Room Heater Safety: Habits That Create Winter Risks
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Button Battery in Toy Nearly Kills 18-Month-Old in Lucknow
SGPGIMS doctors saved an 18-month-old who swallowed a button battery, causing internal bleeding. Experts warn parents to be vigilant with toys. Read the full case study.
Man held for stealing 2,5-tonne NH construction materials
Kallambalam police arrested Vinod (37) for stealing steel pipes and iron rods meant for highway works. Materials recovered from a Paravur scrap shop. Read the full investigation details.
Baghpat serves notices to 29 illegal colonies, school
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
10 Dangerous Lightning Myths You Must Stop Believing
Lightning safety is full of myths. We debunk 10 common misconceptions, from 'striking twice' to 'rubber protection', with science-backed facts from experts to keep you safe.
Electrical Short Circuits: 2nd Leading Cause of Telangana Fires
Electrical short circuits caused 2,226 fires in Telangana this year, exposing risks from aging wiring and lax safety norms. Experts warn of Hyderabad's unique urban mix as a key vulnerability. Read more.
Doctor's Warning: Camphor Looks Like Sugar, Can Harm Kids
A paediatrician shares two alarming cases of children eating camphor, thinking it's sugar. Learn why this common household item is dangerous for a child's brain and how to prevent it.
2 Labourers Die in Ahmedabad Building Site Accident
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
LMC Distributes Safety Equipment to Sanitation Workers
Lucknow Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, distributed standard safety gloves to sanitation workers in Zone 1 to combat occupational hazards. Read about the city's commitment to worker safety.
Gurgaon man feared drowned in open drain, friend questioned
A 40-year-old man is missing after falling into an open drain in Gurgaon's Daulatabad village. Police question his friend as family raises doubts over the incident's sequence of events. Search operation continues.
Haryana orders probe into Rs 1,500 crore workers' board scam
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.
NHAI Partners with National Test House to Improve Road Quality
NHAI partners with National Test House to enhance road construction quality through advanced testing. This move aims to ensure durable, high-standard national highways across India. Learn more about this strategic collaboration.
Noida Bus Drivers Navigate Dense Fog for Daily Commute
Noida bus drivers brave hazardous fog with visibility as low as 50m to ferry 35,000 daily passengers. Learn about the risks and safety measures in place.
Nagpur: Contractor Spared in Fatal Construction Site Accident
Pachpaoli police book only tanker driver, not contractor, after fatal accident on flyover stretch. Residents flag ongoing safety hazards, dust, and chaos. Details inside.
Khanna Fog Accident: 1 Dead, 2 Critical on NH
A young man died and two were critically injured after their motorcycle hit a stationary milk tanker in dense fog on a Punjab highway. The victims were returning from Fatehgarh Sahib. Read the full details.
Nagpur Students Risk Lives on Dangerous Road to School
Over 500 students in Nagpur face daily hazards on a treacherous road near schools due to NHAI flyover work. Parents demand urgent safety measures. Read more.
5 Fog Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders in India
Winter fog reduces visibility, posing severe risks for bikers. Follow these five crucial safety tips for riding in foggy conditions to protect yourself and your machine.
MLA Mahesh Tenginakai Inaugurates Build Expo-2025 in Dharwad
Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai inaugurated Build Expo-2025 at Karnatak College ground. The expo highlights sustainable construction tech and connects industry stakeholders. Read more.
Nagpur flyover work leaves roads damaged, commuters at risk
Prolonged construction of Nagpur's Y-shaped flyover has severely damaged roads on the Kadbi-Mominpura stretch, causing daily hazards and traffic snarls. Residents demand urgent action.
Family sues Delta, KLM over bed bug bites on flight
A Virginia family is suing Delta Air Lines and KLM for over $200,000 after suffering bed bug bites during a flight to Serbia. Their vacation was ruined by the infestation.
Nagpur Reduces Height of Dangerous Road Bumps After Backlash
Nagpur Municipal Corporation is flattening excessively high 'table top' bumps at key junctions in west Nagpur after severe criticism from commuters and traffic police over accident risks. Read about the flawed project and safety concerns.
Ulhasnagar orders demolition of faulty Rs 52 crore roads
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation directs MMRDA to demolish and reconstruct cracked roads at contractor's cost after quality failures. A third-party inspection by VJTI ordered.
Fog, Safety Lapses Turn Amritsar BRTS Deadly Again
A 22-year-old man was killed after his scooter collided with a BRTS pillar in Amritsar amid dense fog and alleged safety failures. Read about the recurring dangers on this corridor.
Supervisor arrested for negligence after worker's fatal fall in Pune
A construction supervisor in Pune has been arrested under BNS for negligence after an 18-year-old migrant worker fell to his death from the 15th floor. No safety gear was provided. Read the full investigation details.
Radium Tapes for Stray Cattle Urged After Cuttack Accidents
After 11 accidents in a month, experts in Cuttack push for radium safety tapes on stray cattle to combat fog-related road risks. A simple, low-cost solution to save lives.
NHAI's First-of-its-Kind Highway Inspection Drive by HQ Officers
In a unique move, NHAI deploys 60 headquarters officers for on-ground checks of highway maintenance, user comfort, and safety. Officials must log defects in real-time via the NHAI One app. Read more.
Doctor's No-Shoes Rule Fights Toxins, Bacteria at Home
Dr. Adrian, MD, explains why banning shoes indoors is crucial for health. Shoes track in E. coli, lead, and pesticides, posing major risks to crawling kids. Learn the science and easy steps to adopt this protective habit.
Madurai sees surge in wheezing cases due to dust, poor air quality
Madurai faces a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses this winter. Doctors blame dust from roads & construction, with AQI above 100. Learn causes, resident struggles, and expert advice.
Heater Health Risks: Why Sleeping with It On is Dangerous
Using a heater or blower while sleeping poses serious health risks, from respiratory issues to carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn the dangers and how to stay safe this winter.
Child dies in Bengaluru construction site accident
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
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