The death toll in Karnataka's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dharwad-building-collapse-man-rescued-after-62-hours-death-toll-reaches-15-204806">Dharwad building collapse</a> has risen to 16. Meanwhile, the Karnataka government on Saturday suspended seven corporation officials for negligence in connection to the building collapse that took place in Dharwad's Kumareshwar Nagar on March 19.&nbsp;

The officers suspended by the state government include -- City Planning Officer Mukund Joshi, Assistant Director City Planning Ashok Gadag, Revenue Officer Prakash Dodamani, Executive Engineer V Shridhar, Assistant Executive Engineer Chandrappa, City Planning Assistant B V Hiremath, and Assistant Commissioner Santosh Anishetter, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

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The four partners of Renuka Construction, the entity looking after the construction project, surrendered before the police earlier this week.&nbsp;

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy had visited the site on Thursday and told the media that several people were suspected to be trapped under the rubble. He had also said the district administration has already announced a magisterial inquiry and the government is ready to appoint a retired High Court judge if required.

On Wednesday, the Indian Air Force airlifted two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to Karnataka's Hubli from Hindon in Uttar Pradesh to join the rescue and search operation.&nbsp;

The rescue operation is being conducted jointly by the NDRF and the State Disaster Response Force.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

The death toll in Karnataka's Dharwad building collapse has risen to 16. Meanwhile, the Karnataka government on Saturday suspended seven corporation officials for negligence in connection to the building collapse that took place in Dharwad's Kumareshwar Nagar on March 19.

The death toll in Karnataka's Dharwad building collapse has risen to 16. Meanwhile, the Karnataka government on Saturday suspended seven corporation officials for negligence in connection to the building collapse that took place in Dharwad's Kumareshwar Nagar on March 19. The officers suspended by the state government include -- City Planning Officer Mukund Joshi, Assistant Director City Planning Ashok Gadag, Revenue Officer Prakash Dodamani, Executive Engineer V Shridhar, Assistant Executive Engineer Chandrappa, City Planning Assistant B V Hiremath, and Assistant Commissioner Santosh Anishetter, news agency ANI reported. Dharwad building collapse: Visuals of the rescue operations underway; Death toll has risen to 16; An under-construction building had collapsed in Kumareshwar Nagar on March 19. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/7fZnnNGLtu — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2019 × The four partners of Renuka Construction, the entity looking after the construction project, surrendered before the police earlier this week. Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy had visited the site on Thursday and told the media that several people were suspected to be trapped under the rubble. He had also said the district administration has already announced a magisterial inquiry and the government is ready to appoint a retired High Court judge if required. On Wednesday, the Indian Air Force airlifted two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to Karnataka's Hubli from Hindon in Uttar Pradesh to join the rescue and search operation. The rescue operation is being conducted jointly by the NDRF and the State Disaster Response Force. (With inputs from ANI)

Dharwad building collapse: Death toll rises to 16, Karnataka government suspends 7 corporation officials for negligence 

The rescue team deployed at the site of a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dharwad-building-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-14-rescue-operation-continues-204775">building collapse in Karnataka's Dharwad</a> managed to pull out a person named Somu from under the debris. According to reports, Somu was stuck in rubble for nearly 62 hours.

He was trapped in the basement of the collapsed multi-storied building and has sustained minimal injuries.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the death toll has reached 15 even as NDRF and SDRF teams, along with fire and emergency service personnel, are continuing rescue efforts.

An FIR has been registered against building owners, Ravi Basavaraj Sabarad, Basavaraj D Nigadi, Gangappa S Shintri, Mahabaleshwar Puradagudi and engineer Vivek Pawar, news agency ANI reported. All 4 owners have surrendered before the police; the engineer has been taken into police custody.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Karnataka chief minister has announced that the district administration has already announced a magistrate inquiry into the mishap, adding that the "government is ready to appoint a retired High Court judge if required. It's suspected that more than 10 workers are still trapped under debris".&nbsp;

Kumaraswamy said he cannot announce any compensation since the model code of conduct for Lok Sabha polls was in place but he has entrusted the chief secretary to announce adequate compensation to the next to the kin of the deceased and injured.&nbsp;

The Chief Minister said that the rescue efforts will be conducted on a war footing and urged locals not to panic.

An under-construction building collapsed on March 19 in Karnataka's Dharwad.&nbsp;

The rescue team deployed at the site of a building collapse in Karnataka's Dharwad managed to pull out a person named Somu from under the debris. According to reports, Somu was stuck in rubble for nearly 62 hours.

