A tragedy is defined as an event that results in great loss, misfortune, and usually death. Throughout the year many strange and unexpected events have caused pain and suffering to millions of people. From these experiences we learn more about how to predict and prevent these occurrences from happening again. Let's have a look on these 10 Tragedies in India which were occurred in 2011.
1. Hooch tragedy in West Bengal: Toll mounts to 171
The death count in West Bengal's hooch tragedy rose to 171. The victims fell ill after consuming spurious liquor from several illegal joints. The government suspended an excise officer in charge of Diamond Harbour range, for "not conducting raids properly" against illegal liquor dens. The hooch victims included labourers, rickshaw pullers and hawkers.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a CID probe for this tragedy.
2. Kolkata: AMRI hospital fire death toll climbs to 93
At least 93 patient suffocated to death when a massive fire broke in the seven-storey private AMRI Hospital at Dhakuria in south Kolkata on Dec 9, 2011. The AMRI Hospital fire was the worst fire tragedy in any hospital in Indi.
3. More than 50 die in India's doctor strike in Rajasthan
The strike being carried out by government doctors in Rajasthan is nearing a weak now and 50 patients have died in hospitals across the state due to the absence of doctors”.
A total of 410 doctors have been arrested, most of them under the Rajasthan Essential Services Maintenance Act (RESMA), and 40 doctors have been suspended, official sources said.
4. Death of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born in November 23 1926.He is a spiritual leader whose life and message are inspiring millions of people throughout the world. and died in 24 April 2011.
"The news of the death of Sathya Sai Baba has greatly pained to people worldwide. Thousands of devotees, from commoners to VIPs and celebrities are making their way to the pilgrim town for a last glimpse of Sai Baba.
Baba's passing away is a great loss to the country. He will be remembered for his nobel deeds.
5. Death of a Bollywood legend and Ghazal king
Legendary actor
Dev Anand was given a tearful farewell by his fans on December 3 at the age of 88. Dev Anand was an actor of distinction who entertained a generation of film lovers as the evergreen romantic hero. He was a Legendary Actor, Director, Writer and Producer of Hindi Film industry. The film industry had lost a creative talent personality of graceful ageing with dignity.
Dev Anand will be given a special tribute by the younger generation of Bollywood at the “57 Idea Filmfare Awards” at Film City in Mumbai on January 29 next year.
Jagjit Singh,The ghazal king died on October 10, 2011 at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after he suffered a brain hemorrhage. He was 70.
He was a singer, composer, activist and entrepreneur. He has sung in several languages including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Nepali.
His death is really a great loss to the music industry and this place will never fulfill.
6. Rupee falls to 53.24 per US dollar
In a crushing blow to the Indian currency, the Indian Rupee plummeted to an all time low against the US Dollar as 53.24 per US dollar.
The domestic currency moved in a range between Rs 53.03 and Rs 53.24 per dollar during morning deals.
7. India experiences tremendous fuel hikes
While fuel hikes in India are fairly common under political pretexts, they’re definitely not welcome. 4th November 2011 saw the fifth oil price hike of the year 2011, with an increase of Rs. 1.82 per liter. That was the second hike within the last 2 months.
8. India Cold Wave Death Toll Surges to 133
At least 133 people have died due to two-week-long cold wave across northern and eastern India.
Most of the death occured in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous place.
9. Big earthquake in Sikkim
The 2011 Sikkim earthquake also known as the 2011 Himalayan earthquake. More than 111 people were killed in the earthquake.
The earthquake was felt across Nepal, Bhutan, northeastern India, Bangladesh and southern Tibet.
10. Sabarimala stampede kills over 106
Sabarimala stampede was the worst recorded accident. The 2011 stampede was a human stampede on 14 January 2011 at Sabarimala in Kerala, India. It broke out during an annual pilgrimage, killed 106 pilgrims and more than 100 are injured.
Kerala Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan announced a grant of INR500,000 for families of each of the victims.
11. India: Floods - Jul 2011
By mid-July, Floods have affected more than 2,500,000, killed more than 130 across the country.
Since late August, the monsoon season flooding has affected more than 10 million people in Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
12. Naxal attacks in India
Over 500 people including 124 security personnel were killed in 1,476 attacks carried out by Naxals in various states. Out of the total 513 deaths as killed 389 civilians and 124 security force personnel. The highest of 182 were in Chhattisgarh, 137 in Jharkhand, 50 in Maharashtra, 49 each in Bihar and Odisha and 40 in West Bengal.
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