Morbi bridge collapse an 'enormous tragedy', says Supreme Court; asks Gujarat HC to hold periodical hearings
2 years, 3 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse an 'enormous tragedy', says Supreme Court; asks Gujarat HC to hold periodical hearings

India TV News  

Morbi bridge collapse an 'enormous tragedy', says Supreme Court; asks Gujarat HC to hold periodical hearings Morbi bridge collapse: The Supreme Court asked petitioners to approach the Gujarat High Court with their pleas, seeking an independent probe and award of dignified compensation to those who lost their family members in the incident. The Morbi bridge collapse incident that claimed over 140 lives was termed an 'enormous tragedy' by the Supreme Court on Monday. It asked petitioners to approach the high court with their pleas, seeking an independent probe and award of dignified compensation to those who lost their family members in the Morbi bridge collapse incident. During the hearing, the bench said the Gujarat High Court had already taken suo moto cognizance of the Morbi bridge collapse on October 30 hence it wouldn't hear the case.

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Plea in Supreme Court seeks structural audit of all Bihar bridges after 10 collapses in over 15 days
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks structural audit of all Bihar bridges after 10 collapses in over 15 days

India TV News  

Bihar bridge collapse: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Bihar government to conduct a structural audit of all existing and under-construction bridges in the state after several bridges collapsed in the past two weeks. Therefore the urgent intervention of this Hon'ble Court is required to save the lives of people, as the under-construction …

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva Group CMD Jaysukh Patel released on bail; barred from entering district
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva Group CMD Jaysukh Patel released on bail; barred from entering district

Deccan Chronicle  

Morbi, Mar 26 A court on Tuesday granted bail to Oreva Group CMD Jaysukh Patel, the main accused in the 2022 Morbi suspension bridge collapse case, and barred his entry into the district till the completion of the trial as it imposed seven conditions for his release. Patel, the main accused in the case, was released from Morbi sub-jail on …

Morbi Bridge Tragedy | Gujarat HC Questions State's 'Incomplete' Affidavit, Calls For Positive Solution Regarding Compensation For Victims' Families
1 year, 1 month ago

Morbi Bridge Tragedy | Gujarat HC Questions State's 'Incomplete' Affidavit, Calls For Positive Solution Regarding Compensation For Victims' Families

Live Law  

In the latest development on the Morbi Bridge tragedy of November 2022, the Gujarat High Court, on Tuesday, raised concerns over the state government's affidavit. Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice P. Aniruddh Mayee presiding over the hearing, directed the Oreva Group, responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Morbi suspension bridge that collapsed in 2022, to provide a …

Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat HC directs company to provide lifetime pension and stipends to the victims’ families
1 year, 3 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat HC directs company to provide lifetime pension and stipends to the victims’ families

The Hindu  

The Gujarat High Court has directed Oreva Group in Morbi to provide lifetime pension to the families who lost their sons and jobs to widows of the victims of the bridge collapse in which at least 141 people were killed after a hanging bridge snapped in the town last year. The division Bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice …

Morbi bridge collapse: Kin of victims await justice a year after tragedy
1 year, 4 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse: Kin of victims await justice a year after tragedy

Hindustan Times  

Manubhai Vaghela’s son was preparing for competitive exams when he took time out from his busy schedule to see the newly opened pedestrian suspension bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi on October 30 last year. Minutes later, the three watched helplessly as the British-era bridge built in 1877 collapsed a week after it was reopened after repairs, leaving 135 people dead The …

Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT indicts Oreva group for serious lapses
1 year, 5 months ago

Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT indicts Oreva group for serious lapses

The Hindu  

Almost a year after the bridge tragedy in Morbi in which over 135 people were killed when a colonial era hanging bridge collapsed, a special investigation team of the Gujarat Government has indicted the Oreva Group for “serious operational and technical lapses”. The tragedy was “a result of lapses at administrative level to follow due procedure as per government norms, …

Morbi bridge tragedy | Oreva Group deposits ₹14.62 cr for interim compensation to victims
1 year, 11 months ago

Morbi bridge tragedy | Oreva Group deposits ₹14.62 cr for interim compensation to victims

The Hindu  

The Oreva Group informed the Gujarat High Court on April 18 that it has deposited with the State legal services authority the entire amount of ₹14.62 crore to be paid as interim compensation to victims of the Morbi bridge tragedy, as directed by the HC in February. Desai and Justice Biren Vaishnav that it has deposited with the Gujarat State …

