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Mumbai: A fire broke out at an offshore installation operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in Mumbai High on Friday evening, leaving 10 personnel with minor injuries. The incident occurred around 5:45 pm at the SHP platform, part of the company's Mumbai High Asset. In an official statement, ONGC said emergency response teams were immediately mobilised and the fire was swiftly brought under control. "A fire incident was reported at approximately 17:45 at ONGC's SHP Platform, Mumbai High Asset. The situation was promptly brought under control and the fire extinguished," the company said. According to ONGC, all 10 injured personnel are receiving medical treatment and are in stable condition. The company added that operations at the offshore facility have since resumed. "10 personnel sustained minor injuries and are under medical care. All are stable. Operations have been normalised. Further updates will follow," the statement noted. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and an investigation is likely. 10 Auto Rickshaws Gutted In Blaze Under Ghatkopar Bridge The offshore incident comes days after a separate fire in the city destroyed multiple vehicles in the eastern suburbs. At least 10 auto rickshaws were gutted in a blaze that erupted under a bridge at Chedda Nagar in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon. The fire, reported around 12:30 pm along the Eastern Express Highway in Ghatkopar East, is believed to have originated in a safety net before rapidly spreading to parked vehicles. Local residents alerted the Mumbai Fire Brigade, which responded promptly along with police teams. Fire officials said that by the time crews arrived, some vehicles had already been moved by locals, but around 10 rickshaws were engulfed in flames. Fire engines stationed on the busy stretch led to traffic disruptions for nearly an hour as personnel worked to contain the blaze. The fire was brought under control by approximately 1:34 pm. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.
Sivasagar, Jun 26 (PTI) Leakage of gas continued for the 15th day from a crude oil well of ONGC in Assam's Sivasagar district although the energy major on Thursday claimed that it is nearing to control the blowout. In its daily bulletin on the blowout, ONGC said it has achieved a key breakthrough in its ongoing operations in close coordination with international well control specialists from CUDD Pressure Control. "The team successfully cleared all remaining rig materials, including staircases, entangled wires and other structural components. "This critical step culminated in the safe remov ...Read More >
Vadodara, Jul 9 (PTI) Nine persons, including a child, were killed and nine others rescued after a portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning, officials said. A slab of the Gambhira bridge, located on Mahisagar river which connects central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region of the state, collapsed, killing nine persons, Superintendent of Police (Vadodara rural) Rohan Anand said. The bridge was located near Padra town in the district. "According to the details available, around nine persons have died and another nine persons have been resc ...Read More >
Vadodara: At least nine people lost their lives after the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand districts of Gujarat collapsed on Wednesday, July 9. Several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar River. However, a tanker had a close shave as it stopped just at the edge of the broken bridge. A video of the tanker hanging in the middle of the broken bridge surfaced online. In the video, it could be seen that a slab of the Gambhira bridge fell into the river. The front part of the vehicle was on the broken portion of the bridge. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is reported in several parts of Guj ...Read More >
Vadodara, Jul 12 (PTI) The search and rescue operations resumed in the Mahisagar River in Gujarat's Vadodara for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday to retrieve the body of a man still missing since the bridge collapse and to remove vehicles and the main slab of structure that fell into the river. The toll in the tragedy rose to 20 on Friday after one more body was recovered from the river and another injured person died at the hospital while undergoing treatment. Also Read | Mahagathbandhan Meeting Today in Patna to Finalise Alliance's Strategy to Take On Ruling NDA in Upcoming Bihar Ass ...Read More >
Mumbai: On the morning of October 26, a fire broke at Kandivali West's Agarwal Residency, where eight people were rescued. The fire broke out on the second floor of the sixteen-storey residential building in the Shankar Lane area of Kandivali West. As the information about the fire was received, the firefighters reached the spot quickly and doused the fire within 20 minutes times. Eight residents were rescued from the incident of which two were men, three women, and three children, including a 3 ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Jul 10 (PTI) Three years before the bridge over the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district collapsed, killing 15 persons, an activist had alerted about its "dangerous condition" to a government official, who also admitted at that time that the structure "may not survive long". Social activist Lakhan Darbar, who runs an outfit named 'Yuva Sena', said he had flagged the concerns regarding the bridge during his conversation with a government official in August 2022. He added that despite the precarious condition of the bridge, the agencies responsible did not take timely actio ...Read More >
