After receiving the information, 16 fire tenders were immediately pressed into service, added the officials and no casualties have been reported so far.
The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station, to be done at a cost of Rs 720 crore, is being planned such that it will undergo a massive makeover with world-class amenities and an aesthetically designed iconic station building.
Officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Wednesday resumed the rescue operation on Jawaharlal Nehru road in East Sikkim, where a massive avalanche came yesterday, claiming the lives of at least seven people and leaving several trapped under the snow.
Levelling massive allegations against the Centre, Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday claimed that the government has dispatched the central agencies to conduct raids against the party leaders and candidates listed for the Karnataka Assembly polls.
Taking to Facebook, the Congress leader said, "Deeply distressed by the news of the massive avalanche in Sikkim's Nathu La that has trapped several tourists. My thoughts are with the victims of this terrible tragedy and their families. Wishing all the best to the teams involved in the rescue
Speaking during the ICRIER's release of a report on 'Express Delivery Services' in New Delhi, the minister said that the government was taking steps in this direction through massive infrastructure development through PM GatiShakti for smarter and faster planning and implementation of projec
Five fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze, officials said, adding that the fire was brought under control after more than two hours.