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NDTV
30-07-2025
- NDTV
Mother And Teen Son Killed In Wall Collapse, 4 Days After Arriving In Delhi
New Delhi: Just four days after arriving in Delhi in search of employment, a woman and her teenage son died when a decades-old boundary wall collapsed on their makeshift tent in north Delhi's Sehgal Colony on Tuesday morning. Two other family members were injured in the incident. Meera (40) and her son Ganpath (17) died, while her elder son, Dashrath (19) and brother-in-law Nanhe (35), sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment. According to police and fire officials, the family had set up a tin shelter on the premises of a residential construction site near Raj Nivas, where they had started working as daily wage labourers for Rs 500 a day. "We came just four days ago to earn a better livelihood. Now we are returning with two bodies," Nanhe said, speaking from his hospital bed. He said that his brother is still in the village and is unaware of the incident. Nanhe said that they had pitched the tent a couple of feet away from the boundary wall. "It suddenly collapsed. I was outside with Dashrath but Meera and Ganpath were inside and couldn't escape. I was in shock... I remember people pulling us out and shouting," he recalled. The incident occurred around 9.40 am. Officials received a call regarding the wall collapse at 9.53 am. A Delhi Fire Services official confirmed the identities of the woman and her son and said that both were declared dead at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital. Locals claimed that the boundary wall, built in the 1960s and stretching over 250 metres, collapsed following continuous rainfall. They alleged that trees on the elevated land behind the wall had recently been cut down to make way for ongoing construction, which destabilised the soil. "With the downpour, the loose earth slid and pushed against the wall, causing it to collapse," a resident said. The resident, who lives right across the site, said he rushed upon hearing a loud crash. "My 78-year-old sister-in-law was doing her morning prayers when the debris crashed into our compound. I managed to pull her out in time," he added. Locals also alleged that construction activities continued through the night and multiple complaints had been raised over tree-cutting and safety concerns, but no action was taken. "There were more than 40 trees. We told them not to cut all of them, but they did not listen. Now with the soil loosened and the rain, it led to a kind of incident," another resident said. Emergency services arrived after 10 am but by the time locals had already started rescue efforts. Dashrath and Nanhe are recovering from their injuries, according to locals. Residents of a nearby lane also reported knee-deep waterlogging after the incident, with muddy water and debris entering their homes. "The drain water from Sehgal Colony always flows towards our low-lying houses. Today, it came with debris and even a fallen electrical wire," a local said. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Delhi received 63.5 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 11.30 am at Safdarjung, its main weather station. A 'red alert' issued earlier in the morning which was later downgraded to an 'orange alert' after 11 am.
The Print
30-07-2025
- The Print
4 days after arriving in Delhi family of labourers loses two members in wall collapse
Meera (40) and her son Ganpath (17) died, while her elder son, Dashrath (19) and brother-in-law Nanhe (35), sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment. Two other family members were injured in the incident. New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Just four days after arriving in Delhi in search of employment, a woman and her teenage son died when a decades-old boundary wall collapsed on their makeshift tent in north Delhi's Sehgal Colony on Tuesday morning. According to police and fire officials, the family had set up a tin shelter on the premises of a residential construction site near Raj Nivas, where they had started working as daily wage labourers for Rs 500 a day. 'We came just four days ago to earn a better livelihood. Now we are returning with two bodies,' Nanhe said, speaking from his hospital bed. He said that his brother is still in the village and is unaware of the incident. Nanhe said that they had pitched the tent a couple of feet away from the boundary wall. 'It suddenly collapsed. I was outside with Dashrath but Meera and Ganpath were inside and couldn't escape. I was in shock… I remember people pulling us out and shouting,' he recalled. The incident occurred around 9.40 am. Officials received a call regarding the wall collapse at 9.53 am. A Delhi Fire Services official confirmed the identities of the woman and her son and said that both were declared dead at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital. Locals claimed that the boundary wall, built in the 1960s and stretching over 250 metres, collapsed following continuous rainfall. They alleged that trees on the elevated land behind the wall had recently been cut down to make way for ongoing construction, which destabilised the soil. 'With the downpour, the loose earth slid and pushed against the wall, causing it to collapse,' a resident said. The resident, who lives right across the site, said he rushed upon hearing a loud crash. 'My 78-year-old sister-in-law was doing her morning prayers when the debris crashed into our compound. I managed to pull her out in time,' he added. Locals also alleged that construction activities continued through the night and multiple complaints had been raised over tree-cutting and safety concerns, but no action was taken. 'There were more than 40 trees. We told them not to cut all of them, but they did not listen. Now with the soil loosened and the rain, it led to a kind of incident,' another resident said. Emergency services arrived after 10 am but by the time locals had already started rescue efforts. Dashrath and Nanhe are recovering from their injuries, according to locals. Residents of a nearby lane also reported knee-deep waterlogging after the incident, with muddy water and debris entering their homes. 'The drain water from Sehgal Colony always flows towards our low-lying houses. Today, it came with debris and even a fallen electrical wire,' a local said. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Delhi received 63.5 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 11.30 am at Safdarjung, its main weather station. A 'red alert' issued earlier in the morning which was later downgraded to an 'orange alert' after 11 am. PTI SGV SHB SHB OZ OZ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dipika Chikhlia isn't sure about Arun Govil playing Dasarath in new Ramayana: ‘I can't play anything other than Sita'
