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FSAI hosts national seminar on fire, electrical & security safety for high-rise buildings

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (UNI) The Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), Hyderabad Chapter, on Friday inaugurated its two-day national seminar, FESA 2025, at AVASA, Hitec City, focusing on fire safety, electrical systems, security and automation in India’s rapidly growing high-rise infrastructure.
The conference brought together senior government officials, developers, MEP consultants, architects, OEMs, fire experts and other key stakeholders to discuss best practices and emerging technologies aimed at strengthening safety standards in tall buildings.
Addressing the delegates, Telangana Director General (Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency & Civil Defence) Vikram Singh Mann underscored the need for strict adherence to fire and life-safety norms at every stage—from design to construction and day-to-day building operations.
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Tourist bus overturns: Several college students injured, two critical

17 Jan 2026 | 7:30 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 17 (UNI) Several college students were injured, including two who are in critical condition, when a tourist bus carrying them overturned near Kallambalam in this district early on Saturday.

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Senior CPM Wayanad leader AV Jayan leaves party

17 Jan 2026 | 12:28 AM

Kozhikode, Jan 16 (UNI) With the assembly elections approaching, there has been an explosion in the Wayanad CPM, with senior CPM leader AV Jayan leaving the party.

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Kerala's Kumbh Mela: Mahamagha rituals begins in Thirunavaya, lakhs of devotees expected

17 Jan 2026 | 12:23 AM

Achuthanandan Kuniyil
Kozhikode, Jan 16 (UNI) The rituals of the Mahamagha Mahotsavam, which is described as the Kumbh Mela of Kerala, formally began at Thirunavaya in Malappuram district with special poojas on Friday. The rituals were conducted under the guidance of Swami Abhinava Balananda Bhairava.

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KSUM-backed agri-tech startup bags Startup India award

16 Jan 2026 | 11:39 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (UNI) Kochi-based agri-tech startup Fuselage Innovations, supported by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has won the Aspire Award at the National Startup Awards 5.0 (NSA) in New Delhi on Friday.

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Telangana CM pledges more Jobs, Transparent Recruitment, and Quality Education

16 Jan 2026 | 10:48 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday evening announced that the state government will soon initiate recruitment for more government jobs, following the filling of nearly 70,000 positions since coming to power in 2023.

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