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Rahul Gandhi meets kin of victims of various tragedies in Gujarat
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with families of victims from various tragedies in Gujarat, including the TRP game zone fire, boat capsising incident, Morbi bridge collapse, and Una Dalit flogging case. Promising to raise their grievances in Parliament, Gandhi assured justice for the families who have lost faith in the system. Victims' relatives expressed their frustrations with the slow legal process and lack of accountability, seeking Gandhi's support for their causes.
"One engine engaged in corruption, other in crime": Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar over Bihar bridge collapse
Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Bihar government for corruption and inefficiency following a series of bridge collapses in the state. Concerns arise over infrastructure safety and maintenance after 10 bridges collapse within a short period. Yadav pledges to prevent the ruling party from winning future elections.
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.
Bihar bridge collapses: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi shrugs off incidents; says 'It's monsoon time'
On recent incidents of bridge collapses in Bihar, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said, "It is monsoon time. There has been an abnormal amount of rain, which is the reason behind the collapse of bridges. But, the CM of the state is very sensitive towards the investigation... He did a meeting yesterday and has given strict instructions that strict action should be taken against any kind of negligence..."
Petition in SC seeks highest level structural audit of all existing, under construction Bihar bridges
A petition filed in the Supreme Court urges the Bihar Government to conduct a top-level structural audit of all existing and under-construction bridges in the state. Triggered by frequent bridge collapses, the plea seeks the demolition or retrofitting of weak structures and calls for real-time monitoring and a permanent expert body for oversight.
Another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such incident in over 15 days
Bihar has experienced a 10th bridge collapse in just over a fortnight, with the latest incident in Saran. The small 15-year-old bridge over the Gandaki river collapsed, connecting several villages in Saran with the neighboring Siwan district. The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, but desilting work was recently undertaken. Heavy rainfall in the district may have contributed to the collapses.
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Another bridge collapses in Bihar's Siwan district, seventh such incident in 15 days
In Bihar, a portion of a bridge over the Gandaki river in Siwan collapsed on Wednesday, marking the seventh such incident in 15 days. The collapse in Deoria block, which connects several villages to Mahrajganj, follows another bridge failure in the district recently. No casualties have been reported.
Mercedes crash in Nagpur: Woman driver surrenders before police
Ritika alias Ritu Maloo on Monday walked into a city police station where she was formally arrested in the evening after questioning, they said. Late last month, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court refused pre-arrest bail to the woman, saying no prudent person drives under the influence of alcohol and termed it as a serious misconduct.
'Why after Lok Sabha polls?' Union minister suspects conspiracy behind Bihar bridge collapses
Five bridges, big and small, have collapsed across the state in just over a week. One incident each was reported from Araria, Siwan, East Champaran, Kishanganj and Madhubani districts. "Why has the state suddenly started witnessing incidents of bridge collapse? Why is it happening after the Lok Sabha polls? Why were such incidents not taking place a month before? I suspect some conspiracy behind it. Authorities concerned must look into this aspect," Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former CM who heads the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), told reporters.
Watch: Railways conduct high-speed trial on world's tallest Chenab Rail Bridge. Goosebumps Guaranteed
Indian Railways achieved a milestone with a successful high-speed trial on the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. This marks progress towards starting rail operations on the Reasi-Baramulla route. The trial covered a 46-km electrified section, including nine tunnels, demonstrating technological advancements. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project aims to integrate Kashmir with national rail networks, enhancing connectivity and economic prospects.
China's Xi calls for 'bridges' amid trade, diplomatic frictions
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the building of "bridges" in the global economy as Beijing grapples with economic, trade, and territorial disputes with neighbours and trading partners. He emphasized that the world's second-largest economy will never leave the road of peaceful development and will not become a "strong" state seeking to dominate others.
Another bridge collapses in Bihar, 5th incident in 11 days
The under-construction bridge over Bhutahi river follows a collapse in Kishanganj due to heavy rainfall. Previous collapses in Araria and Siwan have raised infrastructure quality concerns. Although no injuries were reported, these incidents fuel political tensions, with the Congress party criticizing the BJP-led government for poor infrastructure.
Another bridge collapses in Bihar, no casualties
A bridge caved in at Kishanganj district on Thursday in the fourth incident of its kind in Bihar in just over a week, officials said. The bridge, situated in Bahadurganj block, was 70 meters long and 12 meters wide, District Magistrate Tushar Singla said.
In depth: AI builds a bridge to the last mile
Kishan Pal, a 43-year-old farmer from Bijnor district in Uttar Pradesh, uses AI-based voice payments to instantly send money to his mother, Savitri, in Ballia, UP.
Railways successful trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge: In pics
Indian Railways achieved a milestone with the successful trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, touted as the world's highest railway bridge. Spanning between Sangaldan in Ramban district and Reasi, the bridge is set to revolutionize rail connectivity in the region.
Railways successfully conducts full train run on Chenab Rail Bridge, World's highest; Services to start soon
Indian Railways conducted a successful trial run on the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, connecting Sangaldan in Ramban district to Reasi. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the progress. The USBRL project is nearing completion, with a full inspection scheduled for late June. The inaugural train service is expected to start on June 30.
Bihar: Portion of newly-constructed bridge over Bakra River in Araria collapses; Video goes viral
A tragic incident occurred in Bihar as a section of the bridge over the Bakra River in Araria collapsed. The video capturing the bridge collapse has circulated widely on social media. This bridge had previously collapsed in 2020 due to heavy rainfall, causing 12 individuals, including four motorcyclists, to fall into the Bakra River near Udahat, under the jurisdiction of Jokihat police station.
J-K: Train services to begin soon on "world's eighth wonder" Chenab rail bridge
The Northern Railway plans to start the train service from Ramban to Reasi via the world's highest railway bridge on the Chenab River, marking a milestone in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. Reasi Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan praised the engineering marvel, with hopes of completion by year-end. The 1,315-meter Chenab Rail Bridge, is crucial for connecting the Kashmir Valley to the Indian Railway network. It has been constructed 109 feet above the Chenab river.
Chenab Rail Bridge opening for train travel: Date, update, features, train routes
Train travel via the world's highest railway bridge built on the Chenab River will begin soon, news agency ANI reported quoting Northern Railways. The Chenab Rail Bridge is often called the "eighth wonder of the world", for achieving a remarkable engineering feat.
India-Bangladesh bridge to get operational by September, giving NE access to Bay of Bengal
The bridge was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina virtually in March 2021. Modi and Hasina had a brief interaction at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday night after the swearing-in ceremony of Modi 3.0. Hasina is expected to return for an official visit later in June or July.
Atal Setu: 5 facts about India's longest sea bridge ever constructed
The Atal Setu, also known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)is the longest sea bridge of India. It has a length of 21.8 kilometers, with 16.5 kilometers stretching over the sea and the remaining 5.5 kilometers on land.
Highest railway bridge in the world: All about Chenab Bridge, an engineering marvel
The Chenab Bridge is a colossal arch bridge soaring 1,178 feet (359 meters) above the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, India. This makes it the highest railway bridge in the world, surpassing the Mala Rijeka Viaduct in Montenegro by a significant margin.
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