EMERGENCY HELPLINE
Proactive measures initiated after Delhi airport canopy collapse incident, says Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Following the canopy collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced immediate measures. A war room was established to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers within seven days. The Minister expressed condolences for the loss of life and emphasized safety measures, including inspections by IIT Delhi engineers. Flight operations have shifted to Terminals 2 and 3, with advisories issued to airlines to maintain fare stability. Long-term safety policies are under review.
Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident: Helpline numbers, casualties, injured, cause. Here is all we know so far; 10 points
Kanchanjungha Express Accident: On Monday morning, the Sealdah-bound 13174 Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train near New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, resulting in at least five deaths and several injuries. The incident, occurring around 9 am, was reportedly caused by a signaling error. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed rescue operations are ongoing. Helpline numbers have been provided for assistance.
Kuwait Fire: Several Indians killed, Jaishankar calls it shocking. Here is all you should know
Kuwait Mangaf Fire Indians: In Kuwait's Mangaf area, a tragic fire claimed 49 lives, including several Indians. Most victims, aged 20-50, succumbed to smoke inhalation. 15 others were injured, with five firefighters harmed during rescue operations. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah ordered arrests, highlighting safety concerns. The Indian Embassy issued helpline numbers, and Ambassador Swaika visited hospitals to offer assistance. Eyewitnesses recounted the horrifying scene as flames engulfed the building.
Kuwait fire: Massive accident in Mangaf leaves 49 dead, including several Indians; Embassy issues emergency numbers
Kuwait Fire: A major fire in Kuwait's Mangaf area killed 49 workers, many of whom were Indians, including five Keralites. The blaze began in a kitchen of a six-storey building housing 160 workers. The Indian Embassy set up an emergency helpline, while External Affairs Minister Jaishankar expressed shock. Kuwait's Interior Minister ordered the arrest of the building owner and others
IAF chief VR Chaudhari inaugurates first-ever emergency medical response system in Bengaluru
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurated the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) first Emergency Medical Response System at Command Hospital Air Force in Bengaluru. The facility will provide expert guidance and care for serving personnel and their families nationwide. The 24/7 telephonic helpline connects callers with medical professionals who offer immediate advice and coordinate with the nearest IAF medical facility.
Bengaluru police shares practical tips on how to handle road rage situation
To address rising road rage incidents, Bengaluru Police shared a guide on managing such situations effectively. The video advises remaining calm, avoiding arguments, noting vehicle details, and contacting the emergency helpline. It emphasizes safety, suggesting not disrupting traffic, taking photos, and providing accounts to the police. While praised for educating the public, some express concerns about law enforcement's effectiveness and language barriers faced by non-Kannada speakers.
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Maliwal assault case: Delhi court sends Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar to 5-day police custody
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, has been sent to five days in police custody over allegations of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal. The court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, citing the need for further investigation. Police argue Kumar's cooperation is essential to retrieve data from his formatted mobile phone. Kumar's counsel disputes the claims, suggesting political motivations behind the accusations.
India's Consulate in New York to remain open year-round for emergency services
Consulate General of India in New York offers year-round emergency services, including Emergency Visa and Certificate. Headed by Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, open on holidays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 2 pm to 4 pm.
RBI action against Kotak Mahindra Bank: Is your Kotak 811 account safe? Can Kotak customers renew cards? 8 key queries answered
Kotak Mahindra Bank customers: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding new customers through online and mobile banking channels. The regulator also put restrictions on the private sector bank on issuing new credit cards. Should the customers of Kotak 811 worry about their accounts? Can Kotak Mahindra Bank customers renew their credit cards now? ET Wealth Online explains.
India Taipei Association sets up helpline for Indians as 7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan
"In view of the earthquake striking off the coast of eastern Taiwan during the early hours of Wednesday, 03 April 2024, the following emergency helpline has been setup by India Taipei Association for assistance, guidance, Mobile: 0905247906 Email: [email protected]," Indian Taipei Association posted on X.
Central govt employees, pensioners: CGHS eligibility, full list of treatments available under CGHS, cities where you can get it
Central govt employees, pensioners: Now, who is eligible for this CGHS scheme? What are the facilities available under the CGHS scheme? In which cities you will get the benefits of the CGHS scheme? Here are all your questions answered.
Operation Ajay: First flight under carrying 212 Indians lands at Delhi airport
The first charter flight from Israel to India, organized under 'Operation Ajay', departed with 211 adults and an infant on board. These passengers were chosen on a "first come first serve" basis after registering at the Indian embassy. The flight was arranged as Air India had suspended its operations due to the conflict in the region. The Indian government is covering the cost of their return.
