In recent times, Karachi has seen a rise in traffic accidents, particularly involving dumpers and water tankers -- which claimed the lives of nearly 500 people and injured 4,879 in 2024, according to hospital data.
Speaking to reporters, Verma targeted the former Aam Aadmi Party government over the issue, stating, "The previous government somehow did something, due to which water bills worth lakhs of rupees were sent even to houses of 25-50 yards."
A fire broke out in a clothes godown in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind on Thursday morning, prompting firefighting efforts by the Fire Department. Authorities mobilized fire engines and tankers to contain the situation.
The city relies on the aging supply and distribution infrastructure of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) for nearly half of its daily water needs. However, a recent power outage at the Dhabeji Pumping Station has already disrupted its normal operations.
A gas tanker leaked and caught fire after colliding with a container vehicle near Bodabandla Cross, Chittoor. Firefighters controlled the blaze, and the injured driver was hospitalized. Police regulated traffic, and further details are awaited.
Tests conducted on water samples from 50 union councils across the city found that a staggering 95 per cent were contaminated with the deadly Naegleria parasite.
This follows the incident when a tanker filled with hazardous acid fell into a deep pit off the highway, leading to reduced visibility in the area of 12 kilometres.
According to officials, a tanker filled with chemicals was travelling towards Ahmedabad, when it took a wrong turn, which led to the accident of the tanker falling in around a 30-3 feet deep pit.
A collision occurred off the northeast coast of England on Monday when a Portuguese container ship, the Solong, smashed into a US military-chartered oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate.
Russia on Thursday slammed the US for its "inappropriate and counter-productive" demands that India stop unloading Russian oil tankers. The US had set a deadline of February 27 for India to comply.
Sharing details, the official said, "The car was travelling from Hyderabad to Maddipadu in Prakasam district. The accident took place in the early hours, killing three passengers in the car on the spot."
Minister Sarang welcomed the tanker carrying the sacred Gangajal in Bhopal on Monday and performed aarti on its arrival in the city. Now, the Gangajal will be bottled and distributed among the residents of his assembly constituency, Narela in the city.