<p>In a horrifying turn of events, a man from India’s southern state of Kerala, who went for a check-up, got stuck in a lift of the hospital. The incident took place at the Government Medical College Hospital in the capital city of Kerala, where the 59-year-old was stuck in a lift for two days.</p>

<p>Officials responsible for the lift’s operation were unaware of the situation till Monday morning, prompting the authorities to initiate disciplinary action against them for their alleged lapses.</p>

<p>The patient, Ravindra Nair, a Ulloor (a city in Thiruvananthapuram) resident, came to the hospital for a medical check-up&nbsp;but got stuck in the lift of the OPD Block of the government medical college on Saturday.&nbsp;He was rescued two days later when an operator arrived for routine work, police said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Upon his rescue, he was rushed to the hospital for a medical examination.</p>

<p>"He (Nair) got into the lift to go to the first floor but claims that the lift came down and did not open. He says he shouted for help, but no one came. His phone was also switched off," police said.</p>

<p>State Health Minister Veena George has ordered a probe into the incident and sought a report in this regard.<br />
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The state health department has suspended three staff members - two operators and a duty sergeant, in connection with the incident.</p>

<p>The man’s family had even filed a missing case with the medical college police on Sunday night.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the media, Nair said the lift got stuck, and he kept pressing the alarm, but no one came to the rescue.</p>

<p>"I tried calling all the emergency numbers listed inside the lift, but no one answered. The alarm was also sounded, but no one came. After some time, I understood that it was the second Saturday and a Sunday the next day, and then I waited for help."</p>

<p>"Later, after some time, I lost track of time inside the lift. This morning, an operator came, and I pressed the alarm. We both forcefully opened the door from both sides, and I jumped out," Nair said.</p>

<p>Nair's son, Hari Shankar, said his father was terrified, as he had been inside the lift for almost two days.</p>

<p>As his phone was not reachable, family members approached the medical college police station on Sunday evening and lodged a complaint.&nbsp;</p>

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In a horrifying turn of events, a man from India’s southern state of Kerala, who went for a check-up, got stuck in a lift of the hospital. The incident took place at the Government Medical College Hospital in the capital city of Kerala, where the 59-year-old was stuck in a lift for two days.

In a horrifying turn of events, a man from India’s southern state of Kerala, who went for a check-up, got stuck in a lift of the hospital. The incident took place at the Government Medical College Hospital in the capital city of Kerala, where the 59-year-old was stuck in a lift for two days. Officials responsible for the lift’s operation were unaware of the situation till Monday morning, prompting the authorities to initiate disciplinary action against them for their alleged lapses. The patient, Ravindra Nair, a Ulloor (a city in Thiruvananthapuram) resident, came to the hospital for a medical check-up but got stuck in the lift of the OPD Block of the government medical college on Saturday. He was rescued two days later when an operator arrived for routine work, police said. Also Read | Kerala: Sanitation worker's body found after 3-day search in canal below railway tracks Upon his rescue, he was rushed to the hospital for a medical examination. "He (Nair) got into the lift to go to the first floor but claims that the lift came down and did not open. He says he shouted for help, but no one came. His phone was also switched off," police said. State Health Minister Veena George has ordered a probe into the incident and sought a report in this regard. The state health department has suspended three staff members - two operators and a duty sergeant, in connection with the incident. The man’s family had even filed a missing case with the medical college police on Sunday night. Also Read | Indore sets 'green' world record, plants 1.2 million trees in 24 hours Speaking to the media, Nair said the lift got stuck, and he kept pressing the alarm, but no one came to the rescue. "I tried calling all the emergency numbers listed inside the lift, but no one answered. The alarm was also sounded, but no one came. After some time, I understood that it was the second Saturday and a Sunday the next day, and then I waited for help." "Later, after some time, I lost track of time inside the lift. This morning, an operator came, and I pressed the alarm. We both forcefully opened the door from both sides, and I jumped out," Nair said. Nair's son, Hari Shankar, said his father was terrified, as he had been inside the lift for almost two days. As his phone was not reachable, family members approached the medical college police station on Sunday evening and lodged a complaint. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In what comes as an unfortunate incident, a woman plummeted to her death at an Indonesian airport after forcing open the wrong set of doors of a lift and falling down the shaft. The incident was caught on CCTV cameras showing the last few minutes of the woman, identified as 38-year-old Aisiah Sinta Dewi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dewi had gone to Kualanamu Airport in Medan, Northern Indonesia on April 24 to meet her niece at the check-in area. In the video footage, Dewi calmly walks into the double-sided cabin and pushed the button for the second floor before looking at her phone. Unaware that the lift opened on the other side as well, a confused Dewi started pressing the emergency buttons frantically and called her niece about the distressing situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She later started to pry open the door and somehow managed to successfully do it. However, unfortunately, without looking down, she stepped out and plunged down the gap into the lift shaft.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Family's request to airport authority</strong></h2>

