreak havoc in the country leaving thousands homeless, especially the ones living in Northern Kenya, close to the Tana river which has burst its banks.At least 8,450 acres of farmland have been submerged in water, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said.Families marooned by flood waters are presently camping in safer areas in Garissa and Tana River counties.
Bihar: 6 people sitting on top of bus electrocuted
At least six people sitting on a top of a bus were electrocuted in Chennari area of Rohtas district on Tuesday.The bus was carrying several passengers to a wedding. Many people were also sitting on the top of the bus.It was then the six people came in contact with a live electricity wire, according to reports.The victims have been admitted to a local hospital. An investigation for the same has been launched.
HP villages in grip of massive water crisis
People in Shimla's Naya Gaon village are facing water crisis with the onset of summer.The villagers of Naya gaon are forced to buy water in short of government water supply.The women from the village fetch water either from a distance of three kilometres or buy it."Major part of our day goes in going to nearby places to fetch water. Students get up in morning to fetch water first. We buy water from water tankers. No one listens to us," a local said.The local villagers are disappointed as they have complained many times to the officials of Irrigation and Public Health Department but no action has been taken in the regard.Villagers allege that the officials involved in water supplying are illegally supplying the water to hotels near the Baldiyan and Mashobra areas here.Apart from these two villages the villagers in Bhaghi jubbar, Baag, Shahiser, Dhaar and Kathigni in Baldeyan village panchayat are also facing water crises. The poor local residents here are buying 2000 litres for 1000 ...
Brazil Fire: 26-storey Sao Paulo building collapses
A 26-storey building has collapsed after a huge fire engulfed and destroyed it in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. At least one person was believed to have died.As many as 160 firefighters in 57 vehicles responded to the massive fire at a building on the Largo do Paisandu street in the center of the city, reported CNN.The collapsed building, which reached more than 20 stories high, had been occupied by squatters. It had, in the past, served as the headquarters of the Federal Police.Witnesses said flames spread quickly from one of the lower floors.Seven other buildings have been reportedly evacuated in the surrounding area and a large area around the blaze has been cordoned off.According to the Brazilian media one firefighter was injured.There is no official information on the number of missing persons or on the identity of the one deceased by far.An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.President Michel Temer, who was in Sao Paulo for the May Day holiday, ...
Tripura CM visits storm-affected areas of state
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb yesterday visited the storm-affected areas of Chanmari in the outskirts of capital Agartala where hundreds of houses have been badly damaged.On Monday, the storm had lashed several parts of the state.The Chief Minister along with local MLA Dr Dilip Das and other administrative officials including DM West Tripura district Dr Milind Ramteke visited the affected houses, took note of the damage and interacted with the victims on their problems.Deb promised all support to the affected families including financial, food, water and medical.All affected people were given Rs 5000 in advance. People whose houses were completely damaged due to the storm will be given Rs 95,000 each.The affected families also expressed their satisfaction over the prompt action of the administration and especially the Chief Minister visiting their area to know about their problems.Dharani Das, whose house was completely damaged, told ANI, "Due to cyclone my entire house ...
Fire at nail polish factory in Delhi, owner dies
A 45-year-old man died and two others were injured after a fire broke out in a three-storeyed nail polish factory in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri today, an officer from the Delhi Fire Service said. The deceased was identified as Rajesh Gulati, who owned the factory along with his father. A call about the blaze was received at 4.15 pm and eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The fire was doused by 5.30 pm, he said, adding the second and the third floor of the factory were affected by the blaze. Three men, including Gulati, were present on the second floor of the building and had inhaled copious amount of smoke. They were rushed to a hospital, where Gulati was declared brought dead, the officer said. The other two are undergoing treatment, he said. The injured were identified as welders Chandan (41) and Lalit Kumar (40), the police said. Police have registered a case and are probing the matter. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Unopened section of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line to undergo inspection
The Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) is due to inspect the 25.6-km-long section of Magenta line between Janakpuri West-Kalkaji Mandir from May 8 - 10, before it is thrown open to the public.The whole line, which is part of phase 3, is expected to open in mid May. As of now, no official date of opening has been announced.Out of the 38.23-km-long Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden corridor, a 12.64-km-long section between Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir was opened in December last year.This section has 16 stations including two interchange stations namely Hauz Khas (Yellow Line) and Janakpuri West (Blue Line).
Yeongam County: 8 killed in bus-SUV crash
Eight people were killed and 11 were injured after a bus collided with a passenger vehicle and deflected from its path in South Korea's Yeongam County.The local bus was carrying 14 workers when the 25-seat mini-bus collided with a SsangYong Korando SUV at South Korea's Yeongam County in South Jeolla Province, South Korea's Yonhap News agency quoted local police as saying.The bus passengers were majorly farm workers returning from a nearby farm when the incident took place.As per the local police, four more passengers were injured in the passenger vehicle.The rescue team has transported the injured to nearby hospitals.