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politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Zoram People's Movement Emerges Victorious in Mizoram Elections

In the Mizoram Assembly elections, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), a party that was not even registered four years ago, emerged as the winner with a mandate of 27 seats out of 40, ousting the NDA ally Mizo National Front (MNF) and the long-standing Congress party. The outgoing Chief Minister Zoramthanga lost his seat to ZPM's Lalthansanga, while the Congress party won only one seat and slipped to fourth place behind the BJP. The ZPM leader stated that his party would not align with the NDA or the opposition alliance INDIA and would have an issue-based relationship with the central government.

via Times of India|

#congress #elections #mizoram

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragedy Strikes: 26 Dead in India Bridge Collapse

At least 26 people have been killed and several others are missing after a railway bridge under construction collapsed near the town of Sairang in Mizoram, India. The cause of the incident is unknown, and an investigation has been opened. Three people have been rescued so far. The victims are from West Bengal, and the government has promised financial assistance to their families. Accidents on construction sites are not uncommon in India.

via BBC|

#accidentsdisasters #bridge-collapse #construction-site

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Fatalities as Railway Bridge Collapses in Mizoram, India

At least 26 workers were killed and two injured when a railway bridge being constructed in Sairang town, Mizoram, India collapsed. The state-run railway authority has launched an investigation into the incident. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) stated that the mishap occurred during work on the Bhairbi-Sairang New Line Railway Project, which aims to connect Mizoram to the rest of the country. India's railway system has faced criticism for its safety and aging infrastructure, with recent accidents highlighting the need for improvements.

via NBC News|

#accidentsdisasters #india #investigation

infrastructure2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragedy Strikes as Bridge Collapse Claims 17 Lives in Mizoram, India

At least 17 people were killed and several others injured when an under-construction bridge collapsed in the town of Sairang, Mizoram state, in northeast India. This incident is the latest in a series of infrastructure failures in the country, raising concerns about construction quality and safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and offered financial assistance to the victims' families. Mizoram, a hilly state near the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar, heavily relies on its network of roads, highways, and bridges for connectivity.

via CNN|

#bridge-collapse #construction #india