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Bridge slab collapse in Hamirpur leaves six dead, three injured amid heavy storm

Bridge slab collapse in Hamirpur leaves six dead, three injured amid heavy storm

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The incident occurred around 3 am between Parsani and Kandaur villages when several labourers engaged in the bridge construction work were sleeping on the upper portion of a slab when it suddenly gave way, they said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and directed officials to ensure proper treatment of the injured. 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

Chhattisgarh: 9 workers injured as slab collapses at under-construction college

Chhattisgarh: 9 workers injured as slab collapses at under-construction college

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Nine workers were injured after a slab collapsed on them at an under-construction building of a medical college in Chhattisgarh`s Durg district on Sunday, police said. The incident occurred around 2 pm at the site of Abhishek Mishra Memorial Medical College and Hospital in the Junwani area under the Smriti Nagar police chowki limits, an official said. He said that a newly laid slab of the building suddenly collapsed when workers were under it, trapping nine of them. They were rescued immediately and rushed to Shankaracharya Hospital, located within the same premises, he said. “The injured workers are stated to be out of danger. A probe has been launched into the incident, and further action will be taken based on the findings,” the official said. The medical college is being developed by the Shankaracharya Group, officials said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or …

Farallon Slab Beneath Midwest Pulls Crust Downward, Causing Widespread Thinning

Farallon Slab Beneath Midwest Pulls Crust Downward, Causing Widespread Thinning

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An underground structure beneath central United States has been observed dragging surface materials deep into the Earth. This movement has been linked to an old piece of crust lodged far below the Midwest. Researchers have said this action is pulling rocks from across the continent towards a funnel-shaped region. It is believed this process is causing parts of the crust to thin as material is drawn downward. This phenomenon has been found to affect areas beyond the immediate region. Underground slab tied to crust loss beneath Midwest According to the study published in Nature Geoscience, the phenomenon has been tied to the remains of a long-subducted tectonic plate known as the Farallon slab. This slab, which sits around 660 kilometres below the surface, was identified as the driving force behind what scientists refer to as cratonic thinning. Cratons are known to be the stable core regions of continental crust and upper mantle that usually do not undergo change. The seismic mapping project was led by Junlin Hua during his postdoctoral work at The University of …

Maharashtra mine accident: Two workers killed, 1 injured in Chikhla MOIL slab collapse

Maharashtra mine accident: Two workers killed, 1 injured in Chikhla MOIL slab collapse

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Two workers lost their lives, and one was injured in a slab collapse at Chikhla mines, Maharashtra, operated by Manganese Ore (India) Limited (MOIL). Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Two workers lost their lives and another sustained injuries after a slab collapsed at the Chikhla mines of Manganese Ore (India) Limited (MOIL) in Maharashtra, officials confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred while mining operations were underway, leading to a sudden cave-in of the slab, trapping the workers beneath the debris. Rescue teams were immediately deployed to the site, and the injured worker was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and assess safety protocols at the mining site. MOIL officials have assured full cooperation with the inquiry and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. Further updates on the condition of the injured worker and the findings of the investigation are awaited.   Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

Indian dairy manufacturer’s largest Paneer slab weighing 205.4 kg sets Guinness World Records

Indian dairy manufacturer’s largest Paneer slab weighing 205.4 kg sets Guinness World Records

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The entire 205.4 kg slab of paneer was distributed to NGOs and community kitchens across the country, ensuring that this historic moment also contributed to those in need. Indian dairy manufacturer Ananda Dairy secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records by producing the world’s largest slab of Paneer (cottage cheese), weighing an extraordinary 205.4 kilograms. The historical feat achieved by the dairy based out of Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr was accomplished at the company’s Khairpur Village manufacturing facility in Khairabad on February 27.  This giant block of paneer was then carefully weighed and certified by the Guinness World Records officials. Crafted using 100% pure milk, the giant paneer block met the highest hygiene standards, ensuring it satisfied strict benchmarks for taste, texture, and freshness. “At Ananda, we have always been passionate about pushing the boundaries of dairy excellence. This record is a testament not just to our capabilities but to our dedication to purity, and we are thrilled to share this moment of pride with the world,” said RadheyShyam Dixit, chairman and …

Income Tax Rates In Budget 2025: New Regime Gets A 25% Slab, Know How Much You’ll Have To Pay

Income Tax Rates In Budget 2025: New Regime Gets A 25% Slab, Know How Much You’ll Have To Pay

