Shivamogga: Two farmers died after they came in contact with live electric wire at their farm at Shettikoplu village in Arasikere taluk on Tuesday (June 18, 2025). The police have identified the deceased as Balegowda, 73, of Shettikoppa and Hombe Gowda, 55, a native of Kudakundi village. They were neighbours. They came in contact with … Read more
The Hindu Bureau CHENNAI November 10, 2022 00:51 IST Updated: November 10, 2022 00:51 IST The Hindu Bureau CHENNAI November 10, 2022 00:51 IST Updated: November 10, 2022 00:51 IST A 38-year-old woman was allegedly electrocuted while she was drying clothes on the terrace of her house at Thiruninravur on Wednesday morning. The victim has been identified … Read more
Jan. 14, 2022 — Bruce “BJ” Miller Jr., a 19-year-old Princeton University sophomore, was horsing around with friends near a train track in 1990 when they spotted a parked commuter train. They decided to climb over the train, and Miller was first up the ladder. Suddenly, electricity from nearby powerlines struck his metal watch, shooting … Read more
The most overlooked electrical device in households are circuit breakers, packed in a box seldom opened when fault occurs By Saurabh Goel Diwali, the festival of light, brings the yearly ritual of renovating our homes, accentuating the décor, purchasing new gadgetry, and styling our interiors. But, we often fail to take note of the most … Read more