New Delhi/Guwahati, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on Friday successfully capped the blowout in one of its wells in Assam's Sivasagar district, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has announced. Announcing the plugging of the blowout, Puri said in a post on X on Friday, "ONGC has successfully capped the blow out of well RDS#147A at 1115 hours hrs today. This blow out started on 12th June and has been capped successfully within the shortest possible time following all the best practices." He said the Crisis Manag ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
Vadodara, Jul 10 (PTI) The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district reached 17 even as a search-and-rescue operation was underway for three persons missing in the incident, officials said on Thursday. Several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar river after a segment of the four-decade-old bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed near Gambhira village close to Padra town on Wednesday morning. The incident had taken place at 7am. "Three persons are still missing and a search-and-rescue operation is underway by at least 10 teams of the N ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentinal tubules, the tiny tunnels in the tooth that lead to nerve endings. Guided by an external magnetic ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city woke up to a chaotic morning as heavy showers lashed the city, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, warning of intense to very intense rainfall over the next three hours, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Heavy Showers Hit Mumbai's Suburbs Mumbai woke up to torrential rains, particularly affecting the suburbs. Byculla, Mahalaxmi, and parts of Kings Circle were submerged in water, causing severe traffic snarls. Pedestrians and motorists were seen wading through knee-deep ...Read More >
Also Read: Assam gas leak: Strategic progress in capping oil well, says ONGC The ONGC officials on Thursday said that they are hopeful to plug the gas blowout by Friday, and accordingly, have successfully done the capping of the well. The company sources earlier said that ONGC, in close coordination with international well control specialists from CUDD Pressure Control, achieved a key breakthrough on Thursday in its ongoing operations at Well RDS-147A. The team successfully cleared all remaining rig materials, including staircases, entangled wires, and other structural components. According ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Normal life came to a standstill across Kerala on Tuesday after around 20,000 private buses were off the roads due to a token strike called by the operators. The operators have been raising demands like an increase in charges for student concessions, steps to check fake concession cards, besides a few other demands for a while now. With the talks with the Transport Commissioner failing, the operators decided to have a token strike on Tuesday. They have warned that if the government fails to address their demands in a week, they will have no other o ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst intense opposition from the business community and city planners, the State Government has decided to go ahead with the relocation of the KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand from Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road to KSRTC-owned land in Bannimantap, where its depot currently functions. Traders fear the move will hurt foot traffic and sales in the heart of the city, while urban planners warn it could choke the already-congested Bengaluru-Mysuru Road. Despite these concerns, the Government has brushed aside all objections and is moving forward with the project. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is s ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city has been lashed by three consecutive days of heavy rain, leaving residents grappling with waterlogged streets, endless traffic snarls and deteriorating road conditions. On Thursday evening, the Western Express Highway (WEH) witnessed massive traffic chaos, particularly on the Vakola bridge stretch between Bandra and Andheri, where vehicles came to a complete standstill for hours. Commuters described the situation as nightmarish, with cars and two-wheelers inching forward at a snail's pace, while public buses struggled to stay on schedule. The persistent downpour has turned al ...Read More >
Sivasagar, June 27: ONGC has successfully capped the gas leak from its well no 147 at Bhatiapar in Sivasagar district today at 11:15 am, ending a 16-day-long ordeal. The leak, which began on June 12, was brought under control through coordinated efforts by ONGC's crisis management team and international well-control experts, primarily from the United States. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, confirmed the development through a post on microblogging site, praising the operation as a meticulously executed mission completed "within the shortest possible time," and ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai began its week under the grip of relentless rain and rising tides on Monday. The city recorded its first high tide of the day at 6:43 am, peaking at 3.89 metres, coinciding with heavy overnight showers that left large parts waterlogged. The tide has since been receding, with the lowest level of 2.1 metres expected at 12:45 pm, before another high tide of 3.36 metres at 6:13 pm. Waterlogging Reported Citywide The combination of intense rainfall and high tide conditions brought familiar monsoon woes to the city. Waterlogging was reported in several neighbourhoods, including King ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large-scale state-level mock exercise simulating flood and landslide scenarios was successfully conducted across Tripura with special emphasis on West Tripura District by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) under the supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate (DM) of West Tripura, addressed the media following the drill, and highlighted that rescue operations were carried out simultaneously at 13 strategic locations across the district. The central event was staged at the Intern ...Read More >
