Jaipur crash horror: The U-turn that should never have been there

Archana Sharma | December 22, 2024 3:20 PM

Jaipur, Dec 22 (IANS) The devastating incident on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway on December 20, which claimed 13 lives, has its roots in a sharp U-turn near Delhi Public School (DPS), a dangerous spot that has now become infamous for claiming numerous lives. According to officials, this U-turn should not have been in use, as it was sanctioned as a temporary arrangement in a bid to ease traffic flow during construction activity.

Death toll in Punjab building collapse rises to two

IANS | December 22, 2024 10:59 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 22 (IANS) Rescuers involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Army on Sunday began the operation on the second day as a few people were believed to be trapped in the debris of a four-storey building that collapsed in Punjab's Mohali town.

Telangana not to allow benefit shows of movies, actors' theatres visits

IANS | December 21, 2024 7:21 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (IANS) In a strong reaction to the stampede during the premiere show of "Pushpa 2" at a theatre in Hyderabad, the Telangana government on Saturday announced that it has decided not to allow visits of the actors to theatres and benefit shows ahead of the release of movies.

4 of a family including 2 children die in blaze MP's Dewas

IANS | December 21, 2024 12:38 PM

Devas, Dec 21 (IANS) In a tragic incident, four members of a family, including two children, were burned alive in a massive fire that broke out at their home in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, early Saturday morning, the police said.