3 killed as car rams into truck parked on roadside in UP's Jhansi
Three men died in a car accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, when their vehicle collided with a parked truck on the Jhansi-Lalitpur highway. The driver lost control while trying to avoid hitting a puppy, resulting in the crash. The victims, aged between 20 and 25, were returning from an engagement ceremony.
Three die as their vehicle collides with stationary lorry in Jhansi
Congress chief Kharge says Priyanka Gandhi is Stree Shakti, Rahul Gandhi Yuva Shakti
Belagavi (Karnataka), Jan 21 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra represented Stree Shakti and likened her with historic freedom fighters Kittur Rani Chennamma and Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmi Bai. Kharge also hailed Rahul Gandhi as a symbol of Yuva Shakti. Addressing the Gandhi Bharat event here, Kharge said the Congress has organised the event to commemorate the centenary of the lone Congress session held in Belagavi, which Mahatma Gandhi had chaired as the grand old partys president way back in 1924. If there is Kittur Chennamma its Priyanka Gandhi. If there is
Jan 31, 1618 is Jhansis official birthday
Varun Dhawan Starts Border 2 Shoot In Jhansi, Sunny Deol And Diljit Dosanjh To Join Later
Helmed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty in lead roles.
Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways Introduces 137 Special Trains for Devotees
Indian Railways has launched 137 special trains to accommodate the huge influx of devotees attending the fourth day of the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. These special services complement the 349 regular trains already serving the city. In the first two days, over 15.6 lakh passengers arrived at various Prayagraj stations. The special trains include long-distance options and ring rail services connecting nearby pilgrimage towns like Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, and Varanasi. During the 46-day Mahakumbh, Indian Railways plans to operate over 13,100 trains, including more than 10,000 regular services and around 3,100 special trains. This is a significant increase, with the number of special trains being 4.5 times higher than in the previous Kumbh Mela. Of these, 1,800 trains are for short-distance routes, while 700 cater to long-distance travel. Additionally, 560 services are running on four designated ring rail routes connecting Prayagraj with other cities. These routes include Prayagraj-Sangam Prayag-Jaunpur-Prayag-Prayagraj, Prayagraj-Ayodhya-Varanasi-Prayagraj, Govindpuri-Prayagraj-Chitrakoot-Govindpuri, and Jhansi-Govindpuri-Prayagraj-Manikpur-Chitrakoot-Jhansi. Over 3.5 crore devotees visited the Mahakumbh on the second day, with people traveling from across India and abroad. To manage the increasing footfall, additional train services are being arranged, with the Bhopal division preparing to introduce 15 more pairs of trains in the coming days. To handle the rush, nine railway stations around the Mahakumbh area have been upgraded. Major stations like Prayagraj, Phaphamau, Rambagh, and Jhunsi have been remodeled to manage more train operations. Subedarganj station has been developed as a satellite station to support Prayagraj Junction, which handled 45% of the crowd during the 2019 Kumbh. The Prayagraj region now boasts 48 platforms, following the addition of seven new ones. Passenger facilities have been improved, with the introduction of 17 new permanent Yatri Ashrayas, increasing the total accommodation capacity from 21,000 to over 1.1 lakh. Stations now feature a systematic color-coding scheme to guide passengers through waiting areas. Enhanced amenities such as upgraded toilets, improved waiting rooms, drinking water facilities, and food arrangements have been put in place. Additionally, Yatri Suvidha Kendras at Prayagraj Junction and Prayagraj Chheoki offer services like wheelchairs, luggage trolleys, hotel and taxi bookings, baby milk, and medicines. Security has also been intensified. Approximately 5,900 personnel, including 3,200 Railway Protection Force (RPF) members, have been deployed across the nine stations in Prayagraj. Surveillance has been bolstered with 1,186 CCTV cameras, 116 of which are equipped with Face Recognition Systems. For the first time, drone cameras are being used to monitor tracks and crowds on approach roads to stations.
Stampede-like situation at Jhansi stn during Kumbh train boarding
Fraudsters swap QR codes at MP's Khajuraho shops to redirect digital payments
BHOPAL: A woman running a medicine shop in Khajuraho, a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh, has uncovered a cyber fraud affecting local traders. Omvati Gupta, who operates the medical shop, realised on Sunday morning that customers digital payments were not being credited to her bank account. Upon investigating, she discovered that the payments were being routed to a QR code linked to one Chotu Tiwari. I subsequently checked the CCTV footage outside the shop, which revealed that three men had replaced the QR code (digital payment code) of the shop with another QR code sticker, Gupta said. Gupta reported the incident to the local police and also alerted other traders in the area. Following her alert, several other shopkeepers reported similar incidents of fraud. Since the morning, 8-10 customers had come to the shop, but their payments never reached my bank account. After learning about the QR code issue from neighbouring shops, I found that the payments were instead being routed to another account, held by Chotu Tiwari. We also reported the matter to the police, said Abid Ali, who runs a popular biryani shop in the same area. The staff at a nearby petrol pump also reported a similar situation, prompting the local police to take immediate action. Khajuraho Police Station in-charge Atul Dixit confirmed the incident. Acting on the matter, we have detained the prime accused, Chotu Tiwari, who is also seen in the video footage retrieved from outside the shops. He hails from Jhansi in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and had been working in Saharanpur, western UP, for some time. We are now searching for his two accomplices, who are currently on the run. On Monday, we will ascertain how much money Tiwari has siphoned off by changing the payment QR codes at various shops, Dixit said.
Woman exposes cyber fraud in MP's Khajuraho after discovering altered QR codes
BHOPAL: A woman running a medicine shop in Khajuraho, a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh, has uncovered a cyber fraud affecting local traders. Omvati Gupta, who operates the medical shop, realised on Sunday morning that customers digital payments were not being credited to her bank account. Upon investigating, she discovered that the payments were being routed to a QR code linked to one Chotu Tiwari. I subsequently checked the CCTV footage outside the shop, which revealed that three men had replaced the QR code (digital payment code) of the shop with another QR code sticker, Gupta said. Gupta reported the incident to the local police and also alerted other traders in the area. Following her alert, several other shopkeepers reported similar incidents of fraud. Since the morning, 8-10 customers had come to the shop, but their payments never reached my bank account. After learning about the QR code issue from neighbouring shops, I found that the payments were instead being routed to another account, held by Chotu Tiwari. We also reported the matter to the police, said Abid Ali, who runs a popular biryani shop in the same area. The staff at a nearby petrol pump also reported a similar situation, prompting the local police to take immediate action. Khajuraho Police Station in-charge Atul Dixit confirmed the incident. Acting on the matter, we have detained the prime accused, Chotu Tiwari, who is also seen in the video footage retrieved from outside the shops. He hails from Jhansi in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and had been working in Saharanpur, western UP, for some time. We are now searching for his two accomplices, who are currently on the run. On Monday, we will ascertain how much money Tiwari has siphoned off by changing the payment QR codes at various shops, Dixit said.
