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Building Collapse

Ruins of a systemic collapse

This catastrophe underscores not only the impunity with which building bylaws are violated but also points to the troubling collusion between BBMP officials and builders.

25 October 2024, 22:37 IST

Ruins of a systemic collapse

Ruins of a systemic collapse

Ruins of a systemic collapse

25 October 2024, 22:37 IST

Grieving family stands amid stench as rescue team recovers contractor's body

A police official at the site said the bulldozer operation paused when the team detected a strong odour of decomposed flesh in the air.

25 October 2024, 21:58 IST

Grieving family stands amid stench as rescue team recovers contractor's body

Grieving family stands amid stench as rescue team recovers contractor's body

Grieving family stands amid stench as rescue team recovers contractor's body

25 October 2024, 21:58 IST

Bengaluru: Death toll in Babusapalya building collapse rises to 9

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda announced that investigations would intensify now that rescue efforts have concluded.

25 October 2024, 15:13 IST

Bengaluru: Death toll in Babusapalya building collapse rises to 9

Bengaluru: Death toll in Babusapalya building collapse rises to 9

Bengaluru: Death toll in Babusapalya building collapse rises to 9

25 October 2024, 15:13 IST

'Babusapalya building owner intended to rent all flats, build similar structure next door'

The seven-storeyed building had one two-bedroom house and one three-bedroom house each on four floors with a duplex on the fifth and sixth floors.

25 October 2024, 14:57 IST

'Babusapalya building owner intended to rent all flats, build similar structure next door'

'Babusapalya building owner intended to rent all flats, build similar structure next door'

'Babusapalya building owner intended to rent all flats, build similar structure next door'

25 October 2024, 14:57 IST

What makes a building fall?

A weak foundation, substandard material, and incompetent contractors can cost you dear, warn experts.

25 October 2024, 01:17 IST

What makes a building fall?

What makes a building fall?

What makes a building fall?

25 October 2024, 01:17 IST

Babusapalya building collapse: One discharged, others continue to get treatment

Jagadevi, 45, and Nagaraj, 25, both of whom sustained serious injuries, have been transferred to Aster CMI Hospital in Sahakara Nagar for further treatment. Nagaraj is currently in the ward, while Jagadevi remains in the emergency department under observation by neurosurgeons due to spinal injuries.

24 October 2024, 22:23 IST

Babusapalya building collapse: One discharged, others continue to get treatment

Babusapalya building collapse: One discharged, others continue to get treatment

Babusapalya building collapse: One discharged, others continue to get treatment

24 October 2024, 22:23 IST

Workers' federation calls for higher compensation for building collapse victims

On Thursday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation package of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased — Rs 3 lakh from the BBMP and Rs 2 lakh from the Labour Department (Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers' Board).

24 October 2024, 22:21 IST

Workers' federation calls for higher compensation for building collapse victims

Workers' federation calls for higher compensation for building collapse victims

Workers' federation calls for higher compensation for building collapse victims

24 October 2024, 22:21 IST

Contractor remains missing two days after Babusapalya building collapse

Elumalai, the second contractor and supervisor of the building, has yet to be located as rescue operations near completion.

24 October 2024, 22:15 IST

Contractor remains missing two days after Babusapalya building collapse

Contractor remains missing two days after Babusapalya building collapse

Contractor remains missing two days after Babusapalya building collapse

24 October 2024, 22:15 IST

Babusapalya building collapse: BBMP suspends another junior official, issues notice to zonal commissioner

The civic body had suspended AEE Vinay K on Wednesday. It is noteworthy that both these engineers are junior-most in the BBMP's hierarchy.

24 October 2024, 22:12 IST

Babusapalya building collapse: BBMP suspends another junior official, issues notice to zonal commissioner

Babusapalya building collapse: BBMP suspends another junior official, issues notice to zonal commissioner

Babusapalya building collapse: BBMP suspends another junior official, issues notice to zonal commissioner

24 October 2024, 22:12 IST

Families of building collapse victims to get Rs 7 lakh compensation

He attributed the incident to shoddy construction practices rather than rainfall, and directed the BBMP to survey all under-construction buildings in the city to ensure regulatory compliance.

24 October 2024, 22:08 IST

Families of building collapse victims to get Rs 7 lakh compensation

Families of building collapse victims to get Rs 7 lakh compensation

Families of building collapse victims to get Rs 7 lakh compensation

24 October 2024, 22:08 IST