News for 'death by negligence'

Uphaar tragedy: SC stays proceedings against Kanth

Uphaar tragedy: SC stays proceedings against Kanth

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Kanth has challenged the 2010 trial court order summoning him for allowing extra seats in Uphaar cinema hall where 59 people died in a blaze in 1997.

Boat tragedy toll mounts to 24; PM, Nitish announce ex-gratia

Boat tragedy toll mounts to 24; PM, Nitish announce ex-gratia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

An FIR has also been lodged against boat operator in Sonpur Police Station.

Anuradha case: Calcutta HC rejects appeal by Saha

Anuradha case: Calcutta HC rejects appeal by Saha

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Anuradha Saha had died in 1998 allegedly due to negligence by doctors attending on her.

Both vaccines safe, only 0.18% adverse events: Govt

Both vaccines safe, only 0.18% adverse events: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul said concerns about adverse effects and serious problems post immunisation, as of now, seem to be unfounded, negligible and insignificant, and stressed that both the vaccines -- Covishield and Covaxin -- are safe.

AP cracker blast toll rises to 17; unit owners booked

AP cracker blast toll rises to 17; unit owners booked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The death toll in the explosion and subsequent blaze at a firecracker-making unit in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district has risen to 17 even as police on Tuesday registered a case of culpable homicide against the factory's owners.

Munde case: 'Accused driver had jumped red light, was speeding'

Munde case: 'Accused driver had jumped red light, was speeding'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The 32-year-old driver of the cab, which hit Union Minister Gopinath Munde's car in the wee hours in New Dehli on Tuesday at an intersection leading to his death, was allegedly speeding and had jumped the red light, according to police.

UP girl, studying in US, dies in bid to escape eve-teasing

UP girl, studying in US, dies in bid to escape eve-teasing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The daughter of a tea-shop owner, Sudiksha Bhati died on Monday morning near Aurangabad when she was riding pillion on a motorcycle with her younger brother, a minor, they said. The two were en route to their maternal uncle's home in Bulandshahr's Khanpur area from their house at Deri Scanar village in Gautam Buddh Nagar's Dadri tehsil, the officials said.

Ahmedabad: Baby dies after woman delivers on footpath outside

Ahmedabad: Baby dies after woman delivers on footpath outside

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A newborn baby died in Ahmedabad on Tuesday shortly after being born on the footpath outside a government hospital, with the mother alleging that hospital authorities denied her admission seeking proof of her marriage.

Delhi dengue toll rises, govt to crack whip on hospitals that refuse patients

Delhi dengue toll rises, govt to crack whip on hospitals that refuse patients

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Dengue menace continued to rattle Delhi with a six-year-old boy and a woman succumbing to the vector-borne disease, raising the toll to 11 even as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said his government was mulling bringing a law to enable temporary takeover of private hospitals during emergencies.

He should've died: Dec 2012 gang rape victim's mother on Vinay's suicide bid

He should've died: Dec 2012 gang rape victim's mother on Vinay's suicide bid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

"He attempted suicide, I would have satisfied had he died that a sinner has gone from the earth. But, this is an indication of negligence on the part of our law enforcement agencies," she rued.

There was no plot to kill Diana: Scotland Yard

There was no plot to kill Diana: Scotland Yard

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Scotland Yard on Tuesday said that it has found "no credible evidence" to support a claim that the British special forces were involved in the tragic death of Princess Diana in a 1997 Paris car crash.

Baby dies after doctor 'refuses' treatment for want of cash

Baby dies after doctor 'refuses' treatment for want of cash

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

On November 8, Sharma's wife Kiran, who was pregnant, was admitted to the nursing home for tests, including sonography. She was expected to deliver a baby around December 7. On November 9, Kiran went into labour prematurely and gave birth to a boy at home before she could be taken to hospital. Afterwards the mother and the boy were rushed to the nursing home.

Ryan redux: Class 7 girl attacks 6-yr-old in school toilet

Ryan redux: Class 7 girl attacks 6-yr-old in school toilet

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The girl was later sent to a juvenile home till January 31.

Salman Khan seeks fresh trial in hit-and-run case

Salman Khan seeks fresh trial in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Actor Salman Khan on Monday pleaded for a fresh trial before a sessions court in the hit-and-run case, saying the evidence presented earlier before a magistrate be discarded, as he was now facing a more serious charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Goa building collapse: Toll rises to 15; search on for builder

Goa building collapse: Toll rises to 15; search on for builder

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

The Goa police has launched a search for the builder and contractor who have gone missing following the building collapse in Cancona which left 13 people dead.

Salman urges court to drop charges

Salman urges court to drop charges

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

The actor who is booked under a hit-and-run case, urged a sessions court to drop the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder in his case.

SC disapproves gun firing to celebrate marriage ceremonies

SC disapproves gun firing to celebrate marriage ceremonies

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court has disapproved the practice of firing bullets during marriage ceremonies in some communities saying guns must be carried with a "sense of responsibility" and are not meant to be used in social gatherings.

Why did 65 infants die in Odisha?

Why did 65 infants die in Odisha?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'I kept begging the doctors to put my three year old on the ventilator. But the doctors and nurses kept saying no ventilator was available. When the breathing apparatus ultimately became available, it was too late.'

