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Temporary bridge collapse in Uttarakhand leaves pilgrims stranded, two was
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In a tragic incident, about 8-9 km ahead of Gangotri on the Gomukh footpath, 30-40 pilgrims were stranded and two washed away when a temporary bridge collapsed due to a sudden increase in water flow in a river at Devgad in Uttarakhand on Friday.
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"Everything is being investigated," says Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Amid a string of bridge collapses in Bihar, State Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said that investigations are ongoing and action will be taken against negligent officers.
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6 bridges collapse on Gandak river in Bihar's Siwan, Saran over last two d
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Several projects, including the de-siltation of rivers, were initiated after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took feedback in Gopalganj and adjoining areas. It seems that engineers did not take care and the contractors were not careful, officials said, adding, "Engineers concerned seem to
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"Bridge along with road was sanctioned in 2019...": Jharkhand Construction
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"This bridge along with the road was sanctioned in 2019. The other aspects will be revealed only after investigation," Executive Engineer of the State Construction Department, Vinay Kumar told reporters.
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"Is there a conspiracy behind it?": Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on fre
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"It is a matter of concern that bridges are collapsing (in Bihar). It looks as if poor-quality material might have been used. But why were the bridges not collapsing before 15 days or a month ago? Why are they collapsing now? Is there a conspiracy behind it?" Manjhi said while addressing the
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Portion of bridge over Bakra river collapses in Bihar's Araria
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Meanwhile, Office of Nitin Gadkari said in a post on X, "The bridge that collapsed in Araria, Bihar was not constructed under the Central Road Transport Ministry. Its work was going on under the Rural Development Ministry of the Bihar Government."
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Fourth body recovered from Baltimore Bridge collapse site
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Authorities confirmed that teams recovered Sunday the body of one of the victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, according to a statement from the Key Bridge Response Unified Command. The statement did not identify the victim at the request of the family.
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Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, to outline federal response
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
During his visit, President Biden will be briefed on the ongoing response efforts by the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers, aimed at removing the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from the water and expediting the reopening of the Port of Baltimore.
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Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, pledges full federal suppor
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
President Biden himself pledged to visit Baltimore, asserting his intention to do so alongside Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
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Biden administration approves USD 60mn in aid after Baltimore bridge disas
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Federal Highway Administration said on Thursday it provided the "quick release" funds to rebuild the collapsed bridge within hours of receiving a request from the Maryland Department of Transportation.
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'This will not take hours, weeks...We have a very long road ahead of us':
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Three days after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland collapsed, Governor Wes Moore emphasised that the rebuilding of the bridge would not take days or weeks, adding that "we have a very long road ahead of us."
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In close touch with Indians on board ship, local authorities: MEA on Maryl
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
India is in close touch with the Indians on board and the local authorities in the US, regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Maryland after the Singapore-flagged container ship 'Dali' collided with one of the pillars, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
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