Morbi municipality dissolved five months after bridge collapse tragedy
1 year, 11 months ago

Morbi municipality dissolved five months after bridge collapse tragedy

Hindustan Times  

Morbi municipality’s “failure” to discharge its duties, from taking control of the British-era bridge after its contract with the Oreva Group ended in 2017 to seeking fitness certificate from the private firm after it was renovated, are some of the reasons cited the Gujarat government for superseding the municipality late on Tuesday. As per the order issued by the state …

Gujarat govt supersedes Morbi municipality five months after tragic suspension bridge collapse in town
1 year, 11 months ago

Gujarat govt supersedes Morbi municipality five months after tragic suspension bridge collapse in town

India TV News  

Morbi: The Gujarat government superseded the Morbi municipality on Tuesday, months after a suspension bridge collapsed in the town claiming the lives of 135 people. Morbi municipality overlooked Oreva Group's warning The Oreva Group, according to the government, had warned the municipality in a number of letters between 2018 and 2020 that the bridge was in poor condition and a …

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Oreva group MD Jaysukh Patel denied interim bail
2 years ago

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Oreva group MD Jaysukh Patel denied interim bail

India TV News  

Morbi Bridge Collapse: The district and session courts have denied bail to Oreva group MD Jaysukh Patel on Tuesday. Earlier, the Gujarat government had opposed the interim bail sought by Jaysukh Patel to pay compensation to the kin of victims of last year’s Morbi suspension bridge collapse that left 135 dead. The Gujarat High Court had on February 22 directed …

Morbi bridge collapse case: Gujarat High Court asks Oreva group to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to families
2 years ago

Morbi bridge collapse case: Gujarat High Court asks Oreva group to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to families

India TV News  

Morbi bridge collapse case: The Gujarat High Court today ordered Oreva Group Managing Director Jaysukh Patel to pay a compensation amount of Rs 10 lakh to the families of each of the 135 victims, who died in the Morbi suspension bridge collapse case on October 30 last year. The court had initiated suo motu proceedings in the bridge collapse case …

Morbi bridge collapse | Civic body, councillors claim innocence
2 years, 1 month ago

Morbi bridge collapse | Civic body, councillors claim innocence

The Hindu  

The Morbi municipality on February 15 passed a resolution saying the civic body never gave its approval to hand over a suspension bridge in the town to Oreva Group, a day after the Gujarat government sought a fresh reply to a show-cause notice over the bridge collapse that killed 141 people. In the general board meeting held today to discuss …

Morbi bridge collapse case: Gujarat court rejects bail pleas of seven accused
2 years, 1 month ago

Morbi bridge collapse case: Gujarat court rejects bail pleas of seven accused

India TV News  

Morbi bridge collapse case: A court in Gujarat on Saturday rejected the bail applications of seven people arrested in connection with the collapse of a suspension bridge in Morbi town of Gujarat, in which 135 people were killed. The court of principal sessions judge PC Joshi refused to grant bail to the seven accused, including two managers of Oreva Group, …

Morbi bridge collapse: Promoter of Oreva Group that renovated Gujarat's ill-fated bridge named in chargesheet
2 years, 1 month ago

Morbi bridge collapse: Promoter of Oreva Group that renovated Gujarat's ill-fated bridge named in chargesheet

India TV News  

Morbi bridge collapse: Promoter of Oreva Group that renovated Gujarat's ill-fated bridge named in chargesheet Morbi bridge collapse: Ajanta Manufacturing Limited was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchu river that collapsed. Morbi bridge collapse: Promoter of Oreva Group that renovated Gujarat's ill-fated bridge has been named in the chargesheet. A Gujarat court …

Morbi Tragedy| An Inference Could Be Drawn That There Was A Collusion Between M/s Ajanta & Civic Body: Gujarat High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Morbi Tragedy| An Inference Could Be Drawn That There Was A Collusion Between M/s Ajanta & Civic Body: Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

In the ongoing hearing pertaining to suo motu PIL plea initiated over the Morbi Bridge Collapse incident which took away the lives of 135 people in October 2022, the Gujarat High Court today remarked that an inference could be drawn that there existed a collusion between the Civic Body and M/s Ajanta, the company which managed the bridge before it …

