Explaining the circumstances that led to the tragedy, the DG said the victims were workers who had been provided accommodation in the basement of the building. "They were working here and were given accommodation in the basement. So two of them were trying to rescue the others. But unfort
At least three people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Lahore's Gulberg area. Officials said the blaze began in a basement boiler, prompting a difficult rescue operation. The Punjab government announced stricter safety checks following the incident.
Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) president Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday called for an investigation into claims that a basement exists at the official residence of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi.
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, while quashing a 22-year-old criminal complaint against advocate, observed that running a lawyer's office from a residential basement does not amount to misuse of premises or change of land use.
Kartarpur [Pakistan], October 3: After floodwaters entered both the Ladies' and Gentlemen's Sarowar Sahib, as well as the basement of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, Pakistan, the water filtration plant and control systems sustained extensive damage. The floodwater carried sand, mud, a
According to police officials, the incident took place around 9 PM in the Daulat Ganj area, where a three-storey building, including a basement, suddenly caved in. Initial reports suggested that 13 individuals were trapped under the debris.
The building, located at Plot No. 2A, Pocket AB, Badarpur Extension, near Indira Nursery, had a basement and four storeys. It came down due to its dilapidated condition.
Speaking to the reporters, Nikhil Pingale said, "In the Nanapet area, a tragic incident occurred where Ayush Ganesh Kumkar, a local boy, was fatally shot in the basement of his home by two unknown assailants. He was rushed to Sassoon Hospital but was declared dead by the doctors."
The Rs 50-crore building will span 2,618.59 sq meters across six floors, includes a stilt floor. For safety and convenience, a 25,000-liter RCC tank will be installed on the roof, along with a one lakh-litre underground tank in the basement.
The blaze, which broke out in the morning, continued to rage for more than four hours despite extensive firefighting efforts. According to Geo TV, 12 fire tenders and two snorkels were deployed, with additional units called in as the fire spread. Workers in the basement were safely evacuated
The application was filed in connection with an ongoing matter related to another recent tragedy, the July 27, 2024, incident in Old Rajinder Nagar, where three UPSC aspirants died after a drain burst caused basement flooding in a coaching centre.