A four-story building that had originally been labelled as dilapidated but was later found to be "reparable" collapsed in Mumbai's Kurla neighbourhood before midnight on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring 14. After the incident, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ordered the evacuation of Naik Nagar Housing Society, one of the four buildings in the complex, as it was also deemed unsafe (BMC).

Senior BMC officials said that although residents of the 1973-built building had promised to make repairs, none were really done.

Search and rescue activities were carried out by the fire brigade, police, local officials, and two teams of the National Disaster Response Force.

The search and rescue effort finished around 6.30 p.m., according to NDRF deputy commandant Ashish Kumar, but debris removal continued.

33 people in all had been pulled from the rubble since Monday at midnight. According to BMC officials, four of the injured were still receiving care in hospitals while the others were released.

 
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Rescued people were brought to hospitals run by the government, such as Rajawadi Hospital and Sion Hospital. Before being admitted, the majority of the deceased were proclaimed dead.

Ex gratia aid of Rs 5,00000 apiece from the CM's Relief Fund was announced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for the relatives of the deceased.

In addition to expressing his sorrow over the deaths, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia payments from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund of Rs 2,00000 for each of the surviving family members of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

Aaditya Thackeray, the minister for tourism and the environment in Maharashtra, also went to the location.

This is the third significant building collapse that has occurred in the city this month.

On June 23, slab of a two-storey industrial structure collapsed in Chembur area, killing a man and injuring 10 others. On June 9, a three-storey residential building collapsed in suburban Bandra, where a 55-year-old man was killed and 18 others suffered injuries.

Cabbie Satish Kshetre was relaxing with his guests in his room in the neighbouring building when he suddenly felt as if an earthquake had struck. As soon as he realised that the neighbouring wing of his building had crumbled, the first thought that came to his mind was to rescue his family members and guests.

As the common staircase of the east and west sides of the affected D wing also collapsed, Kshetre, a resident of the third floor of the west side, prepared a rope using sarees and rescued ten people, including his family members and some guests visiting him, with the help of local people.

All four floors located on the east portion of the D building in the Naik Nagar Coop Housing Society were sandwiched in the crash. On the west side, the ground and the first floors were affected while the remaining three floors remained intact.

"For a moment I thought we will not survive but by the grace of God, we are alive," Kshetre told PTI.

Devraj Badiya, a resident of Kurla, was eagerly awaiting news about the whereabouts of his younger brother Ramesh while waiting on the road outside. The anxious wait turned into despair when Ramesh's dead body was pulled out of the debris.

The BMC will carry out a probe into how the building's classification changed, and who carried out the last structural audit, said municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal.

The building was declared a dilapidated 'C1' category structure in 2016 which meant it was unfit to live in.

The civic body had even initiated legal action as the society did not carry out repairs.

In May 2016, its water and power connection were cut.

But the building was included in the C-2B category on June 30, 2016, on the basis of structural audit report received from Sachdeva and Associates, an authorized audit firm.

A C-2B classification means a building need not be demolished and it can be repaired.

"We took an undertaking from them (residents) that they would do necessary repairs. Since the building was in C2-B category, it went out of our radar," commissioner Chahal said.

Ashwini Bhide, additional municipal commissioner, told PTI that the BMC had been issuing notices to the building repeatedly under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act since 2013, initially asking for repairs and then for vacating it and demolition.

"Even prosecution for non-compliance was initiated. Later the residents got structural audit redone, and got it categorised as repairable, but didn't carry out actual repairs," Bhide said.

The residents stayed put despite constant efforts by the BMC to get the building vacated, she added. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

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A four-story building that had originally been labelled as dilapidated but was later found to be "reparable" collapsed in Mumbai's Kurla neighbourhood before midnight on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring 14.

