ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
Asia

6 killed in east China gold mine fire

Shandong [China], Feburary 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Six people were killed after a fire engulfed a gold mine in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday, local authorities have said.

ANI Feb 17, 2021 17:00 IST googleads

Representative image

Shandong [China], Feburary 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Six people were killed after a fire engulfed a gold mine in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday, local authorities have said.
The fire broke out around 6 a.m. as workers were conducting equipment maintenance at the Caojiawa Gold Mine, located in the city of Zhaoyuan, according to sources with the municipal government of Zhaoyuan.
Ten miners were immediately trapped under the shaft by the fire. Four were rescued and have been sent to a hospital for medical treatment.
Nearly 200 people have been mobilized into the rescue mission, authorities said. (ANI/Xinhua)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Asia

China’s expanding system of censorship exposed in Dharamshala

China’s expanding system of censorship exposed in Dharamshala

The event titled "Understanding China's System of Political Repression: Voices of Resistance through Art and Journalism" brought together prominent voices critical of China's information control, as reported by Phayul.

Read More
Asia

Tibetan Women’s Association organises protest against China

Tibetan Women’s Association organises protest against China

It's an event to remember the day when Tibetan women from all three provinces of Tibet, for the first time in the history of Tibet, stood together and raised their voice against the brutal Chinese military forces that were occupying Tibet in 1959.

Read More
Asia

India’s Consul General meets Ant Group to boost tech ties

India’s Consul General meets Ant Group to boost tech ties

India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, met Ant Group leadership to discuss fintech and digital economy opportunities. This follows high-level engagements with Shanghai's Mayor, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Reform, Perform and Transform" mantra to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation through the SCO and BRICS.

Read More
US

UNSC adopts resolution condemning Iran’s “egregious attacks”

UNSC adopts resolution condemning Iran’s “egregious attacks”

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" against regional neighbours, demanding an immediate halt to hostilities and interference with maritime trade. While 13 members voted in favour, Russia and China abstained, with Tehran dismissing the move as a "manifest injustice" and a "serious setback."

Read More
Europe

3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in Gulf waters

3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in Gulf waters

Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.