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Major accident averted as gas leaks at oxygen plant in Jaipur

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Jaipur, Jan 1: A major accident was averted on Tuesday in Jaipur when a gas leakage incident occurred at an oxygen plant on Vishwakarma Road in the city.

The incident happened in the evening when the valve of a tanker carrying 20 tonnes of oxygen gas broke, causing the gas to escape rapidly. The leaked oxygen spread over a 200-300 meter radius, significantly reducing visibility in the area.

Upon receiving the alert, teams from the Vishwakarma police station and the fire brigade promptly arrived at the scene. Station House Officer (SHO) Rajendra Sharma reported that the leakage was controlled by shutting off the plant’s main valve. Firefighters used water sprays to lower the gas concentration and stabilise the situation.

The gas leakage caused a sharp drop in visibility on the road, prompting police to manage traffic carefully and slow vehicle speeds to prevent accidents. Fortunately, no casualties were reported during the incident.

SHO Rajendra Sharma explained that the leak occurred due to the sudden breakage of the tanker’s valve. However, quick action by the police and fire brigade prevented a major accident. Despite the tense atmosphere among local residents during the incident, the administration’s swift response brought the situation under control.

In the aftermath, the police asked owners for regular equipment checks and adherence to safety protocols at the plant. Owners were also instructed to implement stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The situation has now returned to normal, and no injuries or fatalities were reported, said officials.

It may be noted that 20 people died and over 20 sustained injuries when a container lorry and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) tanker collided on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on December 20, triggering an inferno due to which many people are still battling burns and injuries in hospitals.

As the accident had taken place in the wee hours, many of those caught in the inferno were bus passengers, some of whom were in deep sleep. Among the victims was a young woman travelling by a sleeper-coach bus. She opted for the road journey because a train reservation did not come through, and minutes before the accident called up her sister to inform her she was about to alight at her destination.

A young man who died had rushed to save his car parked on the roadside while he was taking a break at a nearby dhaba. He was on his way back home after shopping for his marriage in January. His two friends stayed away from the blaze and were saved. Retired IAS officer Karni Singh Rathore was among those burnt alive. Many others could be identified only by DNA testing.

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Mumbai’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sudhakar Pathare, who was posted in the Port Zone, passed away in a road accident on Saturday.

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Pathare had visited Hyderabad for training. He was on his way to visit a temple with a relative when the accident occurred. Both Pathare and his relative lost their lives in the crash.

Mumbai Police have been informed about the incident.

More details are awaited.

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India stands in solidarity with people of Myanmar: PM Modi

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New Delhi, March 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, which has resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives.

In a post on X, PM Modi posted, “Spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. Conveyed our deep condolences at the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake.”

Under its Act East policy, India has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide urgent relief to Myanmar. On Saturday, more than 15 tonnes of essential aid were dispatched following a series of powerful tremors that wreaked havoc on Friday.

Highlighting India’s unwavering commitment to assisting its neighbours in times of crisis, PM Modi further added, “As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of Operation Brahma.”

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the initiation of Operation Brahma, confirming that the first tranche of humanitarian aid had reached Yangon Airport on Saturday morning.

“Operation Brahma gets underway. First tranche of humanitarian aid from India has reached the Yangon Airport in Myanmar,” the EAM posted on X.

The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised India’s role as a first responder, stating that the relief consignment included tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and crucial medicines.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) transported the relief material aboard a C-130J aircraft from Air Force Station Hindon. The package comprises ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, solar lamps, generator sets, and vital medical supplies such as paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages.

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok is closely monitoring developments in neighbouring Thailand, where tremors were also recorded. Officials confirmed that there have been no reports of any Indian citizens being affected.

The Embassy advised Indian nationals in Thailand to contact emergency services if needed, assuring that all Embassy staff in Bangkok and the Consulate in Chiang Mai are safe.

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1,002 killed, 2,376 injured in devastating earthquake in Myanmar (Ld)

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Mandalay, March 29: At least 1,002 were killed, 2,376 were injured, and 30 remained missing in the earthquake that rattled Myanmar, according to the Information Team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council on Saturday.

Rescue efforts have intensified in Myanmar despite severe disruptions to transportation and communication networks following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday afternoon.

The quake, which originated near Sagaing, triggered 12 aftershocks ranging from 2.8 to 7.5 in magnitude, further worsening conditions in the affected areas.

The devastation has been widespread, with Mandalay, Bago, Magway, northeastern Shan State, Sagaing, and Nay Pyi Taw among the hardest-hit regions, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Myanmar government has declared a national emergency as emergency responders work tirelessly to assist those in need.

A critical transport link, the Yangon-Mandalay highway, suffered severe damage near Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay, making relief operations challenging.

People have resorted to using the older Yangon-Mandalay road to arrive at the quake-hit areas and facilitate rescue efforts. Additionally, the collapse of buildings in Mandalay Airport and sections of the highway has further disrupted travel between Yangon and Mandalay, Myanmar’s two largest cities.

Rescue teams, including fire service personnel from lower Myanmar, have arrived at the severely affected areas like Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay. However, damaged infrastructure, power outages, and disruptions to phone and internet services have complicated relief efforts.

International assistance has begun arriving. A Chinese rescue team landed in Yangon on Saturday morning to support Myanmar’s emergency response and provide aid to affected communities.

As authorities and rescue teams work around the clock to assist those impacted by the disaster, Myanmar faces the daunting task of recovering from one of its most powerful earthquakes in recent history.

With critical infrastructure damaged and essential services disrupted, coordinated relief efforts are urgently needed to help survivors rebuild their lives.

Myanmar leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has called for humanitarian assistance from both local and international communities. On Saturday morning, Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Mandalay to facilitate the rescue operations.

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