News for 'Fire Brigade'

Pakistan violates ceasefire after mine blast along LoC

Pakistan violates ceasefire after mine blast along LoC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

While the Indian Army made no mention of any casualty on the Pakistan side, official sources said five enemy soldiers were injured in the explosion and the subsequent firing between the two sides.

Fire breaks out at Deepika Padukone's building; 2 firemen hurt

Fire breaks out at Deepika Padukone's building; 2 firemen hurt

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Deepika was not inside the 33-storey Beaumonde building in Prabhadevi area where the blaze emanated from the top floor, according to fire department officials and sources close to the actress.

Security beefed up in Delhi after suspected crude bomb blast near school

Security beefed up in Delhi after suspected crude bomb blast near school

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the spot. A purported video of the aftermath of the explosion also surfaced on social media showing thick dense white smoke.

Somnath Express halted in Punjab following bomb threat

Somnath Express halted in Punjab following bomb threat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

All passengers were evacuated at Kasu Begu railway station, they said.

Indian, US Armies Exercise Tiger Triumph

Indian, US Armies Exercise Tiger Triumph

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Indian and US armed forces conclude a comprehensive training phase as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025.

5 killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

5 killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

"The blaze started on the 10th floor of the building, Sargam Society (G+16), located near Ganesh Garden in Tilak Nagar.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

There have been more than 49,000 fire incidents in Mumbai in the last one decade, killing over 600 people, the Maharashtra government had told the assembly in November 2018.

Fire in Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat train, no casualty

Fire in Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat train, no casualty

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

A fire broke out in the battery box of a coach of the Vande Bharat train heading from Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal to New Delhi.

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to a police officer, the fire started in the office of the Commissioner in room number 325 on the third floor of the building. He said many of the employees were outside the building as it was lunchtime, otherwise, the casualty could have been more.

35 boats gutted in massive fire at Visakhapatnam harbour

35 boats gutted in massive fire at Visakhapatnam harbour

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The fire broke out in an area near the Visakhapatnam Container Terminal and an Indian Oil Corporation facility where fishing boats were anchored.

Large portion of Mumbai road caves in, vehicles trapped

Large portion of Mumbai road caves in, vehicles trapped

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

A huge portion of a road caved in on Wednesday morning in Mumbai's Chunabhatti area, trapping several vehicles parked there, officials said.

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

BJP and RSS leaders are once again pushing to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble, showing a deeper effort to change India's identity from a diverse, multi-religious republic to a Hindu-first nation, even though they don't have the numbers in Parliament to officially change the Constitution, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Blast at Nashik chemical firm; 2 dead, 17 injured in fire

Blast at Nashik chemical firm; 2 dead, 17 injured in fire

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The blast was so strong that it was heard in nearby villages. The fire and smoke could be seen from a distance.

India debunks news of fidayeen, drone attacks in J-K, Punjab

India debunks news of fidayeen, drone attacks in J-K, Punjab

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian government has dismissed claims of a suicide attack on an Army brigade in Jammu and Kashmir and a drone attack in Punjab as "fake news." The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit found the claims to be false and attributed the spread of disinformation to coordinated efforts by certain social media handles and mainstream media in Pakistan. The government urged citizens to rely on verified sources and refrain from sharing unverified content.

4-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai, 3 feared trapped

4-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai, 3 feared trapped

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and personnel of the civic body's fire brigade rescued the two persons and carrying out the extricate the others.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

1 dead in fire at under-construction warship in Mumbai

1 dead in fire at under-construction warship in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Under-construction warship 'Visakhapatnam' caught fire at 5.44 pm. The blaze erupted on the second deck of the ship.

'Fire safety rules flouted in B'luru building'

'Fire safety rules flouted in B'luru building'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Two days after a fire left nine persons dead at the Carlton Towers in Bengaluru, fire brigade officials on Thursday said that several rules related to safety standards were violated in the commercial complex, making rescue operations difficult. Some passages in the building, including emergency exits were blocked, making it difficult for people to escape and fire brigade personnel to rush in, a senior fire brigade official said.

Massive fire at furniture market in Mumbai's Oshiwara

Massive fire at furniture market in Mumbai's Oshiwara

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The blaze erupted at the furniture market situated on Relief Road in Jogeshwari, fire brigade sources said.

Massive fire erupts in Mumbai's Aarey forest

Massive fire erupts in Mumbai's Aarey forest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

There have been no reports of casualties. Neither is the cause of the fire known.

False fire alarm in Parliament Annexe

False fire alarm in Parliament Annexe

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Plumes of smoke due to welding work on Wednesday triggered a fire alarm in Parliament Annexe in the afternoon prompting fire brigade to rush vehicles to the spot.

