ANAND BRIDGE COLLAPSE
Gujarat: 5 'dangerous' bridges on Narmada canals shut, no heavy vehicles allowed on 4 others
Following inspections of the Narmada canal network in Gujarat, authorities have closed five bridges due to safety concerns, with two in Morbi and three in Surendranagar district. Heavy vehicles are restricted on four additional bridges, and repairs are ordered for 36 more. This action follows a bridge collapse in July and aims to prevent further incidents.
Wall of Shame: Gujarat officials trap rescue vehicles behind their own wall after Vadodara bridge collapses
Following the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge collapse in Vadodara, officials built a brick barrier to prevent accidents. Ironically, the barrier trapped rescue vehicles. The bridge collapsed on July 9, resulting in 20 deaths. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved a new two-lane bridge project costing Rs 212 crore. The new bridge aims to restore connectivity between central Gujarat and Saurashtra within 18 months.
Gujarat govt sanctions new bridge parallel to collapsed structure in Vadodara
Following the collapse of the Mahisagar river bridge in Vadodara, which claimed 20 lives, the Gujarat government has approved ₹212 crore for the construction of a parallel two-lane bridge near Mujpur. The new bridge aims to restore connectivity between central Gujarat and Saurashtra within 18 months, with the tendering process already underway.
Gujarat bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 19 as injured man dies in hospital; search operation on
The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district has tragically risen to 19, with ongoing search efforts for two missing individuals. The incident prompted the suspension of four engineers and a high-level probe into the collapse, attributed to pedestal and articulation crushing.
River bridge collapse in Vadodara: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel suspends four engineers
Following the tragic bridge collapse on the Mahisagar river, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took swift action. He suspended four engineers from the roads and buildings department. The collapse, near Vadodara, resulted in sixteen deaths. Authorities are still searching for missing individuals. CM Patel has ordered immediate inspections of other bridges across the state.
Gujarat bridge collapse: Death toll climbs to 15, rescue operations continue
In Vadodara, Gujarat, the Gambhira bridge collapsed, resulting in fifteen fatalities. Rescue operations continue as four remain missing. The National and State Disaster Response Forces are searching the Mahisagar river. Two vehicles are stuck, and authorities are investigating. Compensation has been announced for the deceased and injured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
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11 killed as vehicles fall in Mahisagar river after Gambhira bridge collapses in Gujarat
A bridge collapsed in Vadodara, Gujarat, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Rescue teams are working to find those still submerged. Government officials have announced compensation for the victims' families. An inquiry into the incident has been ordered. Congress leaders allege negligence regarding the bridge's maintenance. NDRF teams are providing assistance at the accident site.
Kharge blames BJP for Gujarat bridge collapse, AI plane crash; calls it result of 'leadership crisis, rampant corruption'
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly criticized the BJP leadership and central government, citing recent tragedies like the Gujarat bridge collapse and Ahmedabad plane crash as evidence of a leadership crisis, corruption, and incompetence. The Gambhira bridge collapse in Vadodara, which resulted in 15 deaths, follows a prior warning about the bridge's dangerous condition.
Vadodara bridge collapse: PM Modi announces ex-gratia Rs 2 lakh for families of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured
A bridge collapsed in Vadodara district, Gujarat. The incident resulted in fatalities and injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation for the victims' families. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has ordered an investigation into the collapse. Rescue operations are underway involving fire brigade, VMC, and NDRF teams. Nine bodies have been recovered, and several injured are receiving treatment.
Gambhira Bridge collapse: From Morbi to CSMT, India's long list of falling bridges
The collapse of the Gambhira Bridge in Gujarat highlights India's persistent struggle with bridge failures. A study reveals over 2,130 bridges collapsed from 1977 to 2017, mainly due to natural disasters and material deterioration. Recent incidents, including collapses in Mizoram and Pune, underscore the urgent need for improved infrastructure maintenance and safety measures across the country.
Gujarat Gambhira bridge collapse: 10 dead as vehicles fall into Mahisagar river
Gambhira bridge collapse news: A bridge in Gujarat's Anand district collapsed on Wednesday. The incident occurred on the Mahisagar river. At least three people died. Many more are feared trapped. Several vehicles fell into the river. Rescue operations are underway. Four people have been rescued so far. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse. The Gambhira bridge collapsed around 7:30 am.
