GURUGRAM FIRE
Delhi Airport roof collapse: No loud noise, chaos when iron rods fell on cars, says eyewitnesses at Delhi airport
Delhi airport roof collapse: The roof collapse incident at Delhi airport's Terminal-1 led to injuries and one fatality, prompting swift rescue operations and the evacuation of affected individuals. Civil Aviation Minister Naidu supervised the response, ensuring passenger safety, while DCP Rangnani coordinated the investigative efforts at the site.
Two killed in Gurugram fireball manufacturing factory explosion
Two people were killed in an explosion at a fireball manufacturing factory in Gurugram's Daulatabad Industrial Area. The incident occurred late at night on Friday, prompting the deployment of 24 fire tenders that managed to bring the fire under control. At least three to four individuals were injured and taken to the hospital. Nearby buildings suffered damage.
Driving logistics forward: How Gurugram-based Varuna Group is maintaining a balance between innovation and sustainability
Varuna Group, established in 1996, is a logistics services provider leveraging advanced digital technologies like IoT, AI, data analytics, and WMS for efficient warehousing and distribution.
New order to Gurugram traffic police: Don't stop vehicles at night, no challans
Gurugram DCP Traffic issues directive to halt nighttime vehicle checks and challan, emphasizing prior approval for fines at night to avoid driver inconvenience. If it is very necessary to issue a challan to a driver, the challan of that vehicle should be issued as per rules only after bringing it to the notice of the concerned gazetted officer/undersigned and obtaining permission, the directive to Gurugram Traffic Police said.
Haryana: Fire breaks out at a cloth manufacturing unit in Gurugram's Manesar
Haryana: A massive fire breaks out at a cloth manufacturing unit in Gurugram's Manesar, Firefighting operation underway. Rameshwar Singh, Fire Station Officer, Manesar says, " This is a big fire, we got the information around 5:35 pm...around 26-27 fire tenders are at the s...
Tourist bus fire in Haryana kills 9, injures 17
A tragic bus fire in Haryana's Nuh district killed nine people, including five women and a 12-year-old girl, and injured 17. The bus, carrying 60 pilgrims from Punjab, caught fire on the KMP Expressway. Despite warnings, the driver continued driving before fleeing the scene. An FIR has been registered against him. Most injured passengers have been treated, while three remain hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Noida, Ghaziabad may extend bar hours in catch-up with Delhi, Gurugram
UP government committee is reviewing extending Noida, Ghaziabad bar hours to boost revenue. Noida owners propose bars open until 4 am. Currently, bars in Delhi can be open until 3 am while those in Gurgaon operate 24/7.
Byju’s fires 500 employees; India Inc and influencer marketing
Troubled edtech Byju’s has fired nearly 500 staffers amid a severe cash crunch. More details on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
You will get a Rs 10,000 challan if found doing this in Gurugram. Traffic police issues warning
Starting this week, Gurugram traffic police will impose a fine of Rs 10,000 for not allowing ambulances and fire trucks to pass through. DCP Virender Vij stated that zonal officers will record video evidence of such incidents, and offenders will receive online challans promptly. The fine is under Section 194E of the Motor Vehicle Act, aimed at ensuring swift passage for emergency vehicles.
ShareChat fires another 15% staff; inside the rush for a payment aggregator licence
Vernacular social media platform ShareChat on Wednesday executed another round of layoffs. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Punjab reports 512 more farm fires
Haryana's Fatehabad reported an air quality index (AQI) of 368, followed by 358 in Faridabad, 342 in Gurugram, 337 in Jind, 330 in Rohtak and 291 in Bhiwani. In Punjab, Bathinda reported AQI at 327, followed by 318 in Mandi Gobindgarh, 278 in Ludhiana, 260 in Khanna, 242 in Patiala, 231 in Jalandhar and 230 in Amritsar.
Punjab clocks 634 fresh farm fire cases, police say over 1,000 FIRs registered
Punjab recorded 637 and 740 farm fires on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. With the fresh cases, the total number of farm fires recorded from September 15 till November 20 jumped to 35,093, according to Punjab Remote Sensing Centre data.
Punjab reports over 1,500 farm fires; Haryana AQI in 'severe', 'very poor' categories
Punjab has reported more than 1,500 stubble-burning incidents on Tuesday while many parts in Haryana saw air quality indices in the 'severe' and 'very poor' categories. The total number of farm fires increased to 20,978 with 1,515 such cases being reported on Tuesday, according to Ludhiana-based Punjab Remote Sensing Centre data.
