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Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Fire safety fail: Delhi Police HQ, two govt hospitals denied safety certificates
Pointing out shortcomings and non-compliance with key fire safety norms, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has denied fire safety certificates (FSCs) to the Delhi Police Headquarters and two government hospitals — Lok Nayak and Dr BR Ambedkar hospitals — officials said Friday. In its official communication to the police headquarters and the two healthcare facilities, the DFS stated that the deficiencies were observed during inspections conducted by its officers in May and June. The department added that renewal of the FSC cannot be considered until the shortcomings are rectified. The 17-storey Delhi Police HQ on Jai Singh Road had applied for FSC renewal on April 21. Following a joint inspection with Delhi Police personnel on May 30, the DFS identified at least four critical violations. 'Fire-check door has been replaced by a normal glass door on 17th floor; door closers found removed from some fire-check doors, which makes pressurisation ineffective; pressurisation (system) in lift lobby also found removed on 17th floor,' according to the communication sent to the headquarters on June 5. It also stated that there is a reception desk in the lift lobby area, which is not allowed. In the letter to Lok Nayak Hospital dated May 30, the DFS stated that during their visit, officials found several shortcomings in the Casualty OPD, Surgical Block, Ortho Block, and New Special Wards. It was stated that one staircase in the Surgical Block was blocked by waste items/ materials, which could pose as an obstacle during the evacuation of occupants/patients in the event of an emergency. In the Ortho Block, a six-metre road all around the building for fire tender movement was found encroached by parking, sheds, and tree branches. In the New Special Ward, the DFS found that the lift fireman switch was non-functional, the door closer was removed from some fire-check doors, and hoses and branches were missing in some hydrant boxes. In a letter dated June 11, the DFS also denied FSC renewal to Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini's Sector 6. This comes after a site inspection on May 24 revealed continued non-compliance with previously stipulated safety conditions. The DFS letter cited several major shortcomings: alternate exits on all floors of the ward block were found permanently locked and obstructed with storage material and condemned items; sprinklers were missing across the central block; and the fire control room was found to be disorganised and poorly managed. Despite the hospital having over 500 beds, no fire safety officer had been appointed as required by fire safety regulations, the letter mentioned. Additionally, the manual fire alarm system was either absent or non-functional in several parts of the hospital, raising serious concerns about the facility's preparedness in the event of a fire emergency. The hospital had previously been issued an FSC in March 2022, which has now been revoked due to continued non-compliance. 'The hospital has not yet complied with condition no. 8 of the previous FSC… and your request for renewal of FSC is rejected under sub-rule (3),' Chief Fire Officer Virendra Singh stated in the letter. (with PTI inputs)
India Today
05-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Give my child back: Father whose son died in Bengaluru stampede refuses postmortem
A father who lost his son in the Bengaluru stampede on Wednesday appeared inconsolable and urged the authorities to return the body of his son without an autopsy. "Home minister came and went. We have one child, give me my child back," the father pleaded with the to hold back his emotions, he continued, 'Don't want any postmortem, whatever happened has happened. Just send my son back to me. I don't live without my son for an hour also. 22 years I've taken care of him , because of you all he's dead today. Just send him back now.' advertisementHis son was one of the 11 cricket fans who lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a chaotic celebration at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium last evening in view of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) winning Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The chaos stemmed from confusion over a planned victory parade, overcrowding and poor coordination. The Bengaluru Traffic Police at 11.56 am yesterday announced that there would be no victory parade, only a felicitation ceremony at the at 3:14 pm the same day, the RCB team management issued a conflicting statement, saying a victory parade would take place at 5 pm. This contradictory information led to widespread confusion among fans about whether the parade was actually the stadium holds around 35,000 people, an estimated 2-3 lakh fans gathered after conflicting announcements from the authorities and the RCB fans without tickets tried to force entry, leading to gate breaches and people being trampled. Most victims were young, including Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, stated that the overwhelming turnout was unexpected and an inquiry is underway into the tragedy. Despite attempts by the police to manage the crowd, including the use of mild force, the situation to the police, around 50,000 people were within a 1-kilometre radius and the number just kept increasing."While those with valid tickets were allowed to enter the stadium for celebrations, many tried to squeeze in with those who had free passes and tickets. In that bid to get entry, some of them also started pushing each other," a police officer than 1 lakh people had also gathered in front of Vidhana Soudha and there was no untoward incident there. The Bengaluru Metro also announced that trains would not stop at Cubbon Park and Dr B R Ambedkar stations due to the heavy Watch IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Once a bustling hub, landmark for peace move Now stands silent
