237 lives lost in cracker unit accidents in Sivakasi
September 5th, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 5 (IANS) During the last 12 years, a total of 237 lives have been lost due to accidents in 88 fireworks units located in Sivakasi. The government has ... Read more...
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China punishes 16 officials for school bus accident
August 2nd, 2012 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 2 (IANS) Sixteen officials in a northwest China city have been punished for a school bus crash that killed 19 kindergarten students last year, authorities announced Thursday.The punished ... Read more...
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Kolkata police ‘humming’ Kolaveri to rein in errant bikers
December 27th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Smitten by the national rage "Kolaveri Di" sung by south Indian film star Dhanush, the Kolkata traffic police is literally humming 'Why this herogiri di?' these ... Read more...
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Elderly left to lead appalling lives in Britain
November 24th, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Thousands of elderly people in Britain are suffering abuse and neglect at their homes, courtesy the very staff employed for their special care, a report has ... Read more...
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China to launch road safety campaign
October 20th, 2011 - 3:59 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 20 (IANS) China will launch a campaign next month to curb road accidents, the public security ministry said Wednesday.Huang Ming, vice minister of public security, said the campaign ... Read more...
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Safety rules for transvestites in Pakistan
July 13th, 2011 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) A code for the safety of transvestites who perform at weddings and other events has been prepared by the Khyber Paktunkhwa government after a group was ... Read more...
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Meghalaya wants probe against pilots flouting safety norms
June 17th, 2011 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, June 17 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Friday demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged violation of air safety norms by two pilots of Alliance Air operating flights between Kolkata ... Read more...
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Food Safety Bill Irks Local Food Processors And Growers
December 5th, 2010 - 12:30 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that empowered the Food and Drug Administration to order food recalls and also enforce safety plans at the ... Read more...
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Nebraska Deer Hunt To Begin, Officials Focus On Safety
November 13th, 2010 - 7:25 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The deer hunting season is about to begin in Nebraska this year and the hunters are gearing up for the task. It will commence on Saturday ... Read more...
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CWG changed behaviour of Delhi: Chidambaram
October 16th, 2010 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Relieved that "no one has found anything negative about security" measures for the just concluded Commonwealth Games, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday said the mega event ... Read more...
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Tiger kills gardener in China zoo
October 15th, 2010 - 12:43 am ICT by IANS
Beijing Oct 14 (IANS) A gardener was mauled to death by a tiger in a zoo in China, Xinhua reported Thursday.The victim fell into the tiger's pen after he climbed over a ... Read more...
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Kolkata beefs up security for Durga Puja
October 12th, 2010 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the five-day Durga Puja festivities beginning Wednesday, police said here Tuesday."Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers to prevent any ... Read more...
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‘Noisy’ Brit army bands ordered to wear earplugs to meet safety rules
September 28th, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 28 (ANI): Army bandsmen in Britain have been asked to wear earplugs when they perform over health and safety concerns-but they are not liking as it makes them play out ... Read more...
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FDA: Egg Recall Could Have Been Avoided
August 20th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The FDA officials have expressed their opinion that the nationwide egg recall affecting 14 or more states of the USA could have been averted if the ... Read more...
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Pensioner asked to remove hanging baskets to avoid hurting passersby
August 10th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 10 (ANI): A pensioner has been ordered to remove a set of hanging baskets from her local market square after council bosses warned that people could bump their heads ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi Police alert people on summer fire accidents
May 26th, 2010 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 26 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Police have urged people to remain alert and follow the safety rules to avoid fire accidents as the soaring summer heat increases the risk ... Read more...
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Joanathan Rhys Meyers Drunk Enough To Get Banned From United Airlines?
May 16th, 2010 - 7:07 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
May 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS) One drunken flight has cost actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers more than he could have imagined. The United Airlines has decided that they would not be allowing ... Read more...
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Lax laws, sub-standard equipment make China’s mines lethal
May 10th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): A lackadaisical enforcement of mining safety laws and purchase of cheap, and substandard equipment are responsible for turning China's mines into fatal hell-holes.China faces a vicious circle, ... Read more...
