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China is developing some startling new kit in its quest to seize Taiwan
China filed patents for the new barges in 2020, notes Mike Dahm, a former naval intelligence officer.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 10:42 AM IST
The Economist
IFS officer shares video of bridge built after river alters forest access
IFS officer shared a video of forest officials building a bridge after a river's course changed, ensuring continued wildlife protection.
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 02:58 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Bareilly bridge death case: PWD, Google Maps officials booked
The officials were arrested in connection with the death of three men whose car rolled over an under-construction bridge in Bareilly after following Google Maps
Published on Nov 26, 2024 07:59 AM IST
IIT Mandi research team develops method to identify critical zones in bridges
The new approach will help experts address the gradual deterioration of bridges by focusing on the critical areas rather than monitoring the entire structure.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:18 PM IST
Germany: Dresden bridge collapse causes travel chaos. Is your trip at risk?
Historic bridge collapse in Germany's Dresden—what tourists need to know!
Published on Sep 12, 2024 03:42 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Berlin
One dead, one missing as heavy rain lashes Odisha
One dead, one missing as heavy rain lashes Odisha
Published on Aug 07, 2024 11:20 PM IST
PTI |
Driver rescued after truck falls into river following Karnataka bridge collapse
Balu Murugan, the driver, managed to break the windshield of the truck, climbed onto it and caught the attention of a patrolling police officer
Published on Aug 07, 2024 11:00 AM IST
Ludhiana: Construction of bridge near Bhukhri Kalan starts
Ludhiana deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney said during floods last year, two bridges were damaged in the village as the structure was decades old
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Landslides in India's Kerala kill 23, main bridge in Wayanad area collapses
ASIA-WEATHER/INDIA-LANDSLIDE (UPDATE 4, PIX, TV):UPDATE 4-Landslides in India's Kerala kill 23, main bridge in Wayanad area collapses
Published on Jul 30, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Reuters |
Images show Chinese bridge across Pangong Lake in use
China completes operational bridge at Pangong Lake, reducing troop mobilization time. India-China standoff continues as China strengthens military infrastructure.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Bridge collapses in China due to torrential rains, 11 killed
The bridge in Shaanxi province's Shangluo collapsed "due to a sudden downpour and flash floods"
Published on Jul 20, 2024 10:21 AM IST
AFP |
Lucknow: Wall bars all vehicles, except two-wheelers, on 110-year-old Pucca Pul
After the construction of the wall, the entry to the Pucca Pul has been narrowed significantly, causing a large number of vehicles to seek alternative routes.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Lucknow’s iconic Pucca Pul closed to heavy vehicles after 110 years
It was constructed by British officers after dismantling the old Shahi Pul, a stone bridge commissioned by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1780.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Bihar: 3 more bridges collapse, 9th such incident in 15 days
Bihar witnessed the collapse of at least three more bridges or causeways on Wednesday due to the rain, making it the ninth such incident in the state
Published on Jul 04, 2024 11:15 AM IST
PTI |
70 feet in 72 hours: Indian Army builds bailey bridge in Sikkim after landslide
PRO Defence also credited Border Roads Organisation and local administration in their efforts to restore connectivity in the flood-stricken Sikkim
Published on Jun 27, 2024 07:49 PM IST
New bridge coming up over Ghaggar river in Panchkula
The Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA) has invited tenders for the ₹25-crore bridge over Ghaggar
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 05:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
HC nod for bridge over Taloja river
Bombay High Court permits CIDCO to build bridge over Taloja river to improve road connectivity, cutting 175 mangroves, in public interest.
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Bridge on National Highway damaged in IED explosions in Manipur
Videos of the incident circulating on social media showed cracks and three craters on the bridge, which has affected vehicular movement
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 02:26 PM IST
Manipur: Three blasts damage bridge in Kangpokpi days before phase 2 of LS polls
The blasts occurred near Saparmeina along National Highway-2, connecting Imphal to Nagaland's Dimapur.
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 01:30 PM IST
Under-construction bridge collapses in Telangana's Peddapalli: Report
Due to heavy rains, some damage was reported to the bridge being built in Odedu village in Mutharam mandal which eventually led to the collapse.
Published on Apr 23, 2024 07:46 PM IST
Eight years into making, incomplete footbridge fails people of Gandbal
Gandbal was in mourning on Tuesday when a boat, carrying 15 people to cross the river towards Batwara, capsized, leaving six people, including three school children, dead
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Kashmir leaders slam delay in construction of bridge after boat capsizes in Gandbal
Leaders question government for delay in completing Jhelum bridge after boat tragedy in Srinagar. Former CMs demand inquiry, blame administration for lapses.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
Running car catches fire, driver escapes unhurt
Two fire mishaps suspected to be caused by short circuits occurred in the city, with no reported injuries. Fires were controlled by fire officials in both incidents.
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 07:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
PWD to rebuild damaged bridge at Defence Colony in Delhi
A section of the bridge on Ratan Lal Sahdev Marg, north of Central Park, had caved in under the weight of a truck loaded with construction waste
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Indian crew onboard crippled cargo ship Dali 'healthy': Baltimore-based nonprofit organisation
Indian crew onboard crippled cargo ship Dali 'healthy': Baltimore-based nonprofit organisation
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 06:41 PM IST
PTI |
Portion of under-construction bridge over Ganga collapses in U.P.’s Bulandshahr, none hurt
Three slabs of an under-construction bridge over the Ganga in Bulandshahr collapsed, forming a committee to probe the incident. No loss of life reported.
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 09:03 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Meerut
The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the US
The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the US
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 08:39 PM IST
AP |
Baltimore bridge collapse: Eastern Seaboard's largest crane to clear wreckage
A crane that can lift 1,000 tons — described as the largest on the Eastern Seaboard — had been expected to arrive late Thursday
Published on Mar 29, 2024 11:04 PM IST
AP |
Baltimore bridge collapse: Search suspended, 6 presumed dead | 10 updates
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses in Baltimore: US President Joe Biden said the government will pay the full cost to rebuild the Baltimore bridge.
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 06:17 AM IST
All-Indian crew on container ship that collided with Baltimore bridge
The ship rammed into the major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to collapse in a matter of seconds and creating a terrifying scene.
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 08:24 PM IST