India, Aug. 22 -- Five workers were injured after a mild explosion was reported inside Bunker-B of Unit-1 at the NTPC plant in Kaniha, Angul district, late Friday night.

According to an official statement issued by NTPC, the incident occurred at around 12:30 am on August 22, 2026, at the bunker floor level. Five workers who were working near the site sustained injuries in the incident.

"All the 05 injured workers were immediately rushed to NTPC hospital by ambulance," the statement said.

Of the five injured workers, three were given first aid at the NTPC hospital and their condition was reported to be stable. One worker, who sustained injuries requiring further treatment, was immediately referred to SUM Ultimate Hospital in Bhubaneswar...