Kesarbai Building Collapse

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Kesarbai building collapse

Aerial view of Kesarbai building which collapsed on July 16, claiming 13 lives.

It’s a sombre Bakri Id for locals of Kesarbai bldg

The ground-plus-four structure housed more than ten families and four shops.

13 Aug 2019 1:23 AM

During the investigation, it came to light that the ill-fated structure was constructed illegally by the contractor concerned.

Mumbai police book contractor, trust for building crash

At least 13 persons were killed and nine others injured when the four-storey illegal section of the Kesarbai building in Dongri collapsed on July 16.

24 Jul 2019 5:11 AM

Dongri mishap survivor battles for life in hospital

Talking to The Asian Age, Halima said that she was in pain physically and is unable to consume food.

19 Jul 2019 8:02 AM

Woman rescued from rubble after 19 hours, survives

She had to be operated upon but is not stable, said the superintendent of J.J. Hospital.

18 Jul 2019 2:08 AM

Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT), which is redeveloping 250 dilapidated buildings in south Mumbai, said citizens should take responsibility of their lives and support redevelopment wherever needed.

Dongri residents play key role in rescue operations

he locals threw open empty halls as shelter for the victims of the collapse who were rendered homeless.

18 Jul 2019 2:06 AM

A local resident said that the entire B ward had become a hub of unauthorised constructions and that such alterations could be found in almost every building.

Building collapse: Dongri a hub of illicit constructions

SP leader said illegal developments had taken place under the guise of repairs and maintenance.

18 Jul 2019 2:05 AM

Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

Dongri building collapse death toll rises to 13

The BMC stated that rescue operations were called off around 3.30 pm.

18 Jul 2019 1:58 AM

The redevelopment of Kesarbai building was stalled due to interference by the trustees, claimed locals.

‘Trustees stalled redevelopment’

One night after the building received a notice from the BMC, locals saw plaster falling from part of the structure.

17 Jul 2019 6:35 AM

As night fell on the city, hundreds of people continued the job of rescuing people from under the rubble of the building, which was located in a bustling lane off Tandel Street.

Missing mother-son duo found dead under rubble

TV channels showed dramatic visuals of a child, wrapped in a cloth, being carried out of the debris by rescue workers.

17 Jul 2019 6:28 AM

Rescue team at the spot where the four-storey building collapsed in Dongri on Tuesday. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

BMC, Mhada play blame game over building collapse

The civic body claimed that the building was declared dangerous in 2017 and notices had been issued to both the residents and the Mhada.

17 Jul 2019 6:22 AM

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