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Hyderabad building collapses, 2 labourers killed

Hyderabad building collapses, 2 labourers killed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Two labourers were killed when an under-construction four-storied building collapsed in Narayanguda area of Hyderabad on Friday afternoon. As the building, which is located next to the Brilliant Grammar High School, came crashing down, ten labourers got stuck under its debris.The police, fire brigade and municipal corporation's emergency squad, along with the help of the local people, managed to rescue two labourers. Two others, including a woman, died in the collapse.

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said late Thursday that the odour was reported from Powai, Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Chandivali, Andheri and Ghatkopar areas.

Mumbai gas leak: 'It was a horrifying experience'

Mumbai gas leak: 'It was a horrifying experience'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

After nearly 59 persons were hospitalised following the leakage of chlorine gas from a cylinder at the Mumbai Port Trust early on Wednesday morning, the government has sought the help of experts to prevent any further incident of this kind.

Disaster in the making? Thousands evacuated as 27 UK towers fail fire safety test

Disaster in the making? Thousands evacuated as 27 UK towers fail fire safety test

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Residents of 650 flats in four tower blocks on an estate in the Swiss Cottage area of north London were evacuated on Friday night by the local Camden Council, following tests ordered in the wake of the Grenfell Tower blaze on June 14, which claimed at least 79 lives and displaced hundreds others.

Ahmedabad: 6 rescued from collapsed building

Ahmedabad: 6 rescued from collapsed building

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Two people have received head injuries, fire brigade officials carrying out rescue operations, said.

Ten workers die in wall collapse in Thane

Ten workers die in wall collapse in Thane

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Ten workers were buried alive when the protection wall at a construction site in Thane collapsed due to heavy rains on Friday afternoon, police said.

Blast in Kolkata leaves 25 injured

Blast in Kolkata leaves 25 injured

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Speaking to rediff.com, police sources hinted that a faulty transformer could have triggered the blast, but no confirmation was available immediately.

5 killed in Mumbai wall collapse

5 killed in Mumbai wall collapse

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

Fire and Rescue services officials said 11 persons were rescued.

15 killed after minibus falls into pond in WB

15 killed after minibus falls into pond in WB

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

At least 15 people were killed and 25 others injured when a minibus in which they were travelling overturned and fell into a pond at Dewanhat in Coochbehar district on Sunday.

Combining land, air, naval forces in Gaza, says IDF; focus on hostage release

Combining land, air, naval forces in Gaza, says IDF; focus on hostage release

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

He also shared that Israel has also asked the people of the Shati area in Gaza to vacate the area and for that, millions of text messages and leaflets were sent and dropped in the region.

5.7 quake jolts North India

5.7 quake jolts North India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

North India was shaken by an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude on Richter Scale this evening but there was no immediate report of any loss of life or property. The quake occurred at 5:02 pm, the Indian Meteorological Department said.

Delhi: 2 hurt in building collapse

Delhi: 2 hurt in building collapse

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The cause of the collapse was not immediately known and efforts are on to ascertain whether any one is trapped in the debris.

Beijing to hold first-ever nuclear terror drill

Beijing to hold first-ever nuclear terror drill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The drill would focus on a scenario in which a 'dirty bomb' loaded with explosives and radioactive substances is set off outside an Olympic stadium.

Rain-triggered landslide in Mumbai kills 2

Rain-triggered landslide in Mumbai kills 2

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

At least two people were killed and one was injured after a landslide in Antop Hill area of the city on Wednesday.

Delhi building collapse: Search on for survivors

Delhi building collapse: Search on for survivors

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Rescue workers on Wednesday continued to search for trapped survivors amidst the debris of the collapsed building in East Delhi. A senior fire brigade official said the debris clearance operation at the collapsed spot in Lalita Park is going on and it may take some more hours to clear it. The toll in the four-storey building collapse in East Delhi rose to 67 with the death of an injured victim late on Tuesday night.

7 killed, 35 injured as bus falls into Mahanadi riverbed in Odisha

7 killed, 35 injured as bus falls into Mahanadi riverbed in Odisha

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The private bus, on its way to Cuttack from Talcher, crashed into the railing of the bridge and plunged 30 feet down into the dry riverbed, they said.

