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From 2 hours to 2 minutes: China unveils world's tallest bridge in Guizhou

China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world's tallest at 625 metres, opens to traffic, cutting a two-hour canyon journey to just two minutes for travellers

12 dead, 4 missing as under-construction railway bridge collapses in China

The collapse of an under-construction railway bridge over a major river in China has killed at least 12 workers and left four others missing, state media reports said. Aerial photos from the official Xinhua News Agency show a large section missing from the bridge's curved aquamarine arch. A bent section of the bridge deck hangs downward into the Yellow River below. Sixteen workers were on the bridge in northwest China's Qinghai province when a steel cable snapped about 3 am. Friday during a tensioning operation, Xinhua said. Boats, a helicopter and robots were being used in the search for the missing. The bridge is 1.6 kilometres long and its deck is 55 metres above the surface of the river below, the English-language China Daily newspaper said.

PM Modi inaugurates Aunta-Simaria Bridge in Bihar: Check key details

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 1.86 km Aunta-Simaria Bridge in Bihar, reducing travel between Mokama and Begusarai by over 100 km and boosting connectivity

Gujarat govt sanctions new bridge parallel to collapsed bridge in Vadodara

Days after the Mahisagar river bridge collapse tragedy in Vadodara district, the Gujarat government has approved the construction of a parallel two-lane bridge and approved Rs 212 crore for the project-related work. Several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar river after a segment of the 40-year-old bridge near Gambhira village, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed on July 9. The death toll rose to 20 on Friday, while the search for a missing person continues, officials said on Sunday. The old bridge near Gambhira village was a key link between central Gujarat and Saurashtra. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday granted administrative approval to the Roads and Buildings Department for the construction of a new bridge near Mujpur connecting Vadodara and Anand districts. The government has set a target to build the new structure in 18 months and the tendering process has been initiated, an official release stated. A detailed project report was recently prepared by

Cong slams BJP over Gujarat bridge collapse, says party busy in speeches

The Congress on Thursday slammed the BJP over the bridge collapse in Gujarat, saying the party's leadership and government have crossed all limits of indifference as they remain busy in making speeches and issuing advertisements in the name of "governance". The opposition party also alleged that there was a leadership crisis, corruption all around and incompetence prevailing under the BJP rule, and asserted that the people would give a befitting reply when the time comes. Thirteen people were killed as several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar river after a portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning, officials said. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Accidents have become a common thing in the country. Sometimes a train accident, sometimes a bridge developing cracks soon after inauguration. The country has not yet recovered from the plane crash and yesterday the news of a bridge collapse came from Gujarat," he said

Ajmer's ₹243 cr Ramsetu bridge shut after rain damage, court orders probe

Ajmer court orders immediate closure of newly built Ramsetu bridge after it developed cracks post first rainfall; asks Ajmer civic bodies to respond to safety concerns by July 11

After Bhopal bridge row, concerns over Indore ROB; MP govt defends design

While the row over technical flaws in a 90-degree turn Railway overbridge (ROB) in Bhopal had not yet subsided, a new controversy has arisen over the "faulty design" of an under-construction ROB in Indore. However, Madhya Pradesh PWD Minister Rakesh Singh on Wednesday insisted the Indore ROB was being built in accordance with "fully approved technical designs and structural standards". Indore's Lok Sabha MP Shankar Lalwani has written a letter to the state's Public Works Minister over the design besides instructing officials to change the sharp turn proposed in the design of the under-construction ROB. Local residents said there is a risk of accidents due to the faulty design of this bridge in Indore. However, the PWD minister told reporters in Bhopal that the work on ROB in the Pologround area of Indore was going on in accordance with the "fully approved technical design and standards." The overbridge was finalised by the Railways and the state PWD after a joint survey and design

Gujarat bridge collapse: CM announces ₹4 lakh aid for families of victims

At least nine people were killed after a portion of the Gambhira bridge collapsed in the Padra area of Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday

Govt cuts toll by up to 50% on national highways with bridges, tunnels

The government has reduced the toll rates up to 50 per cent for the sections of National Highways that have structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers or elevated stretches, a move which will lower travelling cost for motorists. User charges at fee plazas on National Highways are collected as per NH Fee Rules, 2008. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made amendment to 2008 rules and notified a new method or formula for calculating toll charges. "The rate of fee for use of a section of national highway comprising of structure or structures shall be calculated by adding ten times the length of structure or structures to the length of the section of national highway excluding the length of structure or structures, or five times the total length of section of national highway, whichever is lesser," said the notification dated July 2, 2025. 'Structure' means an independent bridge, tunnel or flyover or elevated highway. To explain the new toll charges, the ministry has cited

