An under-construction railway bridge in Mizoram's Sairang collapsed on Wednesday killing at least 26 workers. Several others are still feared trapped at the site.(HT Photo)
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The accident happened in Sairang area, about 20 km from Aizawl, according to officials. (PTI)
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Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga condoled the incident, saying, “Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy.” (PTI)
“I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Sending gratitude to the people who have come out in large numbers to help with rescue operations,” CM Zoramthanga said in a post on ‘X’ (formally Twitter). (PTI)
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the kin of workers who died in the incident. He also announced an ex gratia compensation of ₹50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries. (PTI)
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Tribals and farmers affected by the Ken-Betwa river-linking project stage a symbolic Chita Andolan (pyre protests), Jal Satyagraha and hanging satyagraha by placing nooses around their necks, over their demands of better compensation and rehabilitation, in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The 15-day protest ended after police removed them from site.
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Parallelly, the crackdown on protesters to maintain law and order situation in the sensitive areas of Central Delhi continued with lathi charge, tear gas firing etc.
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Television evangilist Joni Lamb sings a praise song during 'Celebration', a show that she and her husband Marcus host on the Daystar Network, on July 30, 2001.
