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Jhalawar School Accident: Major accident in Rajasthan, roof of government school collapsed, 4 dead, many seriously injured, including teachers

A major accident took place in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan. While the children were engaged in morning prayers around 7:30 AM, the roof of the school building suddenly collapsed. 4 children died due to the collapse of the school roof, and many children are feared to be buried. This incident is from Piplodi village of the Dangi Pura police station area. As soon as the information about the accident was received, there was panic among the people of the village. Police and administrative officials also arrived at the scene. All the injured were immediately admitted to the hospital and are currently undergoing treatment. Several individuals are reported to be in critical condition. According to reports, this accident happened on Friday morning at around 8:30 am, shortly after the school started. It is being said that this school is very old. There was heavy rain in the area in the last few days. After this, there was dampness in the school building. Even after the building was old, it was not repaired. Due to which this accident happened. Police statement While talking to the media, Jhalawar SP Amit Kumar said that so far 3-4 children have been confirmed dead and 17 injured. The debris is being removed, and rescue work is going on. Let us tell you that immediately after the incident, the work of removing debris with JCB was started for relief work. Along with this, the local people are also engaged in removing the debris with mutual cooperation so that the children can be taken out as soon as possible. SP Amit Kumar further said that the state government has taken this accident seriously. The district administration and the education department have been ordered to investigate immediately. Along with this, the condition of the school building and the negligence in construction will also be investigated. Negligence will not be tolerated Education Minister Madan Dilawar has also expressed deep sorrow over the incident involving the collapse of the government school roof. The education minister said that all possible help will be given to the affected children and family members. He also clarified that a high-level investigation will be conducted into the incident. Along with this, strict action will be taken against whoever is found guilty. The minister also said that such negligence will not be tolerated at all. The education department is fully committed to the safety of children. Let us tell you that this is the third such incident in Rajasthan. First, in February, 3 children died due to the collapse of the roof of a water tank in Bikaner. Second, a child died due to the collapse of a school wall in Chohtan, Barmer. Thirdly, several children and teachers were reported injured this morning following the collapse of the roof of a government school in Piplodi village.

A bus going from Bihar to Delhi caught fire, and five passengers were burned alive

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New Delhi. Five people died in a sudden fire in a moving bus near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh this morning. Many passengers in the bus also got burned. The bus was going from Bihar to New Delhi. According to information, a private sleeper bus (bus number: UP17 AT 6372) going from Begusarai in Bihar to Delhi caught fire due to a short circuit on the Lucknow-Raebareli Road, Mohanlalganj on Kisan Path in Lucknow. Even after the fire, the bus kept running for about a kilometer. The driver and conductor immediately fled from the spot. The passengers sitting in the bus were taken out by breaking the glass with the help of the police and common people. Fire engines controlled the fire in about half an hour. When the firemen went inside the bus, the bodies of five people were found there. The passengers burned by the flames were taken to the hospital for treatment. Except for one of the dead, the other four have been identified. According to reports, there were about eighty passengers in the bus. The deceased include two children, two women, and a man. The time of the accident is said to be around 5 am. At that time, everyone was sleeping on the bus. Except for one man, the rest of the passengers have been identified. According to the information received, after the fire broke out, the bus kept running in a burning condition for some time. The driver and conductor escaped by breaking the glass. The main gate got jammed due to the fire. Those who could escape through other routes were saved. According to the information, the accident took place on the Kisan Path passing near PGI Kalli. Local people informed the police about the accident. People who came out of the bus said that after stopping the bus, the driver and conductor jumped out of the window near the driver and escaped.

Many agencies, including the Army and the IB, are investigating

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Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Mumbai on January 19, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth about Rs 38,800 crore. According to information, a person was trying to enter the PM’s program organized at the MMRDA ground by showing a fake NSG identity card. However, after suspicion, he has been taken into custody. Bandra Kurla Complex Police said that the arrested accused, 35-year-old Rameshwar Mishra, is a resident of Navi Mumbai. He is claiming to be a soldier of the Guards Regiment of the Indian Army. The police are now investigating the matter. At the same time, many agencies like the Army, IB, Delhi Police, and PM Security Officer are investigating the information of the suspect as to why he was trying to enter the VVIP section. 4500 policemen will be deployed for the security of the PM 4500 policemen will be deployed for the security of the PM. Apart from this, four contingents of the State Reserve Police Force and Rapid Action Force for anti-riot squad were deployed in his program. Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex and surrounding areas were declared a no-fly zone due to the PM’s arrival. Apart from this, vehicular movement was stopped on some roads. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Mumbai Metro lines on his Mumbai tour on Thursday! He inaugurated the second phase of Mumbai Metro’s 2a and 7 routes! It has been built for Rs 12600 crore. These lines are spread over a 35 km-long elevated corridor from Andheri to Dahisar. The 18.6 km long Metro Line 2A connects Dahisar (East) to the 16.5 km long DN Nagar (Yellow Line) while Metro Line 7 connects Andheri (East) to Dahisar (East). The PM laid the foundation stone of these Metro lines in 2015.

Massive Tragedy: Air India Flight AI-171 Crashes After Takeoff from Ahmedabad, All 242 Feared Dead

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Ahmedabad: In a heartbreaking incident, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (Flight AI-171), flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff today, with all 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members, feared dead. The flight departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport but lost contact within minutes, crashing in the Meghaninagar area, a densely populated locality in the city. The crash triggered a large explosion, with thick black smoke and flames visible from several kilometers away. The accident occurred around 1:38 PM IST, soon after the aircraft took off from Runway 23. Local residents reported hearing strange engine noises before the plane descended sharply and hit the ground. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene, including more than a dozen fire trucks, multiple ambulances, and personnel from both BSF and NDRF, with three teams comprising 90 officials deployed for rescue operations, which are ongoing. Government Officials Take Immediate Action Upon receiving news of the crash, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu departed for Ahmedabad. Both the central and state administrations have mobilized to coordinate relief and support efforts. Investigation Underway Though the exact reason behind the crash has yet to be confirmed, preliminary findings suggest a possible technical failure or engine malfunction. The DGCA, along with Air India’s internal technical team, has initiated a thorough investigation. Nation Grieves the Loss The incident has sent shockwaves across the country. National leaders, including the Prime Minister and the President, have expressed their condolences to the bereaved families. Special assistance counters have been set up at Ahmedabad and Delhi Airports to provide support and information to relatives of those on board.