Rani of Jhansi has no place in Manipuri culture, said a journalist. He was jailed for it ThePrint
Rani of Jhansi has no place in Manipuri culture, said a journalist. He was jailed for itThePrint
Viral Video: Chaos In UP Mall As Monkey Attacks Woman, Snatches Her Shoe
Chaos ensued in a mall in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi as monkey attacked a woman customer and snatched her shoe.
I thought Indira Gandhi was powerful, but my research found her to be weak: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut
MUMBAI: Kangana Ranaut, who plays the role Indira Gandhi in her new film Emergency, said she did extensive research and now believes the former prime minister was not powerful as she had thought but weak and unsure of herself. The first-time MP from Mandi, often in the headlines for her provocative comments, also said there is no director today who deserves her. I'm very proudly saying that today there is not a single director in the film industry that I want to work with because they don't have that kind of quality that I feel that they deserve me, Ranaut told PTI in a video interview ahead of the release of the much in the news 'Emergency'. Ranaut, who has directed and produced the film that documents the 21 months of Emergency imposed in 1975 by the then prime minister, said she has empathy for Indira Gandhi and viewed as very powerful until she started working on the project. But when I did my research, I understood it was quite the contrary. It also strengthened my belief that the weaker you are, the more control you would want. She was a very weak person and she was also very unsure of herself and really vulnerable, Kangana claimed She had many crutches around and she was constantly seeking a kind of validation. She was also hugely dependent on many people, one of them was Sanjay Gandhi... I didn't have that kind of empathy for her before 'Emergency', she added. The 'Queen' star said she took o liberties at all in the portrayal of Indira Gandhi and the Emergency months. Ranaut also said she ran into Indira Gandhi's granddaughter and fellow MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Parliament and brought up the issue of the film. I met Mrs Priyanka Gandhi in Parliament and she complimented me on my work and my hair. So I was like, 'You know, I made this film Emergency and maybe you should see it'. And she was like, 'Okay, maybe', Ranaut said as she recounted her brief interaction with the Congress MP from Wayanad. And I think if they have a little bit of acceptance for what has been, they will appreciate the film, she added. The film, Ranaut said, has not been made with the intention of hurting people or their sentiments so the cuts don't matter. As the film is not made with that intention, even if that was removed, it doesn't impact my story. 'Emergency' will release on January 17 after months of controversy over its censor certificate and allegations that it misrepresents the Sikh community. It missed out on its September 6, 2024 release date as it was unable to obtain the clearance certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Ranaut had then accused the CBFC of stalling the certification. The matter went to the Bombay High Court where production banner Zee Studios eventually agreed to comply with the changes suggested by CBFC's revising committee. She did not reveal the number of cuts the CBFC directed but said she would have liked the film to release the way she had made it. According to Ranaut, people tried hard to stop 'Emergency' from releasing. I was completely devastated. I thought maybe it will never see the light of the day. Because there was earlier a film on Mrs Gandhi called 'Kissa Kursi Ka'. I thought maybe it's jinxed or something that you can't make a film on her...And I had also put some investments into it. There were a lot of issues, obviously I was disheartened, she said. Describing 'Emergency' as an unusual and controversial film, Ranaut said audiences are used to watching traditional song-and-dance movies from Bollywood. But when you have something so unusual, people are a bit unsettled about it. 'How come she made a film like this?' This is controversial and talks about a very important chapter in history. The 38-year-old, known for films such as Gangster, the Tanu Weds Manu franchise, Fashion and Panga, said she believes in the power of authenticity. Since my film was deeply scrutinised, I had to present proof of the documentation, the source, everything. I had to face a lot of setbacks, challenges, scrutiny and all kinds of pressures. They say truth eventually trumps over everything. We presented all the proof. Different communities, (political) parties, historians, common man, anyone who has seen the film has said there is nothing objectionable in it, she said. She rebuffed the suggestion that she is difficult to work with. No, there is no such thing that I can't collaborate with anyone. But it's just that I find deep satisfaction in people who are quality people. Somebody like Shreyas (Talpade) sir or Anupam (Kher) ji... I'm a person like that and these are the kind of people I deserve, she said about her 'Emergency' co-stars. Whoever I want to work with and I deserve, they are with me, whether it is the director of photography (Tetsuo Nagata) or my action director (Nick Powell ), who is also the one who did 'Gladiator'. My prosthetic artist (David Malinowski) is the one who's done Gary Oldman's 'Darkest Hour'. Has acting taken a back seat after she became an MP last June? Not really a back seat but yes being a parliamentarian is also a very demanding job. I have been going to Parliament almost every month. There has been a little bit of a setback in terms of my shootings. I'm not able to, but I will resume, she said. Emergency stars Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade in the role of a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik in the role of Jagjivan Ram. It is produced by Manikarnika Films. Ranaut is no stranger to playing real-life characters on screen: she portrayed freedom fighter Rani of Jhansi in 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' and the late Tamil Nadu chief minister-film star J Jayalalithaa in 'Thalaivii'.
Hyderabad| Jhansi gears up for RangaYatra
Ahead of staging the plays Tit for Tat and Purusha Suktam, in Hyderabad, actor-playwright Jhansi Laxmi talks about looking at theatre as a forum for social debate
Man Found Alive 17 Years After Murder, 4 Convicts Served Jail Term
A man who was allegedly murdered 17 years ago in Bihar has been found alive in Jhansi.
Clog London: From resilience to profitability
Clog London's resilience was further bolstered by its expansion efforts, including the opening of its first exclusive brand store in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Body Dragged By Its Legs Outside Autopsy Centre In UP, Cops Begin Probe
A case of appalling apathy has come to the fore in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, where two men, in a viral video, are seen dragging a body by its legs inside a post mortem house.
