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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Precision and skill: Expert team retrieves tanker dangling on Vadodara bridge 27 days after collapse
A team of around 60 experts from the Marine Emergency Response Centre (MERC) of Vishwakarma company, Porbandar, successfully retrieved the precariously hanging tanker on the Anand-district end of the broken Mujpur-Gambhira bridge in Vadodara, in a remarkable feat of precision and skill. The operation, which took four days to complete, brought closure to the tragic incident that claimed 21 lives, 27 days ago when a part of the bridge collapsed. From the makeshift control room set up in a prefabricated cabin in Gambira to specialised pneumatic marine airbags, horizontal cantilevers and strand jacks on standby even as multiple drone cameras kept promptly ready to monitor the operations — the task to retrieve the chemical tanker hanging on the broken bridge since July 9, was all about meticulous calculations and probabilities. On Tuesday evening, almost four weeks after the bridge collapsed, killing 21 and leaving the chemical tanker hanging with a drop of about 50 meters on the separated span, MERC Vishwakarma retrieved the tanker, flawlessly executing the operation from 900 meters away without any human presence around the tanker. Not only was it a first for the district administration where usual rescue services involving heavy cranes could not be pressed into action but even the marine emergency team was working on retrieving a road transport vehicle stranded on a collapsed river bridge for the first time instead of the usual salvage operations carried out in waters along the Indian coastline. With the structure of the bridge compromised and the movement of heavy machinery restricted, MERC experts deployed marine technology to retrieve the vehicle. On Tuesday, the fourth day since the experts arrived in Anand district — the truck could now only be accessed from the Gambira end — a team of experts began the deployment of the pneumatic roller bags (marine airbags) in the undercarriage of the truck. After several hours of preparation, including inflating the roller bags, personnel wearing safety harnesses, the physical deployment of the roller bags started. Once fitted to the necessary height aligned with the existing bridge span, the team of workers returned to the end of the bridge, leaving the rest to the remotely operated cantilevers and strand jacks. MERC Director Ketan Gajjar told The Indian Express that the task of raising the tanker to align it to the road surface was the first step in the challenge, especially as the bridge had no strength and was surrounded by water. Gajjar said, 'The process is simple but the deployment of roller bags requires proper methodology and equipment to make the system work effectively and safely. It is a task for an expert as things can go wrong immediately if the placement is not right and the vessel (vehicle) does not lift in the right manner… Once the pneumatic bags were successfully deployed and the vehicle was in an upright position to be safely pulled out, the next step was carried out… The execution was done with a combination of lifting with the marine bags as well as pulling with the strand jacks. We had brought in a payload of 200 tonnes from Mumbai to complete the task of extracting the truck.' The director said that with human safety as the first priority, the deployment of the bags was done manually. 'We could not use any hydraulic machines as the bridge is compromised and human safety is priority. So, the team manually placed the bags. The personnel who worked on the task were from the rigging team, hydraulic jack pulling team as well as engineers… Not damaging the bridge further was also a big challenge.' Gajjar elaborated that meticulous calculations were crucial in determining the sizes of the components to be pushed under the tanker, given its unique bottom structure, which differs significantly from that of a typical sea vessel. To facilitate the operation, a smaller roller was strategically positioned under the bulkhead, where the tanker was most inclined, while a larger roller was pushed under the centre floor frame. 'Given the fact that unlike at sea, this deployment is on a bridge that has a fractured segment precariously holding position, we also needed to fasten the pneumatic bags to the bridge rails while inflating it to ensure that they do not roll away during the process or it could cause a major accident with the vehicle… Our experience of years means that we immediately calculate the necessary combinations to execute the task in a fast, effective and safe manner,' Gajjar added. As per the protocol, the MERC team initially assessed the situation, the position of the truck as well as the strength load required to lift and align the truck to the centreline of the bridge. Gajjar said. 