Morbi Tragedy| 'Will Take Responsibility Of Orphaned Children, Compensate Injured, Kin Of Dead': M/S Ajanta Submits Before Gujarat HC
2 years, 1 month ago

Morbi Tragedy| 'Will Take Responsibility Of Orphaned Children, Compensate Injured, Kin Of Dead': M/S Ajanta Submits Before Gujarat HC

Live Law  

The Ajanta Manufacturing Private Limited, which managed Jhulto Pul in Morbi, which collapsed on October 30, taking away the lives of 135 people today submitted before the Court, in the suo moto proceedings before it, that it is willing to unconditionally take the responsibility of the 7 children who became orphaned due to the incident.Senior Counsel ND Nanavaty, appearing. The …

Morbi Tragedy Suo Moto Case| Gujarat High Court Dismisses Municipality Elected Members' Impleadment Plea
2 years, 2 months ago

Morbi Tragedy Suo Moto Case| Gujarat High Court Dismisses Municipality Elected Members' Impleadment Plea

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday dismissed an application moved by certain elected members of the Morbi Municipality seeking their impleadment in the suo moto case instituted by the High Court pertaining Morbi Bridge collapse, which claimed 135 lives.The bench of Chief Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Ashutosh J. Shastri opined that the councillors are not a necessary or proper …

Gujarat high court notice to Ajanta-Oreva group over Morbi tragedy
2 years, 2 months ago

Gujarat high court notice to Ajanta-Oreva group over Morbi tragedy

Hindustan Times  

Calling the Morbi bridge collapse that left 135 people dead on October 30, a “catastrophe”, the Gujarat high court on Wednesday shot down a plea by 46 councillors of Morbi municipality, demanding they be heard before any adverse order is passed regarding dissolving or superseding the civic body. On November 21, the Supreme Court the bridge collapse an “an enormous …

Morbi Bridge Tragedy: Gujarat High Court Issues Notice To State Govt In Bail Pleas Filed By 7 Accused
2 years, 3 months ago

Morbi Bridge Tragedy: Gujarat High Court Issues Notice To State Govt In Bail Pleas Filed By 7 Accused

Live Law  

Admitting bail applications of 7 accused in the Morbi Bridge Collapse case which took the lives of 135 people, the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the State Government.Out of 8 accused arrested in connection with the case, 7 have now moved to the High Court after they were denied bail by a Sessions Court last month. Admitting …

Trinamool Congress's Saket Gokhale arrested by Gujarat Police over Morbi Bridge collapse tweet, alleges party
2 years, 3 months ago

Trinamool Congress's Saket Gokhale arrested by Gujarat Police over Morbi Bridge collapse tweet, alleges party

India TV News  

Alleging "political vendetta" by the BJP, Trinamool Congress has claimed that its spokesperson Saket Gokhale has been arrested by the Gujarat police over a tweet on the Morbi bridge collapse. He was picked up from Rajasthan by the Gujarat Police, tweeted Derek O'Brien, a senior leader of Mamata Banerjee's Party. In Gujarat's Morbi town, a suspension bridge collapsed on October …

Gujarat HC: Morbi civic body guilty of dereliction
2 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat HC: Morbi civic body guilty of dereliction

Hindustan Times  

Officials of the Morbi municipality were guilty of dereliction of duty for allowing a pedestrian bridge to open and be crowded beyond capacity, leading to the deaths of 141 people when it eventually collapsed, the Gujarat high court said on Thursday. Rescuers on boats search in the Machchu river next to a cable suspension bridge that collapsed in Morbi town …

An enormous tragedy, SC on the Morbi Bridge collapse incident
2 years, 3 months ago

An enormous tragedy, SC on the Morbi Bridge collapse incident

India Today  

‘It’s an enormous tragedy, no doubt,’ the Supreme Court of India orally remarked on Monday while hearing petitions filed seeking a court-monitored or judicial probe into the Morbi Bridge collapse incident. The Supreme Court noted that Gujarat HC has already taken cognisance of the case, and it would be appropriate if the conduct of proceedings remains with the high court. …

Morbi bridge collapse wasn't govt's fault, Gujarat witnessing development under BJP: Voters
2 years, 3 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse wasn't govt's fault, Gujarat witnessing development under BJP: Voters