Gulshan Devaiah, Namita Dubey on exploring gender roles in Jhansi Ka Rajkumar: Its done with humour
Mumbai, Jan 3: Actor Gulshan Devaiah and Namita Dubey believe their film Jhansi Ka Rajkumar is a fun exploration of gender stereotypes in small town India. In the movie, Devaiah plays Rajkumar, a stay-at-home father-husband and his wife, Devayani essayed by Aspirants fame Dubey, is the breadwinner with a government job. Its a film about []
Youth killed on train in T'gana while resisting theft
A 25-year-old man was killed on a moving train in Telangana after he confronted four men who had stolen his money. The victim, Shashank Ramsingh Raj, was traveling from Secunderabad to Jhansi when the incident occurred. The thieves, who were later detained by the Government Railway Police (GRP), allegedly stole Rs 1,700 from Raj's pocket and also stole another passenger's mobile phone. When Raj confronted them, a brawl ensued, during which Raj was kicked and punched mercilessly. He later vomited blood and fell unconscious. Raj was pronounced dead upon arrival at Nagpur station. The case has been transferred to the GRP at Mancherial in Telangana.
Man killed by thieves in brawl on Dakshin Express train; 4 from Hyderabad held
Nagpur: A 25-year-old man was killed by some persons on the moving Hyderabad-Delhi Dakshin Express train when he confronted them after they allegedly stole his money on Thursday, police here said. The incident took place in Telangana early on Thursday and the Government Railway Police (GRP) later detained four persons after the train arrived at Nagpur in Maharashtra. The victim, identified as Shashank Ramsingh Raj, resident of Rajapur Kaimhara in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri, was travelling from Secunderabad to Jhansi, they said. Raj and his friends were sleeping near a toilet in the train's general compartment when four persons allegedly stole Rs 1,700 cash from his pocket at around 3.30 am, a Government Railway Police (GRP) official said. When the thieves stole the mobile phone of another passenger, the latter woke up and snatched it from them. Raj later realised that the money he was carrying was missing and confronted the thieves, demanding that they return it, the official said. A brawl then broke out during which the thieves kicked and punched Raj mercilessly and also assaulted other passengers, he said. Following the fight, Raj vomitted blood and fell unconscious, the official said. The train arrived at Nagpur station at 9.15 am following which the railway doctors examined him and pronounced him dead, he said. While two of the accused were caught by the passengers, two others hid in the train. The GRP at Nagpur later detained the four accused, identified as Mohd Fayyaz Mohd Hashimuddin (19), Sayyad Sameer Sayyad Jimal (18), M Shyam Koteshwar Rao (21) and Mohd Amam Mohd Akbar (19), all residents of Hyderabad, the official said. The railway police here registered the FIR on charges of murder against the accused and later transferred the case to the GRP at Mancherial in Telangana, he said.
Railways to run 3,000 special trains during Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj (UP): The Railways will run 3,000 special trains during the Maha Kumbh 2025, out of which 560 trains will operate on ring rail, a senior official said on Monday.General Manager of North Central Railway Upendra Chandra Joshi told reporters that a total of 560 ticketing points are being made available at nine railway stations -- Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj, Naini, Prayagraj Chheoki, Prayag Junction, Phaphamau, Prayagraj Rambagh, Prayagraj Sangam and Jhunsi -- as well as in the fair area. He informed that about 10 lakh tickets can be distributed from these counters per day. In view of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Railways has now started the facility of taking railway tickets 15 days in advance. Joshi said a plan has been prepared for ring rail on Prayagraj-Ayodhya-Varanasi-Prayagraj, Prayagraj-Sangam Prayag-Jaunpur-Prayag-Prayagraj, Govindpuri-Prayagraj-Chitrakoot-Govindpuri and Jhansi-Govindpuri-Prayagraj-Manikpur-Chitrakoot-Jhansi routes. The Railways will operate more than 10,000 regular and more than 3000 special trains. Out of these 3,000 special trains, 1800 trains will be run for short distance, 700 trains for long distance and 560 trains will be run on the ring rail. He informed that in view of the heavy crowd in Maha Kumbh 2025, more than 18,000 personnel of Railway Protection Force (RPF) and State Railway Police are being brought to Prayagraj on duty from all parts of Indian Railways. During this time, there will be a system of entry from the city side and exit from the Civil Line side at Prayagraj Junction. The general manager said a six-bed observation room has been set up at Prayagraj Junction where all types of equipment like oxygen cylinders, concentrators, ECG machines, glucometers, nebulizers and stretchers have been provided to provide medical assistance to the passengers. Joshi also said 1,186 CCTV cameras will be functional with live footage in CCTV control rooms for the safety of passengers. Out of these, about 116 cameras have AI based face recognition systems to identify anti-social elements.
UP Teacher Caught Watching Porn, Slams 8-Year-Old Boy's Head Against Wall
A school teacher allegedly beat up an eight-year-old boy who found him watching an obscene film in the classroom, in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, police said on Saturday.
