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Russian Missile Strikes Indian Pharma Firm’s Kyiv Warehouse: Ukraine

Russian Missile Strikes Indian Pharma Firm’s Kyiv Warehouse: Ukraine

New Delhi: A Russian missile struck the warehouse of an Indian pharmaceutical company in Kyiv, Ukraine said today. The country’s embassy in India alleged Russia “deliberately” targeted Indian businesses in Ukraine. “Today, a Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine. While claiming ‘special friendship’ with India, Moscow deliberately targets Indian businesses – destroying medicines meant for children and the elderly,” Ukraine’s embassy said. Kusum, owned by Indian businessman Rajiv Gupta, is among the largest pharma firms in Ukraine. The company’s products are critical across Ukraine as they ensure availability of basic medicines, sources told NDTV. They said a drone, not a missile, made a direct hit on the warehouse. Before Kyiv’s post, Britain’s ambassador to Ukraine Martin Harris said Russian strikes destroyed a major pharma’s warehouse in Kyiv. Mr Martin, however, also said the attack was carried out by Russian drones, not a missile. “This morning Russian drones completely destroyed a major pharmaceuticals warehouse in Kyiv, incinerating stocks of medicines needed by the elderly and children. Russia’s campaign of terror …

Deesa firecracker warehouse blast: Police granted 8-day remand of accused father-son duo | Ahmedabad News

Deesa firecracker warehouse blast: Police granted 8-day remand of accused father-son duo | Ahmedabad News

Banaskantha Police on Thursday received an eight-day remand of a father-son duo, the accused in the case of a blast at a firecracker warehouse in the district, which on Tuesday killed 21 people, including 7 children. The accused Khubchand Renumal Mohanani and his son Deepak Khubchand Mohanani are the owners of Deepak Traders, which owns the warehouse. They were detained on Tuesday and booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and other sections of the BNS, as well as The Explosives Act, 1884, and The Explosive Substances Act, 1908, at Deesa Rural police station. Banaskantha SP Akshayraj Makwana said that both the accused were formally placed under arrest late on Wednesday night, and subsequently produced in a local court on Thursday. The court granted the police the eight-day remand of the accused that will end on April 11. Story continues below this ad According to Banaskantha Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshayraj Makwana, the four persons detained on Wednesday include a brother of Deepak; an accountant, another person dealing with GST billing of Deepak Traders, …

Gujarat warehouse blast: Aluminium powder identified as cause of explosion

Gujarat warehouse blast: Aluminium powder identified as cause of explosion

A forensic probe has determined that aluminium powder, a key component in firecracker manufacturing, was responsible for the massive explosion that tore through a warehouse near Deesa town in Gujarat, resulting in the deaths of 21 individuals, reported the PTI. The blast, which occurred on Tuesday morning, had also led to devastating blaze, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Banaskantha district Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshayraj Makwana said that apart from aluminium powder, forensic experts also recovered yellow dextrin powder from the site, which was being used as a storage facility for firecrackers. Both substances are commonly utilised in the production of firecrackers, raising suspicions that the warehouse may have been engaged in illegal manufacturing, according to the PTI. The SP said that a thorough investigation was underway to establish whether firecrackers were being produced on the premises. The explosion had took place at approximately 9.45 am on Tuesday in an industrial zone near Deesa, about 30 km from the Banaskantha district headquarters. The impact of the blast was so severe that body parts of workers were found …

Massive Fire Destroys Warehouse in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi, Efforts To Douse Flames On

Curated By: Vani Mehrotra Last Updated: October 05, 2024, 11:10 IST Fire at warehouse in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi (News18 visuals) A massive fire destroyed a warehouse in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, which contained hydraulic oil, clothes, plastic, and chemicals. Fire tenders are working to control the blaze. A massive fire erupted at a warehouse in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi on Saturday morning. At least six fire tenders rushed to the spot as soon as they received information about the incident, and efforts to douse the flames were on. The incident happened near the Mumbai-Nashik highway in the state. A video showed a cloud of black smoke as the warehouse continued to burn. According to the details, the warehouse contained a huge quantity of hydraulic oil, clothes, plastic and chemicals. The entire warehouse was destroyed in the blaze. The reason behind the fire was yet not known. There were no reports of any injuries or casualties. Vani Mehrotra Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and …

Sayed Haider Raza’s Painting Worth Rs 2.5 Crore Stolen From Mumbai Warehouse Of AstaGuru Auction House

