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FSSAI urges states to use its book on eating right in schools
Food regulator FSSAI has urged the states and Union territories to advise their school education boards to use the 'Yellow Book', aimed at children detailing how to eat right, in school curriculum. The book was brought out by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in September last year, and has been launched in three categories for children in the age group of 4-7 years, 8-12 years and 13-17 years. It covers a range of topics -- from food safety practices, personal hygiene and cleanliness habits and eating a balanced diet, to packing a wholesome lunch-box. It also lays emphasis on preventing nutritional deficiencies and making healthy choices. The book includes useful tips and interesting activities for school children. It can be used independently as a guide, as well as an activity book in conjunction with the existing curriculum in schools. "State governments and Union territory administrations are requested to advise the school education boards to ..
China races to prevent environmental disaster from stricken
China raced to contain oil leaking from an Iranian tanker stricken off its eastern coast today amid warnings the burning ship could spark an environmental disaster. The Sanchi was carrying 136,000 tonnes of light crude oil when it collided with a cargo ship on Saturday and erupted into flames 160 nautical miles east of Shanghai. If all the cargo from the Panamanian-flagged 274-metre tanker spills, it would be the biggest oil slick from a ship in decades and could kill marine life across a vast area, analysts have said. The transport ministry said the vessel was still burning on Tuesday. It released a photo of the Sanchi enveloped in smoke and flames. "With the ship on fire, it is expected that much of this condensate oil will burn off rather than enter the water," Greenpeace East Asia said in a statement to AFP. "However, if the ship sinks before the oil burns off, the cleanup procedure would be extremely difficult. What is important now is to understand how much of that
UP road accident leaves six dead, 12 injured
At least six people, including four women, were killed and 12 injured after a mini pick-up truck collided head-on with a tractor in Mathura's Surir town on Monday.The accident took place when the driver of the truck, carrying all the victims, lost control of the vehicle and collided head-on with the tractor coming from the opposite direction on a single-lane road yesterday evening.According to police, the victims, residents of Vidyapur village of Hathras district, were returning from the funeral prayers of a relative when the mishap took place near the Heaton Clinic on the Raya-Nawazil route.The tractor driver has been detained by the Surir Police.The bodies have been sent for the post mortem.
Kamala Mills fire: Now a PIL seeks setting up of enquiry commission
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Julio Ribeiro in the Bombay High Court demanding setting up a judicial commission of enquiry in connection with the Kamala Mills fire incident.A massive fire had broken out at the Kamla Mills compound in the Lower Parel locality of Mumbai in the wee hours of December 29, killing 14 people and injuring 12.In an enquiry report submitted to the Municipal Commissioner by the Enquiry Committee, it was stated the fire started from the Mojo's Bistro and not from '1 Above' as believed earlier.The report also stated that there were several violations of fire safety norms by both Mojo's Bistro and 1 Above.
Jet Airways expels pilots who fought in cockpit
Jet Airways on Tuesday terminated the services of two senior pilots - a woman and a man, who fought inside the cockpit of the Jet Airways London-Mumbai flight on New Year's Day."Consequent to the review of the events on board Flight 9W 119 London-Mumbai of 01 January 2018, Jet Airways has terminated services of both the cockpit crew with immediate effect," said a statement from Jet Airways.The incident was reported when a scuffle between the pilot and the co-pilot began as the flight was scheduled for take-off to Mumbai, on January 1.A Jet Airways spokesperson had said that a 'misunderstanding occurred between the cockpit crew,' adding the matter was resolved amicably later.The Airline added the incident was reported to the DGCA and that the concerned crew were derostered pending an internal investigation that was since initiated."At Jet Airways, safety of guests, crew and assets is of paramount importance and the airline has zero tolerance for any action of its employees that ...
14 injured in Manhattan apartment inferno
At least 14 persons have been injured in a fire at an apartment building in Manhattan in New York City.The blaze is believed to have started by a toaster in the kitchen of a second-floor apartment of the six-storey building on Riverside Drive in Washington Heights, the local media reported citing, Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner, Daniel Nigro, as saying.The fire then quickly spread to the top floors through a dumbwaiter shaft.It took over 200 firefighters to knock out a massive fire.The firefighters had a difficulty knocking out the fire in very cold conditions, according to Nigro.Red Cross teams were reportedly present at the scene, registering dozens of affected residents.Authorities advised nearby residents to close windows and avoid smoke.The building is almost a century-old and houses 133 apartments, according to reports.
Lorry crushes two students to death; several injured
Two children were killed and 10 injured after a lorry rammed into them while they were waiting for their school bus at a stand in Kerala's Malappuram, on Tuesday.The injured children were from the CKHS school and were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.According to reports, the driver managed to escape soon after the accident.The police have registered a case against the driver.
Chinese space lab to hit Earth in controlled manner
China on Tuesday announced that its first unmanned space laboratory, Tiangong-1, will fall back to Earth in a controlled manner in the first half of the year and was not a safety risk.
