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Building behind Delhi's Anaj Mandi factory, where 43 died, had caught fire a day before

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Another fire had broken out at a factory building behind the site at Anaj Mandi, where 43 people lost their lives in a fire at a luggage manufacturing factory, a day before. Though, the fire was doused and no casualties were reported. A massive fire broke out at the luggage manufacturing factory in Anaj Mandi on Dec 08. At least 43 people lost their lives in the fire, and more than 50 people were rescued.

Owner of Delhi factory, where 43 people died, arrested

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): In the latest development in Delhi's Anaj Mandi fire, police have arrested the owner of the building, Rehan. A case has been registered under section 304 of the Indian Penal Code against him. Earlier today, a massive fire broke out at a luggage manufacturing factory in Anaj Mandi on Dec 08. At least 43 people lost their lives in the fire, and more than 50 people were rescued.

Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: Trying to provide best possible care to injured, says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, visited the Delhi fire incident site in Anaj Mandi on Dec 08. The fire incident at Anaj Mandi claimed lives of 43 people. Speaking on it, Harsh Vardhan said, "What has happened today is very painful. I am now going to meet the injured at the Hospital. We are trying that the best possible care is provided to the injured."

Delhi's Anaj Mandi factory example of exploitation of workers: Ashwini Choubey

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Choubey met the Delhi fire injured at LNJP hospital on Dec 08. A fire had broken out in a factory at Anaj Mandi and more than 50 people received severe injuries. At least 43 people succumbed to injuries in the incident. Speaking to ANI regarding incident, MoS Choubey said, "It is heartbreaking and a very sad incident. All those who injured, belong to labour class and are mostly from Bihar. It is more miserable that even children also work in this factory." He further said, "The way the illegal factory was operating is already questionable and even the children were also working in it. No proper facility was given to those who were working in this factory. It was a live example of exploitation of factory workers."

Strict action should be taken: RS Prasad on Delhi Anaj Mandi fire

Patna (Bihar), Dec 08 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on December 08 showed his condolences for the people who lost their lives in Delhi's Anaj Mandi fire. He said that strict action should be taken in these kinds of incidents. A massive fire had broken out at a luggage manufacturing factory in Anaj Mandi on Dec 08. At least 43 people lost their lives in the fire, and more than 50 people were rescued.

Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: Owner of building and his manager arrested, confirms Police

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Delhi woke up to one of the most heart wrenching incidents in Anaj Mandi where 43 people died in a fire at a luggage manufacturing factory. While several people got injured and admitted to hospital. Police arrested the building owner, Rehan, and his manager, Furkan, in the matter. A case has been registered under section 304 of the Indian Penal Code against them. Speaking on it, DCP of North Delhi, Monika Bhardwaj said, "One of the owners of the building, Rehan, and his manager, Furkan, have been arrested. We are investigating the matter. From the information we have, more or less, there is no possibility of more bodies being recovered."

Nehru was the biggest rapist: VHP's Sadhvi Prachi on Rahul's 'rape capital' remark

Meerut (UP), Dec 08 (ANI): Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Sadhvi Prachi reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'rape capital' remark. She said that Nehru was the "biggest rapist" who destroyed the culture of Ram and Krishna. She added terrorism, Naxalism, corruption and rape incidents all are given by Nehru family.

One-day wheelchair cricket match organised in Mangaluru

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Dec 08 (ANI): A one-day wheelchair cricket match for specially-abled persons was organised in Mangaluru. The cricket tournament was organised by St Aloysius College through their outreach programme 'Sahodaya.' The tournament was held between Karnataka and Maharashtra wheelchair cricket teams. During the match, both teams displayed their tremendous cricketing skills.

Gangrape victim allegedly attacked with acid by accused in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar (UP), Dec 08 (ANI): A woman was allegedly attacked with acid by four persons in UP's Muzaffarnagar against whom she had filed a case of gang rape. Speaking on the matter, Muzaffarnagar's SP Rural, Naipal Singh said, "A case has been registered in the acid attack incident. We are investigating the case from all angles. The incident happened 4 to 5 days ago."

'What required is not bill, go for the kill of social evil': VP Naidu on rape incidents

Pune (Maharashtra), Dec 08 (ANI): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on December 08 reacted to rape incidents in the country. He said that he is not against bringing new law but also asked, "We brought bill on Nirbhaya. What happened? Is the problem solved?" "Bringing new laws is no solution. I am not against bringing any new law or bill. We brought Bill on Nirbhaya. What happened? Is the problem solved," asked Naidu. Naidu added, "I feel what is required is not a bill, political will, administrative skill, go for the kill of the social evil that is require."

