Safety
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World’s ‘highest glass bridge’ gets a hammering in China,
World | Jun 28, 2016, 12:33 PM ISTChina: A 430-meter-long glass bridge in China which hangs above a 300-meter drop has been in news for its ultimate challenge of smashing its glass floor with sledgehammers to prove its safety credentials. About 30 visitors were invited and were given
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4 in 5 women in India experienced some harassment: Survey
India | May 21, 2016, 09:01 AM ISTNew Delhi: Nearly four out of five women (79 per cent) in India have experienced some form of harassment or violence in public, according to latest research by ActionAid UK released today to mark the
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Safety, trains punctuality challenges for railways: President Pranab Mukherjee
India | May 17, 2016, 10:31 PM ISTIndian railways is faced with manifold challenges of ensuring safety, security and punctual running of trains, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.
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Indian Railways propose over 1 lakh crore safety fund
India | Dec 16, 2015, 09:42 PM ISTNew Delhi: Indian Railways has formed a committee for creation of a safety fund amounting to over Rs 1 lakh crore, Lok Sabha was informed today.The committee is likely to submit its report by December
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Railways, ISRO tie-up for improving safety
India | Sep 06, 2015, 05:17 PM ISTNew Delhi: Indian Railways will join hands with ISRO to get online satellite images for improving safety and enhancing efficiency.“We will undertake a massive exercise of GIS [geographical information systems] mapping of the entire rail
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Government suspends over 1,000 licenses for drunk driving in Delhi
India | Jul 15, 2015, 09:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a major crackdown against drunk driving in the national capital, the AAP government has suspended driving licenses of over 1,000 people for one year for driving in an inebriated state.Government has also cancelled
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Over 90 per cent Indian women feel safe travelling in India: Survey
India | Mar 13, 2015, 08:04 AM ISTMumbai: Even as the incidents of crime against women are on the rise in India, around 94 per cent young Indian women feel safe to travel in the country, a recent survey showed."Around 94 per
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Fasten your child with seat belts while traveling in a car: Experts
India | Feb 25, 2015, 08:42 PM ISTNew Delhi: Be careful while traveling in a car especially if there are small kids along with you. Experts have said that in the occurrence of an accident small children are at a greater risk
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HC asks bar associations to give suggestions for safety of NE people
India | Feb 25, 2015, 07:11 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Delhi High Court today asked bar associations here to mull over its suggestion to make lawyers from the northeast special invitees in their meetings as well as give any other recommendation to
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Uber to introduce 'panic button' safety feature in India
World | Feb 06, 2015, 11:53 PM ISTNew York: Uber says it's introducing two new safety features for riders in India in response to concerns about safety that followed a passenger reporting she had been raped by a driver.The San Francisco taxi
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Centre bringing policy for safety of NE people in metros:Kiren Rijiju
National | Dec 19, 2014, 08:59 PM ISTShillong: Union Home Ministry is coming up with a ‘policy' to look into the safety and security of the North East people residing in metros besides introduction of NE subject in the syllabus of CBSE
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Wild fire in Spain forces 1,500 to evacuate to safety
World | Sep 13, 2014, 07:26 AM ISTMadrid: Around 1,500 people have been evacuated from their homes as the result of a wild fire which has affected part of the Montgo national park, close to the coastal town of Javea in the
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New Rail Minister Sadanand Gowda stresses on safety
India | May 27, 2014, 04:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: Against the backdrop of the Gorakhdham train mishap that has claimed 25 lives, new Railway Minister D V Sadanand Gowda today said railway safety was a matter of concern and listed safety, security
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Delhi Metro videos on etiquette, safety
May 08, 2014, 08:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: Delhi Metro Thursday uploaded a series of short public awareness videos on the internet to spread awareness about commuter safety, etiquette and convenience.The videos deal with topics like safe boarding and deboarding the
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CPI-M expresses concern over Mamata's safety
India | Apr 18, 2014, 07:14 AM ISTKolkata: Expressing concern over the security of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee whose hotel room in Malda caught fire, Leader of Opposition Surjya Kanta Mishra yesterday called Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee to enquire
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Work resumes at stadium hosting World Cup opener
Football | Apr 11, 2014, 11:05 PM ISTSAO PAULO: Work is back at full speed at the stadium hosting the World Cup opener after labor officials allowed workers to return to part of the construction site that was closed because of safety
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Delhi court asks police to give road safety training to traffic violators
India | Sep 12, 2013, 06:55 PM ISTNew Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police has been directed by a court here to design a special programme for traffic violators to educate and train them about road safety rules as an effective alternative to sending
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Lewis would give up career for animals safety
Hollywood | Jul 07, 2013, 05:29 PM ISTLondon, July 7: Singer-songwriter Leona Lewis says she would stop singing if she had a choice between her work and halting the use of animals in scientific tests across the globe.The 28-year-old who is also
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Stress On Railway Safety, Modernization In Rail Budget
India | Mar 14, 2012, 02:40 PM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 14: The Railway Budget presented by Railway Minsiter Shri Dinesh Trivedi in Parliament today seeks to raise investment in modernization and upgradation of rail infrastructure. It gives very high priority to rail
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Badminton England Assures Indian Shuttlers' Safety
India | Aug 11, 2011, 09:59 PM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 11: Badminton England has apologised to the Indian contingent participating in World Championships for the 'anxiety' caused by the London riots and assured the safety and security of the players in the