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Street food major causes of illness in India: Goa minister
Street food is a major cause for sickness in India, Goa's Urban Development Minister Francis D'Souza said on Tuesday, promising a crackdown on illegally operating street food carts in urban areas.
Jewar airport construction to start by year-end, says UP govt
The construction work for the proposed airport at Jewar, the second one in the national capital region, will start by year-end, Uttar Pradesh government said today. The state government has received in-principle approval from the Centre for the project and expects the airport to have a capacity to handle 60 lakh passengers annually by 2022-23. "After the green signal from the central government, the construction work for the much awaited second International airport in Delhi NCR region will commence by the end of 2018," Uttar Pradesh Civil Aviation Department said in a release. The airport at Jewar would help in easing the traffic at the Delhi international aerodrome. "Many sectors will benefit with the development of this airport and it will be really beneficial for the people of western Uttar Pradesh who have to travel more than 250 km for Delhi or Lucknow airports," Uttar Pradesh Civil Aviation Minister Nand Gopal Gupta said in the release. Citing a report about the airport project
Ker wants higher financial assistance to address sea erosion
Kerala government today asked the Centre to increase the financial assistance to states for taking up relief measures and rehabilitation of people affected by sea erosion in coastal regions. ""The amount now extended is very minimal and the Centre should reimburse the amount spent by the states for rehabilitation of affected people," Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters after a cabinet meeting. He also said it was decided to give Rs.four lakhs each to those who lost their houses in the recent tidal wave attack in the state. Besides, an amount of Rs.50,000 and Rs.15,000 would be given for carrying out repairs of major and minor damage to houses respectively. " With a view to finding a permanent solution to the problems faced by coastal residents, he said the government planned to relocate people living in sea erosion prone areas. " The government would extend Rs.six lakh for buying land and Rs.four lakh for construction of houses to those who want to move from .
World Bank to lend $210 mn for rural roads in Madhya Pradesh
The Indian government has signed a $210 million loan agreement with the World Bank to improve the rural roads in Madhya Pradesh, an official statement said on Tuesday.
Ensure pipe water supply to each family in all towns : CM
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today directed the housing and urban development department to ensure supply of pipe water to each family in all towns and cities of the state by March 2019, officials said. The chief minister also directed the department to ensure increase per capita usage of drinking water to 70 litres in urban areas by March 2019. Patnaik, who gave the direction while presiding over a high level review meeting on status of urban pipe water supply programme, said the housing and urban development department would conduct house-to-house survey in all urban localities in the state and identify the families that have no pipe water facilities. Official sources said a total of 760 projects are being implemented in the state at a cost of Rs 3,596 crore to supply drinking water in urban local bodies of Odisha. The housing and urban development department has identified 422 areas in 24 urban localities in the state where there is water scarcity and as many
Government of India and World Bank Signs Agreement to Improve Rural Road Network in Madhya Pradesh
The Project will cover 10,510 km stretch of rural roads in Madhya Pradesh that fall under the Chief Minister's Gram Sadak Yojana (CMGSY) program. Of this 10,000 km will be upgraded from existing gravel to bituminous surface roads, while 510 km of new roads will be built to the same bituminous surface standard.
US diplomat put on 'blacklist' over Pakistani motorcyclist's death
Pakistan's Interior Ministry on Tuesday placed US diplomat Colonel Joseph Emmanuel Hall on the "blacklist" for killing a motorcyclist in a road accident here, prohibiting the US defence and air attache from leaving the country.
Minor fire on Guj HC complex; none hurt
A minor fire broke out today in the premises of the Gujarat High Court here, a Fire officer said. Nobody was injured in the incident and the functioning of the high court was not affected, he said. The blaze was triggered by a short circuit in an electric panel outside the office of the bar association on the campus of the HC, said Additional Chief Fire Officer Rajesh Bhatt. "A short circuit caused a fire today in the corridor leading to the office of the bar association," said Bhatt. He said the blaze engulfed the electric panel, but was contained shortly before it could spread any further. Plumes of smoke could be seen emanating from a part of the high court complex. The fire caused panic among people visiting the premises.
India signs USD 210-mn loan pact with World Bank for MP roads
India has signed a USD 210 million loan agreement with the World Bank to improve rural connectivity in Madhya Pradesh, the finance ministry said today. The project will cover 10,510 km stretch of rural roads in Madhya Pradesh that fall under the Chief Minister's Gram Sadak Yojana (CMGSY) programme. Of this 10,000 km will be upgraded from existing gravel to bituminous surface roads, while 510 km of new roads will be built to the same bituminous surface standard. "The Government of India, the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the World Bank today signed a USD 210 million loan agreement for the Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project," the finance ministry said in a statement. The project is expected to improve the durability, resilience and safety of the gravel surfaced rural roads and enhance the capacity of the state to manage its rural roads network, it added. Joint Secretary in the Ministry Sameer Kumar Khare said the Madhya Pradesh roads project will enhance rural road ...
Man, daughter killed by speeding motorcycle in UP
A man and his daughter standing by the roadside were killed after being hit by a speeding motorcycle in Balia district of Uttar Pradesh today, police said. Kuldev (55) and his daughter Asha (35) were waiting for a public transport at Ferozpur village under Rasra police station when the accident took place, they said. The person riding the motorcycle was critically injured in the accident, police added.
