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5 injured as LPG cylinder explodes in Geeta Colony
Five members of a family were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded in a residential building in Geeta Colony area of East Delhi on Monday, fire officials said. Fire department was informed about the blaze at around 6.40 am and three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The fire was brought under control at around 7.15 am. The five injured persons have been rushed to the Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital.
Modi announces Rs 1,000 cr for cyclone hit Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced an additional Rs 1,000 crore assistance for Odisha which has been ravaged by cyclone Fani.
PM conducts aerial survey of Odisha's cyclone-hit areas, announces assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday conducted an aerial survey of cyclone-ravaged areas of Odisha and announced an additional central assistance of Rs 1000 crore for relief works in the state. Lauding the Naveen Patnaik government for its massive evacuation drive ahead of the cyclone, Modi, also promised a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the cyclonic storm. The Centre had earlier released in advance Rs 381 crore for the state. The cyclone left a trail of destruction in the state and left at least 34 dead. Speaking to reporters after the aerial survey, Modi said, "The Patnaik-led government has done a commendable job in evacuating coastal areas to avoid loss of lives. A central team will be visiting the state soon to assess the extent of loss and damage". The state government, as part of its preparations to combat the cyclone, had shifted around 12 lakh people from the coastal areas to safer places. Underlining the need ...
Modi reviews cyclone 'Fani' situation in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed here on Monday the situation in Odisha in the wake of cyclone 'Fani'.
Cyclone Fani: PM Modi conducts aerial survey in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conducted an aerial survey to take stock of the loss and destruction in areas affected by Cyclone Fani in Odisha.He was received by Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Chief M Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.All the three joined PM Modi in his aerial survey.Cyclone Fani lashed Odisha on Friday, triggering heavy rainfall accompanied by wind touching the speed of 200 kmph.The cyclone, the worst April storm in 43 years, caused "huge damage" in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Khordha districts in the state, according to the Odisha government.Prime Minister Modi had earlier announced that the Centre has released Rs 1,000 crore to Odisha and other states to deal with the devastation caused by cyclone Fani.On Sunday the PM had posted on his official Twitter handle: "Will be in Odisha tomorrow morning, where I will review the situation due to Cyclone Fani and hold meetings with top officials. The Centre is committed to provide all possible ..
PM conducts aerial survey of cyclone-ravaged areas in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conducted an aerial survey to assess the loss and destruction caused by Cyclone Fani in Odisha. Modi was received by Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on his arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here. Modi, who has three rallies scheduled later in the day in West Bengal and Jharkhand, immediately proceeded towards his chopper to carry out the survey of the worst-hit Puri district and other affected areas. At least 34 people were killed during Cyclone 'Fani', which barrelled through coastal Odisha on Friday last, causing widespread destruction and leaving hundreds grappling with water shortage and power cut. The prime minister had on Sunday tweeted, "Will be in Odisha tomorrow morning, where I will review the situation due to Cyclone Fani and hold meetings with top officials. The Centre is committed to provide all possible assistance in relief and rehabilitation measures underway." The PM also spoke to the .
Andhra Pradesh: 30 injured in bus accident
At least 30 people sustained injuries after a private bus, reportedly overspeeding, lost control and met with an accident near Nawabpeta in Penuganchiprolu mandal in Krishna district in the wee hours of Monday.The bus carrying 40 passengers was travelling from Yanam to Hyderabad.The injured have been shifted to Vijayawada for treatment.Police had to struggle to pull out the driver of the bus who was stuck in the cabin.The passengers allege that the bus was being driven recklessly and the driver refused to pay heed to their requests to slow down.
PM Modi reaches Odisha to review post Fani situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flew down to Bhubaneswar to visit the areas hit by cyclone Fani.The PM was received by Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the airport in the morning.Cyclone Fani on Friday lashed Odisha, triggering heavy rainfall accompanied by wind touching the speed of 200 kmph, and left three persons dead besides over 160 injured, a trail of destruction that included damaged houses, uprooted trees and electricity poles.The cyclone, the worst April storm in 43 years, caused "huge damage" in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Khordha districts in the state, according to the Odisha government.PM Modi had announced that the Centre has released Rs 1,000 crore to Odisha and other states to deal with the devastation caused by Fani.
Boeing knew about 737 MAX problems before Indonesia crash
A new statement from Boeing has indicated that the aerospace manufacturer knew about a problem with the 737 MAX aircraft well before the deadly October 2018 Lion Air crash in Indonesia killing 189 people, but decided not to do anything about it.
41 killed in Russian passenger plane fire
At least 41 people were killed after a Russian plane made an emergency landing and burst into flames at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow.
41 feared dead in Russian plane blaze disaster: investigators
Forty-one people including at least two children are believed to have died when a Russian passenger plane made an emergency landing and was engulfed in flames at Moscow's busiest airport Sunday, investigators said. Dramatic footage shared on social media showed Aeroflot's Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, land at Sheremetyevo international airport, flames and black smoke pouring from its fuselage. Passengers could be seen leaping onto an inflatable slide at the front and running from the blazing plane as huge black columns of smoke billowed into the sky. "There were 78 people including crew members on board the plane," the Investigative Committee said in a statement, adding it had headed to the northwest Russian city of Murmansk. "According to the updated info which the investigation has as of now, 37 people survived." Another 11 people were injured, Dmitry Matveyev, the Moscow region's health minister said earlier in the day. Three of them had been hospitalised but they were not in a ...