3 dead in wall collapse, Delhi rain toll rises to 8

3 dead in wall collapse, Delhi rain toll rises to 8

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The bodies of three labourers were on Saturday pulled from the rubble of a wall that collapsed at a construction site in the Vasant Vihar area in New Delhi amid heavy rain, officials said.

Make in India fire: Violation of safety norms detected

Make in India fire: Violation of safety norms detected

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Fire brigade officials admitted that organisers of the event had not complied with nearly 10 fire safety measures.

Mundka fire: Scenes of devastation and despair

Mundka fire: Scenes of devastation and despair

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Here are the shocking images of the blaze.

Mumbai high-rise fire: Guard fell to death after rescuing a trapped family

Mumbai high-rise fire: Guard fell to death after rescuing a trapped family

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A video showing a hapless Arun Tiwari holding onto the railing of the balcony of the flat on the 19th floor and dangling precariously before falling down went viral even as fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot. He was taken to the civic-run KEM hospital but was declared dead.

Fire breaks out at film set in Mumbai,1 dead

Fire breaks out at film set in Mumbai,1 dead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Two film sets, one of Rajshri Productions and another of director Luv Ranjan's new film, were gutted in the blaze.

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal K M Cariappa Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh The three highest-ranking military heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. They were the rarest of the rare. The bravest of the brave.

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.

How to handle fire mishaps: An expert's advice

How to handle fire mishaps: An expert's advice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Abhay Kale, Divisional Fire Officer, at Fire Brigade's headquarters in Mumbai offers basic safety and prevention tips people should take till fire brigade comes to their rescue

Hoarding collapse: 'Hopes of finding survivors slim'

Hoarding collapse: 'Hopes of finding survivors slim'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Two teams of the NDRF along with the fire brigade and police have been working relentlessly since the last two days to rescue the people trapped under the billboard that collapsed on a petrol pump in Chheda Nagar area of Ghatkopar on Monday evening due to gusty winds and unseasonal rains.

Fire breaks out at luxury hotel Trident in Mumbai

Fire breaks out at luxury hotel Trident in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The fire broke out in the basement of the hotel, an official said.

Mantralaya fire doused; cooling operation to continue

Mantralaya fire doused; cooling operation to continue

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Over 12 hours after its broke out, the massive fire which engulfed Mantralaya (the state Secretariat building) was doused early on Friday morning.

Mantralaya fire death toll climbs to five

Mantralaya fire death toll climbs to five

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Two more bodies were on Friday recovered from the fire-ravaged Maharashtra government secretariat taking the death toll to five even as Mumbai Police registered a case of accidental death in the incident.

Fire at south Mumbai building; no casualties reported

Fire at south Mumbai building; no casualties reported

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A fire broke out at a building in Ballard Pier area of south Mumbai Wednesday morning, fire brigade sources said.

JCO killed as infiltration bid by terrorists thwarted at LoC

JCO killed as infiltration bid by terrorists thwarted at LoC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

An Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was killed in an encounter with terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorists' infiltration attempt was thwarted, but the JCO succumbed to injuries sustained during the encounter. This incident comes after a recent brigade commander-level flag meeting between India and Pakistan to discuss border management, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.

Major fire at slum in Bandra, no loss of life reported yet

Major fire at slum in Bandra, no loss of life reported yet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Eight water tankers, nine fire engines as well as 10 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to put out the blaze.

Fire breaks out at R K Studio in Mumbai

Fire breaks out at R K Studio in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

P S Rahangdale, the chief of the Mumbai fire brigade, said an alert call was received by the department around 2.22 pm and fire fighters reached the spot within five minutes.

Nine killed in fire at medical store in suburban Mumbai

Nine killed in fire at medical store in suburban Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Among the victims were five children, one of them was a 3-month-old infant, police said.

Major fire at Britannia's Pantnagar plant; no casualties reported

Major fire at Britannia's Pantnagar plant; no casualties reported

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A major fire broke out in Britannia Industries' Pantnagar manufacturing plant on Sunday destroying thousands of tons of biscuits. However, no one was killed or injured in the fire which broke out around 1230 hours in the biscuit division of the factory, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhamsingh Nagar (district) Manjunath T C told Business Standard after the firefighters put the fire out. "With the help of 15-20 fire tenders, we were able to control the fire which was very major," Manjunath said.

1 dead, 6 injured in major fire at Mumbai building

1 dead, 6 injured in major fire at Mumbai building

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Around eight to 10 people were also rescued from the building, they said.