Dozens injured after earthquake in southeast Turkey
Turkish officials say dozens were slightly injured after an earthquake in southeastern Turkey, The earthquake struck Samsat village in the s province of Adiyaman early Tuesday at 3.34 a.m. local time (0034 GMT). The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 5.2 at 10 kilometers deep. Turkey's health minister said of those injured, 35 were still receiving treatment, according to official Anadolu news agency. The regional governor said the injuries were caused as people fled their homes in panic. Anadolu quoted victim Zeynep Berk whose house collapsed on her and four others. Neighbors rescued the family and attempts to recover their 150 animals continue. The quake was felt in neighboring provinces. Turkey's Kandilli Earthquake Monitoring Center recorded at least 13 aftershocks.
Bangladesh protesters demand justice five years after factory disaster
Hundreds of people staged tearful tributes today at Rana Plaza, scene of one of the world's worst industrial disasters in 2013 when the complex of clothing factories collapsed and killed at least 1,130 people. Survivors and the relatives of the dead placed wreaths at a concrete hammer and sickle memorial as labour groups demanded justice in a rally marking the catastrophe's fifth anniversary. Several people held photos of those missing and unaccounted for since the collapse. About 3,500 workers were inside the complex making clothes for top western brands when the tragedy struck, injuring nearly all those who survived. A murder trial in the case has been repeatedly held up and no one has been convicted over the disaster despite persistent accounts of negligence. Abdul Awwal, 58, went to the scene at Savar in the Dhaka suburbs from the northern rural district of Pabna to honour his 25-year-old daughter, Rozina Khatun. Her body has still not been found. "She left an 11-month-old son. ...
500,000 Afghan children affected by drought: Unicef
Unicef announced on Tuesday that 500,000 Afghan children have been affected by a drought in the country.
Kim Jong-Un condoles death of bus accident victims
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un visited the Chinese embassy at Pyongyang to express his condolences for the people killed in a bus accident at North Korea on Monday.32 Chinese tourists were killed and two injured after a bus traveling from Kaesong to Pyongyang fell from a bridge in North Korea, as reported by CNN.Further four North Korean citizens were also killed in the accident.A team of rescue vehicles and doctors were rushed to the location to bring the situation under control.Kim Jong-Un also met the injured at the hospital and sympathised with the families of the deceased.Chinese President Xi Jinping assured of all the possible efforts to be taken to save the lives of two Chinese tourists who were injured in the accident.China's state-run news agency Xinhua said President Xi asked the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Monday to use "all necessary means."Earlier on Monday China's embassy official in North Korea ...
18 killed in China karaoke bar fire
At least 18 people were killed and five others injured in a fire that broke out at a karaoke bar in China's Guangdong province on Tuesday.
Kim Jong-un visits survivors of bus accident
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the survivors of a deadly bus accident that killed 36 people including 32 Chinese tourists, state media reported on Tuesday.
Death toll in Toronto truck collision rises to 10
The death toll in the incident of Toronto truck collision has risen to ten as the number of people injured is reported to be 15.Further, the accused driver, identified as Alek Minassian (25) a resident of Richmond Hill, Ontario has been taken into custody, as reported by the CNN.As per Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders, the incident appears to be a deliberate act by the truck driver."It's very clear just from a general perspective to say that the actions definitely look deliberate", Saunders told CNN.Driver Minassian was arrested, less than 30 minutes after police received a 911 call, Sauders said.The police had received calls around 1:27 p.m. (local time) that a vehicle was driving on Yonge Street, and was striking pedestrians.Ten of the injured people were transported to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre while two were declared as brought dead.Earlier on Tuesday, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his condolences on the death of the victims.
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes off Nicaragua's coast
The US Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has struck in the Pacific off the coast of Nicaragua. The temblor was centered about 165 kilometers west-northwest of the capital of Managua and 64 kilometers west of the town of Chinandega. The earthquake occurred around 8:30 p.m. Monday at a depth of about 46 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Suspected use of arson in China's Karaoke lounge fire
The deadly fire at China's karaoke lounge fire on Tuesday was reportedly caused by arson.According to a report the preliminary investigation has revealed that the fire was caused by arson.As per the state-run Xinhua News agency, the fire broke out at a Karaoke lounge also known as KTV house.18 people had lost their lives in the incident.Due to the improper safety norms in China, such incidents of fire outbreak are a common sight in the country.
At least 18 dead in China karaoke lounge fire; arson suspected
A fire tore through a karaoke lounge in southern China today, killing 18 people and injuring another five in a suspected arson case, police and state media said. The blaze took place after midnight in a three-storey building in Qingyuan City, Guangdong province, and was put out shortly before 1:00 am local time, according to the police. A preliminary investigation found that the fire was caused by arson, the Qingyuan public security department said on its Weibo social media account. "The public security authorities are stepping up their investigation," it said. The police statement did not describe the location of the fire but the official Xinhua news agency said it occurred in a KTV house, or karaoke lounge. Deadly fires are common in China, where safety regulations are widely flouted and enforcement is often lax.