UP municipalbulldozes 40 vegetable shops, sparks protests
The Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi Municipal Corporation conducted a massive anti-encroachment drive and targeted about 40 vegetable shops. On December 26, the municipal authorities bulldozed approximately 40 shops near the Chitra intersection under the Nawabad police station, destroying vegetables worth lakhs of rupees. The drive sparked immediate public outrage and protest. In response to the demolition, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Markapuram Police Nab Hidden-Treasure Fraud Gang
Kurnool: A seven-member gang involved in a hidden treasure scam has been apprehended by Markapuram police. The gang, which claimed to search for hidden treasures in the Nallamala region, deceived a local court clerk, M. Subrahmanyam, by promising tenfold returns on an investment of Rs 6 lakh. Upon realising the scam, Subrahmanyam lodged a complaint with the police. The case (Cr. No. 325/2024) was registered on December 23, and within 13 hours, the police resolved it. Six members of the gangG. Nadipayya, A. Jhansi, A. Ravi, N. Brahmaiah, G. Kotireddy, and N. Srinuwere arrested, while one, Venkata Rao, remains absconding. Prakasam District SP A.R. Damodar commended Circle Inspector P. Subba Rao, Sub-Inspectors M. Saidu Babu, Dr. M. Raja Mohan Rao, and their team for their swift and efficient efforts in solving the case. Police hand over 301 recovered mobiles Kurnool: Sri Sathya Sai District SP V. Ratna has handed over 301 recovered mobile phones, worth Rs 40 lakh, to their rightful owners. The SP emphasised that the police are utilising advanced technology to trace and recover lost or stolen devices. Previously, 220 phones valued at Rs 33 lakh were similarly retrieved and returned. The SP urged the public to report lost or stolen phones promptly via the police helpline (6305800426) or the CEIR website. Officers and staff involved in the recovery efforts were recognised with certificates and cash rewards for their exemplary service. Two held in Nandyal for Matka gambling Kurnool: Nandyal Three Town Police have arrested two individuals during Matka gambling checks, seizing Rs 1,02,070. The accused, Shaik Jamal Basha from Nandyal and B. Nagendradu from Mahanandi were taken into custody. Inspector Suryamouli issued a stern warning against those exploiting the vulnerable by offering false hopes of quick wealth, reiterating that strict action will be taken against such activities.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Ken-Betwa River Linking Project at Khajuraho Tomorrow
Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal- Khajuraho : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to lay the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river linking project on Wednesday, December 25, at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. This marks the beginning of Indias ambitious national river interlinking initiative. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 44,605 crore, is designed to benefit millions of people. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said, the project will provide drinking water to 44-lakh residents across ten districts in the state and 21-lakh people in Uttar Pradesh. In addition, approximately 7.18 lakh farmer families in 2,000 villages will gain access to water, which will also generate 103 MW of hydropower and 27 MW of solar energy. Mohan Yadav highlighted the unique partnership between the central government, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. He noted that the project fulfills the vision of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's river-linking campaign. Beyond providing drinking water, the project aims to enhance agriculture, industrial water supply, and foster overall economic and social growth in the water-scarce Bundelkhand region. One of the main features of the Ken-Betwa Link Project is the construction of the 77-meter-high Daudhan dam on the Ken River within the Panna Tiger Reserve. The dam will store 2,853 million cubic meters of water, which will be diverted through a 221-km-long link canal to the Betwa River. This water will be used for irrigation and drinking purposes across both states. In Madhya Pradesh, the project is expected to irrigate 8.11 lakh hectares in areas such as Panna, Damoh, Chhatarpur, and Tikamgarh, benefiting approximately seven lakh farmers. Uttar Pradesh will see irrigation of 59,000 hectares and stabilization of 1.92 lakh hectares, benefitting districts like Mahoba, Jhansi, and Banda. Beyond improving agricultural productivity, the project will also help preserve historical heritage ponds, protect forest ecosystems, provide drinking water to wildlife in the Panna Tiger Reserve, and reduce flood risks in Uttar Pradeshs Banda district. By addressing the long-standing water crisis, the initiative aims to improve local living conditions, curb migration for work, and bring sustainable development to Bundelkhand. The project received official approval after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on March 22, 2021, by the Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, along with the Union Jal Shakti Minister, in the presence of PM Modi.
Durga Vahini takes out massive rally
Hyderabad: Around 1,500 members of the Durga Vahini, womens wing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, took out a rally which culminated in a public meeting at the Ashtalaxmi Temple here. Among the participants were over 100 children who were dressed as `Bharat Mata. After garlanding the portraits of Rani Durgavati, Ahilya Bai Holkar, Jhansi Lakshmi Bai, the Durga Vahini members took part in a `Shakti Pradarshan. The organisers said that the programme was organised to promote courage, bravery and valour besides to protect family values. VHP state president Bhojanapally Narasimha Murthy, secretary Laxminarayana and former president Surender Reddy, national spokesperson Shashidhar, Matru Shakti state convener Padma Shri, Durga Vahini state leaders Vani Sakku Bhai, Sindhuja, Madhavi, Umarani, Sirisha, Nikhila, Sankalpa, Bhavani, Meena, Latha Sri, Jyothi and Laxmi took part in the meeting.
NIA Reveals Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Trained In Train Derailment Techniques
In a deeply troubling revelation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) have uncovered a conspiracy involving madrasa students being trained to derail trains in the Jhansi and Kanpur regions. Based on the reports from the Organizer, the investigation has revealed alarming evidence of radicalisation and explicit instructions being provided to Continue reading NIA Reveals Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Trained In Train Derailment Techniques The post NIA Reveals Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Trained In Train Derailment Techniques appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Taught How To Derail A Train: NIA Reports
Amid a concerning rise in attempts to derail trains by placing objects such as cylinders and logs on tracks in various parts of the country, a shocking revelation has emerged: training on how to derail trains is reportedly being imparted in certain madarsas. A probe led by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Uttar Continue reading Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Taught How To Derail A Train: NIA Reports The post Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Taught How To Derail A Train: NIA Reports appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Experts call for more fire safety in hospitals
Hyderabad: The incidents of fire in hospitals have led to loss of life and property, the most recent one at Dindigul in Tamil Nadu on Friday that claimed life of seven including a child. Last month, 10 newborns were lost to a blaze in a hospital in Jhansi. With this, fire safety inspections in hospitals becomes a matter of immediate concern. As per the data shared by the fire department, 1,147 inspections have been done in all hospitals in the past one year. The department has also done around 883 drills in various hospitals. According to Harinath Reddy, regional fire officer, hospitals come under institutional buildings and are inspected along the guidelines mentioned in the National Building Code, 2016. These buildings are required to have fire fighting systems such as hosereels, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, smoke detectors, smoke alarms, pumphouse, etc. The fire management system needs to be well-managed and elaborate as the height of the building increases. The buildings upto the height of 15m are not required to have a No-Objection Certificate. However, every hospital, irrespective of the height, needs to have minimal fire-fighting systems, Reddy said. The health department revealed on Friday that registered private healthcare facilities in Telangana have increased from 10,669 to 17,295 by November 2024. We are following intensified monitoring. All government hospitals are required to complete registration under the Clinical Establishment Act within one month. Special emphasis is being placed on fire safety measures, ensuring hospitals adhere to required standards to safeguard patients and staff, said Dr B. Ravinder Nayak, director, public health. Reddy informed that all big hospitals are required to have open spaces of 3000 sq metre around their buildings alongside elaborate fire-fighting systems. However, the main culprits in most hospitals are air-conditioners. The ACs need to be checked regularly and need to have outlets. They pose the most danger to hospitals, not the oxygen lines, Reddy said. While notices are issued to a majority of the hospitals inspected, the department does not keep a check on defaulters and it is fairly easy to register both renewals of NOCs as well as complaints on the fire department website. The issuing of notices happens at various points, allowing institutions to make changes. However, if a building still does not make the necessary changes, notices are sent to the district collector or the medical authorities, Reddy said. Implementation of the fire safety guidelines upto the required level has not yet achieved. Many buildings occupied by hospitals /clinics either need upgrade or require fire installation based on their usage and risk involved, said Dr S.P. Anchuri, structural engineer.
