A major fire erupted at a private garment manufacturing unit in Noida’s Sector-63, quickly escalating from plot D-140 into two adjacent commercial structures. Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky and were reportedly visible from several kilometres away, sending panic through the crowded industrial area. Noida Police and the local fire department rushed multiple fire tenders and rescue teams to the spot. Crews are actively fighting the flames and working to stop the blaze spreading further.
Three workers died and one is in critical condition after inhaling alleged toxic fumes while cleaning an underground effluent treatment plant (ETP) tank at Mafatlal Gujarat Industries Limited in Kalol’s Saij GIDC. Officials say the men entered the tank after water was drained to remove sludge and waste; co-workers reported they collapsed inside the confined space one after another. Police preliminarily believe the deceased were migrant labourers and are investigating safety protocols, including gas detection, ventilation, and PPE.
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A deadly firecracker factory blast in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, killed five workers and injured 23, with three in critical condition. Authorities invoked the National Security Act against factory manager Ajaas Khan and arrested licensed owner Anil Malviya, ordering both to Ujjain Central Jail for three months. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder charges were filed against four accused, including another manager and a contractor. Investigations involve a state committee, PESO, and forensic teams to pinpoint the cause, amid claims of excess explosive storage and weak safety arrangements.
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said the NTPC-GE joint venture NGSL had full responsibility for operations and maintenance of the Chhattisgarh power plant where an explosion killed 25 workers on April 14. Agarwal compared the arrangement to vehicle owners trusting drivers with safety, implying accountability lay with the contractor rather than Vedanta directly.
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