Safety audits, on-site officers key to preventing industrial accidents | Chennai News

Chennai: The recent ammonia gas leak tragedy has drawn attention to whether factories are adequately equipped to prevent and respond to emergencies. Safety experts say hazardous industries are monitored through a range of safety measures, including on-site safety officers, worker health checks, safety audits and equipment inspections.One of the biggest concerns, auditors say, is the…

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Edappadi K Palaniswami attacks Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay over Chennai youth’s murder, questions law and order | Chennai News

CHENNAi: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday attacked chief minister C Joseph Vijay over the murder of a 23-year-old youth in Chennai’s Tondiarpet, questioning his handling of law and order and style of governance.Referring to reports that Vishnu was beaten to death for questioning ganja sales in the locality, Palaniswami asked whether speaking…

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U.S. to send only used nuclear submarines to Australia in amended defence deal

Australia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States as part of an agreement to “streamline” the AUKUS deal, with the move branded on Sunday as a “cost-effective” measure by Defence Minister Richard Marles. The two nations — together with the third partner in their security pact, Britain — met at Singapore’s Shangri-La…

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