Actor Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia are still remembered for their portrayal of Lord Rama and Sita in Ramanand Sagar's 1987 television series Ramayan. Now, Arun is all set to essay the role of King Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. In an interview with Times of India, Dipika reacted to Arun's casting, calling it out of context. Dipika Chikhlia reacts to Arun Govil's casting in Ramayana. Dipika Chikhlia says Arun Govil's casting as Dashrath is out of context Dipika spoke about Arun playing Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, where Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, and said, "To see him in a role apart from Ram… I don't know, I mean, see — I have seen him as Ram and I've seen myself as Sita. For me to see him as Dashrath is really a little out of context. But then I guess that's really his choice. It's very personal as to how people feel. It's very difficult to break images. I mean, if you played Ram, then you are Ram.' She further added that had she been approached for the film, she wouldn't be comfortable playing any other character, and said, "I was never approached. I guess they've not even bothered to speak to me about it. Once I played Sita, I don't think I can play any other character in Ramayan. It's something I'm not sure about. If I was doing something in Mahabharat or Shiv Puran, I could still give it a thought, but not in a Ramayana film." About Ramayana Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The film is set to release in two parts, with the first installment hitting cinemas on Diwali 2026 and the second on Diwali 2027. Earlier, in a conversation with Hindustan Times, the film's producer Namit Malhotra said he wants the film to be celebrated like Oppenheimer. He said, "I'm keen to not just make India proud but excite the world about Indian storytelling and really celebrate global cinema together. It's not like we don't like Hollywood films. It's not like we don't see an Oppenheimer and have a great feeling, or a Forrest Gump, or any of these, you know, landmark films. Their stories are universal. I believe this is universal too. This is that opportunity that I believe I'm pretty fortunate to have received in my life, and I hope I can deliver."
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ranbir Kapoor To Yash And Sunny Deol; Who Plays What In Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
Last Updated: Ramayana Movie Cast: Shooting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is currently underway. While Ranbir Kapoor has already completed his portions of the film, Yash is now shooting. Ramayana Movie Cast: Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is one of the most awaited movies. It is no secret that the film will be released in two parts in 2026 and 2027, respectively. While the shooting of Ramayana is currently underway, do you know who will play what in this adaptation of the Hindu mythological epic? Worry not, we have got you covered. Here is the entire list of the Ramayana cast: NAME OF THE ACTOR ROLE IN RAMAYANA Ranbir Kapoor Ram Sai Pallavi Sita Yash Ravana Sunny Deol Hanuman Ravie Dubey Laxman Kajal Aggarwal Mandodri Rakul Preet Singh Surpanakha Lara Dutta Kakeyi Vivek Oberoi Vidhyutjiva Arun Govil Dashrath Kunal Kapoor Lord Indra Adinath Kothare Bharat Sheeba Chaddha Manthara Indira Krishnan Kaushalaya Before Sai Pallavi, Alia Bhatt was being considered for the role of Sita in Ramayana. However, she backed out of the project due to date-related issues. It was later confirmed that Sai Pallavi will be essaying the role of Sita in the movie. Shooting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is currently underway. While Ranbir Kapoor has already completed his portions of the film, Yash is now shooting for his part in Mumbai. Reportedly, the film is being made on a whopping budget of Rs 835 crore. Just a few days back, it was also revealed that Ranbir and Yash will barely be seen sharing screen space together in Ramayana. According to sources close to the production, 'The makers have chosen to stay true to the original Valmiki text, where Lord Ram and Raavan do not encounter each other through most of the epic. Their worlds remain apart, their stories unfolding in parallel until destiny brings them face-to-face in the climactic battle. As per the original narrative, Ram learns of Raavan's existence only after Sita's abduction, and the two never meet until the battlefield confrontation in Lanka." Meanwhile, several media reports also suggest that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the first promo of Ramayana. The 2-minute-36-second promo has received a 'U' certificate from the Mumbai Regional Office of the board. However, official confirmation regarding this is still awaited. First Published:
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Man killed while trying to save son during dispute with mobile shop owner over money
Lucknow: A man was clubbed to death while saving his son, who was being beaten by a mobile shop owner and his aides over a dispute of Rs 2,000 in the Maal police station area on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Ramkishun, aged 55, from Mawai Khurd village. As per reports, Ramkishun's son, Dashrath, gave a mobile phone to a mobile shop owner, Gulfam for repair. He also gave Gulfam Rs 2,000. It was alleged that whenever Dashrath asked Gulfam to return the mobile phone and money, Gulfam used delaying tactics. On the fateful day, Gulfam finally denied ever taking the mobile phone and money from Dashrath. This escalated into a heated argument between Dashrath and Gulfam. In the early hours of Wednesday, Gulfam came with his friends to Dashrath's house and attacked him. Ramkishun heard the commotion and intervened to save his son, but was beaten to death. When the police arrived, Dashrath was gasping and was taken to the CHC, where doctors referred him to the trauma centre, where he was pronounced dead by the doctors. A heavy police force was deployed to prevent clashes between the warring groups. About 10 policemen have been deployed at the house of the deceased, and policemen are also stationed at various locations in the village streets. DCP of south zone, Nipun Agarwal said that on the complaint of Ramkishun's second son, Jaskaran, the police registered an FIR against Gulfam, Shanu, Chunni, Munavvar, Guthki and Asif, all of Maal.