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Last Updated:February 01, 2025, 14:12 IST New Tax Regime 2025: In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that zero tax will be paid by people earning an income of Rs 12 lakh New Tax Regime: In the new tax regime, the section of taxpayers paying 30% tax was elevated from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 24 lakh. Income Tax Budget, Old vs New Regime: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman brought a major relief for middle-class taxpayers by changing the tax slab in the new tax regime in such a way that individuals who are earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will have to pay no income tax after rebates and exemptions in the Union Budget 2025. In the new tax slab, the finance minister for the first time introduced a 25% tax on income from Rs 20,00,000 to Rs 24,00,000. Making the announcement, Sitharaman said, “The middle class provides strength to the economy. In recognition of their contribution, we have periodically reduced the tax burdens. I am now happy to announce that …

20 Workers Feared Trapped After Railway Station Roof Slab Collapses In UP’s Kannauj

20 Workers Feared Trapped After Railway Station Roof Slab Collapses In UP’s Kannauj

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Last Updated:January 11, 2025, 16:08 IST An under-construction lintel collapsed at the Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh fell on Saturday afternoon, trapping several workers. Chaotic scenes at the Kannauj Railway Station after an under-construction lintel collapsed on Saturday. (ANI) At least 20 workers were feared trapped after an under-construction roof slab of the Kannauj railway station collapsed on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The incident took place around 2:39 pm today when an under-construction lintel collapsed during beautification work after the shuttering failed. Five workers were injured in the incident and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The local administration has carried out a massive rescue operation in the hopes of bringing the trapped workers to safety. Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) were also on the site. Further details are awaited. “According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when the under-construction shuttering of the roof collapsed,” District Magistrate (DM) Shubhrant Kumar Shukl told news agency PTI. He rushed to the spot along with other senior officials to oversee the …

Bullet train: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects slab track system

Bullet train: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects slab track system

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Image Source : ANI/X Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects slab track system in Gujarat plant Bullet train project: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the slab track system for the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, in Kim village, Surat, Gujarat. “Slab is the most important part of the bullet train project… The world’s largest slab manufacturing facility, based on Japanese technology, is here in Kim Village in Surat,” he said after inspecting the manufacturing plant.  ‘Equipment being manufactured in India’ High precision and highly skilled work is being done here in this facility and the testing and quality checks are also of very high standards, he said, adding earlier we brought equipment from Japan but now manufacturing has started in India. This facility will also help in future construction projects, the union minister said. Earlier, on November 20, Vivek Kumar Gupta, MD, National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), inspected the Track Construction Base (TCB) and the Bilimora Bullet Train station construction sites in Navsari district to review the ongoing work and construction progress. Nine out …

Slab collapses at under-construction building in Nagpur; no injuries

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A slab at an under-construction building collapsed in Maharashtra`s Nagpur district on Sunday, a fire department official said, reported the PTI. No one was injured in the incident in the Chhaoni area, he said. A builder is constructing a multi-floor structure at the spot and the slab of the ground floor collapsed in the evening, the civic official said, as per the PTI. Tanker explodes in Pimpri Chinchwad area of Pune Meanwhile, a massive explosion took place in a gas tanker in Chakan area of Pimpri Chinchwad of Pune district in Maharashtra in the wee hours of Sunday, reported the ANI. The intensity of the explosion was so high that it damaged nearby hotels, houses and parked trucks. No causalities have been reported in the incident, the officials said, as per the ANI. According to the reports, the primary reason for the explosion was the illegal refilling of the gas in the tanker, which caused damage to the nearby areas. DCP of Pimpri Chinchwad Police, Shivaji Pawar, said, “In the morning, in a Chakan area of …

Budget 2024, Interim Budget, Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister, FM, Income Tax Slab, Income Tax New Regime, Income Tax Old Regime

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Budget 2024 Live: This is FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s sixth Union Budget. New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented Union Budget 2024 in Parliament. This was an interim budget as it came just ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections. No changes were announced in the tax slabs in both old and new regime.  This is Nirmala Sitharaman’s sixth Union Budget. The full-fledged budget will be presented by the new government that comes to power after the elections.  The interim budget – a short-term financial plan – seeks Parliament nod for a grant in advance to meet the government’s essential expenditure for the first four months of the new financial year.  The Budget Session of Parliament began yesterday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint meeting of both Rajyya Sabha and Lok Sabha. The session will conclude on February 9. Stock markets opened in green today, ahead of the interim budget.  Here Are The LIVE Updates On Union Budget 2024:   Get NDTV UpdatesTurn on notifications to receive alerts as this story develops. Interim Budget 2024 Live: …