A 34-year-old man who suffered injuries in a blast and fire at Aether Industries Ltd (AIL) on November 29, succumbed to injuries on Thursday taking the death toll in the incident to 10. Thirteen workers are still under treatment in private hospitals and one of them is said to be critical with severe burns. The remaining 12 workers are likely to be discharged. Eleven workers injured in the fire have already been discharged after treatment.
NGT orders chief secretary of Gujarat and Director Industrial Safety and Health to file a response in the fire and blast incident at Aether Industries Ltd plant in Sachin GIDC. The case has been transferred to Western Zonal Bench of NGT in Pune. Gujarat Pollution Control Board and AIL have already appeared in the hearing. NGT ordered the parties to submit their response in three weeks.
A woman was killed during a police firing exercise at a BSF firing range in Jaisalmer. The incident has sparked protests and a high-level investigation.
Surat: The Federation of Surat Textile Traders Association (FOSTTA) has launched a drive to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations in the Sura.