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Darjeeling: 6 dead, bridge collapses due to landslide
At least six people have died in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district due to a landslide in Mirik. The disaster also led to the collapse of the Dudia Iron Bridge, which connects Mirik and Kurseong.
‘Zindagi Ke Saath Bhi, Zindagi Ke Baad Bhi’: Auto Driver Narrowly Escapes Crushing Death As Huge ‘LIC’ Banner Hoarding Collapses – VIDEO Surfaces
A shocking video has surfaced on social media in which an auto-rickshaw driver had a narrow escape. His swift reaction and timing of escape saved him from an untimely death. The viral video shows that the auto driver escapes from his auto-rickshaw moments before a huge hoarding came crushing down on his rickshaw.
Karur stampede: Eyewitness accounts reveal chaos, panic before tragedy struck
A political rally in Karur turned tragic on Saturday evening as a stampede killed 39 people, including women and children, and left dozens injured.
No city for the nameless
Nisar, a soul lost to the city. Photo: Supplied E very night, hundreds endure sleeplessness on Lahores streets. Many are labourers who have migrated to the city for jobs. Soaring rents force them to sleep on the roadsides. The urban homeless are mostly economic.
Vijay Rally Stampede: Death toll climbs to 39 at Karur TVK rally, CM MK Stalin orders judicial probe
Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the victims and Rs 1 lakh for those injured. He vowed that strict action would be taken once the “truth is revealed” behind the incident.
Person with disability rescued from swollen river in Maharashtra`s Beed district
The man was spotted being swept away by strong currents near the village, prompting five local youths to spring into action. They tied ropes around their waists and bravely entered the raging waters to pull him to safety, officials confirmed.
Philippines halts work, classes as super typhoon barrels toward Luzon
The storm is then forecast to hit Hong Kong as it blows toward the coast of southern China. The financial hub is considering shutting its airport for 36 hours.