<p>The family of the deceased asked the airport authorities to look for her&nbsp;after losing contact. But they could not make any progress, saying she was not found in the airport terminal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The body was only found when passengers complained of a foul smell emanating from the lift. After the authorities investigated the smell, they stumbled upon Dewi's rotting body which had been lying in the shaft for three days. The lift, however, was working fine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dewi's brother Raja Hasibuan blamed the authorities and their poor elevator security as the reason for her sister's death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We asked for the video from the elevator because it was there that we lost contact with her," said Hasibuan. "This is an international-level airport. How are safety standards like this? And the response from the staff was very, very unsatisfactory."</p>

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<p>Dedi Al Subur, the airport's head of corporate communications, blamed the accident on lift malfunction, stating that Dewi herself tried to prise the doors open.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The local law enforcement agencies have now opened an investigation into the matter. They have so far questioned 12 witnesses, including airport officers and security personnel. The police added they were awaiting the results of the&nbsp;forensic examination to take further action.&nbsp;</p>

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In what comes as an unfortunate incident, a woman plummeted to her death at an Indonesian airport after forcing open the wrong set of doors of a lift and falling down the shaft.

In what comes as an unfortunate incident, a woman plummeted to her death at an Indonesian airport after forcing open the wrong set of doors of a lift and falling down the shaft. The incident was caught on CCTV cameras showing the last few minutes of the woman, identified as 38-year-old Aisiah Sinta Dewi. Dewi had gone to Kualanamu Airport in Medan, Northern Indonesia on April 24 to meet her niece at the check-in area. In the video footage, Dewi calmly walks into the double-sided cabin and pushed the button for the second floor before looking at her phone. Unaware that the lift opened on the other side as well, a confused Dewi started pressing the emergency buttons frantically and called her niece about the distressing situation. She later started to pry open the door and somehow managed to successfully do it. However, unfortunately, without looking down, she stepped out and plunged down the gap into the lift shaft. (The video might be triggering for some readers. Please watch at your own risk) A woman has plummeted to her death at an Indonesian airport after forcing open the doors to a lift and falling down the elevator shaft. Aisiah Sinta Dewi, 38, rode the lift onto the second floor while she was on her way to meet her niece at the pic.twitter.com/rXUIPaSItN — MassiVeMaC (@SchengenStory) May 2, 2023 × WATCH | Gravitas: Indonesian Shaman promised to multiply money × Family's request to airport authority The family of the deceased asked the airport authorities to look for her after losing contact. But they could not make any progress, saying she was not found in the airport terminal. The body was only found when passengers complained of a foul smell emanating from the lift. After the authorities investigated the smell, they stumbled upon Dewi's rotting body which had been lying in the shaft for three days. The lift, however, was working fine. Dewi's brother Raja Hasibuan blamed the authorities and their poor elevator security as the reason for her sister's death. "We asked for the video from the elevator because it was there that we lost contact with her," said Hasibuan. "This is an international-level airport. How are safety standards like this? And the response from the staff was very, very unsatisfactory." ALSO READ | Pigs exported to Singapore confirmed to have African swine fever virus Dedi Al Subur, the airport's head of corporate communications, blamed the accident on lift malfunction, stating that Dewi herself tried to prise the doors open. The local law enforcement agencies have now opened an investigation into the matter. They have so far questioned 12 witnesses, including airport officers and security personnel. The police added they were awaiting the results of the forensic examination to take further action. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>US Democrat from Minnesota,&nbsp;Angie Craig, was assaulted on Thursday in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington, her office confirmed in a statement.&nbsp;According to the police complaint, the assailant allegedly hit the legislator in the chin and held her by the neck. Craig then defended herself by hurling hot coffee at the assailant before he ran away.</p>

<p>Her chief of staff, Nick Coe, commented on the incident and stated that the congresswoman had bruises but was otherwise "physically OK." Coe said that there was no evidence to support a political motivation for the attack. Coe said that the attack took place in the morning and&nbsp;the US Congreewoman&nbsp; "defended herself"&nbsp;from the aggressor.&nbsp;Her office further stated that the assaulter ran away.</p>

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<p>"Rep. Craig is grateful to the DC Metropolitan Police Department for their quick response and asks for privacy at this time," the chief of staff added.</p>

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<p>A police report states that the congressman observed the attacker "acting erratic" and that he appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance.</p>

<p>Democratic governor of Minnesota Tim Walz claimed to have spoken to Craig and learned that she was doing well.&nbsp;Democratic Leader in the House Hakeem Jeffries called the event a "terrifying assault."</p>

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US Democrat from Minnesota, Angie Craig, was assaulted on Thursday in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington, her office confirmed in a statement. According to the police complaint, the assailant allegedly hit the legislator in the chin and held her by the neck.

