A chemical leak at Catalyst Refiners in Institute killed two people and sent 19 others to hospital after a violent reaction involving Nitric acid. Authorities said several responders were also affected, while a temporary shelter-in-place order was issued in the surrounding area

A fire broke out at the old Mumbra Ward Committee office on April 22 evening. Fire officials responded swiftly and managed to extinguish the blaze. Cooling operations are ongoing, and no injuries have been reported so far