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids against Jaish-e-Mohammad-linked members at 19 locations across eight states including Assam, Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir, officials said. They said that the raids were conducted in a case linked to the radicalisation of individuals associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed and the dissemination of terrorist propaganda. A spokesperson in the NIA said, Several incriminating documents, electronic devices including mobile phones, pen drives, CDs, hard disks etc. were seized during the searches carried out across eight states. The locations at which the searches were conducted today were Goalpara (Assam), Aurangabad, Mumbai, Amravati (Maharashtra), Jhansi, Bareilly, Deoband, Saharanpur (UP), Sitamarhi (Bihar), Hooghly (West Bengal), Baramulla, Reasi, Budgam, Anantnag (J&K), Dungarpur (Rajasthan) and Mehsana (Gujarat), they said. The officials said the searches were conducted at the premises of suspects and close aides of an accused Sheikh Sultan Salah Uddin Ayubi, a Jaish-e-Mohammad operative, who was arrested on account of his incriminatory role in the case. Ayubi was taken into custody in October this year for disseminating propaganda material associated with the banned terror outfit while radicalising and recruiting youth into the Jamaat outfit inspired by the JeM. Even as the NIA officially denied having arrested anyone in the case following the raids, sources in Ahmedabad said that the agency detained Adil, a suspected JeM operative from a madrasa in the Sanand area of the city. The suspect is currently under intense interrogation by the NIA team, which received active support from the Ahmedabad district police. Sources in Ahmedabad Police said, there was an intelligence input suggesting that an individual named Adil, who allegedly works at a madarsa in Chekhala village, Banaskantha district, had links to the JeM. Meanwhile, in UPs Jhansi district, the NIA team had much difficulty when they were mobbed by the Muslims - both men and women - while taking Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation after an-eight-hour search at his residence in connection with the case. Mob surrounds NIA team, resists move to detain Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation in Jhansi Sources in Jhansi police said the NIA team accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) raided Mufti Khalid Ansari Nadvis house in Super Colony at 2.30 am on Thursday in connection with a foreign funding and money laundering case in Jhansi district. It was also suspected that Nadvi had been involved in spreading terror propaganda of the JeM. As per the Jhansi police sources, when the authorities were taking him along for further interrogation, a large number of local Muslim residents gathered in front of his house in response to an announcement made from the mosque.
Mob surrounds NIA team, resists move to detain Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation in Jhansi
LUCKNOW: A mob surrounded a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials when they attempted to take Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogationin Jhansi on Thursday. The move came after an eight-hour search of his residence in connection with allegations of online radicalisation of youth and allegedly receiving foreign funding. As the NIA team tried to take Nadvi away, the local Muslims gathered outside the cleric's house in response to an announcement made from the local mosque to resist the NIA move. After the involvement of senior police and administrative officials Nadvi was taken by NIA for questioning at the police lines. The searches at Nadvis house were part of an NIA operation spread across 26 locations in Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir. The searches were being conducted in connection with the recent arrest of a cleric in Delhi by the NIA on charges of heading a radicalisation programme being run by banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). As per the sources, NIA officials accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) team raided Mufti Khalid Ansari Nadvis house in Super Colony at 2.30 am on Thursday in connection with a foreign funding and money laundering case in Jhansi district. It was also suspected that Nadvi had been involved in spreading terror propaganda of Jaish-e-Mohammed and the radicalisation of people. As per the Jhansi police sources, when the authorities were taking him along for further interrogation, a large number of local Muslim residents gathered in front of his house. Mufti Khalid Ansari Nadvi is the nephew of the city Qazi. He was questioned at his house for about eight hours before being taken to police lines for further grilling. The crowd grew and the situation deteriorated. The NIA team tried to reason with the mob but the latter started to argue And a few even got enraged. The mob of at least 200 people eventually managed to rescue Nadvi. The incident took place at Saleem Bagh Ali Gol Khirki in the Kotwali police station area. The sources said that Nadvi delivered virtual lessons to children and people from India and abroad joined his online classes. According to sources, the agency had received information about his foreign contacts and that he received financing from outside the country through these activities. Around 2:30-3 in the night, people from NIA Delhi knocked on my door. I did not open out of fear because I was alone and it was late at night. They checked the entire house thoroughly and they did not find anything. They took whichever books they found suspicious. They took documents like a Passport, and an old VISA to Saudi Arabia. They checked my phone and enquired about my WhatsApp contacts and groups. They asked about Muhammad Ilyas Ghuman. I run an online Islamic coaching centre where I teach Indian and NRI students. They checked my bank statements as well, Nadvi said while talking to media persons. He added, I have been doing online for 11 years. My fee ranges from 50 rupees to 1500 rupees. The team asked me about foreign funding. They asked if I transferred money abroad which I denied. They were saying that they would take me to the police line for interrogation. On the other hand, the NIA team confiscated several important documents and electronic devices from his house, which will be sent to Delhi for investigation. The NIA later released a statement which said that no arrest had been made following Thursday's raids.
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Suicide At Jhansi Railway Station, Burning Body Seen On Train Engine
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Two killed, five hurt as car crashes into divider in UP
Mahoba: Two men died while five others sustained injuries after a speeding car collided with a road divider on the Jhansi-Mirzapur highway in Mahoba district, police said on Thursday. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vandana Singh said, The incident took place on Wednesday night near Sugira village under the Kulphar police station area when a speeding car lost control and hit a divider on the Jhansi-Mirzapur highway. Ansh Patel (20) and Manish Patel (28) died on the spot, while five others -- Pradeep Patel (21), Mukesh Patel (18), Vipin Patel (22), Yogendra (22) and Prince Patel (19) -- were rushed to the district hospital from where Vipin was referred to Jhansi for advanced care after his condition worsened, she said. The victims were travelling from Mauranipur in Jhansi district to Kulphar in Mahoba to attend a wedding ceremony, the officer said. Police have launched a probe after sending the bodies for post-mortem, she added.
