A tragic accident occurred on February 22 when a section of the under-construction tunnel of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, collapsed. The incident took place just four days after construction work resumed following a long break. A three-meter stretch of the tunnel caved in, trapping at least eight laborers inside. While some workers were able to escape, the remaining trapped individuals are feared to be still stuck in the rubble. Authorities swiftly responded to the emergency, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and specialized rescue teams mobilized to carry out the operation. The Task Force of the Indian Army has also been called in to assist in the ongoing rescue efforts. To aid in the search, drones were deployed, helping teams navigate the narrow and complex tunnel. The rescue teams are working around the clock to locate and evacuate the trapped workers safely. PM Modi has also reached out to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, expressing concern and offering support in the rescue operations. This tragic incident has raised serious concerns about safety at the SLBC project site. Officials have called for a thorough investigation into the causes behind the collapse, as questions regarding safety measures and construction protocols at the site remain unanswered. The efforts to rescue the trapped workers are ongoing, and authorities are doing everything they can to expedite the operation and bring those stuck inside the tunnel to safety.
23 February,2025 12:15 PM IST
A fire broke out in a room on the 5th floor of a ground-plus-five residential building, Marine Chamber, near Gol Masjid, Marine Lines, beside Zaffer Hotel. As per caller's information, the fire was confined to the room on the 5th floor of the building. No injuries have been reported in the case.
22 February,2025 03:06 PM IST
In a shocking incident, a car driver rammed his vehicle into the JP North Barcelona Building Society in Vinay Nagar, Mira Road, after being denied entry by security guards. The driver, along with two others in the car, also attempted to run over the society's watchman and attacked several guards. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm on Monday, when security guard Rakeshwar Singh stopped the car and asked for the flat number the occupants were visiting. According to Singh, the driver and his companions became aggressive, began ramming the car into the guards, and tried to hit them. The attackers were reportedly drunk. Around seven security guards and 2–3 other people were injured in the incident. Eyewitnesses, along with CCTV footage from the society, captured the entire attack. The Kashigaon police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and are using the car's number plate to trace the accused. The driver, however, managed to escape the scene after the attack. A police officer from the Kashigaon station confirmed the FIR and assured that efforts are underway to locate the driver.
19 February,2025 10:50 AM IST
On April 29, 2024 tragedy struck between Kopar and Diva stations as 26-year-old Riya Rajgor lost her life after falling from a crowded local train. This heartbreaking incident is a grim reminder of the everyday risks faced by millions of Mumbai’s local train commuters. In this video, we follow Riya Malvankar, a Vasai resident and interior designer, as she navigates her exhausting daily journey from Vasai to Andheri. From overcrowded trains and last-minute platform changes to unreliable indicators, she shares the harsh realities of commuting on Mumbai’s so-called "lifeline
18 February,2025 10:37 AM IST
In this Mid-Day Special, we reveal the shocking truth behind Mumbai's Kalwa train route – a daily struggle for thousands of commuters. Overcrowded, unsafe, and filled with danger, these trains have become a nightmare for those trying to get to work. Despite the countless accidents and fatalities, nothing seems to change. Watch as we uncover the dangerous reality of this vital yet perilous commute.
17 February,2025 01:19 PM IST
On Wednesday, 35 people were injured when a tractor trolley overturned in the Ganjdundwara area of Kasganj district in Uttar Pradesh. According to officials, the people in the vehicle were returning from the 'Ganga Snan' (a religious bathing ritual) when the tractor lost control and flipped over. The injured were immediately taken to the Ganjdundwara Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment. The Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Rajesh Kumar Bharti, confirmed the incident. Thankfully, no fatalities were reported, but several people sustained injuries. This accident is not the first of its kind in the region. In December 2024, 26 people were injured in a separate road accident in Kasganj, where a tractor collided with a pickup truck that was carrying passengers returning from a marriage ceremony. These incidents highlight ongoing road safety concerns in the area.
13 February,2025 11:40 AM IST
A severe accident occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway today around 8:30 AM, involving a truck and a WagonR car on the Mumbai-bound lane at Sativali Ghat, Vasai. The WagonR driver sustained serious injuries as both vehicles overturned. Traffic was disrupted for some time due to the accident. Valiv and highway police quickly arrived at the scene, providing assistance to the victims. The injured driver was rushed to a nearby private hospital for treatment. After ensuring the safety of the victims, the police worked to clear the overturned vehicles and restore traffic flow. The authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
02 February,2025 01:07 PM IST
A small aircraft crashed in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport late Wednesday evening. Fire boats reached quickly on the scene as emergency responders worked to assist with the recovery efforts. The Washington, D.C. Fire Department confirmed the incident, and the Metropolitan Police Department shared on social media that a multi-agency search and rescue operation was underway. According to reports from WBAL, two bodies have been recovered so far. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas also confirmed that the aircraft was inbound from Kansas when the crash occurred. In response to the emergency, all takeoffs and landings at the airport were halted late Wednesday while personnel addressed the situation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that it is gathering information to further investigate the cause of the crash. The incident has raised concerns, but authorities continue to work on the recovery and investigation.
30 January,2025 12:04 PM IST
In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, 13 people lost their lives after several passengers of the Pushpak Express jumped off their coach due to a suspected fire and were struck by another train. The incident took place on 22nd January, around 4:45 pm. According to eyewitnesses, panic was triggered when a tea seller falsely claimed that there was a fire on the train. He reportedly pulled the emergency chain, causing the Pushpak Express to halt. Fearing for their lives, several passengers jumped off the train and were hit by the Karnataka Express, which was passing on an adjacent track at the time. The Pushpak Express, the 12533 Lucknow-Mumbai service, came to a stop after the emergency chain was pulled. Central Railway officials confirmed the incident, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 13 passengers and left several others injured. In the wake of the tragedy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, while the Railway Ministry announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1.5 lakh each to the families of the victims. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also extended his condolences and announced a Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for each victim's family. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole also spoke on the tragic incident. Additionally, the state government will cover all medical expenses for the injured passengers. The authorities are investigating the cause of the false fire alarm and the sequence of events leading to this devastating accident.
23 January,2025 01:24 PM IST
In a tragic incident, 11 people died and 5 others were injured as the passengers of Pushpak Express were hit by Karnataka Express. 8 ambulances and several railway rescue vans were sent to the spot in Pachora of Jalgaon district. As per Railway officials, an incident of alarm chain pulling occurred at Pachora following which a few passengers deboarded the train. The chain-pulling incident occurred due to a false rumour of fire in one of the adjacent coaches. At the same time Karnataka Express was crossing through there and going in the opposite direction. The passengers were hit by the second train.
22 January,2025 09:09 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
