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Six killed after century-old house collapses in Pratapgarh

Six killed after century-old house collapses in Pratapgarh

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Six members of a family, including two infants, were killed after a nearly century-old house collapsed during heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district. A lone survivor managed to escape the debris and alert neighbours, prompting rescue efforts by locals and police Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Portion of Pune-Bengaluru national highway collapses near Belagavi

Portion of Pune-Bengaluru national highway collapses near Belagavi

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A portion of the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway collapsed, at Nippani in Belagavi district of Karnataka, on July 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A portion of the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway collapsed near Nippani on July 29. This led to panic among motorists. The portion is part of the work of expanding the carriageway to a six-lane highway. The work has been going on for over two years now. MLA Shashikala Jolle visited the site and expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of work. She promised to bring it to the attention of Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. She demanded that the strip be rebuilt. A portion of the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway collapsed, at Nippani in Belagavi district of Karnataka, on July 29, 2026. NHAI stated that movement of vehicles was not affected. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued a clarification regarding the incident. Officials of the NHAI Regional Office stated that restoration work is being carried out on priority to repair the damaged embankment …

11 road ministry officials removed over highway collapses: Gadkari

11 road ministry officials removed over highway collapses: Gadkari

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The Union road transport ministry removed 11 officials from service following performance assessments and took disciplinary action against another 11 officers for negligence and dereliction of duty in connection with collapses, cave-ins and structural failures on newly constructed national highway projects in 2025 and 2026, according to information tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. The ministry said show-cause notices have been issued to both the authority’s engineer (third party) and the contractor in the Delhi-Dehradun case. (HT Photo) Responding to a Rajya Sabha question by Shiva Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said the action followed a series of failures involving bridges, flyovers and highway infrastructure across several states. The ministry said action against contractors, concessionaires and consultants included termination of contracts, financial penalties, debarment, blacklisting and declaring firms as non-performers, depending on the nature of deficiencies. He detailed 19 incidents across Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Meghalaya. Among the measures taken were penalties, suspension of project officials, termination of engineers, debarment of contractors and …

Uttarakhand monsoon disaster: 69 roads shut, retaining wall collapses in Dehradun, houses damaged

Uttarakhand monsoon disaster: 69 roads shut, retaining wall collapses in Dehradun, houses damaged

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Published on Jul 13, 2026 12:54 am IST Relentless monsoon rains have disrupted life across Uttarakhand, with 69 roads remaining closed due to landslides, flooding and infrastructure damage. Rescue teams are on high alert as authorities work to restore connectivity, while the IMD has issued fresh rainfall and thunderstorm warnings for several hill districts.   Home / Videos / Uttarakhand monsoon disaster: 69 roads shut, retaining wall collapses in Dehradun, houses damaged Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Grill of bridge, declared unsafe, collapses in Pune’s Mulshi taluka | Pune News

Grill of bridge, declared unsafe, collapses in Pune’s Mulshi taluka | Pune News

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2 min readPuneJul 8, 2026 09:50 PM IST The protective grill of a bridge connecting Hotale village and Girivan to the Kolwan-Paud road in Mulshi taluka has collapsed due to heavy rain in the past two days, making the route dangerous for vehicles. The grill had already been heavily damaged around 10 days ago due to a vehicle crashing into it. Further, the bridge itself has been declared unsafe for four-wheelers and heavy vehicles by the gram panchayat since the past few years and a warning board has been installed at the bridge. Dhanashree Palkar, gram panchayat sarpanch, said, “The grill was damaged in an accident 10-12 days ago and completely got swept away due to the rain in the last two days. The bridge itself is dangerous for heavy vehicles and we have requested the government for a completely new bridge.” She added that construction work in Girivan, a private hill station with multiple properties and bungalows, leads to heavy vehicles plying on the bridge. Devika Nadig, secretary of Girivan Welfare Society, said, “We …

