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Priyanka Chopra Wishes Co-Star Prithviraj Sukumaran a Happy Birthday
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An explosion linked to illegal firecracker production led to a building collapse in Varanasi, injuring two and trapping one woman. Explosion Causes Building Collapse in Varanasi, Two Rescued
Building collapses in Varanasi due to firecracker explosion, two rescued
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 15 (IANS) A massive explosion triggered the collapse of a two-storey building in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Thursday, leaving two people injured and a woman trapped under the debris, officials said. The incident took place in the Paigambarpur area under the Sarnath police station area of Varanasi. According to preliminary information, an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit was operating inside the house. The explosion is suspected to have occurred due to highly inflammable materials on the premises. Two people were injured in the incident and have been taken to hospital for treatment, while efforts are underway to rescue a woman trapped under the rubble. Speaking to IANS, DCP Rajesh Pandey said: Information was received at 5 p.m. that a two-storey building had collapsed. Upon reaching the spot, we found firecrackers scattered around the place, so it is being considered that the incident took place due to the explosion of firecrackers. He said that according to locals, a woman is trapped under the debris and a rescue operation is currently underway to pull her out. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to reach the site immediately and expedite relief operations, NDTV reported. Further, CM Adityanath has instructed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for those injured. The officials have also been directed to contact the families of the injured and provide them with all possible assistance. In August, eleven people were killed, and five others suffered serious injuries after an explosion ripped through an illegal firecracker manufacturing and storage facility in Chilla Shahbazi village, under the Pipri police station area in UP's Kaushambi. The UP government had then announced a reward of Rs 25,000 each for three absconding suspects wanted in connection with the blast. Superintendent of Police Satyanarayan Prajapat announced a reward of Rs 25,000 each for information leading to the arrest of three absconding accused - Shakeel, Kahaksha Bano, and Adil, said an official statement. Earlier, as part of action against the accused in the firecracker factory explosion, the police arrested the main accused, Naushad, following an encounter on the Terah Mile-Syed Sarawan road in the Charwa police station area, an official said.
Massive blast brings down 2-storey house in Varanasi; 2 men rescued, woman missing
Building collapses after explosion at house in Varanasi
A building collapsed following an explosion at a house in the Sarnath area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Police officials reached the spot, and further details about the incident are awaited.
Building collapses after explosion at house in Varanasi
A building collapsed following an explosion at a house in the Sarnath area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Police officials reached the spot, and further details about the incident are awaited.
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CM Yogi reviews air show preparations in Varanasi, inspects Namo Ghat arrangements
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the upcoming air show and Prime Minister Narendra Modis proposed visit, conducting an on-site inspection at Namo Ghat and issuing detailed directives on crowd management, security, and logistics. The Chief Minister first visited Namo Ghat, where the Police Commissioner, District Magistrate, and Army officials briefed him using project maps. He inspected the proposed arrangements and instructed that robust security measures be ensured not only at Namo Ghat but also at other major ghats along the Ganga. The air show is scheduled for October 22, 24, and 25, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other dignitaries expected to attend on the final day. Later, at a review meeting held at the Circuit House auditorium, CM Yogi stressed the need for effective crowd management in view of the anticipated large turnout. He directed the deployment of adequate police forces so that the public faces no inconvenience and called for a comprehensive police deployment plan that takes into account other festivals and events in the city. The Chief Minister ordered smooth traffic management through a well-planned route diversion system and sufficient parking facilities with clear signage. He instructed proper barricading at the venue and riverfront ghats, availability of adequate life jackets, and readiness of a green corridor for emergencies. Mobile toilets must be provided in sufficient numbers at the ghats, and police, traffic police, and municipal personnel should be deployed at parking sites. He also directed the Municipal Corporation to launch a special cleanliness drive for the ghats and a city-wide sanitation campaign. Ghats from Namo Ghat to Assi Ghat are to be painted, spiral lights installed on utility poles along major routes from the airport, and key intersections beautified. The Vice-Chairman of the Varanasi Development Authority was asked to ensure necessary action. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar and Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal presented the administration and police preparations. Chief Medical Officer NP Singh outlined health arrangements, while Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal reported that silt is being cleared from the ghats, 300 mobile toilets and 400 water tankers have been arranged, and 3,000 sanitation workers have been deployed. The Chief Minister suggested involving volunteers from the NCC, NSS, Scouts and Guides, Civil Defence, and Yuvak Mangal Dal. He ordered that all necessary medical facilities remain ready in government and private hospitals. The meeting was attended by State Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, several ministers of state, MLAs, MLCs, Mayor Ashok Tiwari, senior police and administrative officers, Air Force officials, and other department representatives.