The rescue team deployed at the site of a building collapse in Karnataka's Dharwad managed to pull out a person named Somu from under the debris. According to reports, Somu was stuck in rubble for nearly 62 hours. He was trapped in the basement of the collapsed multi-storied building and has sustained minimal injuries. Meanwhile, the death toll has reached 15 even as NDRF and SDRF teams, along with fire and emergency service personnel, are continuing rescue efforts. An FIR has been registered against building owners, Ravi Basavaraj Sabarad, Basavaraj D Nigadi, Gangappa S Shintri, Mahabaleshwar Puradagudi and engineer Vivek Pawar, news agency ANI reported. All 4 owners have surrendered before the police; the engineer has been taken into police custody. Meanwhile, Karnataka chief minister has announced that the district administration has already announced a magistrate inquiry into the mishap, adding that the "government is ready to appoint a retired High Court judge if required. It's suspected that more than 10 workers are still trapped under debris". Kumaraswamy said he cannot announce any compensation since the model code of conduct for Lok Sabha polls was in place but he has entrusted the chief secretary to announce adequate compensation to the next to the kin of the deceased and injured. The Chief Minister said that the rescue efforts will be conducted on a war footing and urged locals not to panic. An under-construction building collapsed on March 19 in Karnataka's Dharwad.

Dharwad building collapse: Man rescued after 62 hours, death toll reaches 15

The death toll in the Dharwad building collapse in Karnataka rose to fourteen on Friday. Assistant Commissioner, Dharwad sub-division told reporters that as many as 56 people have been rescued while 12 are still missing.&nbsp;

"More than 400 staff comprising NDRF, SDRF, Police and Revenue Department are involved in the rescue operation," he noted.&nbsp;

"A total of 14 people have died. Yesterday, we rescued two people. Three more people are trapped in the debris. We have given oxygen and ORS to them. SDRF and NDRF teams are conducting a rescue operation," Deepa Cholan, Deputy Commissioner said on Friday.

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Police also arrested the building's design engineer Vivek Pawar while four other accused are at large including the relative of former Karnataka minister Vinay Kulkarni, police sources said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/magisterial-probe-ordered-in-karnataka-building-collapse-as-toll-touches-12-204711">On the third day of the rescue operation</a>, bodies of five people, including that of eight-year-old Divya Unakal, Dakshayini (45) and Sangamesh (42), were retrieved from the rubble, police said.

Meanwhile, Karnataka chief minister has announced that the district administration has already announced a magistrate inquiry into the mishap, adding that the "government is ready to appoint a retired High Court judge if required. It's suspected that more than 10 workers are still trapped under debris".&nbsp;

Kumaraswamy said he cannot announce any compensation since the model code of conduct for Lok Sabha polls was in place but he has entrusted the chief secretary to announce adequate compensation to the next to the kin of the deceased and injured.&nbsp;

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The Chief Minister said that the rescue efforts will be conducted on a war footing and urged locals not to panic.

An under-construction building collapsed in Karnataka's Dharwad on Tuesday evening. The collapse took place in Kumareshwar Nagar.&nbsp;

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The death toll in the Dharwad building collapse in Karnataka rose to fourteen on Friday. Assistant Commissioner, Dharwad sub-division told reporters that as many as 56 people have been rescued while 12 are still missing.

The death toll in the Dharwad building collapse in Karnataka rose to fourteen on Friday. Assistant Commissioner, Dharwad sub-division told reporters that as many as 56 people have been rescued while 12 are still missing. "More than 400 staff comprising NDRF, SDRF, Police and Revenue Department are involved in the rescue operation," he noted. "A total of 14 people have died. Yesterday, we rescued two people. Three more people are trapped in the debris. We have given oxygen and ORS to them. SDRF and NDRF teams are conducting a rescue operation," Deepa Cholan, Deputy Commissioner said on Friday. #DharwadBuildingCollapse: Death toll rises to 14, rescue operations continue. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/0OlCePWMXC — ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2019 × Police also arrested the building's design engineer Vivek Pawar while four other accused are at large including the relative of former Karnataka minister Vinay Kulkarni, police sources said. On the third day of the rescue operation, bodies of five people, including that of eight-year-old Divya Unakal, Dakshayini (45) and Sangamesh (42), were retrieved from the rubble, police said. Meanwhile, Karnataka chief minister has announced that the district administration has already announced a magistrate inquiry into the mishap, adding that the "government is ready to appoint a retired High Court judge if required. It's suspected that more than 10 workers are still trapped under debris". Kumaraswamy said he cannot announce any compensation since the model code of conduct for Lok Sabha polls was in place but he has entrusted the chief secretary to announce adequate compensation to the next to the kin of the deceased and injured. Karnataka: Rescue operation is still underway at the site of #DharwadBuildingCollapse. Asst Commissioner (Dharwad sub-division) says, "56 people rescued, 12 missing, 13 dead. More than 400 staff comprising NDRF, SDRF, Police & Revenue Dept are involved in the rescue operation." pic.twitter.com/TdNhXJxXc6 — ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2019 × The Chief Minister said that the rescue efforts will be conducted on a war footing and urged locals not to panic. An under-construction building collapsed in Karnataka's Dharwad on Tuesday evening. The collapse took place in Kumareshwar Nagar. (With inputs from agencies)

