Pune, July 12 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MP Supriya Sule has said that the loss of life in the building collapse incident at the Moshi garbage depot in Pune is “heart-wrenching” and exposes “gross failure” of the state government and the administration. The incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday when a massive mound of garbage gave way and crashed onto the administrative building located inside the Moshi garbage depot operated by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation…
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Chandigarh, July 4 (IANS) A building collapsed in Chandigarh’s Industrial Area Phase II on Saturday, officials said. Some people are feared to have been trapped in the debris. This is the second building collapse in the city in less than 24 hours. Rescue and relief operations are underway, with heavy machinery being deployed to clear the debris. Rescuers are trying to locate and establish contact with people who may be trapped inside.Officials said the building was used by a scrap dealer. “The c…
Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan has expressed serious concern over the tragic roof collapse at a private tuition centre in Lahore’s Kahna area, which claimed the lives of 14 children and left several others injured.The incident occurred on Tuesday when the roof of a private tuition academy collapsed, killing at least 14 children and injuring several others, local media reported, citing officials.Confirming the death toll, Punjab province Health Minister Khawaj…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) A four-storey under-construction building collapsed in Saidullajab near the Saket Metro Station in the national capital on Saturday evening, leaving several people trapped under the debris and sparking a massive rescue operation. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received the first alert at 7.44 p.m. and immediately dispatched four fire tenders to the site on Western Marg.Rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Police, civil defence units, …
Manila, May 25 (IANS) Four people were confirmed dead after a building collapsed in Angeles City in northern Philippines’ Pampanga province, as search and rescue operations continue for 17 missing people, authorities said on Monday.According to the local bureau of fire protection, three victims were recovered from rubble and another Malaysian national who had been staying at a nearby apartelle was killed by falling debris.Local media reported that authorities said as of Sunday afternoon, at leas…
Bhopal/Kotma, April 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced financial support for the families of the victims of the building collapse incident in Kotma. This assistance includes Rs four lakh from the CM’s Discretionary Fund, Rs four lakh under the Sambal Scheme, and Rs one lakh from the Red Cross.Injured survivors will receive Rs two lakh from the discretionary fund and Rs 50,000 from the Red Cross.“The state government stands in solidarity with the affected familie…
Karachi, Feb 19 (IANS) At least six people were killed after a gas explosion triggered a partial building collapse in Pakistan’s Karachi, local media reported, quoting officials on Thursday. The blast took place at a house in Gul Rana Colony of the Soldier Bazar area, where a suspected gas leak is believed to have caused the explosion. Following the incident, emergency teams rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. So far, 11 people have been pulled out from the debris and shifted to a ne…