Bhopal gas tragedy: Waste won't be incinerated till Jan 6; govt to give protest report to HC

IANS | January 4, 2025 10:53 AM

Bhopal, Jan 4 (IANS) After a day-long protest from citizens of Pithampur against the incineration of the chemical waste from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) factory, which was the cause of the horrific Bhopal gas tragedy, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a high-level meeting with some of his ministers and senior officials late on Friday night.

2024: From heartbreaking losses to unbelievable crimes - a year that stunned India

IANS | December 29, 2024 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The year 2024 was marked by various events that had a profound impact on the nation. Several of these incidents sparked widespread discussions, leaving both the government and the public in a state of shock. Here’s a look at some of the key events that created a stir across the country.

Punjab building collapse: NDRF, Army continue rescue operation

IANS | December 22, 2024 8:29 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 22 (IANS) Rescuers involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Army on Sunday began the operation on the second day as three people were believed to be trapped in the debris of a four-storey collapsed building in Punjab’s Mohali town. A 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh has died in the incident.