US Democrat from Minnesota, Angie Craig, was assaulted on Thursday in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington, her office confirmed in a statement. According to the police complaint, the assailant allegedly hit the legislator in the chin and held her by the neck. Craig then defended herself by hurling hot coffee at the assailant before he ran away. Her chief of staff, Nick Coe, commented on the incident and stated that the congresswoman had bruises but was otherwise "physically OK." Coe said that there was no evidence to support a political motivation for the attack. Coe said that the attack took place in the morning and the US Congreewoman "defended herself" from the aggressor. Her office further stated that the assaulter ran away. Also Read | South African president declares 'state of disaster' amid worst power crisis. What is it about? "Rep. Craig is grateful to the DC Metropolitan Police Department for their quick response and asks for privacy at this time," the chief of staff added. Watch | US: Aftermath of China's spy balloon A police report states that the congressman observed the attacker "acting erratic" and that he appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. Democratic governor of Minnesota Tim Walz claimed to have spoken to Craig and learned that she was doing well. Democratic Leader in the House Hakeem Jeffries called the event a "terrifying assault." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Rep. Angie Craig , a Minnesota congresswoman defended herself from an attacker in her Washington DC apartment building's elevator by hurling hot coffee at him, according to a police report.&nbsp;Craig was assaulted in the elevator on Thursday (February 9) morning, according to a statement from her chief of staff.</p>

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<p>"Craig defended herself from the attacker and suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay," the statement said.</p>

<p>Craig told investigators that the man followed her into the elevator and "began to randomly do push ups" after she said good morning to him in the building's lobby. The man then "punched her on the chin area of her face, and later grabbed her neck," the police report said,&nbsp;according to Bloomberg. Craig "defended herself by tossing her hot coffee" at him, it added. According to the chief of staff's account, Craig immediately dialled 911, and the attacker left the area, as&nbsp;reported by the BBC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement said, "There is no evidence that the incident was politically motivated."</p>

<p>On Thursday night (February 9), police said that a man had been detained. The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia reported that 26-year-old Kendrick Hamlin, also known as Hamlin Khalil Hamlin, had been detained and was facing assault charges.</p>

<p>When in the building lobby, the individual had been "behaving erratically as if he were under the influence of an unknown narcotic," according to the police report. He had "no fixed address," according to police.</p>

<p>Craig, a Democrat, was chosen to serve in Congress for the first time in 2018. She represents Minnesota's 2nd district.</p>

<p>US Senator Amy Klobuchar, a fellow Minnesota Democrat,&nbsp;tweeted: “To give you a sense of how strong Angie Craig is, she went straight to the Hill this morning and attended a meeting in the Senate with the Governor and me and several members of our delegation about legislation for the people of her district. No one messes with Angie.”</p>

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Rep. Angie Craig , a Minnesota congresswoman defended herself from an attacker in her Washington DC apartment building's elevator by hurling hot coffee at him, according to a police report.