Firstpost  

Voters in Gujarat’s Morbi say that there would be no impact on the elections while claiming that the government was not at fault in the Morbi bridge collapse incident Morbi: The Morbi bridge incident in Gujarat in October end, which claimed the lives of over 130 people, shook the entire nation and the Opposition in the poll-bound state is speculating …

Morbi bridge collapse an enormous tragedy, says Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse an enormous tragedy, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday described the Morbi bridge collapse which killed 141 people, including 47 children, as an “enormous tragedy”. Chandrachud asked the Gujarat High Court, which has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident, to “bear its time and attention” on ensuring an independent investigation into the role and responsibilities of Nagar Palika officials and the agency which …

Morbi Bridge Collapse : Supreme Court Allows Petitioners Seeking Independent Probe To Raise Issues Before Gujarat High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Morbi Bridge Collapse : Supreme Court Allows Petitioners Seeking Independent Probe To Raise Issues Before Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

Taking note of the fact that the Gujarat High Court has already taken suo motu cognisance of the Morbi bridge collapse which took place on October 30 leaving 141 people dead, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain two petitions which sought for independent probe into the tragedy.The Court however granted liberty to the petitioners to approach the High …

SC to Hear on Nov 21 Plea Seeking Probe into Morbi Bridge Collapse Incident in Gujarat
2 years, 3 months ago

SC to Hear on Nov 21 Plea Seeking Probe into Morbi Bridge Collapse Incident in Gujarat

News 18  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking the constitution of a judicial commission to probe the Morbi bridge collapse incident in Gujarat which claimed over 130 lives. “From the past decade, various incidents have taken place in our country wherein due to the mismanagement, lapse in duty, and negligent maintenance activities, there have been cases …

Morbi bridge collapse: Supreme Court to hear today plea seeking probe into incident
2 years, 3 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse: Supreme Court to hear today plea seeking probe into incident

India TV News  

Morbi bridge collapse: Supreme Court to hear today plea seeking probe into incident Morbi bridge collapse: A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli will hear the PIL filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, which said that the accident depicted the negligence and utter failure of the authorities. Morbi bridge collapse : The Supreme Court is scheduled to …

Questions loom large over Morbi bridge collapse ahead of Gujarat Assembly election
2 years, 4 months ago

Questions loom large over Morbi bridge collapse ahead of Gujarat Assembly election

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 16, 2022 13:21 IST Morbi, a dusty, ugly industrial town in Gujarat’s Saurashtra belt, had one saving grace—a charming 140-year-old suspension bridge over the river Machchhu. No accountability Commenting on the larger issue of safety measures in public areas, Shirish Patel, a civil engineer whose firm does infrastructure audits, said: “Unless public servants are held accountable in …

Morbi Incident | "Don't Take This Matter Casually; File Counter-Affidavit By 4:30 PM Today Or Pay ₹1Lakh Cost": Gujarat HC To Civic Body
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi Incident | "Don't Take This Matter Casually; File Counter-Affidavit By 4:30 PM Today Or Pay ₹1Lakh Cost": Gujarat HC To Civic Body

Live Law  

Hearing a suo moto case pertaining to the October 30 Morbi Bridge Collapse incident, the Gujarat High Court today directed the Morbi Civic Body to file its counter-affidavit in the matter by 4:30 PM today or pay 1 lakh cost. A bench of Chief Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Ashutosh J Shastri directed thus as it was informed today by …

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Why Operation & Maintenance Contract Given Without Floating Tender, Asks Gujarat HC
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Why Operation & Maintenance Contract Given Without Floating Tender, Asks Gujarat HC

News 18  

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday heard a suo motu PIL on Morbi bridge tragedy and asked the state government as to how no expression of interest was tendered, and how the “largesse of the state” was given to an individual without floating a tender. Hearing the suo motu PIL, the high court wanted to know from the state government …

Why Contract Given to Ajanta Without Any Tenders? Guj HC Raps State Govt Over Morbi Bridge Tragedy
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Contract Given to Ajanta Without Any Tenders? Guj HC Raps State Govt Over Morbi Bridge Tragedy

News 18  

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday questioned the manner in which contract for renovation of the Morbi bridge, which collapsed on October 30 claiming 135 lives, was granted to the Gujarat-based Ajanta Manufacturing, part of the Oreva Group. Hearing a suo motu PIL on the Morbi bridge tragedy, a division bench of Chief Justice Kumar and Justice Ashutosh Shastri noted, …

