MUMBAI HOARDING CRASH
Ghatkopar hoarding was installed on weak foundation: Mumbai institute's report
A report submitted by a technological institute revealed that the hoarding that collapsed in Mumbai, claiming 17 lives, had been installed on a weak foundation. Despite the city's standards for wind resistance, the structure could only withstand 49 kmph winds, leading to tragedy. Investigations and arrests followed, uncovering negligence and lack of proper oversight.
Hoarding collapse: Court extends police custody of advertising firm's director till Thursday
A court in Mumbai has extended the police remand of Bhavesh Bhinde, director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, by one day. Bhinde was arrested on May 16 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, following the collapse of an illegal hoarding in Ghatkopar that killed 17 people and injured over 70. The 120 ft x 120 ft hoarding fell onto a petrol pump during gusty winds and unseasonal rains. Police requested more time to investigate the "complex and extensive" case. Bhinde faces charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under IPC section 304.
Mumbai hoarding crash: Ad firm director Bhavesh Bhinde's police custody extended till May 29
Mumbai court extends police custody of Bhavesh Bhinde, director of advertising firm involved in hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar, claiming 17 lives.
Yogi Adityanath ended gunda raj in Uttar Pradesh: Ramdas Athawale on Nana Patole's 'Ravana' remarks
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale condemned Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole's remarks calling UP CM Yogi Adityanath "Ravana," citing Yogi's efforts in ending "gunda raj" in Uttar Pradesh. Athawale emphasized Yogi's dedication to national welfare and criticized the comparison to Ravana. An SIT was formed to investigate the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident.
BJP's Kirit Somaiya alleges Governmnet Railway Police of permitting Bhinde's firm to erect four more illegal hoardings in 2021
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya alleged that the Government Railway Police (GRP) granted permission for four additional "illegal" hoardings in Mumbai's Dadar to the company involved in the Ghatkopar billboard collapse. Bhavesh Bhinde, director of the advertising firm, was apprehended in Rajasthan and brought back to Mumbai. Somaiya criticized the lack of transparency in the tender process for the hoardings and claimed irregularities.
Kartik Aaryan's tragic moment: Actor's relatives tragically die in Mumbai's hoarding collapse; details here
Kartik Aaryan's relatives have died in a tragic incident on May 13, when a massive hoarding collapse in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area claimed 16 lives. Retired ATC general manager Manoj Chansoria and his wife Anita were among the victims. The couple was en route to Jabalpur and had stopped at a petrol pump when the hoarding fell on their car. Kartik Aaryan attended their funeral, held at the Sahar crematorium.
Mumbai hoarding collapse: Search and rescue operation called off at Ghatkopar crash site, says NDRF
The BMC ended the search and rescue mission at the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse site in Mumbai after 66 hours. The NDRF official confirmed the decision following the retrieval of 16 bodies, including a retired ATC general manager and his wife, with 75 others injured. The operation concluded after cutting five girders.
Fix our jugaad cities first, then get viksit
Indian cities face safety risks like crashing billboards in Mumbai due to poor urban governance, highlighted by unpermitted hoardings and inadequate safety measures. Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy stresses the importance of reforms for urban governance.
Hoarding crash in Mumbai: 2 more bodies located under debris; search and rescue ops still on
Two bodies found under debris at illegal hoarding collapse site in Ghatkopar, Mumbai during search and rescue operation by NDRF. The hoarding crashed on a petrol pump in Chheda Nagar area due to dust storms and unseasonal rains. NDRF personnel facing difficulties in reaching trapped individuals. Small fire doused by NDRF officials. Search and rescue operation ongoing.
After tragedy, BMC says it will act against all illegal hoardings in Mumbai
No action was taken in the past against the giant hoarding that crashed on a petrol pump in Chheda Nagar area on Monday evening as a dispute was going on between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Government Railway Police (GRP), an official said.
Maharashtra: Five killed as iron hoarding collapses on people in Pimpri Chinchwad township
"Some people had taken shelter under the iron hoarding due to strong winds. Suddenly, the structure came crashing down on them, killing five persons and injuring two others," a police officer said.
Who were the co-passenger with Cyrus Mistry? Who are Pandoles?
The silver Mercedes car was being driven by Anahita Pandole, a top gynaecologist of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. Darius Pandole was on the front passenger seat. Anahita Pandole and her husband Darius Pandole survived the crash, while Mistry and Jahangir Pandole, both sitting at the back seats, died in the accident.
Who is Dr. Anahita Pandole, driver of Mercedes in which Cyrus Mistry died
Anahita Pandole, 55, was driving the silver Mercedes. She is a top gynaecologist of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. She has 32 years of experience as a gynaecologist. She is also associated with Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, BD Petit Parsee General Hospital, and Masina Hospital.
Crypto crash leads to firesale of hardware
Sample this: Until a few months ago, if you needed a high-end graphic card, used to mine new bitcoins, it would have cost as much as ₹2 lakh in the black market. Now, users can buy the same cards online at their sticker price of around ₹1.1 lakh per unit. That's a drop of 45%.
Irresistible public offerings! The hits and misses in India's IPO history
Dhirubhai Ambani is credited with starting the retail investor cult in India, when he publicly listed Reliance in the late 1970s. Bankers and brokers still talk about the AGMs Dhirubhai conducted at the Cooperage Grounds in Bombay in the early 1980s.
Mumbai braces for cyclone Tauktae, shifts 580 Covid patients from field hospitals
As many as 580 Covid-19 patients were shifted from three jumbo Covid centres to various hospitals by late Saturday as the city and its adjoining areas are expected to be buffeted by gusty winds of up to 80kmph and heavy showers when Cyclone Tauktae passes by in the Arabian Sea on Sunday.
The rise and fall of the real estate tycoon who sold dreams to the middle class
After many investors filed FIRs against him last year, the 68-year-old realtor started claiming he was being targeted by sharks in the business.
Vegetable prices go up 60% from mandi to retail cart
Onions, tomatoes, peas, and cabbage are costlier by more than 50% compared to last year, while brinjal and cauliflower prices have shot up by up to 40%.
Cash-rich public firms underperform private peers
Several cash-rich state-owned companies have underperformed their private sector peers, reflecting the lack of confidence of investors.
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