Haldia fire: 3 killed, 44 injured in West Bengal at IOC refinery; CM Mamata reacts
A fire incident was reported in the Haldia Refinery of the Indian Oil Corporation in West Bengal on December 21, 2021. At least three people were killed and 44 were injured in the fire incident. The IOC said that the incident occurred at the unit of the refinery during shutdown-related works. As per the IOC statement, the primary cause seems to be a flash fire leading to burn injuries to 44 persons. Out of the 44 injured, 37 have been shifted to Kolkata for further treatment. The condition of seven of them is reportedly critical.
Dec 21, 2021, 20:52 PM IST
Several people missing after vessel carrying trucks drown in West Bengal's Malda district
Several people went missing on Monday when a vessel carrying many trucks drowned in Malda district of West Bengal.
Nov 23, 2020, 22:18 PM IST
Kolkata Police’s first woman officer-in-charge Debashree Chatterjee, 2 others killed in road accident
A car accident claimed the life of Kolkata Police’s first woman officer-in-charge, Debashree Chatterjee and two other officers, her driver and her official guard. Chatterjee was presently posted as CO 12th Battalion.
Sep 11, 2020, 13:26 PM IST
Five children die after falling in water-filled pit in West Bengal's Murshidabad district
According to the locals, the five children, all aged between 5-10 years, were playing near the brick kiln when they fell into the pit.
Jul 15, 2020, 20:58 PM IST
West Bengal: Boy with javelin injury to head, successfully operated on
Bera is a sixth-grade student of Nauda Nayanchandra Vidyapeeth School located in Bhawanipur village of Bagnan police station area of Howrah.
Jan 14, 2020, 15:31 PM IST
West Bengal: Gas tanker collides with trailer at Kona Expressway; drivers charred to death
So far, vehicular movement on the Kona Expressway has been temporarily suspended till the road is cleared.
Nov 22, 2018, 07:35 AM IST