Second child dies of dengue after Delhi hospitals turn him away

Second child dies of dengue after Delhi hospitals turn him away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Another boy has died of dengue with his family claiming negligence by hospitals in the New Delhi.

Divyansh case: Father alleges child may have been sexual assaulted

Divyansh case: Father alleges child may have been sexual assaulted

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

The father of the six-year-old boy, who was found dead in Ryan International School, today alleged that he was sexually assaulted before being done to death.

Gutted! Country mourns Kerala temple tragedy

Gutted! Country mourns Kerala temple tragedy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Reactions on the tragic incident have been pouring in since morning. Leaders cutting across various political parties and celebrities have expressed solidarity over the loss of life in the incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of injured.

Salman Khan to go on trial in hit-and-run case from March 26

Salman Khan to go on trial in hit-and-run case from March 26

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The fresh trial in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan would begin on March 26, with a sessions court in Mumbai completing the necessary formalities and admitting documents given by the prosecution.

Mumbai hooch tragedy toll touches 102, Congress demands CM's resignation

Mumbai hooch tragedy toll touches 102, Congress demands CM's resignation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The toll in Mumbai's worst hooch tragedy rose to 102 on Monday with the death of five more victims who consumed spurious liquor in Malad area and another 46 are in hospitals with eight of them struggling to survive serious ill-effects of the killer brew.

25 migrant workers killed in trailer-truck collision in UP

25 migrant workers killed in trailer-truck collision in UP

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PM Modi, BJP president J P Nadda, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have all expressed grief over the incident.

Hit-and-run case: Salman had no driving license, says witness

Hit-and-run case: Salman had no driving license, says witness

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Bollywood star Salman Khan did not possess a driving license when his car met with an accident in 2002, an officer at Regional Transport Office on Monday informed the Sessions court hearing the hit-and-run case.

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

A case of negligence has been registered against authorities of the Larji Hydropower project in Manali even as rescuers on Wednesday negotiated through huge boulders and high level of silt to trace 19 engineering students and a tour guide who were washed away in the turbulent waters of the Beas River.

Tablighi attendees could face NSA, attempt to murder charges

Tablighi attendees could face NSA, attempt to murder charges

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

According to reports from the states, several congregation participants are yet to show up before authorities.

Alwar lynching: Cop suspended after he 'admits' to delay

Alwar lynching: Cop suspended after he 'admits' to delay

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A four-member committee, constituted by the Rajasthan Police to look into the delay in taking 28-year-old Khan to the hospital, suspended the ASI and shifted three other constables to police lines, Special Director General of Police (law and order) NRK Reddy said at a press conference in Alwar.

The 85 year old fighting Tamil Nadu's killer hoardings

The 85 year old fighting Tamil Nadu's killer hoardings

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'After people died when banners fell on them, I decided to file a case to make it a law to prevent people from doing this.' 'Till today, I have filed 150 cases against this menace.'

Pakistani lawmakers adopt landmark Hindu marriage bill

Pakistani lawmakers adopt landmark Hindu marriage bill

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

In a historic move, Pakistan's parliament has passed the much-delayed bill to enable the country's minority Hindu community to register their marriages.

Police blame pub for fire, say staff did not help customers

Police blame pub for fire, say staff did not help customers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The police have booked Hratesh Sanghvi, Jigar Sanghvi and Abhijeet Manka, who run '1 Above' pub in Mumbai's Kamala Mills, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in June dedicated the modernised and expanded Bhilai Steel Plant to the nation.

Delhi: 19-year-old drunk car driver kills one, injures 2

Delhi: 19-year-old drunk car driver kills one, injures 2

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

A rickshaw-puller was killed and two other persons were seriously injured when a 19-year-old drunk car driver lost control over the vehicle and rammed it into a two-wheeler, a rickshaw and a passerby in East Delhi's Anand Vihar area on Saturday, the police said.

Bengal migrant workers denied Jan, Feb pays

Bengal migrant workers denied Jan, Feb pays

Rediff.com11 May 2020

In Sandelerbil village alone in the Hingalgunj block in the Sundarbans, around 36 families from the Scheduled Caste community migrated from Tamil Nadu in March, where they had been working in a gas oven factory. A majority awaits dues promised but not paid. The story is no different in the villages of Manipur, Atapur, and Amtoli under the Sandeshkhali block in the Sundarbans.

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Rights group vowed to continue the struggle for human rights in the Communist nation.

Now you can insure your pets!

Now you can insure your pets!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'Our pet insurance policy is similar to the health insurance for humans.'

'It is murder of our children'

'It is murder of our children'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

'...and the government is suppressing the truth.'

SC verdict may wipe out AMRI's entire profit

SC verdict may wipe out AMRI's entire profit

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court order asking Kolkata-based Advanced Medicare and Research Institute Hospital to pay Rs 5.96 crore as compensation for medical negligence could wipe out an entire year's profit. With interest, the compensation translates to a little more than Rs 11 crore.

Striking doctors defy Mamata's deadline to resume work

Striking doctors defy Mamata's deadline to resume work

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Mamata alleged that the BJP and the CPI-M were provoking doctors and giving communal colour to the issue.