Samajwadi Party ignored teachers, offered prayers at graves of mafias: Yogi Adityanath
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday, accusing it of ignoring the interests of teachers and youth during its tenure in the state and instead offering prayers at the graves of mafias. The Chief Minister made the remarks during a convention in Varanasi held in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates for the Legislative Council elections (Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies). Addressing a gathering, CM Adityanath said: One cannot expect the welfare of teachers from those who have no concern for education, who act as lackeys to the mafia, and who visit a mafia's grave to offer prayers (Fatiha) upon his death. During the SP government's tenure, teaching posts remained vacant, recruitment commissions were controlled by the 'Saifai Syndicate', and the future of the youth was jeopardised. In contrast, the BJP government has ensured transparency in the recruitment process and resolved teachers' grievances. Claiming that the SP's administration lacked momentum, the Chief Minister added: How could there be any progress? And in the absence of progress, such a dismal state of affairs was inevitable. They had installed members of their own family within the recruitment syndicates of that era. Recruitment drives were conducted through these very family members, after which the 'uncle-nephew' duo would set out to extort money. Back then, no one outside the 'Saifai Syndicate' could secure a job. During the Samajwadi Party government's tenure, Anil Yadav was appointed as the Chairman of a recruitment commission, despite being entirely unqualified for the role. Under that (SP government) administration, an individual topped the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission examinationa person who had secured only a third division in High School, Intermediate, and his B.A. degree. The situation was marked by such anarchy and lawlessness; the lives of the youth were being toyed with. Meanwhile, riots, civil unrest, and the mafia held sway, CM Adityanath alleged. He added that under the Samajwadi Party government, the youth faced a miserable plight. Meawhile, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister described teachers and graduates as vigilant guardians of society, noting that they complement each other. Teachers provide direction to the youth, and the youth determine the nation's future, he said. Referring to the recently held Rajya Sabha elections, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister highlighted that the BJP won eight out of ten seats, while the SP secured two. While the BJP provided representation to various sections of society, the SPwhich champions the 'PDA' (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak/Backward, Dalit, Minority) causeallocated one seat to party leader Ramgopal Yadav and the other to a wealthy tycoon from Mumbai, Yogi Adityanath said while questioning why the SP could not find a Yadav, Dalit, or Muslim candidate from Kashi, Ghazipur, or Ballia. Taking a swipe at the SP, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister redefined 'PDA' as 'Family Development Authority' and 'Paraya Dhan Apna' and accused the Akhilesh Yadav-led party of adopting double standards. Chief Minister Adityanath said that the Legislative Council needs a representative capable of effectively presenting teachers' issues to the Uttar Pradesh government. He mentioned the arrangements have been made for a special TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) for existing teachers following the Supreme Court's judgment on the matter. Moreover, he alleged that between 2005 and 2017, contributions for the New Pension Scheme for teachers and employees were not deposited and that even accounts had not been opened. After the BJP-led government assumed office in 2017, a provision of Rs 10,000 crore was made to open accounts for 1.4 million (14 lakh) personnel. The government's contribution to the New Pension Scheme was also raised from 10 to 14 per cent, CM Adityanath said.
UP CM inspected preparations for inauguration of Arvind Mills, scheduled to be held by PM Modi
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