Vadodara, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The death toll in the building collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara has risen to 18, while two people are still missing. After the tragic collapse of the 40-year-old Gambhira Bridge over the Mahisagar River in Padra, Vadodara, rescue operations continued on Friday with teams from the National Disaster Response Force, the State Disaster Response Force, and local authorities scouring the area. So far, 18 bodies have been recovered, while two people remain missing. Officials confirmed that debris from two trucks, a pickup van, an Eco car, and a rickshaw has been pu ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B, connecting Diamond Garden in Chembur to Mandale in Mankhurd, has launched and is set to open for commuters from April 8, offering improved connectivity across the eastern suburbs while maintaining relatively affordable fares. As per fare details available on the Maha Mumbai Metro website, ticket prices for this stretch remain on the lower side. The entire 5.4 km stretch from Mandale to Diamond Garden will cost Rs 20. A shorter ride up to Deonar from Mandale is priced at Rs 10. Notably, for the same distance between Mandale to Diamond Garden, a ...Read More >
Mumbai: The opening day of two newly launched Mumbai Metro lines drew sharply contrasting responses from commuters, with Line 2B (Mandale-Diamond Garden) being a damp squib, while Line 9 (Kashigaon-Dahisar East) was a runaway success. Both metro corridors were partially inaugurated by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday afternoon, even though the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) had received statutory safety clearances over three months ago. On Metro Line 2B (Yellow Line), trains largely ran empty or carried passengers in single digits through the day. The cur ...Read More >
Surat/Ahmedabad/Rajkot: Just a day after the horrific collapse of the Gambhira bridge between Vadodara and Anand, which claimed 15 lives, chilling visuals of the tragedy have sparked widespread fear and anger among citizens across Gujarat. The bridge collapse has become a grim reminder of the state's crumbling infrastructure -- exposing the neglect and decay of dozens of critical bridges still in use. One such example is in Surat's Parvat Gam, where a bridge over the Mithi creek, built by the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), stands in a dangerously dilapidated state. With no protective rail ...Read More >
Vadodara, Jul 10 (PTI) The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district reached 18, officials said on Thursday while adding that the search-and-rescue operation at the site has been halted for the night. It will resume on Friday morning as two persons are still missing, they informed. Several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar river after a segment of the four-decade-old bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed near Gambhira village close to Padra town on Wednesday morning. The incident had taken place at 7am. "The death toll in the bri ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will develop a flower valley on 5 acres of green belt land near the police headquarters on Shaheed Path that will serve as an eco-tourism destination and leisure space.The project costing at Rs 10 crore will feature a water body, observation tower, stepped landscaping, moon gate, floating island bridge and seasonal flowering trees and plants. It will also include elements like a root bridge and pavilion to enhance its appeal.LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar visited the site on Thursday and directed officials to begin project implementation. ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is hopeful of plugging the gas blowout in one of its wells in Assam's Sivasagar district by Friday, sources said on Thursday. ONGC sources said that with steady progress and a focused operational roadmap, ONGC is optimistic about completing the snubbing operation before sundown on Friday. The corporation remains committed to executing every stage of the operation with utmost precision, safety, and environmental responsibility, he said. According to an expert, snubbing in the oil and gas industry ref ...Read More >
Vadodara: The death toll in the Vadodara bridge collapse mounted to nine, said officials here on Wednesday. Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex gratia compensation to the families of the victims. The 43-year-old bridge over the Mahisagar River in Gujarat's Vadodara district collapsed early Wednesday morning, killing at least nine people and injuring several others. PM Modi, expressing grief over the loss of lives, announced ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured from the Pri ...Read More >