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Nine dead, six injured as fire rages through Kolkata hotel
A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal, killing nine people and injuring six others, authorities said.
19 Aug 2026
Nine killed, six injured in massive fire at Kolkata hotel
A fire ripped through a Kolkata hotel early Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring six who were taken to hospital.
19 Aug 2026
Central Bank of India Branch in Mandla Fails to Hoist National Flag on Independence Day, SDM Orders Probe
On Independence Day, the Central Bank of India’s Bamhni Banjar branch in Mandla did not conduct a flag‑hoisting ceremony, prompting the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate to order an inquiry into alleged staff negligence.
19 Aug 2026
Ujjain Leads MP in Road Grievance Resolution, Clears 327 Lokpath Complaints
Ujjain district resolved 327 pothole and road‑related complaints on the Lokpath app, securing the top rank among Madhya Pradesh districts for grievance redressal.
19 Aug 2026
11-year-old boy dies after bike skids on broken road in Pune, crushed by truck
An 11‑year‑old boy in Pune lost his life when his motorcycle slipped on a damaged road and was run over by a truck, an incident captured on CCTV.
19 Aug 2026
Damaged Culverts and Bad Roads Make Amritsar Bypass a Hazardous Accident Spot
The Amritsar bypass has turned into a frequent accident zone because of deteriorating road surfaces and broken culverts, reports say.
19 Aug 2026
Car Abandoned Near Anjanpira Underpass in Vaishali Catches Fire, Burns Completely
A deserted vehicle parked for about two hours near Anjanpira Chowk underpass in Vaishali ignited on Tuesday evening, resulting in the car being completely consumed by flames.
19 Aug 2026
જામનગરમાં ટ્રાફિક નિયમો તોડનારા સામે પોલીસનો કડક એક્શન
પોલીસની ખાસ ડ્રાઇવમાં 24 કલાકમાં 40થી વધુ ડાર્ક ફિલ્મ અને નંબર પ્લેટ વગરની વાહનોને ડિટેઇન કરવામાં આવ્યા.
19 Aug 2026
નવસારીના દરિયામાં જયમાલા બોટ ડૂબી 9 માછીમારોને હેલિકોપ્ટર દ્વારા સુરક્ષિત રીતે એરલિફ્ટ કરવામાં આવ્યા
નવસારીમાં જયમાલા બોટ ડૂબતા, કોસ્ટ ગાર્ડ અને NDRFની ટીમે હેલિકોપ્ટર દ્વારા બોટમાં સવાર 9 માછીમારોને તાત્કાલિક બચાવ્યા અને તેમને વલસાડ અને ભાગડા દરિયાકિનારે સુરક્ષિત પહોંચાડ્યા.
19 Aug 2026
Indore Deploys Four Compact Fire Bikes for Rapid Response in Narrow Streets
Four newly added fire bikes, each capable of carrying 40 litres of water and high speed, will now serve Indore’s congested markets and narrow lanes.
19 Aug 2026
Rain‑Soaked Crowd at Chandigarh’s Sector 10 Fuel Station Leaves Empty‑Handed
A large crowd gathered at a Sector 10 fuel station in Chandigarh during heavy rain, but no petrol was supplied, leaving residents upset.
19 Aug 2026
New Kailaras‑Birpur railway line enhances Gwalior connectivity
The newly opened Kailaras‑Birpur rail section in Madhya Pradesh is expected to improve travel links to Gwalior, cutting journey times and opening new routes.
19 Aug 2026