Containers of ammonium nitrate being shifted from Chennai

Watch: 690 tons of Amonium Nitrate containers placed in Chennai

690 tons of Amonium Nitrate containers placed in Chennai Manali Sattva container freight station where Chennai customs placed the seized. Extra precautions are being undertaken after the Lebanon incident. Earlier this week, a pair of explosions due to Amonium Nitrate in Lebanon's Beirut caused a widespread damage. 2,750-ton stockpile of ammonium nitrate was stored nearby in the city. Amonium Nitrate is a highly explosive chemical often used a fertilizer.

Lebanon minister resigns in wake of deadly Beirut blast

Lebanon’s information minister Manal Abdel Samad has resigned as the countrygrapples with the aftermath of the devastating blast that ripped through thecapital and raised public anger to new levels. The resignation comes as angeris mounting against the ruling elite, blamed for the chronic mismanagement andcorruption that is believed to be behind the explosion in a Beirut Portwarehouse.

'Beirut catastrophe': Lebanon's information minister quits

Manal Abdel Samad becomes first gov't official to resign after Beirut blast that killed 158 people, injured 6,000.

Hundreds of protesters injured as anger simmers in Beirut

At least 728 hurt in clashes with authorities in Lebanese capital; Prime Minister Hassan Diab calls for early polls.

Sisters flock to markets to buy rakhis in Hyderabad

Hyderabad market was busy ahead of Raksha Bandhan. According to shop owner, sale of the rakhis is comparatively low due to COVID-19. Rakshabandhan will be celebrated country-wide on August 03.

Streets of Hyderabad waterlogged following downpour

Heavy rain lashed Hyderabad on August 1. Motorists were seen struggling as streets were waterlogged. Trees also faced damages in the city. Generally cloudy sky with spells of rain or thundershowers expected to continue according to India Meteorological Department.