Rep. Angie Craig , a Minnesota congresswoman defended herself from an attacker in her Washington DC apartment building's elevator by hurling hot coffee at him, according to a police report. Craig was assaulted in the elevator on Thursday (February 9) morning, according to a statement from her chief of staff. Statement by Rep. Angie Craig's Chief of Staff: pic.twitter.com/YHXKJkuK42 — Angie Craig (@RepAngieCraig) February 9, 2023 × "Craig defended herself from the attacker and suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay," the statement said. Craig told investigators that the man followed her into the elevator and "began to randomly do push ups" after she said good morning to him in the building's lobby. The man then "punched her on the chin area of her face, and later grabbed her neck," the police report said, according to Bloomberg. Craig "defended herself by tossing her hot coffee" at him, it added. According to the chief of staff's account, Craig immediately dialled 911, and the attacker left the area, as reported by the BBC. The statement said, "There is no evidence that the incident was politically motivated." On Thursday night (February 9), police said that a man had been detained. The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia reported that 26-year-old Kendrick Hamlin, also known as Hamlin Khalil Hamlin, had been detained and was facing assault charges. When in the building lobby, the individual had been "behaving erratically as if he were under the influence of an unknown narcotic," according to the police report. He had "no fixed address," according to police. Craig, a Democrat, was chosen to serve in Congress for the first time in 2018. She represents Minnesota's 2nd district. US Senator Amy Klobuchar, a fellow Minnesota Democrat, tweeted: “To give you a sense of how strong Angie Craig is, she went straight to the Hill this morning and attended a meeting in the Senate with the Governor and me and several members of our delegation about legislation for the people of her district. No one messes with Angie.” To give you a sense of how strong @AngieCraigMN is, she went straight to the Hill this morning and attended a meeting in the Senate with the Governor and me and several members of our delegation about legislation for the people of her district. No one messes with Angie. https://t.co/D7TizOeTQ9 — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) February 9, 2023 × House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, House leader of the Democrats, said his caucus was “horrified” by Craig’s assault. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{92f6d8a7-9a65-41d8-8c9d-850b6c713ca4}{214}" paraid="1529871849" >A Tokyo hotel has&nbsp;apologised&nbsp;and removed signs saying "Japanese only" and "foreigners only" from elevators after the anti-COVID-19 precaution sparked outrage on social media ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{100}" paraid="1589145109" >Tokyo entered a state of emergency on Monday amid concerns that an influx of tens of thousands of athletes and officials during the July 23-August 8 Games will spread the coronavirus, cases of which are already rising in the Japanese capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{107}" paraid="495480337" >Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu in downtown Tokyo put up the signs on Friday in response to guidance from Tokyo 2020&nbsp;organisers&nbsp;to ensure the movements of guests related to the Games were separated from others staying at the hotel, a hotel official told Reuters on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{114}" paraid="1867518151" >The official, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the subject, said there was no intention to discriminate against foreigners.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{121}" paraid="803964479" >"We tried to make it easy to understand but ended up causing misunderstanding," the official said. He said the signs were removed on Sunday morning and the hotel was now discussing with its headquarters what expression to use instead.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{128}" paraid="1632409225" >The signs triggered harsh criticism on social media, with one Twitter user tweeting "Apartheid has been revived in Japan".&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{135}" paraid="1310255372" >Another likened the signs to US "Jim Crow" measures, since struck down by courts, designed to keep Blacks from voting in the US Deep South.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{142}" paraid="710959094" >"The virus has nothing to do with nationality," tweeted Twitter user Anna.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{149}" paraid="2017726160" >Japan has not seen the explosive coronavirus outbreak seen elsewhere but has recorded more than 815,440 cases and nearly 15,000 deaths. Tokyo alone recorded 614 new cases on Sunday, the 22nd straight day of week-on-week gains.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12383ac9-5ebe-4ba5-bdaf-4f01dfe0145d}{156}" paraid="182209372" >Japan's vaccination rollout got off to a slow start and although it later accelerated, supply glitches are causing it to stumble. Only about 28% of the population have received at least one vaccine shot.&nbsp;</p>


A Tokyo hotel has apologised and removed signs saying "Japanese only" and "foreigners only" from elevators after the anti-COVID-19 precaution sparked outrage on social media ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics.

A Tokyo hotel has apologised and removed signs saying "Japanese only" and "foreigners only" from elevators after the anti-COVID-19 precaution sparked outrage on social media ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics. Tokyo entered a state of emergency on Monday amid concerns that an influx of tens of thousands of athletes and officials during the July 23-August 8 Games will spread the coronavirus, cases of which are already rising in the Japanese capital. Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu in downtown Tokyo put up the signs on Friday in response to guidance from Tokyo 2020 organisers to ensure the movements of guests related to the Games were separated from others staying at the hotel, a hotel official told Reuters on Monday. The official, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the subject, said there was no intention to discriminate against foreigners. "We tried to make it easy to understand but ended up causing misunderstanding," the official said. He said the signs were removed on Sunday morning and the hotel was now discussing with its headquarters what expression to use instead. The signs triggered harsh criticism on social media, with one Twitter user tweeting "Apartheid has been revived in Japan". Another likened the signs to US "Jim Crow" measures, since struck down by courts, designed to keep Blacks from voting in the US Deep South. "The virus has nothing to do with nationality," tweeted Twitter user Anna. Japan has not seen the explosive coronavirus outbreak seen elsewhere but has recorded more than 815,440 cases and nearly 15,000 deaths. Tokyo alone recorded 614 new cases on Sunday, the 22nd straight day of week-on-week gains. Japan's vaccination rollout got off to a slow start and although it later accelerated, supply glitches are causing it to stumble. Only about 28% of the population have received at least one vaccine shot.

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