Dharwad building collapse: Death toll rises to 14, rescue operation continues

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-begins-to-bury-its-dead-after-mosque-massacre-204416">New Zealand begins to bury its dead after mosque massacre</a>

Hundreds of mourners gathered in a Christchurch cemetery on Wednesday for the first funerals of those killed in the twin mosque massacre as New Zealanders braced for days of emotional farewells following the mass slayings.

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/2-dead-several-injured-after-under-construction-building-collapses-in-karnataka-204418">3 dead, many injured after under-construction building collapses in Karnataka's Dharwad</a>

At least three people were killed and several injured after an under-construction building collapsed in Karnataka's Dharwad's.&nbsp;

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-compliments-trump-who-replies-brazil-could-join-nato-204420">Bolsonaro compliments Trump who replies Brazil could join NATO</a>

President Donald Trump heaped praise Tuesday on right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro — and received plenty back — in announcing a special relationship that he said could even see the Latin American country join NATO.

At a joint news conference on the sun-soaked Rose Garden lawn, Trump and the man dubbed "Trump of the Tropics" let the mutual compliments flow.

"I have always admired the United States of America. And this sense of admiration has just increased after you took office and the presidency," Bolsonaro said.

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goas-new-cm-pramod-sawant-to-face-floor-test-today-204426">New Goa CM Pramod Sawant to face floor test today</a>

A day after Bhartiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant took charge as the new chief minister of Goa following the demise of Manohar Parrikar, the new CM is all set to prove the majority of his government in the floor test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-rajkummar-rao-tweet-in-support-of-savi-siddhu-the-actor-who-has-turned-watchman-204422">Anurag Kashyap, Rajkummar Rao tweet in support of Savi Siddhu, the actor who now works as a security guard</a>

The Internet was abuzz Tuesday with the news of actor Savi Siddhu who is now working as a security guard at a residential complex in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Siddhu has featured in several prominent films like Akshay Kumar starrer 'Patiala House', Anurag Kashyap's 'Black Friday', 'Gulal' and 'Paanch' among others in the past.&nbsp;

But owing to bad health, an acute financial crisis and a lack of roles, Siddhu now works as a security guard in Mumbai.&nbsp;

New Zealand begins to bury its dead after mosque massacre Hundreds of mourners gathered in a Christchurch cemetery on Wednesday for the first funerals of those killed in the twin mosque massacre as New Zealanders braced for days of emotional farewells following the mass slayings.

New Zealand begins to bury its dead after mosque massacre Hundreds of mourners gathered in a Christchurch cemetery on Wednesday for the first funerals of those killed in the twin mosque massacre as New Zealanders braced for days of emotional farewells following the mass slayings. 3 dead, many injured after under-construction building collapses in Karnataka's Dharwad At least three people were killed and several injured after an under-construction building collapsed in Karnataka's Dharwad's. Bolsonaro compliments Trump who replies Brazil could join NATO President Donald Trump heaped praise Tuesday on right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro — and received plenty back — in announcing a special relationship that he said could even see the Latin American country join NATO. At a joint news conference on the sun-soaked Rose Garden lawn, Trump and the man dubbed "Trump of the Tropics" let the mutual compliments flow. "I have always admired the United States of America. And this sense of admiration has just increased after you took office and the presidency," Bolsonaro said. New Goa CM Pramod Sawant to face floor test today A day after Bhartiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant took charge as the new chief minister of Goa following the demise of Manohar Parrikar, the new CM is all set to prove the majority of his government in the floor test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. Anurag Kashyap, Rajkummar Rao tweet in support of Savi Siddhu, the actor who now works as a security guard The Internet was abuzz Tuesday with the news of actor Savi Siddhu who is now working as a security guard at a residential complex in Mumbai. Siddhu has featured in several prominent films like Akshay Kumar starrer 'Patiala House', Anurag Kashyap's 'Black Friday', 'Gulal' and 'Paanch' among others in the past. But owing to bad health, an acute financial crisis and a lack of roles, Siddhu now works as a security guard in Mumbai.

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