'The first day was spent inspecting the truck's position, the height at which it needs to be lifted to align the wheels to the road surface of the existing portion of the bridge in order to successfully be able to pull it out… The process requires detailed calculation as it is a rare case of a road transport vehicle needing marine emergency response. Since the local authorities had assessed that bringing heavy cranes or equipment close to the tanker is impractical, it can remotely be pulled out only using the marine salvage technique… We had placed all equipment outside the bridge, 900 meters away,' Gajjar said. The company then began setting up its other equipment, in aligned positions, including the strand jack and the horizontal cantilever that will allow the team to complete the process of pulling out the vehicle without human intervention at the spot. An engineered horizontal cantilever was used to steer the vehicle in alignment to the bridge and a horizontal driven strand jack, which utilises a hydraulic grip and pull force, was used for the calibrated pulling of the truck from the spot. 'The horizontal movement is precisely controlled and helps move the vehicle upright as is the need in the present situation as we have to be careful that pulling out of the truck does not damage the existing bridge rails,' Gajjar said. Anand District Collector Praveen Chaudhary told The Indian Express, 'The tanker was successfully retrieved and it has been now placed standing on the existing span of the bridge. The MERC team paid their obeisance to the Mahisagar river after completing the task. They did not charge anything for this service, dedicating their work towards the society… we are grateful for the same.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Gujarat bridge collapse: Authorities begin operation to retrieve truck from Gambhira bridge
Authorities on Tuesday launched a rescue operation to retrieve a truck stuck on the Gambhira bridge in Gujarat's Anand district , weeks after the bridge collapsed on July 9, claiming over twenty lives. Anand Collector Praveen Chaudhary said the operation posed significant challenges due to the complex engineering and safety aspects involved. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Speaking to ANI, Chaudhary said, "It was difficult to rescue the engineering and safety aspects were the entire truck rescue operation is being carried out by the Vishwakarma Group of Porbandar... The team will use the main hydraulic stand jack and four pulling trucks...". He further stated that the setup to rescue the truck is almost complete, and authorities are prioritising safety and ensuring no lapses occur in the process. "A team of 50-60 people from the Vishwakarma group from Porbandar are working. Their priority is safety, as the operation has to be done from 900 meters away. It is expected that the truck will be rescued in the coming 2-3 days", the Collector added. Live Events Earlier, on July 26, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, visited Anand to meet the families of the victims who lost their lives in the bridge collapse. Meanwhile, following the Gambhira bridge tragedy, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) initiated a comprehensive inspection of all bridges under its jurisdiction as a precautionary measure. A section of the Gambhira bridge, which connects Vadodara and Anand, collapsed into the Mahisagar river on July 9, killing 20 and injuring several others. Following the incident, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel ordered a high-level inquiry into the recent bridge collapse incident.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Less than 15% of youth skilled under government scheme placed
. NEW DELHI: As unemployment continues to be a concern, government data shows that over 1.6 crore youth across India have been trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) since 2015, though only about 24.3 lakh secured job placements - less than 15% of the total youth trained. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, skill development minister Jayant Chaudhary said that while placement tracking was done under the first three phases of PMKVY (2015-2022), the current phase (PMKVY 4.0) focuses more on empowering candidates to pursue varied career paths and provides orientation support through platforms like Skill India Digital Hub. The platform connects trained individuals with potential employers and apprenticeship opportunities, with Rozgar Melas and National Apprenticeship Melas providing additional placement support. However, employment outcomes remain modest. Of the 56.89 lakh certified candidates in Short-Term Training (STT) between 2015 and 2022, only 24.3 lakh were reported placed - around 43%. Analysts say the low employment ratio reflects a continued gap between training curricula and industry requirements. The government acknowledged the need to align skilling with local demand and industry trends and has started district-level skill gap studies and state-specific training programmes. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AirSense 11 – Smart tech for deep sleep ResMed Buy Now Undo by Taboola by Taboola To support self-employment, youth are being linked with financial schemes such as PM Mudra Yojana (Rs 35.13 lakh crore sanctioned), PM Vishwakarma (Rs 3,920 crore), and DAY-NULM (Rs 8,775 crore to nearly 9.8 lakh urban poor). Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh lead in both training enrolment and loan assistance. Efforts to improve quality outcomes include training through accredited centres, on-the-job training, the National Credit Framework, and regular third-party evaluations. A third-party assessment of PMKVY 4.0 is currently underway to guide policy corrections. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Discover stories of India's leading eco-innovators at Ecopreneur Honours 2025