Morbi Incident | How Contract Of Renovation Granted Without Inviting Tender? Gujarat High Court Raises Questions About MoU For Bridge Maintenance
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi Incident | How Contract Of Renovation Granted Without Inviting Tender? Gujarat High Court Raises Questions About MoU For Bridge Maintenance

Live Law  

While hearing the suo moto case pertaining to the October 30 Morbi Bridge Collapse incident, the Gujarat High Court raised its eyebrows over the way in which the contract for renovation was granted to the Gujarat-based Ajanta Manufacturing, a part of the Oreva Group. "State took steps that are expected from it but the agreement signed b/w Morbi civic body …

Adani Foundation to provide financial support to children of victims in Morbi bridge collapse
2 years, 4 months ago

Adani Foundation to provide financial support to children of victims in Morbi bridge collapse

India TV News  

Adani Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the Adani Group announced a deposit of Rs 5 crore as to provide shelter to 20 children who lost one or both parents in the Morbi suspension bridge collapse on Tuesday. Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, Dr. Priti Adani said, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and share the …

Gujarat Bridge Collapse: HC raps Morbi civic body, says 'acting smart' after authorities fail to show up
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat Bridge Collapse: HC raps Morbi civic body, says 'acting smart' after authorities fail to show up

India TV News  

Gujarat Bridge Collapse: HC raps Morbi civic body, says 'acting smart' after authorities fail to show up Gujarat bridge collapse: The notice had been sent to state government officials including Home Department, Urban Housing, Morbi Municipality, State Human Rights Commission. Morbi Bridge collapse : Gujarat High Court accused the Morbi Civic body of 'acting smart' after authorities failed to show …

Morbi Bridge Collapse: First patient's treatment began within 18 minutes, says Harsh Sanghavi
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi Bridge Collapse: First patient's treatment began within 18 minutes, says Harsh Sanghavi

Firstpost  

“People of the fire brigade reached the spot, Navy, Army, and NDRF were mobilised. Situation would have been dire if the NDRF team mobilisation hadn’t occurred by 11.30 pm," Harsh Sanghavi said New Delhi: Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday said that the investigation in the Morbi bridge collapse case is underway and the culprits will be punished. Speaking at …

Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat HC takes suo motu cognisance, issues notice to state government
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat HC takes suo motu cognisance, issues notice to state government

Firstpost  

Gujarat HC also sought a status report from the chief secretary and home secretary by next Monday when the matter will come up for hearing Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy and issued notices to the state government and local authorities and also sought a status report in the …

Morbi bridge collapse | Gujarat High Court takes suo motu cognizance, issues notice to State government
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse | Gujarat High Court takes suo motu cognizance, issues notice to State government

The Hindu  

The Gujarat High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of the Morbi bridge collapse incident. The Chief Justice of the High Court said it was a disheartening incident wherein 100s of citizens died an untimely death. A division Bench of Chief Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Ashutosh Shastri issued notices to the Gujarat government through the Chief Secretary, State …

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Gujarat High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance, Asks State To File Action Taken Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Gujarat High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance, Asks State To File Action Taken Report

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the "disheartening" Morbi Bridge collapse, that claimed 134 lives. But for the vacation, we would have sat on the same day itself… we want some action from your end," a bench of Chief Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Ashutosh J Shastri told Advocate General Kamal Trivedi. It has directed to …

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Gujarat HC seeks report from state govt within a week
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Gujarat HC seeks report from state govt within a week

India TV News  

Highlights Gujarat High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of Morbi bridge collapse incident Notice has been sent to various state government departments Over 130 people were killed including children in the tragedy on October 31 Morbi Bridge Collapse: The Gujarat High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of Morbi bridge collapse incident and sought a report from …

Acting on Morbi tragedy, Odisha shuts down Mahanadi suspension bridge ahead of festivals
2 years, 4 months ago

Acting on Morbi tragedy, Odisha shuts down Mahanadi suspension bridge ahead of festivals

India TV News  

Highlights The action by the authorities was taken after a heavy rush of people was witnessed on the bridge Devotees may try to visit temples using mechanised or country boats, authorities in Odisha said A very large number of devotees are expected to throng the Shiva Shrine using the suspension bridge The Odisha government has closed down the suspension bridge …

