Victims Families

Uddhav Thackeray Meets Maharashtra Hospital Fire Victims' Parents, Orders Safety Audit

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 11, 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said orders have been issued for conducting safety audit of all hospitals in the state, after 10 newborn babies died in a hospital fire.

Hathras Case: Monitor CBI Probe, UP Requests Supreme Court

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday October 14, 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government today requested the Supreme Court t to monitor the CBI probe into the alleged gang rape and torture in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras of a 20-year-old Dalit woman, who died at a hospital in Delhi last month, adding that the state government is "committed to provide complete security to victims' family and witnesses".

Hathras Victim's Family To Appear Before High Court Monday Amid Tight Security

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 11, 2020

The family members of a 20-year-old Dalit woman, who died after allegedly being raped by four men in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district, will appear before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court amid tight security on Monday.

"Hathras Victim's Cremation Was Local Administration Decision": UP Top Cop

India News | ANI | Saturday October 3, 2020

The decision to cremate the 19-year-old Hathras victim who died on Tuesday, a fortnight after she was allegedly gang-raped by four men, was taken by the local administration, said Uttar Pradesh DGP HC Awasthy on Saturday.

Kerala Plane Crash Victims' Families To Get Rs 10 Lakh Compensation

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 8, 2020

The Kerala government on Saturday announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of those who died when an ill-fated Air India Express flight veered off the runway while attempting to land at the Karipur international airport.

None Will Be Spared: Amarinder Singh To Hooch Tragedy Victims' Families

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 8, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday said that perpetrators for hooch tragedy would not be spared at any cost and properties of those responsible would be confiscated.

"Stay Strong Vizag": Sania Mirza, Virat Kohli Condole Gas Leak Victims

Written by Abhimanyu Bose | Thursday May 7, 2020

Sportspersons from various fields condoled the deaths following the gas leak from a chemical plant in Visakhapatnam.

Pak Politician's Brother Abducts 2 Hindu Girls, Family Demands Justice

World News | ANI | Friday April 24, 2020

At a time when the world is fighting against deadly COVID-19, minority Hindus in Pakistan continue to face religious persecution. Two minor Hindu girls have been abducted by the brother of an influential local politician in Sindh province whereas the victims' family is facing constant life threats.

New Zealand Military Set For Risky Mission To Bring Bodies From Volcano

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 12, 2019

New Zealand's military will embark on a risky dawn mission to retrieve eight bodies from the still-active White Island volcano, officials said Thursday, as pressure from distraught victims' families mounted.

UP To Fast Track Trial In Unnao Case, Gives Rs 25 Lakh To Victim's Family

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 7, 2019

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced Rs 25 lakh as compensation to the family of Unnao rape victim who was set ablaze and has also decided to set up a fast track court for a speedy trial in the case.

39 Bodies Found In Truck Container Near London, Driver Arrested: Police

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 24, 2019

British police said 39 bodies were found near London Wednesday in the container of a truck thought to have come from Bulgaria.

737 MAX Design Flaws Linked To Crash, Lion Air Victims' Families Told

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 23, 2019

Mechanical and design issues contributed to the crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX jet last October, Indonesian investigators told victims' families in a briefing on Wednesday ahead of the release of a final report.

Boeing To Pay 737 MAX Crash Victims' Families $144,500 Each

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 24, 2019

Boeing Co will pay the families of 346 people killed in two fatal 737 MAX crashes $144,500 each from a $50 million financial assistance fund announced in July, the fund's administrators said on Monday.

9/11 Mastermind Offers Help To Victims' Families If Death Penalty Dropped

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 30, 2019

The accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has indicated a willingness to be deposed by victims who are suing Saudi Arabia for damages, if the United States decides not to seek the death penalty against him.

Boeing To Pay $50 Million To 737 MAX Crash Victims' Families

World News | Reuters | Thursday July 18, 2019

Boeing Co said on Wednesday it will dedicate half of a $100 million fund it created after two crashes of its 737 MAX planes to provide payments to families of those killed, with veteran U.S. compensation expert Ken Feinberg hired by the world's largest plane maker to oversee the distribution.