Army may replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopter fleet with LUH from 2027

Army may replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopter fleet with LUH from 2027

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

While the Army will be getting around 100 light utility helicopters, it is also looking at the option of taking choppers on lease to meet its requirement.

Air India flight makes emergency landing

Air India flight makes emergency landing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

A London-bound Air India aircraft on Saturday safely returned to Delhi after being airborne for 30 minutes as the pilot detected smoke in the cabin. Full emergency was declared at the airport when the pilot informed the Air Traffic Control about the smoke alarm. The measures included stationing of fire brigades, ambulances, ladders and other emergency equipment close to the runway to avert a possible mishap.

London mayor declares 'major incident' as COVID 'out of control'

London mayor declares 'major incident' as COVID 'out of control'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Major incidents have previously been called for the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 and the terrorist attacks in the UK capital. A major incident is defined as an event or situation with a range of serious consequences which requires special arrangements to be implemented by one or more emergency responder agency.

5 dead in Mumbai building collapse

5 dead in Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

Five persons died and two others were injured when a major portion of a five-storey building collapsed in south Mumbai, fire brigade sources said on Saturday.

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short circuit in the dialysis ward which spread to the ICU.

Can CSK return to winning ways against bruised SRH?

Can CSK return to winning ways against bruised SRH?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Smarting from back-to-back defeats, defending champions Chennai Super Kings will be desperate to return to winning ways when they face a formidable but bruised Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Chennai on Sunday.

Gujarat floods: Army called in for aid

Gujarat floods: Army called in for aid

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

In Anand district about 1,400 persons from the Hambhat region have been evacuated after water levels in Sabarmati river rose, district administarion officials said.

AAP workers incited farmer by clapping: Delhi police

AAP workers incited farmer by clapping: Delhi police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

AAP leader Kumar Vishwas said the FIR filed by the Delhi Police was false.

Ukrainians Ready For Russian Offensive

Ukrainians Ready For Russian Offensive

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

With days to go for the first anniversary of Vladimir Putin's brutal and cruel invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army is set to mount a fresh offensive and give the Kremlin's tyrant something to crow about after months of military defeats.

Incessant rains claim two in Bangalore

Incessant rains claim two in Bangalore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Two persons were washed away near the Silk Board Junction in Bangalore while they were wading through waist deep water.

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

11 dead in Mumbai bldg crash

11 dead in Mumbai bldg crash

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Ten people have died and several others injured after a residential building on Temkar road near J J hospital collapsed, police sources said.

Flood situation improves in Gujarat

Flood situation improves in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

However, the civic administration, police and fire brigade personnel are still on high alert.

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, other missions in Melbourne

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, other missions in Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A major operation is underway after packages were delivered to at least 10 international consulates across Melbourne.

Heavy rains claim two lives in Mumbai

Heavy rains claim two lives in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

The city has been experiencing heavy rains since September 9.

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital that it is attacking

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital that it is attacking

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that its forces are operating in what was described as a targeted manner at Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Israeli troops, tanks inside Gaza, ground op underway

Israeli troops, tanks inside Gaza, ground op underway

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that their overnight ground operation in the Gaza Strip involved clashes between troops and Hamas terrorists, The Times of Israel reported.

Mumbai to get heavy rains

Mumbai to get heavy rains

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Wednesday was 32.8 mm in Colaba in south Mumbai and 16.6 mm in Santacruz, it added.

Mumbai blasts: An eyewitness account

Mumbai blasts: An eyewitness account

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

He believes that more than 25 injured were removed from the bombed out compartment.

Guj bus mishap: 15 bodies fished out

Guj bus mishap: 15 bodies fished out

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

According to a survivor, there were at least 18 people on board the state transport bus.

When Will Peace Arrive In Baby Khrystyna's Life?

When Will Peace Arrive In Baby Khrystyna's Life?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

As the first anniversary of Russia's brutal and cruel war in Ukraine approaches, heavy fighting continues throughout the east of the country.

Tsunami toll over 120 in Kerala

Tsunami toll over 120 in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Two more bodies were recovered late last night -- one each in Kollam and Alappuzha -- and the police said the toll was likely to rise.