Punjab reports 2,060 farm fires; 'severe', 'very poor' AQI in parts of Haryana
Out of a total of 19,463 farm fires reported this year till now, Sangrur topped the list with 3,207 stubble-burning cases, followed by 1,976 in Ferozepur, 1,809 in Tarn Taran, 1,451 in Mansa, 1,439 in Amritsar, 1,350 in Patiala and 1,086 in Bathinda.
Retirement planning: How to adopt FIRE model to retire early, achieve financial security
In order to prepare the FIRE aspirants for this journey, our cover story this week lists the strategy and plan you need to have in place to accomplish your dream, along with the roadblocks you are likely to come across.
Gurugram Police granted cow vigilante Monu Manesar's 4-day remand
According to police, a brawl broke out between two groups in Pataudi's Baba Shah Mohalla on February 6 when Manesar was there along with his group. A complaint was filed by Mubin Khan, a resident of the same locality, who alleged his son was shot at during firing between two groups. Following the complaint, an FIR was registered under section 307 (attempt to murder) against Manesar at Pataudi police station.
Haryana: Ban on firecrackers in Gurugram, only green crackers allowed on Diwali
The Gurugram district administration in India has imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, and use of firecrackers to control pollution. The ban will be effective from November 1, 2023, until January 31, 2024. The use of green firecrackers will be allowed on special occasions such as Diwali, Gurupurab, Christmas, and New Year's Eve, but only for a limited time.
Zomato faces backlash for tagging Gurugram Police in 'Banana Chips' post on social media
Zomato faced backlash for tagging Gurugram Police in a social media post about banana chips. The post implied that banana chips were like drugs, which sparked outrage. Zomato quickly deleted the post and apologized. Users criticized the company for wasting police resources and using the police handle for attention.
More universities, stadiums, hospitals: Here's how Millennial City Gurgaon is preparing for 55 lakh population in 2040
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has unveiled a strategic plan for infrastructure development in anticipation of a population surge in the city. The plan focuses on education, healthcare, public safety, recreation, and socio-cultural facilities. It calls for the establishment of more schools, colleges, hospitals, fire stations, sports complexes, parks, and police posts
Nuh violence accused held after gunfight
A man allegedly involved in communal violence in Nuh was arrested after a brief encounter with police in the Tauru area of the district, officials said on Monday. He has been identified as Aamir, a resident of Didhara village, they said.
Gurugram-Nuh violence: Muslims decide to offer Friday namaz at home
The decision comes in the wake of the communal clashes that broke out on Monday in Nuh district during a VHP rally. Six people including a cleric were killed in the violence that ensued after the clashes and several cars and food joint were set on fire.
Mob kills cleric in Gurugram; two succumb to injuries, toll five
Over 50 people, including 10 policemen, were injured in Mod in Nuh, a police officer said. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal called the attack a part of a larger conspiracy, while the Vishva Hindu Parishad demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency. Authorities clamped a curfew Tuesday morning in Nuh district. Security forces held flag marches in adjoining districts as well and several peace committee meetings were organised.
Imam killed in attack on Gurugram mosque, Haryana violence toll now 5
A 26-year-old man was killed and a mosque set ablaze in the Sector 57 area as the violence that erupted over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession in neighbouring Nuh district spread to Gurugram, police here said. The mob opened fire in which two persons were injured. One of them died during treatment, they said.
In fresh violence, eatery set on fire in Gurugram
The mob ransacked some shops belonging to a particular community and also chanted "Jai Shri Ram" in front of a mosque in Badshahpur.
Nuh violence: Section 144 imposed in Gurugram
After a violent clash between two communities in Haryana's Nuh district, the Gurugram administration imposed Section 144 in the district on Monday evening.
Google India fires employee after awarding him 'Star Performer' of the month
The Google India employee claimed that the company fired him despite awarding him a “star” performer of the month badge, which surprised him and made him wonder why the company fired him.
Farm fire incidents down 25 pc compared to last year, one-tenth of Punjab: Haryana CM Khattar
Manohar Lal Khattar also said an expert committee has been formed to look into the proposition of buying paddy straw from farmers at minimum support price (MSP) in a bid to find a permanent solution to the stubble burning issue.
Video: Major fire at auto parts factory in Gurugram
A major fire broke out in an auto parts manufacturing unit in Gurugram's Binola village Fire engines from IMT, Manesar, Sector 37, Sector 29 and Bhim Nagar stations were rushed to the industrial area.
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