Galaxy Hotel in Mumbai, where three people died in a fire, did not have the required fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire brigade. The fire was caused by sparking and a short circuit in an air-conditioner. The victims were airline passengers on their way to Nairobi. The family of the victims plans to take legal action against Indigo Airlines and the hotel. Indigo Airlines declined to comment on the incident.
After IMD’s warning of a yellow alert due to the temperature going above 40 degrees Celsius, Delhiites share how they are staying close to sources of cool air. From taking refuge under any shaded place to gulping down cool beverages, they are doing everything required to avoid heatstroke in this scorching summer.
At least 40 of the 45 BEST double-decker buses in the city are slated to be phased out by the end of the year, signalling the beginning of the end of an era. The remaining five buses will be decommissioned before April 2024
Apart from state board schools, most of the other boards were to commence summer vacations for their wards from April 29 onwards. While the state board declared holidays from April 15 onwards citing soaring temperatures, parents of other boards were hoping for a similar decision