An under-construction railway bridge in Mizoram's Sairang collapsed on Wednesday killing at least 26 workers. Several others are still feared trapped at the site.(HT Photo)
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The accident happened in Sairang area, about 20 km from Aizawl, according to officials. (PTI)
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Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga condoled the incident, saying, “Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy.” (PTI)
“I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Sending gratitude to the people who have come out in large numbers to help with rescue operations,” CM Zoramthanga said in a post on ‘X’ (formally Twitter). (PTI)
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the kin of workers who died in the incident. He also announced an ex gratia compensation of ₹50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries. (PTI)
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(From L to R) Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on May 5, 2025. They stood united in tribute during the national anthem. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
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This tradition has started when the maker of "Budgie Smuggler" was giving out free swimming trunks to the first 200 people who voted in smugglers, as per reports.