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11 die in Siberia mine blasts (Lead, Changing dateline)
May 9th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
Kemerovo (Russia), May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Eleven miners were killed and 41 injured in two West Siberian coal mine blasts, authorities said Sunday.
A spokesman for the Russian emergencies ministry said Sunday that ... Read more...
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UAE shuts down schools for breaching safety rules
April 19th, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, April 19 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shut down six schools as their buildings breached safety rules and posed a threat to the safety of students, community and ... Read more...
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No more donkey rides on British beach
March 25th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 25 (IANS) Donkey rides can no longer be enjoyed on a British beach due to "health and safety rules", a media report said.
Officials say they are concerned in case one ... Read more...
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Car Safety Needs To Increase Fund For Checking Defects Of Cars
March 12th, 2010 - 9:17 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Mar 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The increasing number of accidents has been one of the greatest causes of concern for the authorities and they have adopted several measures for checking the ... Read more...
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CPSC Issues Warning After Baby Sling Death
March 10th, 2010 - 11:39 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) has announced that they are going to issue a warning on the very popular baby slings, and their safety ... Read more...
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February 2010 Children’s Toys Recalls Make Headlines
March 1st, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Washington, Mar 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) February was a month of toys recall in various parts of the USA. Companies like Playmates Toys voluntarily recalled a huge number of kid's toys ... Read more...
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Grumpy colleagues top workers’ office hate list
February 10th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 10 (ANI): Tolerating grumpy colleagues tops the list when it comes to what people hate the most about their office, says a survey.A study by research company Opinium showed that ... Read more...
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Double checks for Delhi Metro designs: Sreedharan
July 28th, 2009 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Designs of the Delhi Metro will be checked twice before being adopted from now on, its chief E. Sreedharan said Tuesday after a probe panel faulted the ... Read more...
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PETA calls for safety measures for animals, visitors in zoos
July 27th, 2009 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Aurangabad (Maharashtra), July 27 (IANS) People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Monday urged the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to advise all zoos in the country to take precautionary measures during extreme ... Read more...
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NASA’s Endeavour Shuttle Launch Delayed
July 13th, 2009 - 6:41 pm ICT by GD
The shuttle launch from NASA that was scheduled for today has got delayed due to thunderstorms. It has been reported that the Shuttle Endeavour's launch has been called off by NASA on ... Read more...
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Celeb tattoo artist says hes the right to keep quiet about being HIV-positive
March 18th, 2009 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 18 (ANI): A celebrity tattoo artist has admitted to being HIV-positive, but insists that he has every right to keep quiet about it.Henry Hate, 40, said that he knew ... Read more...
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Safety rules for space tourists would ensure safe travel
November 10th, 2008 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 10 (ANI): With plans underway for passenger space travel becoming a reality by the middle of next decade, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has started developing safety rules ... Read more...
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Fireworks blast toll in China rises to 15
August 31st, 2008 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Hohhot (China), Aug 31 (Xinhua) Fifteen people were confirmed dead and six injured in a blast Saturday in a fireworks factory in north China's Mongolia region, authorities said Sunday.Rescue teams recovered 13 ... Read more...
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When two women tried to open aircrafts door at 30,000ft!
July 27th, 2008 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 27 (ANI): A holiday jet had to make an emergency landing after two women tried to open the cabin door mid-flight at 30,000ft and then tried to attack cabin ... Read more...
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Sack, three-legged races get the sack from school from sports day!
July 14th, 2008 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 14 (ANI): Education authorities decision to ban the traditional sack race and three-legged event from an Edwardian themed sports day on July 14, fearing that kids might fall over ... Read more...
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Two Indians killed in on-board accident at Singapore (Lead)
June 19th, 2008 - 1:12 pm ICT by IANS
DPA
Singapore, June 19 (DPA) Two Indian nationals working below a ship's deck died of suspected gas poisoning in a second shipyard accident here in less than a month, police said Thursday. Five ... Read more...
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Ukraine coal mine blast injures three, 40 missing
June 8th, 2008 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
RIA Novosti
Kiev, June 8 (RIA Novosti) Three miners were injured and another 40 reported missing following an explosion in a coal mine in east Ukraine, the country's emergencies ministry said Sunday. The ... Read more...
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