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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Dad, 28, died trying to save his brother from burning home after e-bike battery caught fire
The e-bike burst into flames after its battery 'catastrophically failed' while charging overnight FATAL INFERNO Dad, 28, died trying to save his brother from burning home after e-bike battery caught fire Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN died while trying to save his brother from his burning home after an e-bike fire set the property ablaze. Dad Mohsin Janjua, 28, died after a lithium-ion battery - placed into a pedal bike to convert it into an e-bike - caught fire at his home in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Mohsin Janjua, 28, died after trying to save his brother from the house fire Credit: Facebook The 28-year-old's bike - which he himself had converted - burst into flames after being plugged into the mains in the living room while he was sleeping on the sofa in the early hours of December 2, 2023. An inquest into his death heard how he rushed to alert his mum and son in the upstairs bedroom as soon as he spotted the fire. Despite all three leaving the home through the front door, they believed Mohsin's brother was still trapped inside. Bravely, Mohsin rushed inside to try and save him - not realising his brother had managed to escape by jumping from the upstairs bedroom window. When Mohsin's brother then tried to turn around to rescue Mohsin, he was forced back by toxic smoke and intense flames. The 28-year-old was then found by the fire service in the rear upstairs bedroom. After initially thinking he was just unresponsive, fire crews later discovered he had already died by the time they arrived. Coroner Martin Fleming concluded Mohsin died from the effects of fire - saying it had most likely been started by the "catastrophic failure" of the e-bike battery. In a Prevention of Future Deaths report, he said: "On December 2, 2023, Mohsin Janjua died from the inhalation of products of combustion in a house fire at his home address [in] Bradford. "Unknown to him, he had previously purchased an unsafe lithium battery on the internet in order to convert his bicycle with other modifiable parts to an E-bike, which he left on charge overnight in his living room. "It is found more likely than not that the fire was caused by a catastrophic failure of the ion lithium battery." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Scoop
03-08-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Unleashing Growth On Conservation Land
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Minister of Conservation Unleashing economic growth on one third of New Zealand's land will create jobs and increase wages across the country, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced at the National Party Conference in Christchurch today. 'The Department of Conservation manages huge tracts of New Zealand, from the most pristine parts of our National Parks and the Great Walks to areas of grassland used for grazing,' Mr Luxon says. 'Many New Zealanders already run outstanding businesses on the conservation estate – from guided walks and ski fields, to filming documentaries, grazing sheep and cattle, or hosting concerts and building cell phone towers. 'But to do any of that, you need a concession – and the concessions regime is totally broken, often taking years to obtain or renew and leaving businesses in a cycle of bureaucratic limbo. 'Outdated rules mean we've got examples of modern E-bike users being turned away from potential touring opportunities because they have to be considered as proper vehicles. And tourism on the Routeburn is being held up because the trail crosses artificial boundaries, with different rules and different limits. 'So, in the spirit of saying yes to more jobs, more growth, and higher wages, today I can make two announcements. 'First, we're going to fix the Conservation Act to unleash a fresh wave of concessions – like tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure, in locations where that makes sense. 'At the same time, sites that are truly special to New Zealanders should be protected so we are giving DOC more support by introducing a charge for foreign visitors to access high volume sites,' Mr Luxon says. Tama Potaka says this will initially involve looking at four locations – Cathedral Cove / Te Whanganui-a-Hei, Tongariro Crossing, Milford Track, and Aoraki Mount Cook – where foreigners often make up 80 per cent of all visitors. 'Tourists make a massive contribution to our economy, and no one wants that to change. But I have heard many times from friends visiting from overseas their shock that they can visit some of the most beautiful places in the world for free. 'It's only fair that at these special locations, foreign visitors make an additional contribution of between $20 and $40 per person. 'For the conservation estate that will mean up to $62 million per year in revenue, which will be directly re-invested into those same areas, so we can keep investing in the sites that underpin so much of our tourism sector,' Mr Potaka says. Mr Luxon says, at the same time, there will be no charge for New Zealanders to access the conservation estate. 'It's our collective inheritance and Kiwis shouldn't have to pay to see it. 'If we're serious about keeping Kiwis at home, creating jobs, and increasing wages for all New Zealanders, we can't afford to keep saying no to every opportunity that comes our way,' Mr Luxon says.
