A 30-year-old female assistant engineer in Assam's Bongaigaon tragically died by suicide, alleging pressure from two senior PWD officials to pass fraudulent bills. In a note, she cited immense mental stress due to being forced to approve payments for incomplete work.
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A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, sending Steller sea lions fleeing to higher ground as waves crashed into the coast. While waves reached up to 4 meters in Kamchatka and impacted Japan, Alaska, and the US West Coast, little major damage was reported, though some injuries and flooding occurred.
Following the AI-171 crash on June 12, Air India has seen a spike in pilot sick leaves, prompting DGCA intervention. On June 16, 112 Air India pilots reported sick, raising concerns about mental wellbeing. MoS for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the issue in Lok Sabha, highlighting DGCA's medical circular on mental health for flight crews and air traffic controllers.
Tragedy struck at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, where a stampede claimed the lives of at least six people. The incident occurred amidst a large gathering of devotees. District Magistrate Mayur Dixit confirmed the fatalities, while Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his condolences and assured full support.
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