News for 'fire-services'

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The mishap occurred during a sortie as part of the rehearsal for AeroIndia.

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Resto-bar owner V R Dayashankar who went absconding after the incident was later arrested.

Hundreds fall sick after toxic gas leak at Bangladesh fertiliser unit

Hundreds fall sick after toxic gas leak at Bangladesh fertiliser unit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Di-ammonium phosphate leaked from the DAP Fertiliser Company Limited on the bank of Karnaphuli river on Monday night.

Met the 'Department of Big Moves'?

Met the 'Department of Big Moves'?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

This whirlwind of activity only confirms that rushing around creating an impression of pompous busy-ness is not the same thing as solving problems, argues Mitali Saran.

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The Jharkhand cricket team, including their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Friday escaped unhurt after a fire broke out at a five star hotel in Dwarka, New Delhi leading to postponement of the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final against Bengal.

10 fire tenders and 30 mins later, blaze at Parliament under control

10 fire tenders and 30 mins later, blaze at Parliament under control

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A major fire broke out in the AC plant of the Parliament complex on Sunday afternoon.

Day after fire at Make in India event, private fire marshals roped in

Day after fire at Make in India event, private fire marshals roped in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The marshals will be provided specialised axes to snip wires and break glasses.

Why did Brahmaputra turn black? PM asks ministries to find out

Why did Brahmaputra turn black? PM asks ministries to find out

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Meanwhile, China has denied plans to construct a tunnel to divert Brahmaputra river waters.

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

Meghalaya rescue op: Have to believe in miracles, Centre to SC

Meghalaya rescue op: Have to believe in miracles, Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

It said the authorities were making all efforts to save the lives of these persons and the Indian Navy and planes and helicopters of the Indian Air Force have been deployed in the rescue operation.

TN: 4 dead in mishap at Hyundai car factory

TN: 4 dead in mishap at Hyundai car factory

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

Four persons died of asphyxiation after inhaling methane gas during "maintenance work" at a sewage tank in the Hyundai car factory at Irrungatukottai near Kancheepuram, fire service officials said.

Uphaar tragedy: Ansals get 2 yrs imprisonment

Uphaar tragedy: Ansals get 2 yrs imprisonment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The court had on November 20 convicted Sushil and Gopal Ansal, two MCD officials and Delhi Fire Service officer under Sections 304A and 337 and 338 of the IPC, which pertain to endangering human lives.

Fire breaks out at I&B ministry rooms; no one injured

Fire breaks out at I&B ministry rooms; no one injured

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

A fire broke out at the sixth floor of Shastri Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday evening, damaging some rooms occupied by officials of the I&B Ministry.

Orissa DGP B B Mohanty suspended

Orissa DGP B B Mohanty suspended

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

A Rajasthan court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Mohanti for allegedly sheltering his fugitive son Bitihotra.

Rio's Olympic security force complains of lack of pay, beds

Rio's Olympic security force complains of lack of pay, beds

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Officers who form part of the security force for the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are complaining about delayed salaries and unfurnished accommodations, where many are forced to sleep on the floor. "Morale is rock bottom," said one member of the National Force, which is formed by police and fire services from states across Brazil to provide security for major events and emergencies. National Force officers already in Rio - part of an overall security deployment of 85,000 police, soldiers and other personnel - form a relatively small part of the overall effort, with about 5,000 members.

Protests grow against Sabarimala verdict, review plea filed in SC

Protests grow against Sabarimala verdict, review plea filed in SC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

CM Pinnarayi Vijayan said 'deliberate' efforts were being made to destroy the state's unity and secular fabric.

Srinagar: 200 tourists rescued from storm

Srinagar: 200 tourists rescued from storm

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The powerful gale uprooted trees and electric poles and swept away many roofs in Srinagar and other major towns of the valley.

Install panic button feature in all existing phones: DoT

Install panic button feature in all existing phones: DoT

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The software patch will provide facility similar to panic button which at the press of '9' or '5' will generate a call to single emergency telephone number '112', the order said.