Jhansi Hospital Fire: Principal, 3 Others Face Heat For Negligence That Killed 18 Infants
The devastating fire occurred in the hospitals neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on the night of November 15, resulting in the death of 10 children. Eight more later succumbed due to illness
UP shunts Jhansi medical college principal, suspends 3 others after fire tragedy
Jhansi hospital fire: U.P government removes principal, suspends three staff members
LUCKNOW: Initiating action against those found responsible for lapses that led to the fire at the NICU ward of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi, which claimed the lives of 10 infants on November 15, the Uttar Pradesh government removed the principal of the medical college and suspended three other staff members on Wednesday. The state government took this action based on the findings of a high-level inquiry conducted by a four-member committee, headed by Director General of Medical Education Kinjal Singh. The four-member committee submitted its report on the November 15 fire incident on Monday. Notably, besides the 10 infants who lost their lives that night, the toll from the fire incident later rose to 18. The action was taken by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the portfolio of Medical Health. Based on the report from the four-member committee, Medical College Principal Dr. Narendra Singh Sengar has been removed from his post and attached to the Directorate of Medical Education in the state capital, Lucknow. Chief Medical Superintendent of the medical college and hospital Dr. Sachin Mahur has been served a chargesheet for alleged lapses. Three other staff members who faced the axe include Junior Engineer (Electrical) Sanjeet Kumar, NICU Ward Nursing Sister-in-Charge Sandhya Rai, and Chief Superintendent Dr. Sunita Rathore. All three have been suspended with immediate effect. NHRC notice to Maharashtra govt over death of 10 babies in fire at Bhandara hospital According to a government official, the department has also issued chargesheets to all those facing action. The chargesheets detail the allegations, and the accused staff members will have to provide an explanation to the department. The committee's report, submitted on Monday night, identified negligence and outlined recommendations to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Additionally, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak stated that a probe by the Jhansi Divisional Commissioner has been ordered to ascertain the role of Dr. Om Shankar Chaurasia, Head of the Paediatrics Department at the Medical College, who is also in charge of the Electrical Department. The tragic fire occurred at the neonatal intensive care unit of the medical college hospital on the night of November 15, in which 10 infants died. Of the 39 rescued, eight others later died due to illness, according to the medical college administration.
Jhansi medical college fire: U.P. govt removes principal, suspends three staff members
Three college staff members a chief superintendent, a junior engineer and a NICU ward nursing sister incharge have been suspended, they said
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The birth weight of both infants was 800 grams and one of them also had a hole in the heart, he added. Meanwhile, Congress sources said on Sunday that the party's state chief Ajay Rai and Barabanki MP Tanuj Punia would travel to Jhansi and visit the medical college. They will also meet the families
Jhansi Hospital Fire: Two More Babies Die, Death Toll Rises To 17
Thirty-nine newborns were rescued from a devastating fire in the medical college hospitals neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15.
Jhansi hospital fire: Two more infants die, toll rises to 17
Tragic fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College claims 17 lives; 10 babies died on the night of the fire, the remainder succumbed to their illnesses, says college principal
Two more infants die, toll in Jhansi medical college fire rises to 17
Jhansi: Two more infants rescued from a fire that ripped through the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College here have died, taking the total toll in the blaze to 17, a senior official said on Sunday.Thirty-nine newborns were rescued from a devastating fire in the medical college hospital's neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15. Dr Narendra Singh Sengar, the medical college's principal, told PTI that of the 39 infants rescued, two more died on Saturday. While 10 babies died on the night of the fire, the remainder succumbed to their illnesses, he said. A post-mortem of the two bodies was done on Saturday and the cause of death was confirmed as illness in both cases. The bodies have been handed over to the family members, Sengar said. The birth weight of both infants was 800 grams and one of them also had a hole in the heart, he added. Meanwhile, Congress sources said on Sunday that the party's state chief Ajay Rai and Barabanki MP Tanuj Punia would travel to Jhansi and visit the medical college. They will also meet the families whose babies died in the fire.
UP: 3 Killed, 4 Injured In Car Accident On Jhansi-Khajuraho Highway
Three people involved in the road accident died on spot while another died during treatment at hospital.
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On November 15, a fire at a state-run medical college hospital in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi claimed the lives of 10 infants. Five children who had been saved died later. Angry families allege negligence.Mehul Malpanireports on the tragedy that took place in a hospital that bears the burden of a crumbling healthcare system
Uttar Pradesh records 25% rise in stubble burning cases
LUCKNOW: Amid the rising levels of air pollution as a potential threat to life, especially, in the national capital and the Nation Capital Region (NCR), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) data shows that UP has registered an alarming jump of 25 per cent stubble burning incidents in the current fiscal. According to data, updated till Nov 19,2024, UP has recorded 3,308 incidents of stubble burning this year as compared to 2,649 incidents reported in the corresponding span of time, last year. Maharajganj district in eastern UP stands out with maximum 284 incidents of stubble burning followed by Aligarh, where 173 incidents were reported. Significantly, Maharajganj had reported just 89 such incidents in 2023 and it has now recorded a jump of around three times surging the figure to 284. The other districts registering significant number of such incidents include Jhansi (167), Fatehpur (133), Shahjahanpur (127), Hardoi (122), Kanpur Dehat (119), and Etawah (118). As per the agriculture department sources, besides the rise in the incidents of stubble burning, the incidents of agricultural waste burning have also come to light. The agricultural department authorities claim to be vigilant about the situation on the ground and imposing penalties. Satellite data monitoring of stubble burning across six states including UP, Rajasthan, MP, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi - suggests a significant shift in stubble burning patterns. States such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, with low farm fire incidents previously, have witnessed an increase in the number of farm fires. Satellite data shows that since October 28, 2024, the incidents of stubble burning have gone up considerably in those six states. This resulted in thick smoke spreading over a large area of north and central India. On November 19, satellites spotted 1,394 residue burning events. This included 664 incidents in MP, followed by 368 in UP, 270 in Punjab, 35 in Haryana, and 57 in Rajasthan. However, the national capital recorded zero incidents. Satellite monitoring of stubble burning incidents in fields started on September 15. During the period between September 15 and November 19, a total of 28,713 incidents of stubble burning were reported in these six states. Despite the state governments adopting a hard stance against the menace, incidents of stubble burning increased in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The Centre, in early November, decided to double the penalty on stubble burning. The Centre is already extending financial support to the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and the NCT of Delhi to address air pollution. During the current year, so far, funds amounting to Rs 275 crore have already been released to the states, out of a total allocation of Rs 600 crore.