Morbi bridge collapse: Municipality's Chief Officer suspended days after tragic incident in Gujarat
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse: Municipality's Chief Officer suspended days after tragic incident in Gujarat

India TV News  

Highlights Gujarat government suspended Morbi Municipality's Chief Officer Sandipsinh Zala Zala was suspended in wake of Morbi bridge collapse incident that claimed around 135 lives The British-era suspension bridge had collapsed on Sunday during evening time Morbi bridge collapse: The Gujarat government has suspended Morbi Municipality's Chief Officer Sandipsinh Zala in the wake of the bridge collapse incident that claimed …

'Morbi bridge collapse gives example of BJP's misgovernance in Gujarat': Asaduddin Owaisi
2 years, 4 months ago

'Morbi bridge collapse gives example of BJP's misgovernance in Gujarat': Asaduddin Owaisi

Firstpost  

At least 135 people including children were killed after a 140-year-old suspension bridge collapsed into the Machchhu river on 30 October New Delhi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has hit out at BJP over the Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat. Owaisi said, “Whatever happened in Morbi is unfortunate and gives example of BJP’s misgovernance in Gujarat.” “Due to the misgovernance of …

Morbi bridge was proposed to reopen after temporary repairs in 2020: documents
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi bridge was proposed to reopen after temporary repairs in 2020: documents

Hindustan Times  

The bridge, which collapsed on Sunday in Gujarat’s Morbi and left at least 135 people dead, underwent multiple repairs, and the Oreva Group that renovated it at one point considered reopening it after temporary repairs in 2020, according to documents HT has seen. This was for the first time that so many people gathered on the bridge,” said a Morbi …

Morbi bridge tragedy: As the dead keep coming, crematorium, graveyard staff overwhelmed
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi bridge tragedy: As the dead keep coming, crematorium, graveyard staff overwhelmed

Hindustan Times  

Crematorium and graveyard workers in Morbi, Gujarat, said they had never, in their decades-long experience, witnessed such a massive influx of bodies in such a short period of time as they did after the colonial-era footbridge collapsed, claiming more than 130 lives. Crematorium workers and families of the victims said the tragedy brought back the Machchhu dam collapse tragedy of …

In court, Morbi Police highlight lapses in bridge maintenance
2 years, 4 months ago

In court, Morbi Police highlight lapses in bridge maintenance

The Hindu  

There were a series of lapses such as no safety audit of the metal bridge, no audit of the structure’s load bearing capacity and the contractor roped in to carry out the repairs and renovations of the 140-year-old British era bridge was not qualified for the job, the Morbi Police told a local court seeking custody of the nine accused, …

Morbi bridge collapse timeline: How Gujarat bridge collapse that killed 135 unfolded
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse timeline: How Gujarat bridge collapse that killed 135 unfolded

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Around 135 people died in the bridge collapse that …

Truth about Morbi tragedy survivor's 'changing plaster' fake news
2 years, 4 months ago

Truth about Morbi tragedy survivor's 'changing plaster' fake news

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid a visit to the Morbi bridge collapse site and also met the survivors of the incident at the hospital on Tuesday. Several left-liberal social media users and journalists shared two juxtaposed images of a man, one with a gauze rolled around his right knee, and another with a plaster on his right leg, …

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Lawyers' Associations Refuse to Represent Accused; 'Will of God', Says Arrested Manager
2 years, 4 months ago

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Lawyers' Associations Refuse to Represent Accused; 'Will of God', Says Arrested Manager

News 18  

Two local bar associations in Gujarat passed unanimous resolutions on Tuesday to not represent the accused in the Morbi Bridge Collapse case, where over 130 people died after the bridge snapped on Sunday evening. Nine persons were on Monday booked under Indian Penal Code section 304 which include ticket collectors, bridge repair contractors, three security guards and managers of the …

Officials probe India bridge collapse as divers comb river
2 years, 4 months ago

Officials probe India bridge collapse as divers comb river

Associated Press  

MORBI, India — Scuba divers combed through a river in western India on Wednesday to make certain no bodies were left behind after the collapse of a newly repaired suspension bridge, as officials investigate what led to the tragedy that killed at least 135 people. The 143-year-old pedestrian bridge collapsed Sunday evening, sending hundreds plunging into the waters of the …

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