Lucknow: While flames are the most visible during a fire, doctors in the city say smoke inhalation, toxic gases and lack of oxygen are responsible for most fire-related deaths, especially in enclosed spaces such as homes, hospitals and commercial buildings where people get trapped.Medical experts, referring to the massive fire in a three-storey commercial building…
Lucknow: The devastating fire has brought renewed scrutiny to the history of the building where the tragedy occurred.Sources said documents related to the building have revealed that Lucknow Development Authority in 2016 had issued an order for its demolition citing unauthorized construction. However, in a development that is now raising serious questions, the order was…
An injured being rushed to the hospital Lucknow: Amid scenes of grief and anxiety at the Trauma Centre of King George’s Medical University (KGMU), seven of the nine people injured in Monday’s fire incident were discharged later in the evening after receiving treatment.A total of 24 victims were brought to the Trauma Centre following the…
Firozabad: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a broadside against the Samajwadi Party, blaming it for what he described as stalled development in Uttar Pradesh before 2017 and in pockets that continue to elect non-BJP legislators.Addressing a gathering in Firozabad while inaugurating and laying foundation stones for 81 projects worth Rs 658 crore, he…
Lucknow: In a fresh push to attract investments from India’s technology and corporate services sector, the UP govt will hold a major investment roadshow in Bengaluru on Wednesday, with a special focus on Global Capability Centres, IT services and emerging business opportunities.Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to lead the outreach programme, which is being…
Most of those who lost their lives in Aliganj building fire were young adults, KGMU PRO K K Singh said. LUCKNOW: “Mujhe jaane do apne bete ke paas (Let me go to my son),” screamed a grief-stricken mother as she struggled to break free while relatives of those trapped rushed to the three-storey commercial complex…
The blaze engulfed a commercial building housing a pet shop, library, and gaming studio LUCKNOW: Police on Monday arrested three persons and registered an FIR against six named accused and other unidentified individuals in connection with the devastating Aliganj fire that claimed multiple lives and left several others injured.The arrested accused have been identified as…
CM Yogi Adityanath constitutes 2-member SIT to probe Lucknow fire tragedy LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the devastating fire incident in Lucknow that claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. The decision was taken following a high-level review meeting chaired by the…
A deadly Aliganj fire investigation reveals the building was approved for residential use but later converted to a commercial complex LUCKNOW: Fresh findings in the investigation into the deadly Aliganj fire have revealed that the building where the blaze claimed multiple lives was originally approved as a residential structure and was later converted into a…
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, visibly emotional, reported seeing 14 bodies LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak struggled to hold back tears while describing the aftermath of the devastating fire at an animation centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area, where several students lost their lives.Pathak, who reached the spot while rescue operations were underway,…
