A tragic landslide in the Badarpur area of Karimganj, Assam, claimed the lives of five people, including three minors, on Tuesday night. The incident occurred late on June 18th, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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Four Indian medical students, two males and two females aged 18-20, tragically drowned while attempting to rescue a fellow student who had gotten into trouble in the Volkhov River near St Petersburg, Russia. The incident occurred on the beach of the river, where the female student had stepped into the water and encountered difficulties. Her four companions bravely tried to save her, but three of them also drowned. Fortunately, a third male student was rescued by locals. The Indian Embassy in Moscow and the Consulate General of India in St Petersburg are working tirelessly to send the bodies of the deceased students to their families as soon as possible. Both the Embassy and the Consulate have expressed their deepest condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of all possible assistance.
World Cup skier Jean Daniel Pession, 28, and his girlfriend Elisa Arlian, 26, tragically lost their lives in a devastating fall from Mount Zerbion in Italy’s Aosta Valley region. The couple, who left early morning for a familiar peak, was found hours later tied together by a rescue team using their mobile phone signal. The incident has sent shockwaves through the skiing community, with the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) expressing grief and describing it as a ‘tragic mountain accident.’ Condolences have poured in for the young couple, who shared a passion for the mountains.
A horrific fire engulfed an apartment complex in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Friday, May 24, leaving 14 people dead and three hospitalized. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight in a densely populated area, engulfing the building in toxic gases and flames. Rescuers struggled to break through the building’s locked gate and shattered windows to rescue trapped individuals. The fire’s intensity was amplified by the courtyard’s stockpile of motorbikes, electric bicycles, and bicycles. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragedy, the latest in a series of deadly fires in Vietnam.
Two South Carolina high school students, Rayan Alnasser, 16, and Zakaria Chaar, 15, tragically lost their lives after jumping off a bridge in a reckless dare given through a group chat. The daring act resulted in both boys drowning to death, leaving their families, classmates, and community in profound grief. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of risky behavior and the need for caution and responsible decision-making.
A mother shares her heart-wrenching journey after losing her daughter, Jesse, to suicide at the age of 14. She recounts the early warning signs her daughter displayed and the challenges she faced in accessing mental health support. The mother emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, providing more resources and education, and supporting organizations like NSPCC and Childline in their efforts to help young people in need.
In a devastating incident, a retaining wall collapsed at an under-construction apartment in Hyderabad’s Bachupally area on Tuesday evening, leading to the tragic loss of seven lives. The victims, who were migrant workers from Odisha and Chhattisgarh, were buried under the debris of the wall, which collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The bodies were recovered using an excavator in the early hours of Wednesday.
The Indian Consulate General in Toronto has identified the Indian nationals killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Ontario on Monday as Manivannan, his spouse Mahalakshmi, and their three-month-old grandchild. The tragedy occurred during a police chase, and the Special Investigations Unit is investigating the incident. The consulate general has met with the bereaved family and assured them of all possible assistance.
Paolo Liuzzo, Princess Beatrice’s ex-boyfriend, was found dead in a Florida hotel room on February 7th from a suspected drug overdose. The Italian-native had a brief romance with Beatrice in 2005 when she was 17. Liuzzo had a troubled past, including an assault and battery charge and violating his probation after his relationship with Beatrice became public. At the time of his death, he was employed as an art industry consultant and resided near the hotel where he died. Beatrice has not yet commented on Liuzzo’s death.
A 12-year-old boy, Kaif Mohammad, has tragically lost his life to electrocution during a thunderstorm that swept through Delhi on Tuesday. The incident occurred in Khaira village, Chhawla, while the boy was standing outside his residence amid strong winds and a dust storm. According to police officials, he came into contact with an electric pole and was electrocuted. Despite being rushed to RTRM Hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. A case has been registered at Chhawla Police Station, and investigations are underway.