War in Israel: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces helpline
“In view of the current situation in Israel, we are closely working with MEA towards ensuring the safety of our citizens,” the CM said, and added: “The current situation in Israel is very concerning. We advocate peace and harmony everywhere for the benefit of humanity.”
India's Representative Office to Palestine asks Indian nationals to contact in case of emergency
India's Representative Office to Palestine has urged Indian nationals in Ramallah to contact them in case of emergency or if assistance is needed, following Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel. The office has also provided a 24-hour emergency helpline for Indian nationals. The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for its nationals, urging them to remain vigilant and observe safety protocols in light of the current situation.
Studying in Canada? 13 emergency contacts you should keep handy
Concerns have arisen about the safety of Indian students in Canada due to ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. However, instances of violence or discrimination specifically targeting Indian students have been rare. It is still advisable for students to take precautionary measures, such as maintaining a list of emergency contacts, knowing crisis helplines, and having trusted friends for support.
Man calls police helpline number 112 to find his missing sandals in Mangaluru
A man in Mangaluru dialed the police helpline number 112 to report the missing clogs he had left outside a city hall. The police identified a suspect but were unable to recover the stolen footwear, whose value was unknown as the complainant had no purchase bill. Mangaluru city police receive an average of 45 distress calls daily on the centralized helpline number.
Government integrating Child Helpline '1098' with ERSS 112
After integration, the helpline number will be operated through the local district administration and police. Sources in the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) told ET that this has been done to correct several anomalies in the existing system.
Odisha Train Accident: Helpdesk set up at Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation to assist victims
The help desk has been set up at BMC-ICOMC tower, Satya Nagar Bhubaneswar to facilitate family, friends, and relatives of deceased people and people stranded in the tragic train accident.
Odisha Train Accident: Check out helpline numbers for assistance and support
In a tragic incident in Odisha's Balasore, three trains collided, resulting in one of the deadliest train accidents in India. Approximately 300 passengers lost their lives, and nearly 1000 individuals were injured. Sudhanshu Sarangi, director general of Odisha Fire Services, said that the death toll stood at 288. "The rescue work is still going on," he told news agency AFP from the accident site, adding there were "a lot of serious injuries".
Govt comes out with SOP for child helpline 1098
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) said the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will provide necessary technical infrastructure for setting up of control rooms in all states and UTs where child helpline and women helpline call takers shall be co-located so as to handle women and child related calls in a single location.
Smriti Irani asks Meta to sync with child helpline for quick response during emergency
Speaking at Digital Surakhsa Summit, Irani expressed concern over videos being made in unsafe circumstances by social media users and asked Meta to work with institutions like NIMHANS to run mental health programmes.
Karnataka govt sets up helpline to aid people from the state in quake-hit Turkiye
State Emergency Operation Helpline Numbers (Revenue Department-Disaster Management)- 080-1070, 080-22340676- will facilitate information and assistance flow (through Ministry of External Affairs) for effected people of Karnataka in Turkiye, Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority said in a release.
What is SBI’s latest customer service contact number?
The bank will now provide more than 30 financial options that may be accessed from the comfort of home, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These options are also available in 12 different languages.
Hurricane Ian inches closer to Florida: How to find a shelter for yourself and your pets?
Red Cross has several emergency shelters in Florida where you can go with your pets. Some cataclysm evacuation centers do not accept pets and animals. Assistance is available in your area to accommodate pets and include them in your disaster plan to keep them safe during an emergency.
Child Helpline 1098 to remain in operation: WCD ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has clarified that distress calls landing on Child Helpline 1098 will soon also connect the caller with Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) Helpline No 112 for quick action.
Govt integrating emergency helplines for children, women
The Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) - 112 - is a pan-India number for providing emergency support such as police, fire and ambulance services to citizens by tracking their location automatically.
Death threat to CM Yogi Adityanath over emergency WhatsApp helpline
According to the police, he made threats to explode a bomb targeting the chief minister. According to the police, many teams have been assembled in order to locate the suspect. According to what they claimed, cyber cell and surveillance teams are also working on it.
Govt mulling integrating helpline numbers to improve emergency response
The government is mulling integrating various helplines --112, 181 and 1098 --- in an effort to provide a better emergency response, an official said. The official said dialling any of these numbers would take a common interface where complaints could be registered.
Bharti Airtel offers Covid emergency services on app
In the Explore section of the app, users can find ‘Covid SOS’ which aggregates verified and updated contacts for important supplies such as medicines, oxygen, plasma donors, ambulance, hospital beds (regular, O2, ICU), and testing centres. The platform, powered by Airtel IQ, connects users to these service providers/resources by few clicks.
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