New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Twenty-nine years after the devastating Uphaar cinema fire claimed 59 lives and left more than 100 people injured, the Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) on Saturday said many of the lessons from the disaster remain unlearnt and renewed its demand for a stringent legal framework to deal with man-made disasters caused by negligence and corruption. Marking the 29th anniversary of the June 13, 1997, tragedy, AVUT said that while some improvements have been mad…
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New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday announced the first phase of a nationwide campaign targeting what it described as a growing crisis of paper leaks, examination irregularities, and unemployment.In a statement, party General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal said that the campaign has been launched “under the guidance of the Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge and the empowering leadership of Rahul Gandhi”.The Congress said Rahul Gandhi will lead a series of student co…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Saturday, warning residents of scattered thunderstorms, thundersqualls, gusty winds and light rainfall later in the day as weather conditions across the National Capital Region continue to shift under the influence of a fresh western disturbance.According to the weather department, Delhi is expected to have partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with thunderstorms and gusty winds developin…
Gangtok, June 12 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Nathula Pass route, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Sikkim on June 15 before crossing into China’s Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) on June 20, officials said on Friday. Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) Chairman Lukendra Rasaily said the first batch of pilgrims had already reported in New Delhi on June 11 and is currently undergoing mandatory medical examin…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) A major crackdown by the Central District Police led to the busting of an alleged sex racket operating from a building on Qutub Road in Delhi’s Paharganj area, with four women being rescued, and an accused was arrested for allegedly running the illegal activity, police said on Friday. According to police, the raid was conducted at Saran Building on Qutub Road after officials received specific information about the alleged racket. Following the operation, FIR No. 274/26 …
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay arrived in Mangaluru on Friday to visit the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre, Kollur Mookambika Temple, in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Security has been tightened ahead of his visit to the famous temple.CM Vijay is scheduled to offer special prayers at the temple. In view of his visit, Karnataka Police have enhanced security arrangements in and around the temple premises. The entry of devotees has been temporarily restricted until Vi…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) An IndiGo flight carrying around 180 passengers from Lucknow to Delhi was grounded on Friday after a bomb threat was discovered written on a tissue paper inside one of the aircraft’s lavatories, triggering a comprehensive security response at the airport.The flight, scheduled to depart from Lucknow at 10:45 a.m., was preparing for take-off when crew members were alerted to a possible security threat on board.The aircraft was immediately halted at the apron and prevented…
Indore, June 12 (IANS) A 29-year-old man was killed after being hit by a speeding bus on the Indore-Dewas stretch in Madhya Pradesh, police said on Friday. The incident took place late Thursday night. The deceased was identified by police as Prashant Singh, a resident of Revati area in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.Local sources claimed that he was related to a Union Minister, though police officials said they were yet to officially verify the relationship.According to police, Prashant Singh …
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Customs Department has arrested a 28-year-old woman at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large quantity of hydroponic weed into the country. The seized contraband, weighing more than 11 kg, is estimated to be worth Rs 11.82 crore in the international market. According to Customs officials, the woman arrived in Mumbai on a flight from Bangkok and came under suspicion du…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) At least three people died after a massive fire broke out in a building in Delhi’s Tughlakabad area in the early hours of Friday. The fire was reported at 2:24 a.m. in a five-storey residential building located in Tughlakabad Extension, Govindpuri, Delhi.Local police immediately rushed to the spot and were soon joined by the SHO, ACP, Additional DCPs, and the DCP of the South East district. Rescue operations for the trapped residents were initiated without delay. Four f…