Centre to probe lapses after death of 3 workers at Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor site
Three workers tragically lost their lives in an accident at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor construction site. The incident involved the collapse of a temporary structure during well-sinking work, trapping four workers under concrete blocks. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident and hold those responsible accountable.
Gujarat: Three workers dead in collapse of structure on Bullet Train route
Three workers tragically lost their lives in a construction accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor in Gujarat. A temporary structure used for well foundation work collapsed, trapping four workers. Rescue efforts were immediately undertaken, but only one worker was initially rescued alive. Sadly, he later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Gujarat Rains: Havoc in western state; at least 7 reported dead, 6,000 evacuated
Heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Gujarat, resulting in seven deaths and extensive damage. The IMD warned of continued rainfall. Authorities relocated thousands, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed additional support for relief operations. Residents were advised to remain indoors to avoid dangers posed by ongoing heavy rains.
Watch: "I touch your feet...": Nitish Kumar loses cool at IAS officer at public event
The Bihar government has suspended several engineers from the Water Resources Department in Siwan and from the Rural Works Department in the wake of incidents of bridge collapse. Over the past few days, the state has seen the collapse of at least 10 bridges, raising concerns about infrastructure safety and maintenance. A bridge collapsed in Bihar's Saran district last week, marking the 10th such incident in the state in just over a fortnight.
Why are Bihar bridges falling like pins? Here are the possible reasons
In the last 15 days, Bihar has seen 10 bridges collapse, raising serious concerns about construction quality and material usage. Officials attribute the incidents to unscientific river dredging and desilting, destabilizing bridge foundations. Experts also point to poor materials and inadequate supervision. Political leaders demand accountability, while heavy monsoon rains are also cited as a contributing factor.
Breakout Stocks: How to trade Varun Beverages, Nippon Life and Oil India on Thursday
The Nifty50 fell more than 1% to close at 21,150 while the S&P BSE Sensex was down over 900 points. Sectorally, selling was seen in FMCG, banks, consumer durables, IT, and healthcare stocks
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel submits resignation
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday submitted his resignation to Governor Acharya Devvrat ahead of the formation of his new government after BJP's historic Assembly elections win.
Gujarat Election Results 2022 Highlights: BJP storm back to power with 156 seats, Congress gets 17 seats and AAP bags 5
The BJP set new records in the home state of Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah with its "historic" and "phenomenal" victory as it stormed back to power with 156 seats. The Congress party finished second, winning 17 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that made its debut with a high-decibel campaign won 5 seats.
CAA to be implemented in West Bengal soon, Matuas to Benefit: Suvendu Adhikari
The Trinamool leadership, including party supremo Mamata Banerjee, has been opposing the CAA. Trinamool Congress state spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said the Trinamool Congress in Bengal will never allow the CAA to come into force.
Congress seeks Karnataka assembly session to discuss flood relief
The party leaders also wanted Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa to convene an all-party meeting and lead a delegation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and central ministers seeking relief funds from the Centre.
India vs Australia: Jasprit Bumrah takes 6 wickets to hand India a decisive 292-run first-innings lead
When you watch Bumrah in action it is hard to believe that he is just a year old as a Test cricketer.
Uttarakhand rains kill 17, tourists caught in chaos
Landslides at three places on the Doon-Mussoorie route caused holiday-makers to spend long hours in traffic jams in the heavy rain.
Authority on anvil to fight bank failures
Concerned that the present framework for resolving failed banks and fin institutions may not work in a major collapse, the govt and the RBI are looking at creating a FRA backed by law.
WTO: Long day ahead for negotiators to prevent talks collapse
WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo called an urgent meeting of the trade ministers of the US, India and Indonesia to end the impasse and clinch a deal on the 12-year-old Doha round.
Accident at Punjabi Bagh Delhi Metro site, 1 dead
A labourer died when a beam fell on him at a Metro construction site in Punjabi Bagh, the third incident in two weeks. Metro mishaps: Delhi, World over | Screen doors
Metro Mishap: DMRC removes director Vijay Anand
Anand, who joined Delhi Metro in 2001, was also present at the site when the crane collapsed on Monday.
Two killed as Delhi Metro flyover collapses
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
ICICI plans to raise $8 bn by next year
The group’s fund mobilisation target for ’08 for private equity investments in India stands at around $8 billion, which is half the total investment by all foreign institutional investors (FIIs) into the country this year.
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