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Page 8 - Explosion

Human Rights Watch says Lebanon-led probe into port explosion flawed

It is still not known what ignited the chemicals, which were stored at the facility for six years

Human Rights Watch says Lebanon-led probe into port explosion flawed
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 8:58 PM IST

5 people killed, 20 injured in a blast in multi-storey building in Karachi

At least five people were killed and 20 others injured in an explosion in a multi-storey building in Karachi's Gulshan-i-Iqbal area on Wednesday, according to officials

5 people killed, 20 injured in a blast in multi-storey building in Karachi
Updated On : 21 Oct 2020 | 2:07 PM IST

11 killed, 40 injured after 6 air conditioners explode in Bangladesh mosque

Sources said that sparking led to one of the A/Cs exploding which then triggered blasts in the other air conditioners of the mosque

11 killed, 40 injured after 6 air conditioners explode in Bangladesh mosque
Updated On : 05 Sep 2020 | 4:36 PM IST

Gas explosion rips through restaurant in UAE's Abu Dhabi; two killed

A powerful gas explosion ripped through a restaurant in the UAE's capital on Monday, killing two persons, police said

Gas explosion rips through restaurant in UAE's Abu Dhabi; two killed
Updated On : 31 Aug 2020 | 7:49 PM IST

Lebanon marks 1 week since Beirut explosion leaving thousands injured

A nation still burying its dead marked a week since the explosion in Beirut that flattened much of the Lebanese capital's port, damaged buildings and left thousands of people dead and injured.

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Updated On : 11 Aug 2020 | 8:03 PM IST

One dead, four rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes

A fourth house in the row was ripped open, and windows were shattered in nearby homes, leaving the neighborhood strewn with debris and glass

One dead, four rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes
Updated On : 11 Aug 2020 | 1:16 AM IST

Lebanese PM steps down as Beirut explosion triggers massive public fury

In a brief televised speech, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said on Monday that he is taking a step back so he can stand with the people and fight the battle for change alongside them

Lebanese PM steps down as Beirut explosion triggers massive public fury
Updated On : 11 Aug 2020 | 1:06 AM IST

Will Beirut's deadly explosion be a catalyst for change in Lebanon?

People are seething with rage as they are pushed into even more poverty and despair by an accident that appears to have been completely avoidable

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2020 | 10:02 AM IST

16 Port employees detained in Beirut explosion by Lebanese authorities

Sixteen employees of the Lebanese capital's port were detained in the explosion case, a military court spokesman, acting judge Fadi Akiki, said on Thursday

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2020 | 9:43 AM IST

US aid begins flowing to Lebanon in wake of deadly Beirut explosion

The first C-17 transport aircraft with 11 pallets of food, water and medical supplies from the US military's Central Command has arrived from Qatar

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2020 | 7:33 AM IST

What is ammonium nitrate, the chemical that exploded in Lebanon's Beirut?

For an industrial ammonium nitrate disaster to occur, a lot needs to go wrong. Tragically, this seems to have been the case in Beirut

What is ammonium nitrate, the chemical that exploded in Lebanon's Beirut?
Updated On : 06 Aug 2020 | 11:06 AM IST

After Beirut blast claims over 100 lives, a search for answers & survivors

Explosion caused by the detonation of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse, say officials

After Beirut blast claims over 100 lives, a search for answers & survivors
Updated On : 06 Aug 2020 | 1:00 AM IST

Shocked and saddened: PM Modi on explosion in Lebanon's capital Beirut

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock at the loss of lives in a massive explosion that rocked Beirut and said India's thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and the injured

Shocked and saddened: PM Modi on explosion in Lebanon's capital Beirut
Updated On : 05 Aug 2020 | 9:35 AM IST

Massive explosion shakes Lebanon's Beirut; over 10 dead, hundreds injured

The explosion appeared to be centred around Beirut's port and caused wide scale destruction and shattered windows miles away

Massive explosion shakes Lebanon's Beirut; over 10 dead, hundreds injured
Updated On : 04 Aug 2020 | 11:27 PM IST

NLC India boiler explosion: Director Power asked to go on leave immediately

The government on Saturday said NLC India's Director, Power has been asked to immediately proceed on leave till the finalisation of the enquiry into the explosion of the boiler at thermal power plant

NLC India boiler explosion: Director Power asked to go on leave immediately
Updated On : 04 Jul 2020 | 9:37 PM IST

Two killed, several injured in boiler explosion at Tamil Nadu thermal plant

The mishap occured at the fifth unit of the thermal power station-II (210 MW x 7) when workers were in the process of resuming operations this morning.

Two killed, several injured in boiler explosion at Tamil Nadu thermal plant
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 12:41 PM IST

No blasts in last 6 years, says Javadekar but numbers debunk the claim

As many as 1,071 explosion incidents have been reported between January 2014, and March 8, 2020, in India, according to the data from SAT

No blasts in last 6 years, says Javadekar but numbers debunk the claim
Updated On : 15 Mar 2020 | 10:49 PM IST

At least 13 killed, 58 injured in Maharashtra chemical factory explosion

At least 100 workers were present in the factory in Waghadi village in Shirpur taluka when the explosion occurred around 9:45 a.m.

At least 13 killed, 58 injured in Maharashtra chemical factory explosion
Updated On : 31 Aug 2019 | 11:17 PM IST

Man killed in explosion near Congress MLA's Munirathna Bengaluru home

The area was cordoned off after the incident and sniffer dogs deployed.

Man killed in explosion near Congress MLA's Munirathna Bengaluru home
Updated On : 20 May 2019 | 12:47 AM IST

At least three injured after a blast in Rangiya-Dekargaon train in Assam

The official said as of now no casualties have been reported

At least three injured after a blast in Rangiya-Dekargaon train in Assam
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 9:40 PM IST