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France racing to build giant army camp for Paris Olympics security
France is constructing the largest army camp on its mainland since World War II to accommodate thousands of soldiers for the Paris Olympics. The camp, built at a record pace, will house 4,500 troops and provide amenities like green army bunk beds and massive mess halls. The soldiers will be tasked with ensuring security during the Olympics from July 26 to August 11.
Finding out if Tamils were among victims of Kuwait fire, says Tamil Nadu government
If Tamils were among injured, necessary medical assistance should be provided by getting information on them, Chief Minister M K Stalin has directed the Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non Resident Tamils.
Fire in south Mumbai high-rise; 1 person injured, 30 rescued
A fire broke out in a 62-storey residential building in south Mumbai's Byculla area. The blaze erupted on the 10th floor of the building's A wing in the Khatao Mill Compound. No casualties were reported.
66 new buildings, 77 new plots of land approved by Home ministry for Delhi Police
The projects are expected to be completed in 2026, the official said, adding that proposals for the new buildings were sent to the MHA last year.
26 dead, dozens hospitalised in China building fire: State media
A fire at a coal company's office building in northern Shanxi province has killed 26 people and injured several. The cause is still under investigation. China's coal producers are under scrutiny due to recent accidents, impacting production and safety inspections.
Mumbai: At least six dead, over 40 injured as fire breaks out in residential building in Goregaon
At least six people were killed and 39 injured after a fire broke out in Mumbai's Goregaon building in the early hours of Friday, officials said.Mumbai: At least six dead, over 40 injured as fire breaks out in residential building in Goregaon
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New Parliament building a blend of tradition and modernity
The new Parliament building in India showcases the country's democratic traditions and aspirations. The Constitution Hall displays exhibits depicting the growth of democracy, and the building itself is inspired by the Sri Yantra. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers are equipped with modern technology, and the building houses various galleries showcasing India's cultural heritage.
Lok Sabha proceedings begin in new Parliament building
The Lok Sabha proceedings began in the new Parliament building in India, marking a historic event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders were present for the occasion. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called on members to raise people's issues and set a new standard of parliamentary debate.
Old Parliament building sentinel of time, repository of India's democracy
India's historic Parliament House, which has stood for over 96 years, may soon hand over its position as the country's legislature to a new complex. The old building has witnessed significant events in India's history, including colonial rule, independence, and the adoption of the Constitution. The new complex, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to become a symbol of empowerment.
Flats build on land seized from Atiq Ahmad allotted to poor in Prayagraj
The Prayagraj Development Authority has allotted 76 flats to poor people through a lottery system. The flats have been constructed on the land seized from gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad, in accordance with the government's reservation rules. Each flat costs Rs 6 lakh, of which the beneficiary will have to pay Rs 3.5 lakh and the remaining amounts will be subsidies from the central and state governments.
Door statues, artworks, Foucault’s Pendulum: New Parliament's architectural elements capture India's imagination
India's new parliament building is captivating people with its architectural motifs, including statues and decor inspired by ancient sculptures. The building features six doors with statues, including two stone elephants at the Gaj Dwar and horse statues at the Ashwa Dwar. The interior of the new Rajya Sabha is based on India's national flower, the lotus, while the Lok Sabha is designed around the national bird, the peacock.
70 year-old building collapses in Chennai; rescue operation underway
"Nearly 10 people were working when the incident occurred. Six have come out while efforts are on to rescue four people on a war-footing with the use of equipment," Deputy Mayor M Magesh Kumar told reporters.
Reducing embodied emissions in building design could save up to 6 gigatonnes of carbon by 2050
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Bath, UK, devised a computer model and used it to estimate that these recommendations could also save between 28 and 44 per cent of annual heating and cooling costs, using technology that is currently available. Their findings are reported in the journal Applied Energy.
Meet NDRF's Romeo and Julie who saved six-year-old in quake-hit Turkey
The NDRF is currently making an all-out effort to save lives and find a living soul in the rubble at the disaster site at Nurdagi and in different parts of Turkey which were badly affected by the earthquake on February 6.
Turkey steps up collapsed buildings investigation, orders 113 arrested
Vice President Fuat Oktay said overnight that 131 suspects had so far been identified as responsible for the collapse of some of the thousands of buildings flattened in the 10 provinces affected by the tremors early last Monday.
India building permanent bunkers for BSF at Gujarat creek along Pakistan border
The Union Home Ministry has sanctioned a Rs 50-crore fund for the construction of eight multi-storeyed bunkers cum observation posts in this area along the Bhuj sector in view of the "constant infiltration of Pakistani fishermen and fishing boats in the area", the sources told PTI.
Fire in Mumbai building claims one life and injures two, reveals official
A fire broke out in a building in suburban Ghatkopar on Saturday afternoon which claimed one life and injured two individuals, officials revealed.
Four-storey building collapses in Delhi's Shastri Nagar, no casualty
According to Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials, the building tilted by four to five inches about six months ago following which it was declared dangerous and vacated. But the owner approached a court against the MCD orders.
India joins 100-metre building demolition club with razing of Noida Supertech twin towers
The illegal twin towers in Noida's Sector 93A were grounded by waterfall implosion technique within 15 seconds on Sunday. The Apex (32 storeys) and Ceyane (29 storeys) towers of Supertech had a height of 103 metres each, according to officials.
PM Modi to open mega hospital with hi-tech centralised automated lab; to have 7-storey research block
The new super speciality hospital will initially open with 500 beds and is expected to be fully operational in a phase-wise manner in the course of the next five years. The hospital with 81 specialities, once fully operational, is billed to be the largest private hospital in Delhi-NCR and the country, its officials said.
Mumbai: One dead, 8 rescued in Kurla building collapse, more feared trapped
The injured were shifted to civic hospitals in Ghatkopar and Sion and a search operation is underway to look for more survivors.
Delhi: 27 killed in commercial building blaze in Mundka; building owners detained
The owners of the company -- Harish Goel and Varun Goel -- have been detained, police said, adding the building-owner has been identified as Manish Lakra.
Looking out of a high-rise window, marvelling at installation-trapeze artists
Surefooted painters traversing across the cliff-face of a six-storey building, balancing on the bamboo scaffold over weeks is an art show.
Over 20 trapped, 39 missing in China building collapse; Prez Xi orders all-out efforts for rescue
The six-story building, which has a floor area of about 700 square meters, toppled at noon on Friday in Changsha city's Wangcheng district, state-run China Global Television Network reported.
Mumbai high-rise blaze: One more person dies; toll rises to seven
Out of the 12 other injured people undergoing treatment in Bhatia Hospital, six were critical and the remaining were stable, he said, adding that another injured person being treated at Masina Hospital in Byculla area was also critical.
Fire erupts at South African parliament building in Cape Town
The fire was on the third storey of the building and initial reports indicated that it started in the office space and spread towards a gym, said Jean-Pierre Smith, a Cape Town mayoral committee member responsible for safety and security.
Corner portion of an old six- storey building crashes in Mumbai, many feared trapped
Besides, several people are stranded in the part of the building which is intact as staircases were blocked, officials said. Stranded people were being rescued using ladders, they added. The city has been receiving heavy rainfall over the last two days.
Five-storey building collapses in Ghaziabad, 1 dead, several other injured
Police and fire department along with the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) have initiated the rescue and aid operation at the site.
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