NEW DELHI: The Dr B R Ambedkar Bus Terminus near Delhi Gate no more resembles the once bustling hub, which generated much hope for peace with Pakistan. The non-functional terminus is rather a grim reminder of the strained India-Pakistan relationship, with only the signboard remaining the testament of old times. Launched in February 1999 amid much fanfare, the bus service was meant to send out message of peace and friendship, bridging the divide between the two nations. It was more than a bus link, it rather raised the hope for people-to-people contact. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's historic bus journey to Lahore in 1999 marked a significant moment in India-Pakistan relations. Despite the initial optimism, tensions and conflicts followed and eventually the bus service was suspended after the 2001 Parliament attack. Though the service resumed in 2003, it was suspended again in 2019 after nullification of Article 370. For now, the terminus serves as a hub for other international routes, including the Delhi-Kathmandu bus.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
New Covid-19 case registered in Andhra's Konaseema
AMALAPURAM/TIRUPATI/VIJAYAWADA: A fresh Covid-19 case has been reported in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district on Saturday. Saladi Venkat Rao (64), a resident of Satyavada village in K Gangavaram mandal, tested positive after experiencing symptoms for several days. He initially sought treatment at a local hospital, where a rapid test confirmed the infection. He was then shifted to Kakinada Government General Hospital (GGH), where an RT-PCR test also returned positive. Hospital authorities said Rao is currently under observation in the isolation ward and is in stable condition. His family members have also been brought to Kakinada GGH for testing. Minister Vasamsetti Subhash urged the public not to panic but to remain vigilant. 'Precautions such as wearing masks in crowded areas and seeking timely medical attention for symptoms like cough and fever are essential,' he said, adding that the government has made necessary arrangements to respond to any surge in cases. With the number of active Covid-19 cases in the State rising to four, with three in Visakhapatnam and one in Kakinada, medical institutions across Andhra Pradesh have begun ramping up preparations.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kishan Reddy to lead Tiranga Yatra at Tank Bund tomorrow
Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, called upon the people from all walks of life to take part in the Tiranga Yatra, which will start at 5 pm on Friday, May 17, from Dr BR Ambedkar Statue near Tank Bund, and will culminate at the statue of Swami Vivekananda. Addressing the media on Thursday, he said that many important personalities were invited from all walks of life, irrespective of political affiliations, including senior officials from defence services, bureaucrats, eminent personalities in society, and senior artists. With so many people participating, the Yatra is going to be very colourful with a patriotic tinge he added. The Union Minister who will be leading the yatra said that on April 22, Pakistani-inspired terrorists brutally shot dead 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Of the victims, 25 were Indians, and one was a tourist from Nepal. The terror attack in Pahalgam posed a significant challenge to humanity. It was unprecedented, as it marked the first instance in the world where a father was brutally murdered, in front of his children, and a husband in front of his wife. The international community, including India, strongly condemned the Pahalgam incident. On the same day as the attack, the Indian Prime Minister returned from a foreign tour. Immediately after the terrorist attack, the Indian Home Minister visited the scene to assess the situation. The Prime Minister had issued a strong warning that India would not spare those responsible for this act, viewing it as a challenge to human society, secularism, and national integrity. He affirmed that strict action should be taken against terrorism. On the night of May 6, under the name of Operation Sindoor, the Indian military successfully destroyed nine terrorist camps in Pakistan with precision and recognition from the global community. The Indian Army targeted only the residences, camps, and bases of the terrorists, taking precautions to avoid casualties in densely populated areas. In Operation Sindoor, the terrorists who had hijacked an Indian plane in Nepal and taken it to Afghanistan to blackmail were also eliminated. The operation succeeded in eliminating around 100 terrorists and also resulted in the loss of Pakistani soldiers who were assisting them, all without causing any inconvenience to the common people. It is a rare event that the Indian Army and Air Force have effectively destroyed only terrorist camps and their residences in Pakistan. India has faced heavy losses due to terrorist organisations like Lashkar-e-Taiba in the past. Operation Sindoor has demonstrated that 'if India strikes back, the retaliation will be severe. The world is acknowledging the strategic excellence displayed by Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor.' Beyond politics, Tiranga Yatras are being organised at district centres across the country to boost the morale of the armed forces and stand united. The Tiranga Yatra is a people-driven initiative. 'As a Union Minister and a local Member of Parliament, I encourage everyone, including youth organizations, students, and women's groups, to participate in this program and express solidarity with the Indian soldiers,' he urged.
