The Assam State Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has initiated a suo motu investigation into the death of Congress worker Advocate Mridul Islam, who succumbed during the "Raj Bhavan Chalo" protest in Guwahati on December 19.
The LPG tanker exploded with a big bang after collision with a truck, leaving around 50 persons gravely injured.
Uttar Pradesh Police has set up a Special Investigation Team(SIT) to investigate into the mysterious death of a Congress youth leader Prabhat Pandey in the state party headquarters on December 18. On the instructions of the Police Commissioner, DCP Central Raveena Tyagi has formed the SIT.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, state Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, several ministers, and leaders of different parties on Friday condoled the passing of former Chief Minister of Haryana Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala.
Death Audits in case of fatalities in road transport accidents (RTAs) will be compulsory in West Bengal, as per the latest order from the state Health Department.
About 35 members of the wedding party were travelling in the tractor at the time of the incident, they said.
The tragedy, which has deeply impacted the Melthum area and its surroundings, has prompted a large-scale response involving multiple rescue teams.
Torrential rains and strong winds lashed Kerala on Tuesday, resulting in the unfortunate loss of four lives, widespread flooding in low-lying areas, and severe disruptions in normal life across the state.
At least 14 people were killed in a stone quarry collapse triggered by landslide in the capital city of Mizoram as Cyclone Remal caused havoc across the northeastern states, officials said on Tuesday.
Five persons were killed as torrential rains lashed Kerala, inundating densely populated low-lying localities, turning roads into shallow lakes, and sending residents scurrying for higher ground.