AAP's Sanjay Singh questions BJP-run MCD over Delhi factory fire

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): A massive fire had broken out in Delhi's Anaj Mandi on Dec 08. At least 43 people died and more than 50 people have been rescued and were admitted to a nearby hospital. Speaking on the matter, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh said, "First of all, it is a very sad incident where 43 people lost their lives. A lot of them have been injured and are admitted in the hospital. Indeed, fire brigade tried their best to save lives but I feel sorry that BJP is doing politics over it at this time as well. If a factory was operating illegally at a house, then, it was responsibility of Municipal Corporation of Delhi to shut it. MCD runs by BJP. How did MCD allow the factory to run? Delhi Fire Service has clarified that it didn't give a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the factory."

Onions being sold at Rs 200/kg in Bengaluru, Ludhiana

Bengaluru/ Ludhiana (Punjab)/ Madurai (Tamil Nadu) Dec 08 (ANI): Onion prices continued to rise in many cities across the country. Onion prices have touched Rs 200 per kg in Bengaluru. Prices have increased rapidly in Bengaluru from 70 to 80 rupees per kilogram to 140 to 200 rupees per kilogram in several markets. People in Ludhiana are also facing the brunt of sky rocketing prices of onions. As a result, people are having tough time in managing their kitchen supplies.

We should never denigrate our country: VP Naidu on Rahul Gandhi's 'rape capital' remark

Pune (Maharashtra), Dec 08 (ANI): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on December 08 reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "rape capital"remark on recent rape incidents. He said, "Bad name is coming to India. Somebody said India is becoming capital of so and so. I don't want to get into that. We should never denigrate our country and we should also not get into politics in such matters of atrocities."

Cricket fans throng Kerala stadium to witness 'Men in Blue' battle it out Windies

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 08 (ANI): After snatching a stunning triumph in Hyderabad, 'Men in Blue' will aim to steal the three-match series by registering another victory against the West Indies in the second T20I at the Greenfield Stadium in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram on December 08. The cricket fans are really excited after the victory of Team India in the first T20I match and want to see local boy Sanju Samson in action.

Delhi fire: Rescue operation underway, says NDRF

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Forensic team reached at the fire spot in Old Delhi. NDRF's Deputy Commandant Aditya Pratap Singh said, "Rescue operation is still underway, we are still searching the building." He informed that their team of 37 members has reached the spot at 09:45 in the morning.

VP Naidu refers rape incidents against women as 'shame, challenge for country'

Pune (Maharashtra), Dec 08 (ANI): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on December 08 said, "In Indian tradition, we treat women as mother and sister, but what has happened in the recent days, in certain parts is really a shame and challenge for all of us."

Bihar Minister calls Delhi fire incident 'failure of power dept'

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): While talking about the Delhi fire incident that broke out on the morning of Dec 08, Bihar Minister Sanjay Jha said, "This was bound to happen, you go and see the situation inside, there are live wires. Maximum people were from Purvanchal and Bihar, there were people from Madhubani and Darbhanga. It is a complete failure of power department".

Will arrange job for Unnao rape victim's sister: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner

Unnao (UP), Dec 08 (ANI): Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Mukesh Meshram said that they provide job to Unnao rape victim's sister. "We will also arrange for a job for victim's sister. Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana we will provide two houses to the family. Stringent action will be taken against the culprits," said Divisional Commissioner of Lucknow. Earlier, Unnao rape victim's sister has demanded government job from UP government.

Need to develop illegal, unauthorized colonies: Hardeep Singh Puri on Delhi fire

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, "Don't want to give any political statement, we need to develop illegal and unauthorized colonies". He made this statement after visiting fire spot in Old Delhi's Anaj Mandi. Massive fire that broke out at a factory on Dec 08, at least 43 lives and more than 50 people have been rescued and were admitted to a nearby hospital.

Telangana encounter: Telangana Police taught lesson, govt gave message to country, says State minister

Hyderabad, Dec 08 (ANI): While talking about the Telangana encounter, Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav said, "National media never pays attention to South, now everybody is focusing on Hyderabad incident. Everyone should discuss this incident. People are saying that Telangana Police taught a lesson, govt gave a message to the country".