Fire guts shops at stone market in Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur
New Delhi (PTI): A fire broke out at a stone market in Kotla Mubarakpur early Wednesday, gutting at least six shops housed in tin-shed kiosks, officials said.
Nine fire tenders were rushed to the spot after the fire was reported at 4:08 am, which brought the flames under control by 6:15 am, a fire official said.
No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.
The blaze affected shops selling a variety of goods, including clothes, tarpaulin sheets, stationery, and cosmetic items.
Preliminary investigation suggests that a short-circuit may have triggered the fire, though the exact cause is yet to be ascertained, the official said.
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Congress’ Umesh Meti wins Bagalkot bypoll
Bagalkot: The Congress has secured a victory in the Bagalkot Assembly by-election, with its candidate Umesh Meti winning the seat after maintaining a lead from the first round of counting till the end.
The seat had fallen vacant following the death of sitting MLA H Y Meti. Umesh Meti, his son, has now been elected to the Assembly.
Party leaders attributed the victory to a combination of factors, including sympathy votes, the state government’s schemes, and campaign strategies led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior leader Satish Jarkiholi.
The Congress maintained a consistent lead throughout the counting process, eventually securing a decisive win in the constituency.
