Robot in a train coach for sanitisation.

Photo: Hindustan Times

Railway Deploys Robots To Sanitise Train Coaches Amid COVID-19

To make the train journey safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Northern Railways (NR) has deployed remote-controlled Ultraviolet-C disinfectant robots to sanitize the coaches. The robot approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research is said to be more effective than manual cleaning and provides 99.99% effectiveness. Lucknow has become the first city to adopt the robots and railways will also launch them soon for other trains.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 - 08:37 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

You May Like

Doctor leaves patient midway

Doctor Leaves Operation Midway After Dispute Over Tea, Investigation Launched

In a shocking report from Nagpur, a doctor of government hospital allegedly left sterilization operation of women midway. What is bizarre is that Dr. Tejrang Bhalavi was scheduled to perform surgery on eight women, for family planning. However,… read-more

TAGS: Nagpur Hospital, Bizarre Incident, investigation, Health, Women Operation

United Airlines

Only White, Young Female Attendants On Flights": Airlines Sued For Discrimination

A recent lawsuit alleges that US-based United Airlines shows a preference for flight attendants with specific features and age groups on charter flights serving professional and college sports teams. Media sources confirmed, two United Airlines… read-more

TAGS: Airlines , Discrimination, Legal News, Sued, Flights, United Airlines

Tootpaset, toothgel ban in flights

No Mouthwash For Pilots, Crew, Says New Rule Of DGCA

In the latest directive issued by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), pilots and crew can't use any mouthwash during flights. The directive was issued after being convinced that these products, which have alcoholic content, with some… read-more

TAGS: Airlines , New Rules, pilot, Mouthwash, DGCA

Khalistani leader warning

Don't Fly On Air India On Nov 19, Warning Of Khalistani Leader To Sikhs

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a leader of the Khalistan movement and the head of the banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), has released a video once again, in which he issued a threat to disrupt Air India flights on November 19. In a video… read-more

TAGS: Khalistani terrorist, Sikhs, Video Threat, Air India, warning

Off-duty pilot

Off Duty Pilot Allegedly Tried Shutting Down Engine Midair

In a shocking incident, an off-duty pilot allegedly tried shutting down the engine in midflight. According to sources, pilot Joseph David Emerson was traveling with Alaska Airlines and was in the cockpit area with other pilots when he made an… read-more

TAGS: Airlines , pilot, Off-duty, Crew, Akasa Airlines

France airport crowd

8 French Airports Shut Down, Evacuated Forcefully Amid Security Concerns

Amid a bomb threat, eight French airports were forcefully evacuated on October 18. Strasbourg airport in eastern France said it was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Moreover, Nantes airport in Western France was also evacuated noting the same… read-more

TAGS: French Airports, France, security concerns, Travel, Police operations