Wednesday, Dec 23 2020 | Time 05:40 Hrs(IST)
image
  • Sri Lankan Aviation Agency bans entry for arrivals from UK over new Coronavirus strain
  • Eight dead, 16 injured in blast at factory in Karachi
  • Train carrying crude oil cargo derails north of Seattle, catches fire - Officials
  • Early Parliamentary Elections in Israel to be held March 23, 2021 - Knesset Speaker Levin
  • Rs 1,706 cr for PMKSY in MP
  • MP CM’s focus on EoDB
  • Jhajjar rape: MP CM speaks with Haryana govt
  • Gram Panchayat elections to be held in Nashik Division
  • Two killed in accident
  • MP CM congratulates PM
  • Two arrested with banned narcotics worth Rs 1 13 cr
  • Covid-19: 850 centres set up for vaccination in Thane
  • Curfew comes into force in Aurangabad
  • New strain of COVID-19 likely already in US, undetected - Health Agency
WorldPosted at: Dec 23 2020 4:55AM


Eight dead, 16 injured in blast at factory in Karachi

Karachi, Dec 23 (UNI) At least seven people were killed and 16 others injured in an explosion at a factory in Karachi, police said.
The incident took place inside an ice and cold storage factory on Tuesday, The Geo News quoted Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Moeenuddin as saying.
According to the DSP, the building was "destroyed" and nearby factories were also damaged.
The authorities have ordered a probe into the incident, according to the broadcaster.
Many people are likely buried underneath the factory's rubble. Rescue operation was underway.
UNI XC GK 0452
Tags: #Eight dead# 16 injured in blast at factory in Karachi
More News
Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar calls on Madagascar PM to boost bilateral ties

Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar calls on Madagascar PM to boost bilateral ties

22 Dec 2020 | 6:29 PM

Anatavario, Dec 22 (UNI) Indian Ambassador in Madagascar Abhay Kumar today called on Prime Minister Christina Ntsay and discussed on measures required to be taken to boost further, the ties between the two countries.

see more..
Trump announced Legion of Merit Award to PM Modi

Trump announced Legion of Merit Award to PM Modi

22 Dec 2020 | 9:23 AM

Washington, Dec 22 (UNI) - Incumbent US President Donald Trump has awarded the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with him the same has been announced for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien said.

see more..
US COVID tally crosses 18 million-mark

US COVID tally crosses 18 million-mark

22 Dec 2020 | 8:26 AM

Washington, Dec 22 (UNI) The total number of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in US on Monday surpassed the grim milestone of 18 million-mark, according to Johns Hopkins University.

see more..
Joe Biden gets Covid vaccine live on TV

Joe Biden gets Covid vaccine live on TV

22 Dec 2020 | 8:07 AM

Washington, Dec 22 (UNI) US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on live television to assure the country that inoculations were safe.

see more..

Russian vaccine Sputnik V will be effective against Corona mutations

21 Dec 2020 | 11:11 PM

Moscow, Dec 21 (UNI) Russian vaccine Sputnik V will be effective against both the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus mutation, which was identified in the UK, and against other mutations, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev said on Monday.

see more..
image