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Assam Cabinet approves amendment to Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2013Assam's cabinet has greenlit several key initiatives, including modernizing mineral governance with new charges for sand and stone, and lau...- Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to nearly 3,000Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed nearly 3,000 lives, with thousands more missing and homeless. International rescue teams are conc...
- TN govt begins extraction of ammonia gas stored at seafood export factory in TiruvallurInvestigations into safety lapses are ongoing, with factory owners arrested. The extracted ammonia will be returned to the supplier for dis...
- Arunachal Pradesh govt deploys helicopter to airlift essential supplies to areas cut off by floodHeavy rains have caused devastating floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, isolating several villages in Lower Siang. A commercial hel...
- Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
- Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian policeTragedy struck Antwerp on Wednesday morning as a fierce blaze engulfed an eighth-floor apartment in a 10-story building. Local authorities ...
- Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
- Nearly 45% homes in India need electrical upgrades for safe EV charging: ReportA new report reveals that nearly half of Indian homes require electrical upgrades to safely charge electric vehicles. With EV adoption risi...
- Haldia Petrochemicals pipeline fire in West Bengal leaves several injuredA major fire incident occurred at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd's refinery in West Bengal on Tuesday, triggered by a leak in a naphtha pipeline...
- Four rescued from overflowing Arunachal river after raft capsizing; Assam grapples with floodsA dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted from the overflowing Sisiri River after their rescue...
- Arunachal floods: Four stranded people rescued, airlifted to safetyA dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted after their raft capsized in the overflowing Sisiri ...
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma monitoring Dhemaji flood situation, train services suspendedAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has pledged full government support for flood-affected residents in Dhemaji, directing ministers t...
- Massive fire breaks out at Himalayan cold storage in LucknowA significant fire erupted at Himalayan Cold Storage in Lucknow's Chinhat area on Sunday, prompting an immediate response from fire tenders...
- Supreme Court: Plea seeks national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public occupancy premisesA Supreme Court plea urges the Centre and states to establish a national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public places like sc...
- UAE says false public warning caused by technical malfunctionResidents in the UAE received erroneous missile threat alerts due to a technical glitch in the early warning system. The National Emergency...
- After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildingsFollowing recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-s...
- 3 dead, 21 rescued after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata; 12-18 feared trappedTragedy struck Taratala, West Kolkata, as an under-construction warehouse roof caved in Wednesday afternoon. Several individuals are feared...
- Lucknow fire incident: FIR cites illegal commercial use, single entry/exit in building that claimed 15 livesA devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj building, claiming 15 lives, has led to an FIR alleging severe negligence. The building, housing mu...
- Trapped: From Lucknow to Delhi and Jaipur, the deadly pattern behind India's summer blazesA wave of deadly fires across India in recent months has exposed critical safety lapses and lax enforcement of regulations. From coaching c...
- At least 15 people killed as fire engulfs commercial building housing coaching centre in Lucknow's AliganjA devastating fire claimed at least 14 lives in a Lucknow building housing a coaching center and pet clinic. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh ...
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