VIVEK VIHAR
Car near Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi catches fire; video of incident emerges
Delhi has experienced an increase in fire incidents, with a recent car fire near Taj Palace Hotel. The number of fire-related calls decreased by almost 50% after the onset of the monsoon. Tragic events, such as the hospital fire in Vivek Vihar, highlight the importance of fire safety.
Delhi, Ghaziabad Power Cut: Here are affected areas, reason behind power outage and when it will be restored
Delhi Power Outage: A fire at a power grid in Mandola, Uttar Pradesh, caused prolonged power outages in Delhi and Ghaziabad, exacerbating the city's heatwave and water crisis. Temperatures reached 42°C. Delhi Power Minister Atishi announced efforts to restore power and plans to meet with the Union Power Minister, criticizing the central government's handling of national power infrastructure. Social media buzzed with residents' complaints.
Delhi hospital fire: Death toll rises to 7 as infant succumbs to burns
A 50-day-old infant rescued from a fire at an east Delhi neonatal hospital died, bringing the death toll to seven. Six newborns previously perised in the tragedy caused by exploding oxygen cylinders at Baby Care New Born Hospital in Vivek Vihar. Police are investigating the incident.
Delhi hospital fire: Court sends owner, doctor to 14-day judicial custody
Two individuals, including the owner and an on-duty doctor of a private hospital in Delhi where a fire incident resulted in the death of seven newborns and injuries to five others, have been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a metropolitan court. Dr. Naveen Khichi, the hospital owner, and Dr. Aaksh, who was on duty during the fire, have been detained. Dr. Aaksh has filed a bail plea, scheduled for hearing on June 3. The hospital, allegedly operating illegally with an expired license and without fire department clearance, witnessed a massive blaze on May 25.
Delhi fire department got over 200 calls on May 29, highest so far this year
Delhi Fire Services received over 200 calls, including 183 fire-related, the highest this year. DFS chief Atul Garg mentioned the increase in calls due to rising temperature near 50°C.
Delhi govt to direct private, state-run hospitals to complete fire audit by June 8: Bharadwaj
Dr Naveen Khichi and Dr Aaksh arrested for running an unlicensed neonatal hospital without qualified doctors, where a fire killed newborns, as Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj addresses fire safety measures and compensation for affected families.
Over 66 fires in 2 years: Why Delhi's hospital safety measures aren't enough to prevent loss of life
Delhi hospital Fire: Delhi has reported 66 hospital fire incidents over the past two years, with 30 in 2022 and 36 in 2021. The most recent fire on May 25th, seven newborns lost their lives in a tragic fire that engulfed a private neonatal hospital in the Vivek Vihar area of east Delhi. Fire officials, including Atul Garg, emphasized the complexity of evacuating patients, especially in children’s hospitals. Many hospitals lack adequate infrastructure, such as wider staircases and compartmentation for swift evacuation.
Children hospital fire heart-rending, guilty won't be spared: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has condemned a fire at a children's hospital in Shahdara, killing seven newborns. Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has vowed strict punishment for those found guilty. The incident occurred at the Baby Care New Born Hospital, where twelve newborns were rescued, but seven died.
Delhi children's hospital fire: Saurabh Bharadwaj seeks 'immediate enquiry' into accident which took lives of 7 babies
A fire at a children's hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar resulted in the death of seven new born babies. Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has requested a speedy enquiry into the incident and has directed officials to ensure free treatment for rescued children in the best private hospitals under the Farishtey scheme. He has also issued directions for speedy compensation to the families of deceased and injured children and to expedite the arrests of those running the hospital. Legal action is being taken against the hospital owner, Naveen Kichi.
Delhi hospital fire: Delhi government orders magisterial inquiry
In an order issued on Sunday, Divisional Commissioner Ashwani Kumar directed the district magistrate of the Shahdara district to inquire into the fire tragedy that occurred on Saturday night. "And whereas it is essential to cause a magisterial inquiry into the aforesaid incident. Now therefore, District Magistrate (Shahadra)/Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority is hereby directed to inquire into the said fire tragedy so as: To ascertain the circumstances that led to the fire tragedy.
NCPCR chief blames authorities for fire at children's hospital in Delhi
Twelve newborns were rescued from the facility but seven of them died. Five babies are undergoing treatment at another hospital.
Delhi hospital fire: Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj calls meeting
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj called for a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat with Health department officials to discuss the east Delhi hospital fire that killed seven newborns, ongoing heatwave conditions, and the private neonatal hospital operating without a valid license or qualified doctors. Dr Naveen Khichi and Dr Aaksh were arrested by the police.
Seven newborns die in Delhi hospital fire, several injured
Delhi Hospital Fire: At New Born Baby Care Hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, a massive fire broke out, claiming the lives of seven infants and leaving several injured. Eleven newborns were rescued, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. This unfortunate event adds to a day of tragedies, as earlier, 27 individuals lost their lives in a fire at a game zone in Gujarat's Rajkot city.
Who is Naveen Kichi? The man at the center of the controversy in Delhi hospital fire
A fire in Delhi's Vivek Vihar Baby Care New Born hospital resulted in the death of seven newborns. The hospital's director, Naveen Kichi, was arrested under sections 336 and 304A by Delhi Police.
Delhi hospital, where 7 newborns died, had no fire extinguishers or even qualified doctors
Seven newborns died in a fire at Baby Care New Born Hospital in Delhi due to lack of emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and qualified doctors. The hospital's license expired on March 31, and it had more beds than allowed. Additionally, the hospital lacked NOC and a fire exit system.
Delhi LG orders inquiry into death of six newborns at hospital in Vivek Vihar
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday asked the Chief Secretary to order a probe into the tragic fire incident where six newborns lost their lives at a baby care centre in the Vivek Vihar area. "Have asked Chief Secy to institute an inquiry into the tragic incidents of fire in children's hospital in Delhi. Also instructed CP to ensure all that is needed. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I assure all relief & will ensure that guilty are brought to book," Delhi LG Saxena said on X.
Delhi fire tragedy: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh each for kin of deceased
"In the wake of the fire tragedy at a hospital in Delhi, the Prime Minister has announced that an ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be given to each of those injured," the Prime Minister's office posted on X.
L-G VK Saxena directs chief secretary to 'institute an inquiry' into Delhi hospital fire
Delhi Fire Services officials said a blaze erupted at the Baby Care New Born Hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area around 11:30 pm on Saturday and spread to two adjacent buildings.
Delhi hospital fire: NCPCR deploys team to investigate
Delhi hospital fire: The NCPCR has dispatched a team to investigate a fire at the Baby Care New Born Hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar, which resulted in the deaths of seven newborns. The blaze, which started around 11:30 pm on Saturday, quickly spread to two nearby buildings. Twelve newborns were rescued, with seven fatalities.
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