Ceiling of popular Chennai pub collapses, killing three staff members
Chennai, Mar 28: At least three persons, including two from Manipur, were killed when the ceiling of a pub collapsed here, a senior police official said.
The incident took place at the popular bar Sekhmet on Chamiers Road in the upmarket locality of Alwarpet in the city.
The victims were employees of the pub, the official said. The cause of the incident is not immediately known.
Further probe is on, he added.
The ceiling of Sekhmet club in #Chennai collapsed around 8pm. 3 staff members have died and more people are trapped under the debris. NDRF, SDRF and Fire and Rescue services are involved in rescue operations. #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/lSnMlSWMLk
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Coast Guard seizes Rs 80 lakh worth sea cucumbers in TN
Chennai (PTI): The Indian Coast Guard on Monday seized an "illegal consignment" of sea cucumbers worth Rs 80 Lakh near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.
According to an official release here, the Coast Guard action was based on intelligence input about the likely transshipment of contraband off the South Uchipuli seashore near Rameswaram.
"The Indian Coast Guard's nearby unit at Mandapam swiftly launched an anti-smuggling operation. The intelligence team of the ICGS Mandapam promptly diverted the Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) H-197 to conduct extensive surveillance in the area."
"During the operation, it sighted and recovered five drums containing sea cucumbers, weighing approximately 200 kg (wet weight). The estimated market value of the seized consignment is approximately Rs 80 lakh," the release said.
This successful interception underscores the Coast Guard's unwavering commitment to anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and preserving marine biodiversity, the release said, adding that the force remains vigilant and proactive in safeguarding marine ecology and protecting illegal exploitation.
