DFS is tackling manpower shortages & traffic delays with technology & a proposal for departmental restructuring, says Deputy Chief Fire Officer SK Tomar.
Despite SC making several documents, photos and a video public, a lot of what happened at Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma’s residence on 14 March night is still shrouded in mystery.
MCD announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for next of kin & action against unauthorised constructions. 3 students died after library located illegally in basement of Rau's IAS centre flooded.
Road was clogged with rainwater due to poor drainage, and this poured into basement. The basement was used as library despite having fire service clearance only for use as storage.
Between 1 April & 5 June, 32 fires triggered by short circuits and AC blasts were reported in Ghaziabad and 85 in Noida. Delhi Fire Services says helpline received over 200 calls daily.
The incidents in Delhi & Rajkot last week have raised concerns about the preparedness of India’s fire services, which, according to govt reports, are facing a lack of adequate infra and manpower.
A case of criminal intimidation & cruelty to a child was filed in 2021 against hospital owner Dr Khichi and a nurse. Another complaint was regarding non-registration of hospital with Delhi govt.
Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg says 'no NOC was issued by DFS to Baby Care New Born Hospital in Vivek Vihar, matter is currently under investigation'.
It's ironic that the State should storm into action, arm itself with bulldozers, and bring down people's homes but does not even inspect buildings that could be a fire hazard.
By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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