KOLKATA MALL FIRE NEWS
Kanchanjunga Accident: Vande Bharat comes under fire, Oppn demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: The collision between the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train near New Jalpaiguri has resulted in at least 15 deaths. Occurring around 9 am, the incident is attributed to a possible signal disregard by the goods train. Amid the tragedy, Vande Bharat and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw trended on social media, with opposition leaders criticizing the government for prioritizing the Vande Bharat trains over rail safety. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Kuwait fire tragedy: Gorakhpur mourns death of Angad, Jayaram
Kuwait fire tragedy: Emotionally devastated Rita Gupta, holding her husband Angad's photo, awaits his body in Gorakhpur following his death in the Kuwait fire. Angad and Jayaram Gupta, residents of Gorakhpur, were among 45 Indian victims. Families seek government support as they mourn the loss and face financial uncertainties.
Fire breaks out at Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, no casualties reported
The fire at the mall in broke out around 12.15 pm, officials said. "As of now, there is no report of any injury. Firefighting operations are underway. Some firefighters have entered the building wearing oxygen masks," an official told PTI. The entire area was engulfed in smoke and traffic movement in front of the mall has been regulated, a senior officer of Kolkata Traffic Police said.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at Acropolis Mall, several feared trapped; rescue ops underway
A major fire has broken out at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Multiple fire tenders have been dispatched to the scene as firefighters work tirelessly to bring the blaze under control. Visuals from the site show...
IPL final: F&B companies rejoice as demand at bars and cafes soars up to 50% amid lean summer
During an otherwise lean season for pubs, bars and restaurants because of people being away on summer vacations, the IPL final in Chennai triggered a dramatic spike in footfall and sales across the cricket-crazy nation, executives said.
Tensions rise in Australia after a bishop and priest are wounded in a knife attack in a church
The 16-year-old was overpowered by the shocked congregation at Christ the Good Shepherd Church after he allegedly stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and the Rev. Isaac Royel during a service on Monday night that was being streamed online.
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Shooting outside downtown Indianapolis mall wounds 7 youths, police say
Seven young people, aged 12-17, were shot outside an Indianapolis mall. Police found a large group of juveniles, including six victims with gunshot wounds. No arrests were made.
Kanye West, Bianca Censori sport matching raincoats, and nothing else. Know in detail
Bianca Censori appeared to be wearing just a pair of black panties with no bra underneath her sheer plastic jacket, which she wore with the hood pulled up over her short hair.
Bose picks up minority stake in Noise; Udaan fires over 100 employees
In what could potentially strengthen homegrown audio accessories and wearables brand Noise’s foothold in a tightly contested segment, the company has closed its first ever fundraise from global audio devices maker Bose. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
View: Why Diwali should become a festival of lights not sounds
The death of a Kolkata Mounted Police horse, named Voice of Reason, after being startled by post-cricket match firecrackers highlights the harmful impact of fireworks on animals, especially during Diwali. The incident brings attention to the often-overlooked aspect of animal welfare amid the festive celebrations.
Unrest in California's Emeryville: Hundreds of teens engage in brawl, gunshots and stabbing reported, read details inside
Emeryville witnesses massive teenage brawls at Bay Street complex, with gunfire and stabbing incidents raising alarms. An eyewitness recounts the event as a 'highly unsettling evening in Emeryville.'
ODI World Cup semi-final venue: Fire breaks out at Eden Gardens amid renovation work
Last week, representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) visited Kolkata to inspect the iconic Eden Gardens stadium, which will not only host semi-final contest but also some high-profile matches in the tournament.
Fire breaks out on sets of Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' in Hyderabad, no injuries reported
The set of Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' in Hyderabad caught fire on Sunday midnight, causing significant damage. The Dundigul police have filed a case and are investigating the matter.
Ashish Vidyarthi finds love at 57, ties the knot with fashion designer Rupali Barua in Kolkata
Actor Ashish Vidyarthi got married to fashion designer Rupali Barua at a private ceremony in Kolkata. Vidyarthi wore a traditional cream silk kurta with a white 'mundu' while Barua dressed in a pearl white saree with a gold zari border.
Decoding Paytm’s aggressive lending and collections playbook
Paytm is betting big on credit to turn around its flagging fortunes and given the growth and the impact on its topline, it seems to be working too. But credit is a difficult game and history tells us quick growth is always followed by the slump of bad loans. Will Paytm manage to change that with its in-house collection capabilities?
Section 144 CrPC imposed after fresh unrest in Howrah; Amit Shah talks to WB governor
Raj Bhavan will keep its eyes and ears open to ensure protection to the life, property and dignity of the common man, Bose said. During the telephonic conversation with Bose, the union home minister sought to know the prevailing situation in the state, particularly in the violence-hit areas of Howrah.
Actress Riya Kumari shot dead in highway robbery incident; cops suspect foul play
Jharkhand actress Riya Kumari lost her life to an unfortunate highway robbery. The actress was traveling to Kolkata from Ranchi with her husband and daughter. Investigations hint towards murder.
Divine intervention or aliens? Mysterious light in Kolkata leaves everyone curious. Here’s what happened
A mysterious bright beam of light appeared in the sky yesterday in several parts of West Bengal, Kolkata. The sudden appearance of this strange light grabbed people’s attention.
Another retail centre in Moscow catches fire. Details here
The firefighter allegedly found a burning pile of garbage spread across a 200sq.mt. open area. A similar fire had broken out at the Mega shopping complex in Khimki, though it was likely to be caused due to short circuit.
Realty hot spot: Prominent housing hub in Kolkata
Garia-Patuli is well connected to the city, other suburbs and key employment zones.
Awfis leases over 1 lk sq ft workspace in Kolkata to 3 large corporates in 6 months
In line with this partnership, Grant Thornton has taken customised set up in Awfis’ Eco Centre (Awfis Gold centre) at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata. Along with Grant Thornton, Awfis has also partnered with Teleperformance, a global digital integrated business service provider, and Conneqt, a leading digital IT and BPM services provider for over 1000 seats at Godrej Waterside and Technopolis centres respectively. In the past, Awfis has also partnered with electronics giant Samsung for over 500 seats in Kolkata.
Realty hot spot: A well-connected commercial and residential area in Kolkata
This commercial and residential area is well connected and has several job hubs in the vicinity.
Udaan fires 180-200 staff, 5% of its workforce, to cut costs
A company spokesperson confirmed the development to ET without disclosing the number of employees it had fired.
Kolkata: Two killed, several injured as cop opens fire near Bangladesh High Commission before shooting himself dead
The incident occurred around 2.30pm when the Kolkata Police Armed police constable Chodup Lepcha, hailing from Kalimpong, who had joined duty after leave, fired about 10-15 rounds, sources said.
Kolkata: Woman killed as policeman fires several rounds before shooting himself dead
A policeman allegedly fired several rounds outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in central Kolkata's busy Park Circus area on Friday afternoon, killing a woman before shooting himself dead, police said. The identities of the woman and the policeman are yet to be known.
10 dead in fire at mall hospital treating COVID-19 patients
It is not clear how many of those dead were COVID-19 patients. There was also no word from civic officials on how many of those evacuated from the hospital were being treated for coronavirus.
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