Death toll rises to 41 in Russian passenger plane fire, Putin orders 'thorough investigation'
At least 41 people were killed after a Russian passenger plane caught massive fire while making an emergency landing on Sunday.Shortly after the take off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, the Russian-made Superjet-100, which was carrying 73 passengers and 5 crew members, requested an emergency landing. The plane was headed to Russia's far northwest city of Murmansk. It returned to the Sheremetyevo airport after 27 minutes in the air, reported Russia Today.Among the dead, at least two were children. Of the 37 who survived, five have been hospitalised.In the wake of the incident, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a "thorough investigation". "All instructions have been given to conduct the most thorough investigation, [to carry out] the necessary orders to find out the cause of this accident," CNN quoted Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, as saying.The airline, Aeroflot, said that the plane was forced to land back at Sheremetyevo for a "technical reason." The engines burst .
Burning Russian plane makes emergency landing; 13 dead
At least 13 people were killed after a fire broke out aboard an Aeroflot flight in Russia on Sunday, the media reported.
13 dead after Russian passenger plane catches fire
At least 13 people were killed and 6 others sustained injuries after a massive fire broke out on a Russian passenger plane on Sunday, state news agency TASS reported.Shortly after the take off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, the Russian-made Superjet-100, which was carrying 73 passengers, requested an emergency landing due to fire on board.The plane was headed to Russia's far northwest city of Murmansk. It returned to the Sheremetyevo airport after 27 minutes in the air, reported Russia Today.Videos on social media show a dense cloud of black smoke pouring out the aircraft parked on the runway.The said aircraft was relatively new.An investigation has been opened into the incident.Further details are awaited.
At least 13 dead in Moscow plane blaze: Russian agencies
At least 13 people died Sunday after a passenger plane on fire attempted an emergency landing at Moscow's busiest airport as flames and thick black smoke poured from the fuselage, Russian news agencies reported. "For the moment, we confirm the death of 13 people, two of them children,' said a spokeswoman for the crash investigation team, Svetlana Petrenko, the agency reported. Dramatic footage shared on social media showed the Aeroflot-owned aircraft engulfed in flames as it landed on the tarmac at Sheremetyevo, Moscow's busiest airport. In the videos, passengers could be seen leaping onto an inflatable slide at the front and running from the blazing plane as huge black columns of smoke billowed into the sky. The Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet-100 carrying 73 passengers and five crew members had just left Sheremetyevo, on a domestic route, when the crew issued a distress signal, officials said. Data from tracking website Flightradar24 indicates the emergency happened around 30 minutes ..
13 killed in Moscow plane blaze disaster: Agencies
At least 13 people died after a passenger plane made an emergency landing in Moscow Sunday with flames coming from its fuselage, the TASS news agency reported, citing investigators. "For the moment, we confirm the death of 13 people, two of them children,' said a spokeswoman for the crash investigation team, Svetlana Petrenko, the agency reported.
Worker killed, three injured in mishap at steel plant in Raipur
A worker was killed and four other labourers suffered burn injuries at a steel plant in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur after molten metal fell on them Sunday evening, police said. The incident occurred at the Steel Melting Shop (SMS) of the Godawari Power and Ispat Limited in Siltara industrial area on the outskirts of the capital, Additional Superintendent of Police (Raipur rural) Tarkeshwar Patel told PTI. The crucible container, in which the molten metal was being transported in the SMS, accidentally tilted and fell on the victims who were working in the area below, he said. A worker, identified as Ranjeet Kumar, hailing from Bihar, died on the spot while four other labourers suffered burn injuries, he said. The injured were admitted to Kalda Burn and Plastic Surgery Centre here, he added. A case was registered in this connection, the ASP said, adding that the investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the incident.
Relief, rescue operations intensified across Odisha after cyclone 'Fani'
Rescue and relief operations were intensified throughout Odisha on Sunday in the wake of the massive destruction caused by cyclone 'Fani.'Indian Navy has set up relief camps and community kitchens in villages near Puri district, hit hard by the cyclone. Three ships using their integral helicopters are also engaged in relief operations."Community kitchens set up by INS Chilka are working round the clock to look after our own whose lives have been disrupted temporarily in the wake of cyclone Fani. Hot meals are being distributed in far-flung areas by #IndianNavy teams spread across the state," Navy informed in a series of tweets."We shall ensure the no one goes without food," the Indian Navy said.Indian Air Force (IAF) too is using its specialised aerial platforms to enhance the reach of critical aid."Having braved the initial impact most important task now is providing relief and rehabilitation to the affected people. #IAF is using its specialised aerial platforms to enhance the reach .
At least one dead in Moscow plane blaze: Russian agencies
At least one person died and several others were wounded after a passenger plane caught fire during an emergency landing at Moscow's busiest airport, Russian state news agencies said Sunday. "Based on current information, one person has died and four people need medical attention" after the plane erupted in flames as it tried to land at Sheremetyevo airport, the TASS agency quoted Russian investigators as saying. Russian television showed huge black columns of smoke towering over the plane. Other videos shared on social media showed the aircraft ablaze as it attempted to land, then passengers leaving by a forward door. The Interfax agency reported that the plane, a Russian-made Superjet-100, had just taken off from Sheremetyevo on a domestic route when the crew issued a distress signal. "It attempted an emergency landing but did not succeed the first time, and on the second time the landing gear hit (the ground), then the nose did, and it caught fire," a source told ...
At least one dead in Moscow emergency landing: Russian agencies
At least one person has died after a passenger plane caught fire during an emergency landing at Moscow's busiest airport, Russian state news agencies said Sunday. "Based on current information, one person has died and four people need medical attention" after the plane erupted in flames as it tried to land at Sheremetyevo airport shortly after takeoff, the TASS agency quoted Russian investigators as saying.