Seoul, June 2 (IANS) South Korean law enforcement authorities launched a joint inspection on Tuesday of a Hanwha Aerospace factory as part of a probe into a deadly explosion at the facility the previous day. The blast at the defence company’s facility in Daejeon, some 140 kilometres south of Seoul, killed five people and injured two others.The joint inspection involved officials from the Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency, the fire service, the National Forensic Service, the labour ministry and …
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Dewas, May 14 (IANS) The district administration in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas district has invoked the National Security Act against Anil Malviya, owner of the firecracker manufacturing unit in Tonkkala village, where a powerful explosion killed three persons and injured more than 15 others, officials said on Thursday. Malviya has been arrested, and the factory has been sealed following the incident.Dewas District Collector Rituraj Singh said stringent action was taken on the basis of a pol…
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…
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…