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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".

Mortal remains of Unnao rape victim taken for last rites

Unnao (UP), Dec 08 (ANI): Mortal remains of Unnao rape victim is taken for last rites on Dec 08. She passed away while she was undergoing treatment at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on December 06. The 23-year-old was airlifted from Lucknow's SMG Government Hospital to Delhi. Unnao rape victim was set ablaze while she was on her way to local court for hearing of the case.

Delhi fire: Case transferred to Crime Branch, informs Police PRO

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): While talking about Delhi fire incident, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa said, "43 people are dead and injured are admitted to LNJP and Lady Hardinge hospitals. Prima facie it appears short circuit caused the fire. The plastic materials at the spot caused a lot of smoke. The case has been transferred to Crime Branch and forensics team to arrive at the spot soon".

7 coaches of goods train derailed in Assam

Dibrugarh (Assam), Dec 08 (ANI): Seven coaches of a goods train derailed near Naharkatia Station in Assam on Dec 08. The trains are getting derailed on the route due to the accident. No casualties have been reported in the accident. Railways officials have reached at the spot.

Vijay Goel denounces Delhi Govt over Anaj Mandi fire

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Goel denounced Delhi Government over Anaj Mandi fire incident. "Government is doing nothing about the congested areas in old Delhi," Goel said. At least 43 people died and more than 50 people were rescued after massive fire broke out in a factory on December 08.

Delhi fire: Alka Lamba calls Kejriwal 'insensitive'

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Congress leader Alka Lamba reacted over the Anaj Mandi fire incident and criticized Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. She said that Arvind Kejriwal has become insensitive. "Arvind Kejriwal is busy in tweeting and sharing other things on social media but haven't reacted on the fire incident," she further added. Massive fire that broke out at a factory on Dec 08 claimed at least 43 lives and more than 50 people have been rescued and were admitted to a nearby hospital.

Delhi fire: CM Kejriwal orders magisterial inquiry

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Anaj Mandi fire incident, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he has ordered magisterial inquiry. "One injured person has received more than 50% burns, 8 others are admitted to hospital due to smoke inhalation. Around 15 people are injured in the incident we have ordered magisterial inquiry," said Kejriwal.

Delhi fire: 34 people were brought dead to hospital, informs Lok Nayak Hospital's Medical Director

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on fire that broke out in a factory in Delhi's Anaj Mandi on Dec 08, Medical Director of Lok Nayak Hospital Kishore Singh informed that 34 people were brought dead to the hospital. "The condition of those injured is not serious, have been kept under observation. 34 people were brought dead to the hospital. Deaths have been mostly due to smoke inhalation and suffocation," said Medical Director of Lok Nayak Hospital.

Delhi fire: BJP announces compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to kin of deceased

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's MP, Manoj Tiwari announced compensation of Rupees 5 lakhs each to families who have lost their lives in fire incident at Old Delhi's Anaj Mandi. "It's a sad incident. As per initial information, fire broke out due to short circuit. BJP will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs each to families of those who have lost their lives and Rs 25,000 to injured," said Manoj Tiwari. Massive fire that broke out at a factory on Dec 08 claimed at least 43 lives and more than 50 people have been rescued and were admitted to a nearby hospital.

Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: Death toll rises to 43

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): As many as 43 people died after fire broke out in a factory in Delhi's Anaj Mandi on Dec 08. At least 30 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. The fire had been doused. It is a factory where school bags, bottles and other materials were kept. Rescue operation is still underway. Home Minister Amit Shah instructed officials to provide all possible assistance on urgent basis.

Delhi govt announces compensation of Rs 10 lakh to families

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal visited Delhi's Anaj Mandi where massive fire broke out at factory on December 08. He announced compensation Rs 10 lakh to the families who lost their life in the incident. "It is a very sad incident. I have ordered a magisterial inquiry into it. Compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to be given to families of those dead and Rs 1 lakh each to those injured. The expense of medical treatment of those injured to be borne by the government," said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. 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.