Earthquake in Delhi causes panic and tremors
Residents of Delhi-NCR and several parts of northern India were jolted early Monday morning as strong tremors shook high-rise buildings, prompting many to rush outdoors. Residents were terrified by the loud sound while the tremors were felt as they watched their buildings shake for a few seconds which lasted for...
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RAIL, ROAD STAMPEDES CRUSH PILGRIMS’ PROGRESS TO KUMBH
As the mega congregation at Maha Kumbh is on its last leg, yet another tragedy on Saturday night stuck the pilgrims at New Delhi Railway Station, where 18 people bound for the holy dip at Triveni Sangam lost their lives in a horrific manner. Amidst the religious fervour lasting almost two...
Biryani, chicken curry included in Singapore’s emergency meal kits
Curry chicken with biryani rice is among the five meal options prepared by SATS Ltd, or Singapore Airport Terminal Services, ready-to-eat foods for public consumption during national emergencies. SATS, a Singapore-headquartered solutions company, has spent four to six months on research and development before finalising five meal options. Besides biryani -- a...
Sheesh Mahal under CVC lens
In mounting trouble for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has ordered a detailed probe into allegations of irregularities in the construction and expenditures incurred on interiors of his residence, 6, Flagstaff Road, during his tenure in...
Meta’s longest undersea cable to connect India, US
Social media major Meta on Saturday tagged India as one of its largest markets to be connected with the company’s world’s longest undersea cable “Project Waterworth” which is expected to be operational by the end of this decade. Meta has announced “Project Waterworth” which will reach five major continents and span...
AAP appointments under scrutiny
In order to crackdown on the ‘tentacles’ of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) within the Delhi government, Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra has asked all Secretaries and Heads of Department to compile a list of appointments of chairpersons and members made by the previous AAP government. The move may spark controversy...
Accident claims 10 lives in Prayagraj
A late Friday night accident claimed the lives of 10 pilgrims and left 19 others injured. The incident occurred on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway in Meja. According to police reports, a Bolero carrying pilgrims collided head-on with a bus. All 10 occupants of the Bolero died on the spot. The deceased were residents...
Destiny plays cruel at Maha Kumbh, again
A devastating road accident in Prayagraj on Friday and a fire in the mela grounds on Saturday marred the festivities in Kumbh as the week came to a close. A fire broke out at the storeroom of a camp in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Saturday evening, gutting seven...
