A banquet hall in Ambience Island was gutted in fire during the early hours of Tuesday. No casualties were reported. The fire was suspected to be caused by a short circuit. Firefighters took around 12 hours to extinguish the flames. Read more about the incident here.
Prayagraj: Amid the scorching heatwave, as many as 1004 fire incidents were reported in the district in the past three months which was 30% more compa.
The district administration in Ludhiana has launched the 'Wake Up Ludhiana: An Agenda for Environment' project to focus on environmental sustainability and increasing greenery. The project aims to work with PAU experts to find sustainable solutions for areas with low tree cover.
Counting of votes for Ludhiana parliamentary constituency will be held in 141 rounds with elaborate arrangements made by the district administration. The nail-biting suspense will soon be over for residents and candidates as counting commences with adequate security measures in place.
Deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney orders fire safety audit for factories in Ludhiana district to prevent untoward fire incidents. Audit to cover fire exits, alarms, extinguishers, and evacuation procedures. Industries/factories instructed to ensure working fire alarm and hydrant mechanisms. Owners advised not to lock industries from outside during work hours.