Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) Panic spread across the industrial township of Haldia in East Midnapore district of West Bengal on Tuesday after a fire broke out in the naphtha pipeline at the Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL) refinery.According to the eyewitnesses, the fire erupted early in the morning and very soon spread, taking a serious shape.Several people have been reportedly injured, and many of them have been rushed to a local hospital.The first extinguishing operations began immediately with…
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Amaravati, June 26 (IANS) Eight persons were killed and 15 others injured in three separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh since Thursday night, police said.Four persons were killed and nine others injured when a Multi-Utility Vehicle rammed into a stationary lorry in Palnadu district early Friday.The accident occurred near Macherla Nagaravanam when the vehicle hit the lorry parked by the roadside. Four people died on the spot, while nine others were injured. Police rushed to the spot and shif…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) With India leaning on a five-bowler combination for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup due to injuries to key seam-bowling all‑rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam, former captain Anjum Chopra has said that ‘visionary thinking’ is needed to manage their loads more effectively.The absence of Amanjot due to a back injury has already hurt the team’s balance, with their bowling combination still having an unsettled look. Meanwhile, Kashvee and fellow seam-bowlin…
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) A mishap took place inside the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in West Bengal’s Kolkata when an elevator cable snapped during maintenance work due to which three labourers sustained serious injuries on Tuesday, officials said. According to airport authority officials, the incident took place around 1 p.m. at elevator number 34, located in the airport’s bus lounge. It was told that this elevator had been out of service for several days to undergo repairs. T…
Patna, April 27 (IANS) A tragic road accident in Bihar’s Saran district claimed the lives of three people and left four others critically injured after a speeding SUV rammed into an auto-rickshaw.The incident occurred near Manopur village under the Dighwara police station limits on a National Highway on Sunday night.According to an official, the victims were returning to their native village, Jhauwa Basant, under Garkha police station, after attending a ‘Shiv Charcha’ religious gathering i…
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…
Dhaka, Jan 30 (IANS) As Bangladesh prepares for its 13th Parliamentary election and referendum on February 12, the US Embassy in Dhaka issued a security alert on Friday, urging American citizens in the South Asian nation to exercise caution and warning that rallies intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational. The Embassy highlighted the risk of political violence or extremist attacks during the election period, which could target rallies, polling stations, and religious sites, including chu…
Paris, Jan 2 (IANS) More than 1100 vehicles were set on fire and over 500 people detained across France during New Year’s Eve celebrations, the country’s Interior Ministry has revealed. In accordance with the Interior Minister’s firm instructions, which required a high degree of responsiveness and mobility, law enforcement intervened immediately in cases of violence or vandalism, the ministry asserted.”As a result, 505 people were arrested (420 in 2024) and 403 were taken into custody (310 in 20…