Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) The Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Jhalana, Jaipur, received a bomb threat via email, claiming that an explosion would be triggered inside the premises, officials said on Thursday.Following the threat, police, administration, and security agencies were immediately put on high alert. Security was intensified at the Passport Office, and a comprehensive search operation was carried out with the help of the Bomb Disposal Squad and Dog Squad.Officials said that no explosives…
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Ahmedabad, March 26 (IANS) Around 50 residents were safely rescued after a fire broke out in a residential high-rise in Ahmedabad’s Shela area on Thursday morning, with officials crediting the building’s fire safety systems and a swift response for preventing casualties.The incident was reported at about 7.58 a.m. in flat C-302 on the third floor at the Sky City building near O7 Road.According to fire officials, flames spread to the upper floor, and thick smoke quickly filled multiple levels…
Seoul, March 18 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sent letters to the leaders of Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to express his gratitude for their cooperation in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said on Wednesday, with the US-Israel war with Iran destabilizing the region.In a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day, Lee expressed his appreciation for Japan’s assistance in evacuating 16 South Koreans and their family memb…
Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) In view of the massive bloodshed and loss of lives in the ongoing war in Middle Eastern countries, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), on Friday, announced its decision not to celebrate Iftar and Eid Milan this year. “Due to the severe war in the Middle East, thousands of innocent people have lost their lives, lakhs of civilians have been injured, and many have been left homeless and are living in extremely difficult conditions. In such a situation, and in the hope…
Ahmedabad, March 12 (IANS) Authorities evacuated the Ahmedabad Metropolitan Court on Thursday after a bomb email threat was received, leading authorities to carry out an extensive search operation.The email was received at around 4 a.m. but was noticed by court officials at about 10:30 a.m. when the court opened for the day, according to police.The message warned that the premises would be blown up and instructed people present in the complex to evacuate.Following the alert, lawyers, litigants a…
Washington, March 7 (IANS) More than 28,000 American citizens have safely returned to the US from the Middle East since late February, the State Department said on Saturday, as Washington continues large-scale evacuation and assistance efforts across the region. In a statement, Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson said the US government had been coordinating flights, ground transport, and emergency assistance to help Americans leave the region amid ongoing security concerns.”Since February…
Srinagar, March 5 (IANS) J&K Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday asked External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to help evacuate Indian students in conflict-hit Iran via Armenia “JKSA on Thursday urged External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar to urgently intervene and facilitate the evacuation of Indian students stranded in the city of Urmia in northwestern Iran amid ongoing airstrikes, explosions, and escalating hostilities in the region, and to help evacuate them through the Armenia…
Washington, March 4 (IANS) The United States launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump determined Tehran could not be allowed to shield its nuclear ambitions behind missiles and drones, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the US Capitol, where he briefed members of Congress.Speaking to reporters following briefings to lawmakers in both the Senate and House, Rubio said the decision to strike was driven by what the administration sees as a growing threat from Iran’s military …
Isfahan (Iran), March 2 (IANS) Fear and uncertainty have gripped several Indian students stranded in Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with many appealing to the Indian government for evacuation or relocation to safer places.Fatima, a student at the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, said around 25 to 30 Indian students are currently stuck in the region and are living in constant anxiety.”Right now, there are 25 to 30 of us here, and we earnestly request the governme…
Jaipur, Feb 18 (IANS) Panic spread at Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Management and Gramothan (SKIT) in Jagatpura, Jaipur, on Wednesday after the college received a bomb threat via email.Following the threat, the college administration immediately evacuated students and staff from the campus as a precautionary measure.Police, fire brigade teams, and the bomb disposal squad rushed to the spot and launched a full-scale search operation across the campus.According to officials, the email…