Scotsman
30-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Plans approved to turn former Edinburgh cake shop into a hot food takeaway at South Clerk Street
Plans have been approved to turn a former Edinburgh cake shop into a hot food takeaway. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The proposals for 3 South Clerk Street were submitted by a Mr Kamran in May and approved by the council's planning department on July 23. The application site is a vacant mid-terrace ground floor commercial unit within a four-storey row of tenements, situated in the Southside Conservation Area. The plans include an external flue on the rear elevation that would terminate above eaves level. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This former cake shop at 3 South Clerk Street in Edinburgh will soon become a new hot food takeaway after change of use plans were accepted by the council. | Google Maps Approving the proposed change of use of the existing vacant shop to form a hot food takeaway, the council's chief planning officer David Givan said: 'The external works would be situated to the enclosed rear elevation of the application site and by virtue of this, it would have a neutral impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area. 'The proposals have regard to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation area and are acceptable. It is not anticipated that the proposal would lead to an unreasonable impact upon residential amenity. 'In terms of the proposed use itself, this would represent a suitable commercial addition to the application site and would contribute towards the vitality and vibrancy of the mixed-use nature of the surrounding area.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The application received two objections, regarding seagulls and E-bike deliveries, which planners deemed as 'not material planning considerations'. The applicant now has three years to carry out the needed change of use works at 3 South Clerk Street.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bike taxis are not luxury but necessity to ease traffic congestion, operators tell Karnataka high court
Bengaluru: The Bike Taxi Welfare Association argued on Wednesday that bike taxis are not a luxury, but a necessity in easing traffic congestion. The state govt's decision to ban the services affected 6.5 lakh bike taxis and 6 lakh dependent families. Senior advocate Shashank Garg, appearing on behalf of the association, submitted that the drivers had taken loans and there are no alternative employment opportunities. They put hard-earned money into buying vehicles. He suggested some interim arrangement could be made to enable the vehicles to ply by imposing conditions for the safety of drivers and passengers. Dwelling upon the ban, Garg submitted that there is a complete policy vacuum and pointed out that the E-bike rules of 2021 completely debunk the expert committee report of 2019, relied on by the state govt to ban bike taxis, as the E-taxi policy clearly spells out last-mile connectivity. He added the expert committee only considered and confined itself to Bengaluru city before making their recommendation for imposing a ban. He further claimed the ban was imposed more to benefit the autorickshaw drivers and termed it a political issue. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Earlier, senior advocate Dhyan Chinnappa, appearing for a couple of motorcycle owners, continued his arguments. Referring to the ban, he submitted that the state govt cannot do it by an executive action. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 5 Dividend Stocks for May 2025 Seeking Alpha Read More Undo An executive action cannot supplant; it can only supplement. A transport vehicle with a contract carriage permit entitles it to be used as a taxi. The state created a scenario of impossibility. The state is duty-bound to give registration and permit. It was that day the state created a scenario contrary to judgements of the SC and the division bench of this court, Dhyan Chinnappa further added. "The state cannot complain that bike taxis are causing difficulties in Karnataka. We have traffic in this city because people from all over come here and stay. Population growth is an indicator of a growing economy," he further submitted. Meanwhile, a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and CM Joshi adjourned the hearing to next Wednesday, i.e., July 2. Uber India Systems, ANI Technologies Private Ltd, and Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd (all aggregators), along with others, have challenged the single bench's order. On April 2, 2025, a single bench disposed of their petitions, referring to an expert committee report of 2019, which considered the impact of bike taxis on traffic and safety. "Unless the state govt notifies relevant guidelines under Section 93 of Motor Vehicles Act and the rules framed thereunder, the petitioners cannot operate bike taxi services, and no directions can be issued to the state govt to consider their applications seeking the grant of aggregator permits/licences," the single bench said in its order. It is always open to the state govt to take measures, i.e., framing guidelines in relation to bike taxi services, the order further stated, while granting six weeks' time to cease operations. The said period was further extended until June 15 by another order.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NDOT advises drivers to prepare for heavy traffic Saturday, encourages alternative transportation methods
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With several major events in Music City scheduled Saturday, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure has warned drivers to anticipate heavy traffic in town. NDOT specifically cited five major events that could affect traffic: At Nissan Stadium, the Savannah Bananas will play the Party Animals. The parking lot will open at noon and gates will open at 4:30 p.m. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. At Bridgestone Arena, Shinedown will have a concert. The show starts at 7 p.m. At First Horizon Park, the Nashville Sounds will take on the Norfolk Tides. Gates open at about 5:35 p.m. and the game starts at 6:35 p.m. At Percy Warner Park, there will be the Iroquois Steeplechase. Events will start with tailgating at 8 a.m. and the last race starts at 5 p.m. At Geodis Park, the Nashville Soccer Club will play the Charlotte Football Club. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More Events are also planned at the Ryman Auditorium, Brooklyn Bowl and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. To mitigate some of the traffic congestion, NDOT has partnered with Lime, Spin and Bird to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation like scooters and bicycles. Anyone who uses the code NDOTSPECIALEVENTS on May 10 will receive a one-time free 10-minute ride on an E-bike or scooter. NDOT has also encouraged people to consider taking WeGo public transit and utilize rideshare pick-up and drop-off zones at event spaces via Uber and Lyft. Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
