ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
ANI Logo
Menu
Others

Six dead after explosion in coal mine in Colombia

Bogota [Colombia], Aug 1 (ANI): At least six miners were killed while three others trapped after an explosion inside a coal mine on Friday (local time) in Colombia.

ANI Aug 01, 2020 04:48 IST googleads

Representative image

Bogota [Colombia], Aug 1 (ANI): At least six miners were killed while three others trapped after an explosion inside a coal mine on Friday (local time) in Colombia.
The authorities have begun an investigation to establish the causes of the incident, reported Xinhua. Efforts are underway to rescue the trapped workers.
Angelmiro Berbesi, director of the Risk Management Office in the municipality of El Zulia, was quoted as saying that the explosion apparently occurred due to the accumulation of gases inside the mine. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

US

Trump targets India in new unfair trade practice investigation

Trump targets India in new unfair trade practice investigation

The Trump administration has launched "unfair trade practice" probes into 16 nations, including India and China, to reinstate tariff pressure. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated the "investigations will focus on economies" with "structural excess capacity." Additional probes into forced labour could lead to new tariffs by July.

Read More
US

US launches trade probe into 16 economies

US launches trade probe into 16 economies

Announcing the move on a White House press call, Jamieson Greer said the probe would be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, one of Washington's most powerful trade enforcement tools.

Read More
US

Trump's stern warning to Iran against placing mines in Strait of

Trump's stern warning to Iran against placing mines in Strait of

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) issued a sharply worded statement against Iran, calling on the country to refrain from placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz and warning of military consequences if they are not removed.

Read More
Others

Canadian PM condemns Toronto US Consulate shooting

Canadian PM condemns Toronto US Consulate shooting

In a statement on X, Carney expressed relief that no one was injured in the early morning attack and assured that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and other federal agencies would provide full support to the Toronto Police Service in their investigation.

Read More
Others

Canada: Shooting at US Consulate in Toronto damages building

Canada: Shooting at US Consulate in Toronto damages building

A shooting incident was reported at the United States Consulate General in Toronto early Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation by the Toronto Police Service.

Read More
US

"Points towards US": Experts link Tomahawk to Iran school strike

Experts and newly surfaced video evidence point to a US-made Tomahawk missile striking an IRGC complex adjacent to a girls' school in Iran, where 168 died. While President Trump denied US responsibility, blaming Iranian "inaccuracy," analysts suggest the footage indicates a US strike within the residential area.

Read More
US

NYPD says on preliminary analysis of device thrown outside Mayor

NYPD says on preliminary analysis of device thrown outside Mayor

The preliminary analysis of the device which was ignited and thrown at a protest outside the residence of New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani's was revealed to be an improvised explosive device, according to the analysis by the NYPD Bomb Squad. The NYPD has identified the two men arrested in this regard and mentioned that it is working along with partners at the FBI through its Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Read More
Asia

Nepal Interim PM to delay release of Gen-Z protest report

Nepal Interim PM to delay release of Gen-Z protest report

Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday said that the detailed report of the high level investigation commission on Gen-Z protest will not be released anytime soon as the interim government will now be involved in the handover to the new elected government.

Read More
Asia

Nepal probe finds security lapses during Gen-Z protest

Nepal probe finds security lapses during Gen-Z protest

According to Bigyanraj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission formed to investigate the atrocities, confirmed the lapses without further elaborating on the contents of the report. He noted that irregularities were observed while setting up barriers around the federal parliament.

Read More
Middle East

Azerbaijan condemns Iran-launched drone attacks on Nakhchivan

Azerbaijan condemns Iran-launched drone attacks on Nakhchivan

Azerbaijan condemned drone attacks launched from Iranian territory targeting the Nakhchivan region, which damaged an airport terminal and injured two civilians. Baku summoned the Iranian ambassador, demanded an explanation and investigation, and warned it reserves the right to take appropriate response measures.

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

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.