Visakhapatnam, June 23 (IANS) Two workers were killed and two others were injured in a fire at an industrial unit at Pharma City in Parwada, Anakapalli district near here on Tuesday.Two workers were burnt alive and two others were injured in the incident that occurred around 5 A.M.Three fire engines were pressed into service to bring the blaze under control.The deceased were identified as Tirinath and Venkatesh, both residents of Atchutapuram in Visakhapatnam.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu …
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Visakhapatnam, June 14 (IANS) The death toll in the June 8 accident at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant rose to 10 with another worker succumbing to his injuries.G. Suribabu, a contract worker, breathed his last on Saturday at MGM Seven Hills Hospital, where he was undergoing treatment.The accident occurred on June 8 when a ladle carrying molten steel exploded at the SMS-1 unit of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The molten steel leaked after …
Tirupati, June 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government during the last two years gave oxygen to Andhra Pradesh that was on a ventilator. Declaring that the government remains committed to upholding the public trust through continued good governance, he called for a collective effort to make Andhra Pradesh a model state for the nation.He stated that the NDA government started administration after treating t…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding the death of eight workers and severe burn injuries suffered by six others in an explosion at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) in Andhra Pradesh. Observing that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights, the apex human rights body has issued a notice to the Andhra Pradesh Chief S…
Visakhapatnam, June 10 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday demanded an additional ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for the kin of those killed in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant mishap. He said the families of the deceased should receive an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore, over and above what is due, along with a job.He also demanded that the Assembly pass a resolution opposing the privatisation of VSP.Jagan Mohan Reddy was speaki…
Visakhapatnam, June 10 (IANS) The death toll in Monday’s accident at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant rose to nine as an injured worker succumbed on Wednesday while undergoing treatment at a hospital.A contract worker named Pydiraju succumbed to his injuries at Seven Hills Hospital.Eight persons were killed and six others injured after a ladle carrying molten steel exploded at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Monday.The accident occurred when a large quantity of molten steel leaked following the expl…
Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh), June 9 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said on Tuesday that the Central government has assured permanent jobs for the family members of those who lost their lives in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant accident and also education for the children of the deceased. He also said that residences will be provided to the bereaved families within the steel plant premises.The accident occurred when a large quantity of molten steel leaked following the explos…
Visakhapatnam, June 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and state Minister Lokesh on Tuesday called on the workers who were injured in an accident at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.He visited KIMS Icon Hospital and called on the injured. He also interacted with their family members.The Deputy CM spoke to doctors and inquired about the condition of the injured. He assured the families of the victims that the government will bear the medical expenses and will support them in all …
Visakhapatnam, June 9 (IANS) Three of the eight workers who died in the accident at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh have been identified, while DNA tests will be conducted to identify the remaining bodies, officials said on Tuesday.Bodies of Bhanu Kumar, Ramana and Appala Raju have been identified at King George Hospital (KGH). Authorities were making arrangements to transport the mortal remains of these workers to their respective hometowns.Bodies of all eight deceased were brought …
Visakhapatnam, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the accident in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, which claimed eight lives. The Prime Minister announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.“Saddened by the mishap at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying that the injured recover at the earliest. The local authorities are providing all possible assistance…