US ends protections for Salvadoran immigrants, sparking fear
The Trump administration's decision to end special protections for about 200,0000 Salvadoran immigrants filled many Salvadoran families with dread Monday, raising the possibility that they will be forced to abandon their roots in the US and return to a violent homeland they have not known for years, even decades. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen gave Salvadorans with temporary protected status until Sept. 9, 2019, to leave the United States or face deportation. El Salvador becomes the fourth country since President Donald Trump took office to lose protection under the program, which provides humanitarian relief for people whose countries are hit with natural disasters or other strife. The decision, while not surprising, was a severe blow to Salvadorans in New York, Houston, San Francisco and other major cities that have welcomed them since at least the 1980s. Guillermo Mendoza, who came to the United States in 2000 when he was 19 years old, was anguished about
FSSAI not a Lone Ranger, states have to complement it (Column: Active Voice)
In the same week as a Delhi court acquitted all the accused in the 2G fiasco, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which had a defining role to play in the case, tabled yet another report slamming Indias apex food regulatory body.
UP shivers as fog, cold wave returns
After a brief respite, the weather turned extremely cold in most parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow and neighbouring areas on Tuesday, officials said.
10 people died of dengue in Delhi last year: Report
At least 10 people died in Delhi due to dengue last year, a municipal report has said, updating an earlier death toll of four. The report released yesterday also said that the vector- borne disease affected 9,271 people here in 2017. The report by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), which tabulates the data for the entire city, said three fatalities were reported in areas falling under the SDMC, and two from areas under the North Delhi Municipal Corporation. Five of the victims were not Delhi residents, but died in the national capital. The official toll maintained by the Delhi municipal authorities till December 26 stood at four, even though some hospitals had reported a few more deaths due to dengue. The mosquito-borne tropical disease had claimed its first victim in the city this year on August 1, when a 12-year-old boy died of dengue shock syndromes at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH). Three more deaths were reported in October by the SDMC. The total number
Seven shops gutted in Mumbai's fire
Seven shops were gutted after a massive fire broke out in a chawl's godown at Reay Road in Mumbai on Monday late night.The fire, which broke out due to cylinder blast in one of the shops, has been doused now after six fire tenders and four water tankers were rushed to the spot to overcome the blaze.The fire took place at 11.50 p.m. yesterday, the fire team said.No casualties have been reported yet.This incident comes after the massive fire in Kamala Mills compound claimed 14 lives on December 29.Recently, fire also broke out on the premises of Mumbai Sessions Court and in Cinevista Studio.
2017 'costliest' year in US: Report
Last year will be remembered as the "costliest" one for the US with losses from hurricanes, wildfires and extremely cold weather reaching a record $306 billion, according to a government report.
Massive fire breaks out in Lynn
At least one person was injured in a four-alarm fire in a large multi-unit apartment complex in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon.The fire broke out at 26 Broad St. shortly before 4 p.m.The state fire marshal said a woman was injured and was taken to a local hospital.Her current condition is not known, reports NBC Boston.At the time of filing this report, firefighters were attacking the fire from all sides of the building.The residents of the area said the fire appeared to be just a little smoke until it rapidly grew, engulfing the building.A local media reported that firefighters from at least a half-dozen communities responded to the scene.Another report said that a disaster action team is headed to the scene.Built in 1860, the wood-frame building has 18 units and houses 28 people.Officials have blocked off several streets in the area, and drivers have been asked to take alternate routes.
29 killed as cyclone Ava hits Madagascar
Twenty nine people were killed by cyclone Ava that hit Madagascar from Friday to Sunday, officials said on Monday.
Fire at Mumbai's chawl doused
A fire that broke out in a chawl's godown at Reay Road in Mumbai has been doused.Five fire tenders rushed to the spot on Monday and brought the flames under control.After Investigation it was found a short circuit led to the fire.No casualties have been reported.This incident comes after the massive fire in Kamala Mills compound that claimed the lives of 14 people on December 29.Recently, fire also broke out on the premises of Mumbai Sessions Court and in Cinevista Studio.
Three injured in New York's Trump Tower fire
According to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), the fire broke out in the building's heating, ventilation and air-conditioning unit system on Monday."The injuries were to a firefighter who was hurt when debris fell on him, an engineer who attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher and inhaled smoke, and another civilian whose injuries were not immediately disclosed," CNN quoted the FNDY as saying.It, however, added that none of the injuries were life-threatening.Firefighters, who immediately rushed to the spot, have brought the flames under control.The 58-storey skyscraper serves as the headquarters of The Trump Organisation.It also houses United States President Donald Trump's penthouse apartment.
29 killed, 80,000 affected by Madagascar cyclone
Twenty-nine people died and more than 80,000 were affected after tropical cyclone Ava tore through Madagascar last week, authorities said today. Seventeen people died today, after a house crumbled following a mudslide in the Ivory suburb, south-east of the capital Antananarivo. "On a national scale, the provisional toll is 29 dead, 22 missing, 17,170 displaced and 83,023 affected," the National Bureau for Risk and Catastrophe Management said in a statement. The cyclone, which made landfall on Friday morning, lashed the eastern part of the African island off Mozambique with violent winds and heavy rains before moving off the territory on Saturday night. The cyclone caused flash flooding in the capital Antananarivo and the port city of Toamasina and in the eastern town of Tamatave. Several homes were without power and roads cut off by felled trees. Madagascar, one of the world's poorest countries, is regularly hit by cyclones. In March last year, cyclone Enawo killed at ...
UP: Five killed, 15 injured in tractor-truck collision
Five people, including four women, have been killed and 15 others injured after a tractor and a pick-up truck collided in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura.The driver of the tractor lost control of the vehicle's speed and rammed into the pick-up truck on Monday.Those injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital.While four of the injured are undergoing treatment, rest of them have been discharged.Meanwhile, the tractor driver absconded from the spot.Police said an investigation is underway to nab him.