Lost money in betting, nursing student fakes abduction
A nursing student, along with four friends, staged her own kidnapping in Jhansi to blackmail her family into paying Rs 6 lakh after she lost money in online betting, police said on Thursday.
Jhansi fire: Death toll rises to 15 as 3 more children succumb to injuries
Jhansi: Three more children injured in the fire at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi last week have died, taking the toll to 15, officials said. The fire broke out unexpectedly in the NICU ward of the hospital on November 15 night, where 49 children were being treated. While 39 children were saved, 10 had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
On Camera, Speeding Tempo Rams Bike, Drags It For 100 Metres In UP
A speeding pick-up truck in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi rammed into a car and then crashed into a bike that was crossing over from the wrong side, flinging the rider in the air and dragging the two-wheeler along the road for some 100 metres.
Jhansi: Does Human Life Matter Less in BJP-ruled States? Where is Our Outrage?
Reports from the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College's neonatal ICU suggest that it was a tragedy waiting to happen.
PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay heartfelt tributes to Rani Lakshmibai
New Delhi, Nov 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other BJP leaders, paid homage to Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi on her birth anniversary on Tuesday, lauding her bravery and pivotal role in Indias struggle for independence. Sharing his tributes on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, Tributes to the fearless Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, [] The post PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay heartfelt tributes to Rani Lakshmibai appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders paid tribute to Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi, on her birth anniversary. They praised her courage, patriotism, and leadership during the 1857 Indian Rebellion against British rule, calling her an inspiration for generations.
Twin negligence: On the Jhansi hospital fire
Jhansi tragedy is a result of neglecting fire safety and health care
Another child rescued from Jhansi fire dies; family alleges hospitals negligence
The child was suffering from hypoxic encephalopathy and died due to the illness, says Principal Doctor at MLB Medical College; Childs family allege negligence on the part of the hospital and said that the babys condition deteriorated after being rescued from the fire
Jhansi tragedy wakes up UP govt, notices issued to 80 hospitals
Jhansi: Notices have been issued to 80 hospitals found lacking in fire safety measures as authorities in Lucknow intensified inspections in the wake of the tragedy at a state-run hospital in Jhansi. Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Lucknow, Mangesh Kumar, said they have identified 906 hospitals and buildings in Lucknow for fire safety inspections. Of these, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jhansi Medical College Fire: One More Rescued Child Dies Due to 'Illness'
The fire broke out unexpectedly in the NICU late Friday night, where 49 children were being treated. While 39 children were saved, 10 had tragically died due to suffocation or burns
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'Politically most dangerous': Mallikarjun Kharge compares BJP-RSS to 'poison'; BJP hits back
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the BJP and RSS, calling them poison and politically the most dangerous entities in India. Kharge also criticized Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for continuing his election rallies in Maharashtra despite the tragic fire at a Jhansi medical college.
Jhansi Hero Who Saved Many Babies From Hospital Fire Lost His Twin Daughters
A fire on Friday night at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the medical college in Jhansi claimed the lives of 10 newborns, many of them born prematurely. The fire though doused, the air still hung heavy with sorrow.
Jhansi hospital fire: Swapped children are reunited with families after two days of panic
Doctors and parents said confusion was caused because it was very difficult to identify infants without their tags, with details such as their parents names, measurements, and weight
DC Edit | Baby deaths: Hold safety audits
The death of 10 infants in the neonatal unit of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, in Uttar Pradesh, last week points to the series of irregularities and lapses that still plague our healthcare, especially critical care, infrastructure. Reports suggest that the by the time the staff in the NICU got hold of the fire extinguisher, the blaze was out of control and all it took was 20 minutes for it to snuff out the lives of 10 newborns. There was absolute chaos in the hospital with no one knowing what to do in the critical moments, adding to the number of casualties. The medical and security staff had no clue as to what was happening and hence acted at cross purposes. There were little in the form of laid-out procedures even for rescue. That the parents who waited outside the neonatal unit were instrumental in saving many lives only goes to highlight the inefficiency of the management of the hospital. As per preliminary reports, a short circuit in the electric switchboard sparked the fire, which spread in no time. What caused the short circuit is yet to be ascertained although excessive load on the switchboard is suspected. The takeaway from the emerging reports is that there is an immediate and urgent need for training the handlers of critical and sensitive installations in emergency response in facilities such as hospitals that are frequented by people. Every second is precious immediately after an accident occurs as it is crucial to saving lives. There are procedures for security audits in hospitals and other such structures but they are observed more in breach than in observance. Those who are in charge often look the other way. There must be legislative measures to hold those who are in charge accountable for lapses. That is the minimum that we owe the infants.
Slippers Caught Fire, Foot Burned: How Jhansi Nurse Saved Over Dozen Babies
Ten babies perished in a fire that broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi Friday night.
Salwar Caught Fire But...: How UP Nurse Saved Over Dozen Babies
Nurse Megha James was on duty when the fire broke out at the Jhansi hospital and she threw herself headlong into the rescue efforts, playing a hero's role by saving several babies.
Jhansi fire: Nurses heroic efforts helped save over dozen babies
Lucknow/Jhansi: Nurse Megha James was on duty when the fire broke out at the Jhansi hospital and she threw herself headlong into the rescue efforts, playing a heros role by saving several babies. Even when her salwar got burned, she refused to give up and was able to evacuate 14-15 babies with others help. I Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP hospital fire: Rescued newborn dies of illness
Lucknow/Jhansi: A newborn rescued from a fire that engulfed a children's ward at a government hospital in Jhansi died due to illness on Sunday, officials said.With this, 11 newborns who were admitted to the NICU at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College have died. Ten of them died after the fire broke out in the ward on Friday night. One newborn who was shifted from NICU to PICU died during treatment for an illness. The boy did not sustain any burn injuries in the fire, Jhansi District Magistrate Avinash Kumar said. Till Saturday, the number of deaths was 10 and that of children undergoing treatment at the NICU in Jhansi Medical College was 38. None of these children is undergoing treatment for burn injuries. These children were rescued by the hospital staff, he said. Among these 38 children, the condition of three was critical. Of these three newborns, one died on Sunday. However, he did not die due to burn injury, he added. Kumar told reporters that he inspected the hospital on Sunday and enquired about the well-being of the children admitted to the PICU. He also spoke to their family members. I have spoken to the doctors and the condition of the children is stated to be stable, he said. The DM further said that the bodies of the newborns who died in the fire have been handed over to their families. One child is with us and a family is claiming the child. We are doing a verification. No child is missing, he said. The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a four-member committee to investigate the hospital fire. The committee has been tasked with identifying the cause of the fire and determining whether there was any negligence. The government has sought its report within seven days.
