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Delhi: Labourer touches live wire, dies; FIR filed, BSES and contractor blamed
The victim, identified as Shankar Mandal, a resident of Katihar, Bihar, was reportedly standing on iron rods
Published on May 06, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Father and son went to get diesel, die of electrocution in Jharkhand's Palamu
The father and son were going to bring fuel for the generator when the accident happened.
Published on May 05, 2025 01:29 PM IST
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Leopard, bison electrocuted by wire set up by poachers in Chhattisgarh forest
According to forest officials, preliminary findings indicate that poachers had installed a thin electric wire targeting small wild animals
Published on Apr 22, 2025 05:41 PM IST
CRPF jawan dies of electrocution at Bijapur camp in Chhattisgarh
The incident occurred on Monday evening at the camp of the CRPF's 195th battalion in the Gangaloor police station area in Bijapur.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 11:02 AM IST
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Unnatural elephant deaths mount in Odisha
Odisha has turned out to be India’s elephant graveyard according to data sourced from the ministry of environment, forests and climate change
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:58 AM IST
Debabrata Mohanty, Bhubaneswar
Leopard carcass found in Tumakuru, officials suspect electrocution cause of death
A leopard and a wild cat were electrocuted in Tumakuru while chasing each other. The incident highlights wildlife safety concerns near electric infrastructure.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Noida: Murder suspect held after 16 years of chase
The suspect hails from Bokaro Khud village in Champaran, Bihar and was an electrician by profession but is currently employed with a construction company near his village in Bihar
Published on Feb 04, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Arun Singh, Noida
High-tension wires: A dangerous spectre hangs over Delhi colonies
At High Tension Marg, the situation is far from ideal. At certain points, the power lines are within arm’s reach of some homes
Published on Dec 23, 2024 10:54 PM IST
Mohali: Lensman accidentally touches power line during wedding shoot, head severed
While bending forward from the balcony, the lensman’s neck came in contact with the high-voltage electricity line passing in front of the house’s second floor, leading to electrocution
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 08:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Chhattisgarh: Elephant found dead in Balrampur district; probe on
Forest officials said that the male elephant was found dead in Murka village near Wadrafnagar forest range on Monday evening
Published on Nov 12, 2024 10:29 AM IST
Tusker death in Bijnor: One arrested, two foresters suspended
The skeleton of the elephant was exhumed from the field of a farmer in Kaudia range of Nazibabad forest division on Tuesday. A panel of three veterinarians conducted it’s post mortem examination to ascertain the reason behind the death. The report is still awaited but the viscera has been sent to foresnsic lab, Bareilly for further examination.
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Two students die of electrocution at govt hostel in MP; officials suspended
Two teenage tribal students died after getting electrocuted at a government-run hostel in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Wednesday.
Published on Sep 26, 2024 11:45 AM IST
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Teenager electrocuted: No compensation will help, want justice for my son, says father
The father added that if police fail to take any action against he would approach court for necessary action
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 07:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Woman electrocuted in west Delhi
The incident appeared to be an almost piece-by-piece repeat of an incident that claimed the life of civil services aspirant Nilesh Rai on July 22 a few kilometres away
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 05:18 AM IST
Chamoli electrocution: Kin of victims stage sit-in over inadequate compensation
In July last year, 15 people were electrocuted and 11 others injured when they gathered at the site as the police were investigating the electrocution of a security guard
Published on Aug 13, 2024 04:00 PM IST
5-year-old boy dies of electrocution at Gurugram construction site
Five-year-old boy dies of electrocution at Gurugram construction site where parents work. Incident occurred as he wandered towards live wire, resulting in instant death.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 06:58 AM IST
4 dead in separate incidents as heavy rainfall lashes Delhi-NCR: Police
Delhi Police said that more than 119 waterlogging incidents were recorded across the national capital region (NCR), along with 26 building collapses and 35 tree-falling incidents, following incessant rain since Wednesday
Published on Aug 01, 2024 01:07 PM IST
Gurugram rains: 3 pedestrians die of electrocution near Iffco chowk metro station
The trio was walking on the waterlogged footpath when the incident took place amid incessant rainfall in Gurugram on Wednesday night.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 11:49 AM IST
Delhi’s 48-year-old drain network, intense rains continue to cause fatalities
Experts say that instead of taking a piecemeal approach, Delhi needs drastic changes to its monsoon preparedness
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Bank guard electrocuted in DLF Phase-IV, dies
Private security guard dies of electrocution at government bank in DLF Phase-IV after touching a live wire due to waterlogging. Police investigating.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Six dead, three fear trapped, over 400 evacuated from low-lying areas as rain batters Pune, rural parts of district
In the past 24 hours ending 8.30 am, Lonavla has received 329 mm rainfall, Tamhini 556 mm, Chinchwad 175 mm and Shivajinagar 114 mm, according to data shared by the district administration
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Three electrocuted to death as rains lash Pune, CM seeks armed forces' help
Authorities stated that the electrocution was caused by electric current transmitted through water due to heavy rainfall in Pulachi Wadi
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 11:32 AM IST
Delhi’s shocking truth: Exposed wires, rains, and the apathy that follows
Six electrocution deaths in Delhi this monsoon highlight the danger of exposed wires during the rainy season. Authorities urged to prioritize safety measures.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Atishi orders inquiry into Patel Nagar electrocution death of UPSC aspirant
Atishi also directed chief secretary Naresh Kumar to suggest policy measures to ensure there is no recurrence and provide ex gratia to the family of the victim
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Delhi minister Atishi orders inquiry into the death of civil service aspirant
Atishi directed chief secretary to suggest action that should be taken against those who are responsible for civil service aspirant's death.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:35 PM IST
2 Assam refinery officials arrested for burying elephant carcass without following norms
A wild elephant was electrocuted inside the township of Numaligarh refinery after it touched artificially placed electric wires
Published on Jul 24, 2024 07:18 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Delhi: UPSC aspirant, 26, electrocuted on waterlogged road in Patel Nagar
The deceased was found stuck to an iron gate near the Patel Nagar metro station due to electric current
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:08 AM IST
26-year-old man electrocuted to death in Delhi’s Patel Nagar
According to police, the deceased was found stuck to an iron gate on the street and the reason behind his death is being ascertained
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 01:08 PM IST
BSES employee electrocuted in New Delhi while repairing electric pole
Officers investigating the case said the victim’s post mortem revealed that he died of an electric shock. Police said the body has been sent to the mortuary
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:04 AM IST
24-year-old electrocuted in Bengaluru while charging his phone: Report
Srinivas, 24, from Bidar, was fatally electrocuted while charging phone in a Bengaluru PG; police is investigating possible causes of the accident.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:45 AM IST