Dhaka: A fire at a seven-storey building in the central part of the Bangladesh capital overnight has killed at least 43 people and left 22 others injured, Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen said on Friday.The condition of those injured is “critical”, he told reporters at a briefing here at 2 am. The fire broke […]
NEW DELHI: An Indian, who was working as a security helper of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine, was killed in a missile attack, a report said. The deceased is 23-year-old Hemil Mangukia, a native of Surat, Gujarat. Hemil’s relatives said that they came to know about his death on February 23. A […]
IDUKKI: Yet another person has died in the state after being attacked by a wild animal. A young man died after being attacked by a wild elephant. The deceased has been identified as Mani alias Suresh Kumar, a resident of Kannimala Estate, Munnar, Idukki. Two others were also injured in the wild elephant attack. The […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: One of the four astronauts participating in India’s proudest project, the Gaganyaan mission, is a Malayali. A Malayali is among the four who are continuing their training for space travel ahead of the mission. The names, which have been kept secret until now, will be announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will arrive […]
NEW DELHI: Ghazal virtuoso Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday after a long battle with illness. He was 73. The family of the veteran singer released a statement confirming the death news. According to reports, the singer passed away at 11 am on Monday in Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai. The final rites of Pankaj Udhas […]
New Delhi: Declaring that women cannot be left out, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to ensure that women are granted permanent commission in the Indian Coast Guard, and said the court will do it if the government doesn’t. A bench, comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and […]
PALAKKAD: The mother and brother of R Babu, a native of Cherad and a trekker who was rescued by the rescue team from the crevice at Kurumpachi Mala in Malampuzha, were fatally knocked down by a train. The two were found lying dead near the Kadukkamkunnu Bridge in Malampuzha. Rasheeda (46) of Cherad in Malampuzha […]
NEW DELHI: Eminent jurist and senior Supreme Court advocate Fali S Nariman passed away Wednesday morning. He was 95. He died following a heart attack. He is known as a giant in the field of Indian justice. The country had honored him with Padma Bhushan in 1991 and Padma Vibhushan in 2007.Nariman started his practice […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It is doubted that Karakkamandapam native Shameera Bivi (36) who died during childbirth was treated by fraudsters who came in the disguise of doctors. Palakkad native Shameera and the newborn died tragically on Tuesday night. According to neighbours, Shameera’s husband Nayas misbehaved with Asha workers and never allowed anyone to approach Shameera. When Shameera […]
Kochi: The Kerala Police team that had gone to Ajmer, Rajasthan to apprehend suspects involved in a theft case was fired upon. The accused fired shots at the police while the latter were trying to arrest them. No one was injured in the incident. The police were able to chase after the accused and nab […]