News18
01-08-2025
- News18
Barabanki temple stampede: SDM removed, new official takes charge
Barabanki (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) In the first major administrative action following the recent stampede at the Avsaneshwar Temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, that claimed two lives, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Haidergarh Shams Tabrez Khan has been removed from his post, according to an official order. Rajesh Vishwakarma has been appointed as the new Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Haidergarh and took charge at the temple on Thursday. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi ordered the transfer of Tabrez following public dissatisfaction over poor arrangements during the first two Mondays of Sawan at the popular Shiva temple. He has now been posted as the special land acquisition officer at the collectorate. Although local volunteers and temple committee members did not raise complaints publicly, murmurs persisted that Tabrez had not been present on either of the critical Mondays. Other key administrative officials, including the tehsildar and naib tehsildar, were also allegedly absent. On Thursday evening, Vishwakarma visited the Avsaneshwar Temple, offered prayers, and inspected the temple premises and the adjoining fairground. He issued strict instructions ensuring no lapses in devotees' safety. At the Gomti River ghat, where pilgrims bathe before offering holy water (jalabhishek) to the deity, Vishwakarma found the water level had risen, however, there were no safety arrangements in place. He immediately ordered the barricading of the ghat and issued stern directions to the revenue and police teams on site. During a joint inspection with temple committee chairman Sanjay Giri, manager Vinod Giri, and priest Atul Goswami, Vishwakarma reviewed all arrangements and instructed corrective action wherever shortcomings were observed. He also directed adequate police force be deployed across all critical points in and around the temple premises for the upcoming Monday. Additionally, the presence of two ambulances has been made mandatory. Two people were killed and 32 injured in a stampede at the temple after a live electric wire, broken by monkeys, fell onto a tin shed early on Monday, officials said. The electric current spread through the tin shed as the wire fell, triggering panic and a stampede in the temple premises. Earlier, DGP Uttar Pradesh Rajeev Krishna, at a program in Lucknow, maintained that the deaths were caused by electrocution and not because of the stampede. PTI COR KIS MPL MPL view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 15:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Barabanki temple stampede: SDM removed, new official takes charge
Barabanki , In the first major administrative action following the recent stampede at the Avsaneshwar Temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, that claimed two lives, Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Haidergarh Shams Tabrez Khan has been removed from his post, according to an official order. Barabanki temple stampede: SDM removed, new official takes charge Rajesh Vishwakarma has been appointed as the new Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Haidergarh and took charge at the temple on Thursday. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi ordered the transfer of Tabrez following public dissatisfaction over poor arrangements during the first two Mondays of Sawan at the popular Shiva temple. He has now been posted as the special land acquisition officer at the collectorate. Although local volunteers and temple committee members did not raise complaints publicly, murmurs persisted that Tabrez had not been present on either of the critical Mondays. Other key administrative officials, including the tehsildar and naib tehsildar, were also allegedly absent. On Thursday evening, Vishwakarma visited the Avsaneshwar Temple, offered prayers, and inspected the temple premises and the adjoining fairground. He issued strict instructions ensuring no lapses in devotees' safety. At the Gomti River ghat, where pilgrims bathe before offering holy water to the deity, Vishwakarma found the water level had risen, however, there were no safety arrangements in place. He immediately ordered the barricading of the ghat and issued stern directions to the revenue and police teams on site. During a joint inspection with temple committee chairman Sanjay Giri, manager Vinod Giri, and priest Atul Goswami, Vishwakarma reviewed all arrangements and instructed corrective action wherever shortcomings were observed. He also directed adequate police force be deployed across all critical points in and around the temple premises for the upcoming Monday. Additionally, the presence of two ambulances has been made mandatory. Two people were killed and 32 injured in a stampede at the temple after a live electric wire, broken by monkeys, fell onto a tin shed early on Monday, officials said. The electric current spread through the tin shed as the wire fell, triggering panic and a stampede in the temple premises. Earlier, DGP Uttar Pradesh Rajeev Krishna, at a program in Lucknow, maintained that the deaths were caused by electrocution and not because of the stampede. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