Sayed Haider Raza’s acrylic artwork was kept in the warehouse in south Mumbai Mumbai: A painting by noted artist Sayed Haider Raza, valued at more than Rs 2.5 crore, has allegedly been stolen from a warehouse in south Mumbai, police said on Wednesday. The painting, named Prakriti (Nature), made by the celebrated painter in 1992, was stolen from the AstaGuru Auction House Private Limited’s warehouse, said an official from MRA Marg police station. The police registered an FIR in this connection on Monday against unidentified persons. Mr Raza, who lived and worked in France for most of his career, died in 2016 at 94. His acrylic artwork was kept in the warehouse at Ballard Pier in south Mumbai during the coronavirus pandemic, the official said. The painting was last seen in March 2022, the official said. After the painting was not found in the warehouse, the auction house’s Chief Administrative Officer, Siddhant Shetty, approached the MRA Marg police with a complaint, he said. “We have formed a team to recover the painting,” the official said. …

Fire breaks out at pipe warehouse on Delhi-Agra Highway

A massive fire broke out in a pipe warehouse located on the Delhi-Agra Highway on Monday, police officials said. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot to douse the fire, they added. “Massive fire broke out at a godown filled with plastic pipes close to the highway. Fire tenders have been called. Efforts are on to control the fire. There is no report of any casualties in the incident. People have been evacuated. We want to control the flames and ensure that property loss is minimal. People are being isolated from the spot,” Senior Superintendent of Police of Mathura, Shailesh Pandey said. Further details are awaited. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Source link

Delhi: Fire at tin shed warehouse in Sadar Bazar, no casualty reported

A fire broke out in a tin shed warehouse in the Teliwara area of Sadar Bazar on Monday. There were no reports of injuries or casualties. Items kept in the warehouse were gutted in the fire causing a huge loss of property. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and doused the fire. The fire was brought under control by the firefighters. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Source link

One dead, 16 injured in massive blast at illegal firecracker warehouse in Kochi

In Kochi, Kerala, one person died and 16 people, including women and children, were injured in a major blast at an illegal fireworks warehouse in a residential area near Tripunithura. The explosion on Monday caused extensive damage to around 25 houses, many shops, and two vehicles in the area. The deceased was identified as Vishnu from Thiruvananthapuram, while four injured people are said to be in serious condition and have been transferred to Kalamassery Medical College for expert care, reported PTI.  According to the report, the exact cause of the blast is yet to be ascertained; however, authorities suspect that a huge cache of firecrackers brought to the warehouse might have exploded together. The incident created vibrations several kilometres distant, and the local fire station was also affected. Fire and rescue services arrived quickly to the incident, putting the fire under control, but not before causing major damage in the region. The Assistant Station Officer was shocked to learn of an illegal firecracker warehouse operating without required authorization in such a highly populated region. “We …

Indo Warehouse: We expect South Asians to deserved recognition in 2024

New York based music duo Kahani, aka Armaan Gupta and Kunal Merchant, are on a mission to spread the sounds and rhythms of South Asian music globally, and they are dedicated towards it. In fact, they hope South Asian music will get the recognition it deserves in 2024. Indo Warehouse recently performed at Rockpool in Goa They are working on making South Asian music popular through their New York-origin platform and label Indo Warehouse. They focus on South Asian music and culture and have hosted shows in the US, London and Amsterdam. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here “We expect to see and hear many more South Asians getting their deserved recognition in 2024 across many genres. We know so many incredible artists who have been working hard at their craft, and we expect to see many of them “break out” in 2024,” they say, adding, “Indo Warehouse spent 2023 building awareness for our sound. In 2024, you’re going to see our sound evolve. We’re now ready to take the …

Delhi: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Paper Warehouse in Mayur Vihar; 23 Tenders At Spot

Last Updated: December 17, 2023, 18:38 IST Visuals from Chilla village in Mayur Vihar Phase 1. (ANI) A fire broke out in a paper warehouse in Chilla village of New Delhi’s Mayur Vihar Phase 1. Around 12 fire tenders are present on the spot A massive fire broke out in a paper warehouse in East Delhi’s Mayur Vihar on Sunday. The incident occurred in Chilla village of Mayur Vihar Phase 1. The information about the blaze was received at about 12.42 pm and 23 fire tenders were pressed into service, an officer from Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said. The fire broke out at the ground floor of the building, he said, adding that efforts are on to douse the blaze. Wooden materials worth lakhs of rupees were gutted in the fire. The blaze, suspected to have erupted because of a short circuit, was doused by 2:15 pm, the official said. Meanwhile, in another ghastly fire incident, a woman and her infant son were charred to death after a blaze engulfed huts of migrant labourers in …