Yakoob Mansuri lost his twin girls while saving other infants who died in Jhansi hospital fire
A devastating fire ripped through the neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, claiming the lives of several infants. Yakoob Mansuri, a young father, bravely rescued multiple babies but tragically lost his own twin daughters in the blaze.
Infant rescued from hospital fire in Jhansis Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College passes away
College principal Dr. N.S. Sengar said that the child was not among the injured in the fire accident and was born premature and weak
NHRC notice to U.P. government, DGP over death of newborns in Jhansi hospital fire
The commission wants the status of the FIR registered in the matter, action taken against officials responsible, the medical treatment being provided to the injured and compensation paid to the aggrieved families
Result of govt's incompetency: Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad on Jhansi fire
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad blamed the Uttar Pradesh government's alleged incompetence for the Jhansi hospital fire that killed 10 newborns. He demanded a thorough investigation and action from the government. Prasad criticized the ruling party for focusing on divisive politics instead of crucial issues, emphasising the Samajwadi Party's commitment to inclusive politics.
Jhansi hospital fire: Young dad saved many babies, but lost his twin girls
A fire, likely caused by an electrical short circuit, ripped through the neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, claiming the lives of 10 infants. Yakoob Mansuri, a father of twins lost in the fire, heroically rescued several babies before realizing his own children were gone.
Short circuit likely cause of Jhansi hospital fire: Initial probe
An electrical short circuit is suspected to have caused a fire at Jhansi Medical College's neonatal intensive care unit, resulting in the tragic deaths of 10 infants. Authorities have identified all but one of the 49 children present during the incident. The state government has initiated investigations and announced compensation for the victims' families.
Tears and chaos at Jhansi hospital
All 10 babies who died in the fire at the neonatal ICU have been identified; one child missing; 16 undergoing treatment; families of deceased and surviving children stage protest outside the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College demanding DNA test for identification
NHRC notice to govt, DGP over death of newborns in Jhansi hospital fire
New Delhi: The NHRC on Saturday said it has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the states police chief in connection with a fire at the childrens ward of a medical college in Jhansi that claimed the lives of 10 newborns. Describing reports of the incident as disturbing, the National Human Rights Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NHRC notice to UP govt, DGP over death of newborns in Jhansi hospital fire
NEW DELHI: The NHRC on Saturday said it has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state's police chief in connection with a fire at the children's ward of a medical college in Jhansi that claimed the lives of 10 newborns. Describing reports of the incident as disturbing, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report within a week. The commission observed that the contents of the reports are indeed disturbing and indicate negligence resulting in a grave violation of the human rights of the victims as they were in the care of a government institution. In a statement, the NHRC said it has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that at least 10 newborns died in the fire that broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College on Friday night. Sixteen babies suffered injuries in the incident, while 37 were rescued safely. 10 newborns killed In Jhansi Medical College fire, 16 still battling for life Reportedly, police authorities have confirmed that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit and the babies who lost their lives were in incubators, it said. Accordingly, the rights panel said, notices were issued to the chief secretary and the Director General of Police of the state, seeking a detailed report within one week. The report should include the status of the FIR registered in the matter, action taken against officials responsible, the medical treatment being provided to the injured and compensation, if any, paid to the aggrieved families, it said. The commission said it would also like to know about the steps taken or proposed by the authorities to ensure that such incidents do not recur. The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a four-member committee to probe the fire incident. UP govt constitutes high-level committee to investigate Jhansi hospital fire
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of fire in Jhansi Medical College resulting in death of 10 babies
A fire, attributed to an electrical short circuit, erupted in the NICU of MaharLaxmibai Medical College, Jhansi, tragically claiming the lives of 10 newborns and injuring 16 others. The NHRC has initiated an investigation into potential negligence, while Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Adityanath have announced financial assistance to the affected families.
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A fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, broke out in the children's ward of a medical college in Jhansi, India, resulting in the tragic deaths of 10 newborns. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and government officials have promised assistance to the affected families.
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UP government forms high-level committee to probe Jhansi medical college fire tragedy
A high-level committee has been formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate the fire incident at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi, that resulted in the death of 10 infants. The committee will investigate the cause of the fire, identify any negligence, and recommend preventive measures. The committee is expected to submit its report within seven days.
Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak on Saturday dismissed media reports that the medical college had expired fire extinguishers.
Memories of Vivek Vihar tragedy resurface with Jhansi hospital fire
A fire tragedy at a hospital in Jhansi claimed the lives of 10 newborns. This incident brought back memories of a similar tragedy in Delhi, where seven newborns died in a fire. Parents of the deceased infants in both incidents are grieving. They say these incidents happened due to the administration's apathy.
UP Deputy CM Seeks Action Against Officials As Row Erupts Over His 'VIP Welcome' At Jhansi Hospital
Brajesh Pathak on Saturday visited the Jhansi hospital after the death of at least 10 children in a fire that engulfed the children's ward of the medical college.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak condemned the elaborate preparations made before his visit to the fire-hit Jhansi hospital where 10 newborns died. Pathak criticized the efforts, which included spreading lime powder on the roads, and demanded strict action against those responsible. The opposition criticized the government's alleged focus on appearances while families grieved, alleging a cover-up attempt.
Jhansi Hospital Fire: Our Kids Murdered, Parents Tell News18; CM Yogi Expedites Govt Response
Many parents recounted their terrifying ordeal to News18. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath upon receiving news of the incident promptly directed officials to speed up relief efforts
Political parties criticise the local administration and Uttar Pradesh Government for insensitivity and collapse of whole governance mechanism