Bridge with 90-degree turn: MP govt takes action against eight engineers

The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday suspended seven engineers including two chief engineers of the Public Works Department for the faulty design of the new Rail Over Bridge in Aishbagh area of the city with an unusual 90-degree turn. "I took cognizance of the serious negligence in the construction of Aishbagh ROB and ordered an inquiry. On the basis of the inquiry report, action has been taken against eight PWD engineers," Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on X late in the evening. Seven engineers including two chief engineers were suspended with immediate effect while a departmental inquiry will be conducted against a retired senior engineer, he added. The construction agency and design consultant have been blacklisted, and a committee has been formed to make necessary improvements in the ROB, the chief minister said. "The ROB will be inaugurated only after improvements are made," he added. The newly built over-bridge became a subject of criticism and ridicule with local ...

Bhopal's '90-degree turn' bridge to be redesigned after public outrage

Bhopal's ₹18-crore Aishbagh rail overbridge is set to be redesigned following a viral backlash over its sharp 90-degree turn. The Railways has approved land clearance for a 3-foot curve expansion

Pune bridge collapse: 4 dead, 51 injured as old structure fails under rush

The incident occurred at 3:15 pm; we were informed by 3:30 pm. A 250-member team began rescue ops and has rescued around 38 people so far, said District Collector Jitendra Dudi

2 dead after bridge on River Indrayani collapses in Pune; rescue ops on

Three persons were rescued so far following the incident which occurred near Kundamala area in Maval tehsil, the police said

Bhopal bridge takes a sharp turn - literally: Internet explodes with memes

A newly built railway overbridge in Bhopal has sparked safety concerns due to its sharp 90-degree turn, drawing criticism and debate across social media platforms

In Bhopal, a ₹18 cr railway bridge with 90-degree turn sparks safety row

Locals fear a sharp turn on a nearly completed Bhopal bridge may cause accidents; officials say a paucity of land and a nearby metro station left them with no alternative

AMNS India supplied 70% steel for Chenab bridge, 100% for Anji Khad project

AMNS India has said it supplied 70 per cent steel for Chenab Bridge and 100 per cent steel for Anji Khad Bridge projects, which were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. AMNS India supplied 25,000 metric tonnes of high-strength structural steel, accounting for 70 per cent of the total steel used in the Chenab Bridge, the company said in a statement. This included specialised steel grades for different components, high-strength steel for the arch and tailored grades for the pillars, it said. For the Anji Khad Bridge, AMNS India said it has supplied about 7,000 metric tonnes of customised fabricated steel structures, meeting 100 per cent of the bridge's steel requirement. The steel for both projects was produced at its Hazira facility in Gujarat. Ranjan Dhar, Director and Vice President, Sales & Marketing, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), said, "The Chenab and Anji Khad Bridge is not just an engineering marvel but a symbol of India's advancing ...

PM to inaugurate Chenab bridge, world's highest railway bridge, on June 6

The iconic Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, will be part of this Katra-to-Sangaldan stretch, connecting New Delhi directly with Kashmir via Katra

PM Modi inaugurates Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical lift sea bridge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also flagged off the Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) express train from the new Pabman Bridge

PM to open India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram on April 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram and would also dedicate other projects on April 6. On the eve of the official event, the Indian Railways came out with a promotional video of the picturesque new Pamban Bridge. The Railway Ministry said, "Bridging the past, lifting the new, Pamban stands tall with a breathtaking view. This Ram Navami, witness India's First Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge unveiling in one day!" The coastal town has come under security cover ahead of the inauguration of the Rs 550 crore bridge. Around noon (April 6), the prime minister would inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge and flag off Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) new train service, and a Coast Guard Ship will be flagged off as the Vertical Lift Span rises up to make way, and witness the operation of the bridge. Modi is expected to visit the renowned Ramanathaswamy temple at Rameswaram at around 12.45 pm for darshan and pooja and later lay the .

New Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram all set to become Railways' latest marvel

The new 2.05 kilometre Pamban Bridge will allow trains to cross the sea between mainland India and Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu in less than 5 minutes, significantly less than the previous 25-30 minutes on the old structure, railway officials said on Monday. The bridge is ready to be dedicated to the nation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate it within the next few weeks, though a date is yet to be decided, he added. "Trains used to take 25-30 minutes to cross the old colonial-era Pamban Bridge between Mandapam and Rameswaram Islands due to a speed limit of 10 kmph. It was closed for traffic in 2022. On the new bridge, trains will pass at a maximum speed of 75 kmph," the official said during a media visit. Trials have been completed on the new bridge and safety certifications have been received, he said. "The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has approved a speed limit of 75 kmph for the bridge, except for the vertical lift portion. The new bridge is ..