Death toll of Gujarat bridge collapse, increases (Video)

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3 years ago

October 31, 2022

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At least 141 people have died and dozens more have been injured after a bridge collapsed in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday.

The victims mostly included children, women and elderly people, officials have said.

Hundreds of people were standing on the pedestrian suspension bridge – a major tourist attraction in Morbi district – when it collapsed into the Machchu river.

The bridge had been reopened just days ago after being closed for repairs and Municipality officials have said that the bridge may have been reopened without a “fitness certificate.”

The Gujarat government has launched an investigation and is questioning eight people in connection with the collapse, which comes weeks ahead of key state elections.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos at the site, while crematoriums were running full on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “pained” by the incident and has announced that he would visit Morbi on Tuesday.

(BBC News)

03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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3 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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3 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.