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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Muktsar blast: Firecracker factory was operating without permission, says DC; owner arrested
The firecracker factory in Punjab's Muktsar, where a blast killed five workers and injured 34 others in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, was allegedly operating without permission from the district authorities. Following the incident, the owner of the factory has been arrested, the police said. The two-storey building, which housed the factory in Singhewala village, also collapsed in the blast. 'No permission was granted to the factory under the required Explosives Rules, 2008,' said Abhijeet Kaplish, Deputy Commissioner (DC), Muktsar. The owner had reportedly submitted a request before the deputy commissioner's office for necessary approval, but the file was yet to be processed. 'The district administration's top priority remains the care and treatment of the injured. A detailed inquiry is underway, and the strictest action will be taken against those found responsible,' the DC said. He added that several of the seriously injured have been shifted to AIIMS Bathinda, while others are being treated at the Civil Hospital in Badal village under the Punjab Government's Farishtey scheme. Following preliminary investigation, the Muktsar police arrested the owner Tarsem Singh and lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against him and his son Navraj Singh. The two allegedly ran the factory together. Sources revealed that all the paperwork seeking licence for the unit was in the name of Navraj. They have been booked under stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 118(2) (voluntarily causing grievous hurt using dangerous means), and 3(5) (group liability in crimes committed with shared intent). Additionally, the FIR includes charges under section 98 of the Explosives Act, 1884, which empowers the central government to prohibit dangerous explosive activities, and section 92 of the Factories Act, 1948, which deals with penalties for violation of safety and regulatory norms. The police said they are yet to identify the deceased as several of their coworkers, who could have helped in identifying them, have also been hospitalised. The contractor who brought the workers from Uttar Pradesh is yet to arrive, which has also delayed the identification process. Akhil Chaudhary, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Muktsar, said, 'Our forensic team is investigating to determine the reason behind this incident.' Punjab Cabinet Minister and Lambi MLA Gurmeet Singh Khuddian visited the victims who are under treatment at AIIMS, Bathinda. He inquired about their condition and assured them that the entire cost of their treatment will be borne by the Punjab Government. He stated the government stands with the affected families and will leave no stone unturned in ensuring justice to them. 'Those responsible will not be spared under any circumstances, and the strictest legal action will be taken against them,' he asserted. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who met the injured workers at AIIMS, termed the incident 'a failure of governance.' He alleged that the illegal factory was running under political patronage. 'There were no fire safety measures, and even minor children were employed at the site. I met a few of them. Shockingly, the contractor disappeared after the blast, and the factory owner was of no help to the trapped workers,' he said. Demanding strict action against the accused, Badal added, 'If the government does not act firmly, SAD will launch an agitation at the site. Such tragedies must not be allowed to repeat. We demand immediate compensation for the affected families and a high-level inquiry into how such a dangerous operation continued unchecked.' He urged the state government to ensure accountability and stricter enforcement of industrial safety norms across Punjab.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
AIIMS NORCET 8 admit card 2025 released for stage 2 exam; download here
AIIMS NORCET 8 Stage 2 admit card: The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has officially released the admit card for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 8 Stage 2 exam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Candidates who have successfully qualified the Stage 1 exam can now download their admit card for Stage 2 from the official AIIMS website. The admit cards were made available on April 29, 2025, and candidates are advised to download them as soon as possible. The NORCET 8 Stage 2 exam is scheduled to take place on May 2, 2025. A total of 11,472 candidates have been shortlisted to appear for this exam. The admit card contains essential details such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam date and time, reporting time, exam centre address, and important instructions. Candidates must bring the admit card to the exam centre, as entry without it will not be permitted. How to download the AIIMS NORCET 8 Stage 2 admit card Candidates can easily download their admit cards by visiting the official AIIMS exams portal at To access the admit card, candidates will need to enter their mobile number or user ID along with their password. It is crucial to check all the details mentioned in the admit card for any discrepancies before the exam day. If any errors are found, candidates are advised to contact the examination authorities immediately. Stage 1 exam results and candidate details The NORCET 8 Stage 1 exam was conducted on April 12, 2025, and the results were announced on April 19, 2025. Out of 72,462 candidates who applied for the exam, 68,074 appeared. Based on the Stage 1 exam results, 11,472 candidates have been selected to advance to the Stage 2 exam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now NORCET 8 vacancies and participating institutes The AIIMS NORCET 8 exam is aimed at filling a total of 1,794 nursing officer vacancies across 23 AIIMS institutes and other medical establishments. These vacancies will be distributed among various institutions, with each institute offering a specific number of positions. Here is a breakdown of the vacancies across the institutes: Institute Vacancies Institute Vacancies AIIMS Bathinda 96 AIIMS Bhopal 0 AIIMS Bhubaneswar 37 AIIMS Bilaspur 5 AIIMS Deoghar 84 AIIMS Gorakhpur 62 AIIMS Guwahati 150 AIIMS Jodhpur 49 AIIMS Kalyani 42 AIIMS Mangalagiri 39 AIIMS Nagpur 95 AIIMS Rae Bareli 53 AIIMS New Delhi 202 AIIMS Patna 308 AIIMS Rishikesh 42 AIIMS Raipur 0 AIIMS Rajkot 50 AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu 41 CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi 300 CNCI Kolkata 61 NITRD 11 AIIPMR, Mumbai 3 CIP, Ranchi 8 Safdurjung Hospital 56 Total 1,794 The AIIMS NORCET 8 Stage 2 exam is an important step in the recruitment process for nursing officers across AIIMS and other medical institutes. Candidates who have cleared Stage 1 can now prepare for the next phase, ensuring they have their admit cards and other required documents in order. The exam on May 2, 2025, will play a significant role in determining the future nursing officers in India's top medical institutes.
