Amritsar, May 6 (IANS) An explosion was reported near the cantonment area in Khasa, Amritsar, prompting an immediate response from police and security agencies. Officials confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident. The blast, which occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, led to the deployment of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and forensic teams to the site. The Forensic Science Laboratory team collected samples and other material evidence, which have been sent for analysis to ascer…
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New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the fire incident in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area, describing the tragedy as “extremely distressing” and extending his condolences to families who lost their loved ones.In a post on social media platform X, Home Minister Shah said his thoughts are with those affected by the devastating incident. “The fire incident in Vivek Vihar, Delhi, is extremely distressing. My condolences are with those who have lost th…
Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) An explosion damaged the roof of the house of a Congress worker in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Tuesday morning, days ahead of the first phase of the Assembly elections. No injuries were reported in the incident, police officials said.The explosion took place at the house of Saimul Sheikh, a resident of Maniknagar village in the Nayansukh gram panchayat area of Farakka block, and also a Congress booth president. The intensity was so great that the roof c…
Amaravati, April 15 (IANS) Five people were killed and 20 others injured in an explosion at a house in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district on Wednesday, police said.The incident occurred in Kummaravandla Palli village of Kadiri mandal.Detonators and gas cylinders, stored in the house of a worker, exploded, demolishing the entire house. Some adjoining houses were also damaged in the huge explosion.At least five people died in the explosion, while 20 others were injured. The injured were admi…
Islamabad, April 11 (IANS) Gas supply to Sibi district and its surrounding areas in Pakistan’s Balochistan province was disrupted after unidentified armed men blew up a pipeline, according to officials, local media reported. Citing sources, Pakistani daily Dawn reported that a four-inch-diameter gas pipeline exploded late Thursday night on the outskirts of Sibi town, which caught fire following the blast.The engineers from Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) suspended the gas supply through the affe…
Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Panic gripped Chandigarh on Wednesday after a low-intensity explosion was reported outside the BJP’s office in Sector 37, prompting a swift response from the police and emergency services.Preliminary reports indicated that the sound of the blast was heard over a considerable distance, triggering concern among local residents and passers-by in the area.On receiving information about the incident, personnel from the police and fire department, along with senior officials…
Brussels, March 9 (IANS) A synagogue in the Belgian city of Liege was damaged by an explosion on Monday, according to local police. The blast happened in front of the synagogue at around 4 am (local time), causing damage to the windows of the buildings in its surroundings, police spokesperson said, Euro News reported. Police spokesperson in Liege said that there were no casualties, however, material damage was reported. Authorities are carrying out probe to find the cause of the blastA security …
Ujjain, March 9 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Police on Monday registered a case against two unidentified persons in the temple town of Ujjain, who allegedly triggered an explosion that produced thick smoke and flames, sparking immediate panic among the attendees. The blast caused burns to several people and triggered a brief stampede in the crowded area where Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was present.The local administration in Ujjain organised the Krishna Sudama Rangotsav as part of the vibrant Rangpanch…
Jaipur, Feb 18 (IANS) The owner and manager of an illegal firecracker factory in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi, where seven people were burnt alive in an explosion, have been arrested by the police.The arrested accused have been identified as Hemant Kumar Sharma, the factory owner, and his manager Abhinandan.Hemant is the brother of Yogesh Kumar Sharma, a head constable posted with the Bhiwadi Police DST team, said officials on Wednesday.The blast occurred in the Khuskheda Industrial Area during the illeg…
Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) In a significant development in the East Jaintia Hills coal mine tragedy, police have arrested two persons believed to be the owners of the illegal coal mine where a powerful explosion claimed at least 18 lives, officials said on Friday. Confirming the arrests, East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police Vikash Kumar said the accused were taken into custody in connection with the blast that occurred on Wednesday morning at Thangsko area. However, the police declined to rev…