Pune rains: Waste mound collapses at Moshi dump yard, operations underway

Pune rains: Waste mound collapses at Moshi dump yard, operations underway

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Heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide at the Moshi garbage depot in Pune district in Maharashtra on Tuesday, causing a large mound of waste to collapse onto the administrative building of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Waste-to-Energy project, officials said. Emergency teams rushed to the site soon after the incident, and rescue operations are continuing. Officials fear that eight to ten employees may be trapped beneath the collapsed waste and debris. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of people trapped, and search operations are still in progress. The number of people affected will only be confirmed after rescue teams complete their search of the site. Fire brigade and disaster teams launch rescue operation Teams from the Fire Brigade and the Disaster Management Department are carrying out rescue and evacuation efforts. The operation includes clearing debris, searching for trapped workers and ensuring the area is safe for rescue personnel. Authorities said the rescue effort is being carried out with caution due to the unstable conditions at the site. Injured shifted to hospital Several …

Three dead after under-construction warehouse collapses at Taratala in Kolkata; rescue efforts on

Three dead after under-construction warehouse collapses at Taratala in Kolkata; rescue efforts on

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An under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area collapsed on June 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: Senjuti Sengupta Three people died after an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area collapsed on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) afternoon. Eighteen workers are trapped under the structure. Kolkata under-construction warehouse collapse updates West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reached the accident site along with a few Ministers from his Cabinet. “All the agencies are working together. We have rescued 21 persons of which three have died,” Mr. Adhikari told media persons at the accident site. About 18 persons are still trapped inside, contact has been established between them and rescue personnel, he said. Rescue teams, doctors and personnel of the Kolkata Police reached the spot, and attempts are being made to bring out workers trapped under the debris. According to locals present at the accident site, 50 to 60 workers were working at the site when the accident happened. Rescue teams began to cut an iron beam that had fallen and started bringing the workers out. JUST IN | An …

Sarah & Brady Dig Into Mystery, Holly Collapses While Gabi Surprises Theo

Sarah & Brady Dig Into Mystery, Holly Collapses While Gabi Surprises Theo

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Days Of Our Lives Spoilers (Photo Credit: X) Key Takeaways Sarah and Brady stay focused on their mystery Gabi apologizes to Theo and attempts to mend things Liam bids a proper goodbye to Ari The previous episode of Days of Our Lives saw Brady officially join the Black Patch. On the other hand, Sarah asked Xander for a favor despite their divorce. Elsewhere, Stephanie opened up to Kayla about the turmoil she went through. And then last but not least, Joy sent Alex into a panic. DOOL Spoilers (Wednesday, June 24, 2026): Episode #15407 Sarah and Brady dig into the mystery The last couple of days have seen Sarah and Brady being laser-focused on figuring out the truth behind the Coriseal deaths. The death toll has been rising, and she has Brady’s assistance in investigating it. The latest clue points things in the direction of DiMera Pharmaceuticals. There is also Liam, who might just have more clues for them. Sarah is quite determined to get to the bottom of this and piece the mystery together. …

Five dead, 18 injured after temple roof collapses in Parbhani, rescue operations underway

Five dead, 18 injured after temple roof collapses in Parbhani, rescue operations underway

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At least five persons died and 18 were injured after the under-construction roof of a Hanuman temple collapsed at Yashwadi village in Maharashtra”s Parbhani district on Saturday afternoon, prompting an immediate rescue operation by local authorities, police said, reported the PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Five dead, 18 injured after temple roof collapses in Parbhani, rescue operations underway

Temple roof collapses in Parbhani, rescue operations underway

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A portion of a Hanuman temple collapsed in Yashwadi village in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district on Saturday afternoon, prompting an immediate rescue operation by local authorities, reported the PTI. The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when the slab of the temple’s assembly hall, known as the sabha mandap, suddenly gave way. Police, district administration officials and emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the site following the collapse. According to officials, around 25 people had been rescued from beneath the debris by the time initial reports emerged. Rescue teams continued their efforts as authorities worked to determine whether more people remained trapped, according to the PTI. Officials said it was not immediately clear how many devotees were inside the structure when the collapse occurred. The officials were also assessing the condition of those rescued, and there was no confirmed information regarding serious injuries in the immediate aftermath of the incident. Large gathering at temple The temple had reportedly attracted a significant number of devotees on Saturday, a day traditionally associated with worship of Lord Hanuman, …