After Hauz Rani fire, Delhi authorities start acting against hotels for rule violationsAuthorities are inspecting hotels in Delhi for fire safety violations. This action follows a fire that killed 21 people. Hotels in areas li...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Delhiites can now hire private fire auditors for fire safety certificatesDelhi's fire safety clearance process is set to become faster with the introduction of a third-party fire audit system. This comes after a ...
29 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
‘₹4 crore flat, living like a prisoner’: Ghaziabad high-rise residents flag bad roads, poor AQI, faulty fire lift in viral video. WatchGhaziabad high registry charges but no facilities: A viral video from Ghaziabad highlights the stark reality of luxury housing, questioning...
05 May, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
The stunning way China is using America's own playbook to hit the US where it hurts most, and Washington has no idea how to respondChina Detains Panama-Flagged Ships: Nearly 70 Panamanian vessels held in Chinese ports. COSCO suspending operations at Balboa. A $2 billion...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Zepto vs rivals; Cybersecurity goes outsourcedAs Zepto lines up a public markets debut this year, a look at how it stacks up against rivals Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Goa MLA Michael Lobo calls for safety audit of all clubs in state after Arpora fire kills 23A devastating fire in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting BJP MLA Michael Lobo to demand a safety audit of all clubs. Chief Minister P...
07 Dec, 2025, 06.32 AM IST
MCD issues fire advisory to health facilities, asks for report by May 31Health facilities are directed to regularly inspect fire-fighting equipment such as extinguishers, hydrants, and alarms to ensure all are f...
29 May, 2024, 04.37 PM IST
Centre issues guidelines to states, UTs on preventing hospital fires during summer monthsAccording to sources, the Union health ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have issued a joint advisory to all s...
23 Mar, 2024, 10.07 PM IST
Fire safety audit ordered four days before AIIMS-Delhi blazeThe order by the Department of Security at AIIMS said the Union Health Ministry's National Guidelines for Fire Safety in Healthcare facilit...
07 Aug, 2023, 09.10 PM IST
Almost half of Noida's hospitals, including key govt facilities, have fire safety lapsesThe fire department also recommended electrical audits of the hospitals to reduce the risk of blazes, underlining that around 80 per cent o...
30 Mar, 2023, 08.55 PM IST
Hospitals have become like huge real estate industries instead of serving humanity: SCThe apex court also pulled up the Gujarat government for extending the deadline till July next year for hospitals to rectify the building b...
19 Jul, 2021, 05.47 PM IST
Notre Dame fire should be 'wake-up' call for India to protect its heritage buildings: Global expertVinod Daniel, an India-born Australian and top museum specialist, also said that along with the central-level exercise, a state-level fire ...
17 Apr, 2019, 05.56 PM IST
Safety first, 57 rooftop pubs to be shut in BengaluruAfter the Kamala Mills deaths at a rooftop pub, the commissioner of BMC met hotel associations this week, asking the industry to conduct fi...
10 Jan, 2018, 12.29 PM IST
Mumbai Kamla Mills fire: Business at restaurant hub to be affectedThe Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India said it was issuing advisories to all members to observe fire safety regulations stri...
30 Dec, 2017, 07.27 AM IST
Make in India: After Girgaum fire, all MII venues undergo safety audit"After yesterday's incident, we have once again conducted fire safety audit of all venues of Make in India event," Fadnavis told reporters.
15 Feb, 2016, 08.40 PM IST
SBI to relook fire-safety norms in all branches: OfficialA fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in the second floor of the heritage building that houses State Bank of India. However, there were no...
14 Jul, 2014, 03.44 PM IST
- Fire dies at IOC's last tank, Prasada visits inferno site
Fire died out in IOC's last tank, 10 days after the inferno claimed 12 lives, while smoke continued to bellow from it even as the Centre ha...
07 Nov, 2009, 09.24 PM IST