Construction Safety
Kolkata warehouse collapse kills 11, arrests made
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At least 11 people died when the roof of an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Wednesday afternoon. Rescue teams continue to search the rubble amid uncertainty over how many remain trapped.
A 23-year-old Amity University student drowned in a waterlogged construction pit in Noida's Sector 94 on Wednesday afternoon while celebrating an exam with three friends. The three friends were rescued safely. Rescue efforts took over an hour amid deep water and vegetation.
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Hong Kong's Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum told lawmakers that a proposed ban on smoking at construction sites will cover all areas without designated smoking zones due to enforcement challenges. The measure follows the deadly Tai Po fire last November. Authorities plan to use drones with heat sensors for inspections.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has announced that authorities will prioritize mental health support for those affected by the Tai Po blaze, while pushing for a blanket ban on smoking at construction sites. Lee stated that the entire society is emanating sadness and requires improved psychological services. The government plans to advance construction sector reforms at the first Legislative Council meeting after Sunday's election.