Delhi: Uphaar tragedy victims' kin want justice

Delhi: Uphaar tragedy victims' kin want justice

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Uphaar victims families gathered outside the cinema house in south Delhi that claimed 59 of their loved ones' lives in a fire that raged for hours.

Andhra and Odisha get ready to face Cyclone Roanu's wrath

Andhra and Odisha get ready to face Cyclone Roanu's wrath

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Rain and thundershower lashed many places in Ganjam, Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, and Balasore in Odisha, disrupting normal life, the weatherman said.

Navy boats sought to rescue marooned people: Jaya

Navy boats sought to rescue marooned people: Jaya

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

The government's aim is to ensure that each and every affected family got the relief assistance, she said.

DGP Mohanti continues to elude arrest

DGP Mohanti continues to elude arrest

Rediff.com29 May 2007

"We searched for Mohanti at a hospital in the Buxi Bazar area and also went to DGP's office for the second time on Tuesday expecting that he would be present there. But there was no trace of him."

Ferry with 250 passengers onboard sinks in Bangladesh

Ferry with 250 passengers onboard sinks in Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

An overcrowded ferry with up to 250 passengers onboard sank on Monday in the Padma river in central Bangladesh, officials said.

One injured in London letter bomb blast

One injured in London letter bomb blast

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

A suspect package exploded in a Victoria office block in central London on Monday injuring a woman.

Delhi tremors sets off panic among people

Delhi tremors sets off panic among people

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed the people to maintain calm. "Earthquake tremors in Delhi. I appeal to people to maintain calm. Officials out in the field to assess the situation," he said on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Bangladesh fire tragedy toll rises to 29, search for missing on

Bangladesh fire tragedy toll rises to 29, search for missing on

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Witnesses and media have reported that smokes were still coming out from the sight despite claims by the fire fighters to have douse the fire.

Fire-safety concerns for Delhi Test

Fire-safety concerns for Delhi Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

"The DDCA has 96 hours to try and meet the minimum requirements," said Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit.

5-yr-old rescued from 50-feet pit after 2 days

5-yr-old rescued from 50-feet pit after 2 days

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The boy fell in when he was playing near the pit, which was left open when labourers extracted a pipe from it.

17 Africans die in Paris blaze

17 Africans die in Paris blaze

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

17 Africans die, 21 injured in Paris inferno

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

He has been removed from the high-profile post on the charges of corruption and dereliction of duty making him the first chief in the history of the agency to face such action.

Death toll in Andhra boat tragedy rises to 21

Death toll in Andhra boat tragedy rises to 21

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

An overloaded boat carrying 38 people capsized on Sunday close to the 'Pavitra Sangamam'.

Chennai: Temporary shelters gutted

Chennai: Temporary shelters gutted

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The government and non-governmental organisations had put up nearly 2,000 temporary shelters in the area for people who were affected by the December 26 tsunami. \n\n

12 killed in TN factory roof collapse

12 killed in TN factory roof collapse

Rediff.com28 May 2005

A huge pillar, which was supporting the roof, had also fallen and some persons are feared trapped beneath it.

What India can learn from Odisha

What India can learn from Odisha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

'Evacuation' has been key to disaster management in Odisha. The aim is to achieve zero casualty.

Delhi records worst air quality after Diwali due to bursting of crackers

Delhi records worst air quality after Diwali due to bursting of crackers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

In a gross violation of a Supreme Court order, people in several cities burst firecrackers until at least midnight, two hours after the 10 pm deadline. Loud bangs rent the air in New Delhi.

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

'The selection process of the CBI chief has not been appropriate.' 'Three successive CBI directors have been found in corrupt moral practices.' 'A thorough investigation needs to be done before appointing anyone to such a post.'

52 people killed in Tiruchirappalli fire

52 people killed in Tiruchirappalli fire

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

The fire broke out at a marriage hall on the EVS Street at Rangarajapuram in Srirangam.

Andhra braces for cyclone 'Helen', to hit tomorrow evening

Andhra braces for cyclone 'Helen', to hit tomorrow evening

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Six teams of the National Disaster Response Force are being deployed in four coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh as cyclonic storm 'Helen' is expected to cross the Bay of Bengal coast near Kavali on Thursday evening.