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18 die as under-construction Varanasi flyover collapses (Fourth Lead)
At least 18 persons were killed when a section of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said on Tuesday.
PM expresses anguish over Andhra Pradesh boat tragedy
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1.07 lakh Odisha families get homestead land
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16 killed in Varanasi flyover collapse, probe ordered (Third Lead)
At least 16 persons have been killed and another four are trapped under rubble after a spam of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi -- the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said on Tuesday.
Andhra: Boat capsizes in Godavari river, 23 missing
A boat carrying around 40 people on Tuesday capsized in Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh.So far, 17 people have been rescued while 23 people are still missing.Special Branch DSP Vijaybhaskar Reddy told ANI, "Boat started from Devipatnam to reach Kondamodalu at 3.30 pm. Driver Khaza Mohiddeen was trying to reach banks at Vadapalli to deport two passengers. When the boat is almost 10 minutes away to the banks, heavy rain and wind occurred, boat lost balance and slid one side."According to Reddy, the driver of the boat has said there are 25-26 passengers in the boat at the time of incident .Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister (Home) N Chinarajappa has inquired about the incident and instructed the concerned officials for search operations.The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams from Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams from Kakinada and Visakhapatnam have been deployed for rescue operations.More details ..
Varanasi flyover collapse: Rajnath takes stock of situation
Home Minister Rajnath Singh took stock of the situation in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district where at least 18 people were killed when an under-construction bridge collapsed this afternoon. Singh also expressed deep anguish over the tragedy. "HM also spoke to the district magistrate of Varanasi who has apprised him of the incident. The @NDRFHQ teams have been rushed to the spot for rescue operations," the home minister's office tweeted. Singh also conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Seven teams of the NDRF, each comprising 45 personnel, have rushed to the spot for rescue operation.
At least 18 killed as under-construction flyover collapses in Varanasi
A portion of an under-construction flyover near the railway station here collapsed today killing at least 18 persons while more were feared trapped under the debris, officials said. Eighteen bodies have been recovered from the Varanasi flyover collapse site, UP Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar told PTI in Lucknow. "It is feared that several people are buried under the rubble," an official said, adding rescue teams were at spot to rescue those trapped. Some vehicles, including a bus, were crushed in the collapse, they said. At least three persons had been rescued, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official said. The Uttar Pradesh Bridge Construction Corporation was constructing the 2261-metre-long bridge at a cost of Rs 129 crore, officials said. The span which fell today was laid barely three months ago, they added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi in the Lok Sabha, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths. Deputy Chief ...
12 killed in Varanasi flyover collapse, over 50 trapped
Twelve persons were killed and more than 50 feared trapped as an under construction flyover collapsed on Tuesday in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said.
Varanasi flyover collapse: Death toll rises to 16
At least 16 bodies have been recovered from debris, while three people were safely rescued after a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi's Cantonment area. The death toll is likely to rise as rescue operations are still going on.Earlier, 12 people were killed and several feared trapped under debris.Taking stock of the situation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakh to the family of people, killed in the incident. He also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the injured people, adding that a committee has been formed to look into the incident.Speaking to ANI, Adityanath said, "I express grief over the incident, my condolence with the affected families. I have sent Deputy Chief Minister (Keshav Prasad Maurya) and minister Neelkanth Tiwari to the spot. We have formed a committee to look into the incident. The report will come in 48 hours."He further said that five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) ...
Varanasi flyover collapse: Adityanath announces ex-gratia, forms committee to probe
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakh to the family of people, killed in flyover collapse incident in Varanasi's cantonment area today.At least 12 people were killed and several feared trapped under debris after a portion of the under-construction flyover collapsed.The Chief Minister also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the injured people. He also said that a committee has been formed to look into the incident.Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister said, "I express grief over the incident, my condolence with the affected families. I have sent Deputy Chief Minister and minister Neelkanth Tiwari to the spot. We have formed committee to look into the incident. The report will come in 48 hours."He further said that five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) (250 jawans) with full equipment have been rushed to the incident spot."5 teams of NDRF (250 jawans) with full equipment rushed to the spot of the accident, in ...
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Varanasi flyover collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of 12 people, who were killed after an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi's Cantonment area.In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister wrote, "Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. I pray that the injured recover soon. Spoke to officials and asked them to ensure all possible support to those affected.""I spoke to UP CM Yogi Adityanath Ji regarding the situation due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. The UP Government is monitoring the situation very closely and is working on the ground to assist the affected," Prime Minister Modi wrote in the second tweet.The Congress Party too expressed their condolences over the death of the people in the flyover collapse."We are deeply saddened by the news of the collapse of an under construction flyover in #Varanasi. Our thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their ...
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At least 16 killed as under-construction flyover collapses in Varanasi
A portion of an under construction flyover, near the railway station here, collapsed today killing at least 16 persons while more were feared trapped under the debris, officials said. Sixteen bodies have been recovered from the Varanasi flyover collapse site, an NDRF spokesperson said. The incident occurred post-noon, officials said adding rescue teams were rushed to the spot. "It is feared that several people are buried under the rubble," an official said. Some vehicles were also crushed in the incident, they added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident while Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is reaching there, an official spokesperson said in Lucknow. Adityanath also set up a three-member committee to probe the flyover collapse, an official said. The chief minister directed the district administration and PWD officials to take all necessary steps for relief and rescue operations. Local administration was providing emergency services with medical ..
Kolkata Metro train halted after smoke in coach
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Several feared drowned as boat capsizes in AP
Several persons were feared drowned when a boat capsized in river Godavari in East Godavari district today. National Disaster Response Force personnel have been pressed into service to trace the missing persons, official sources here said. The number of passengers in the boat at the time of the accident was also not clear even as reports said at least 10 persons swam to safety. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister (Home) N China Rajappa spoke to East Godavari district officials over phone and enquired about the incident. The Chief Minister directed the District Collector to deploy special teams to rescue the victims, a release here said. Strong wind was said to have caused the mishap, an official said over phone from Rajamahendravaram. The ill-fated boat was on its way to Rajamahendravaram from Kondamodalu when tragedy struck.
12 killed in Varanasi flyover collapse (Lead changing dateline)
An under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi on Tuesday, killing 12 people while over 50 persons are feared trapped under the debris.
Varanasi flyover collapse: PM, VP condole deaths
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths in a flyover collapse in Varanasi today. At least 12 people died in the incident that occurred in the afternoon. Many are feared trapped in the debris. Modi said the Uttar Pradesh government was monitoring the situation. Varanasi is the parliamentary constituency of the prime minister. "Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. I pray that the injured recover soon. Spoke to officials and asked them to ensure all possible support to those affected," he tweeted. In another tweet, he said he had spoken with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "The UP Government is monitoring the situation very closely and is working on the ground to assist the affected." Naidu too condoled the deaths in the incident in a tweet.
12 killed in Varanasi flyover collapse
An under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi on Tuesday, killing 12 people while over 50 persons are feared trapped under the debris.
Under construction flyover collapses in Varanasi, CM expresses grief
A portion of an under construction flyover near the railway station here collapsed today and several people were feared trapped under the debris, police said. The incident occurred post-noon, officials said adding rescue teams were rushed to the spot. Senior police and administration officers also reached the site of the incident. "It is feared that several people are buried under the rubble," an official said. Some vehicles were also crushed in the incident, they added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident while Deputy Chief Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is reaching there, an official spokesperson said in Lucknow. The chief minister has directed the district administration and PWD officials to take all necessary steps for relief and rescue operations. Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh said NRDF teams were reaching the spot besides police personnel. Local administration was providing emergency services with medical and other teams carrying out