A four-story building that had originally been labelled as dilapidated but was later found to be "reparable" collapsed in Mumbai's Kurla neighbourhood before midnight on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring 14. After the incident, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ordered the evacuation of Naik Nagar Housing Society, one of the four buildings in the complex, as it was also deemed unsafe (BMC). Senior BMC officials said that although residents of the 1973-built building had promised to make repairs, none were really done. Search and rescue activities were carried out by the fire brigade, police, local officials, and two teams of the National Disaster Response Force. The search and rescue effort finished around 6.30 p.m., according to NDRF deputy commandant Ashish Kumar, but debris removal continued. 33 people in all had been pulled from the rubble since Monday at midnight. According to BMC officials, four of the injured were still receiving care in hospitals while the others were released. Watch | Gravitas: At least 19 dead in Mumbai building collapse Rescued people were brought to hospitals run by the government, such as Rajawadi Hospital and Sion Hospital. Before being admitted, the majority of the deceased were proclaimed dead. Ex gratia aid of Rs 5,00000 apiece from the CM's Relief Fund was announced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for the relatives of the deceased. In addition to expressing his sorrow over the deaths, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia payments from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund of Rs 2,00000 for each of the surviving family members of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Aaditya Thackeray, the minister for tourism and the environment in Maharashtra, also went to the location. This is the third significant building collapse that has occurred in the city this month. On June 23, slab of a two-storey industrial structure collapsed in Chembur area, killing a man and injuring 10 others. On June 9, a three-storey residential building collapsed in suburban Bandra, where a 55-year-old man was killed and 18 others suffered injuries. Cabbie Satish Kshetre was relaxing with his guests in his room in the neighbouring building when he suddenly felt as if an earthquake had struck. As soon as he realised that the neighbouring wing of his building had crumbled, the first thought that came to his mind was to rescue his family members and guests. As the common staircase of the east and west sides of the affected D wing also collapsed, Kshetre, a resident of the third floor of the west side, prepared a rope using sarees and rescued ten people, including his family members and some guests visiting him, with the help of local people. All four floors located on the east portion of the D building in the Naik Nagar Coop Housing Society were sandwiched in the crash. On the west side, the ground and the first floors were affected while the remaining three floors remained intact. "For a moment I thought we will not survive but by the grace of God, we are alive," Kshetre told PTI. Devraj Badiya, a resident of Kurla, was eagerly awaiting news about the whereabouts of his younger brother Ramesh while waiting on the road outside. The anxious wait turned into despair when Ramesh's dead body was pulled out of the debris. The BMC will carry out a probe into how the building's classification changed, and who carried out the last structural audit, said municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal. The building was declared a dilapidated 'C1' category structure in 2016 which meant it was unfit to live in. The civic body had even initiated legal action as the society did not carry out repairs. In May 2016, its water and power connection were cut. But the building was included in the C-2B category on June 30, 2016, on the basis of structural audit report received from Sachdeva and Associates, an authorized audit firm. A C-2B classification means a building need not be demolished and it can be repaired. "We took an undertaking from them (residents) that they would do necessary repairs. Since the building was in C2-B category, it went out of our radar," commissioner Chahal said. Ashwini Bhide, additional municipal commissioner, told PTI that the BMC had been issuing notices to the building repeatedly under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act since 2013, initially asking for repairs and then for vacating it and demolition. "Even prosecution for non-compliance was initiated. Later the residents got structural audit redone, and got it categorised as repairable, but didn't carry out actual repairs," Bhide said. The residents stayed put despite constant efforts by the BMC to get the building vacated, she added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Facebook's rather questionable proposal to combat revenge porn which was first introduced in Australia in November will now move to the US, Canada, and the UK, reports said.&nbsp;

The request: asking users to send their intimate pictures to Facebook in order for it to register and block them from ever being posted by other users.&nbsp;

The program is called the Non-Consensual Intimate Image Pilot, and as described by Facebook, which is an “emergency option” for people who are worried their images might be shared in the future.

The idea received a lot of flak in Australia. No further information was revealed on how the trial went in the country.&nbsp;

In the UK, if you suspect that an image of you could be leaked on the social media website, Facebook says you should contact its partners for the trial - Revenge Porn Helpline.&nbsp;

The staff there will then get in touch with Facebook and you'll get sent a link to upload the photo. The idea is that Facebook can then digitally fingerprint the submitted image and block its potential future spread.

So, who will the photos be sent to on Facebook? Facebook's Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis told local media that the photos will only be viewed by a small group comprising of five specially trained reviewers who will give the photo a unique digital fingerprint which will be stored on the database.&nbsp;

If anyone in future tries to upload an intimate picture of a person, the system will recognise the code and block it from appearing on Facebook, messenger, and Instagram.&nbsp;

However, it's unclear if this idea would be a hit. The problem is not the technology but&nbsp;what's bizarre is Facebook's fuzzy proposal and the fact that anyone submitting their photo to Facebook would still be vulnerable to potentially having that image be exploited.

One in eight American social media users has been a target of non-consensual pornography, according to a 2017 study conducted by the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative.

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Facebook's rather questionable proposal to combat revenge porn which was first introduced in Australia in November will now move to the US, Canada, and the UK, reports said.

Facebook's rather questionable proposal to combat revenge porn which was first introduced in Australia in November will now move to the US, Canada, and the UK, reports said. The request: asking users to send their intimate pictures to Facebook in order for it to register and block them from ever being posted by other users. The program is called the Non-Consensual Intimate Image Pilot, and as described by Facebook, which is an “emergency option” for people who are worried their images might be shared in the future. The idea received a lot of flak in Australia. No further information was revealed on how the trial went in the country. In the UK, if you suspect that an image of you could be leaked on the social media website, Facebook says you should contact its partners for the trial - Revenge Porn Helpline. The staff there will then get in touch with Facebook and you'll get sent a link to upload the photo. The idea is that Facebook can then digitally fingerprint the submitted image and block its potential future spread. So, who will the photos be sent to on Facebook? Facebook's Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis told local media that the photos will only be viewed by a small group comprising of five specially trained reviewers who will give the photo a unique digital fingerprint which will be stored on the database. If anyone in future tries to upload an intimate picture of a person, the system will recognise the code and block it from appearing on Facebook, messenger, and Instagram. However, it's unclear if this idea would be a hit. The problem is not the technology but what's bizarre is Facebook's fuzzy proposal and the fact that anyone submitting their photo to Facebook would still be vulnerable to potentially having that image be exploited. One in eight American social media users has been a target of non-consensual pornography, according to a 2017 study conducted by the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative.

Mumbai building collapse: Death toll climbs to 13, rescue operations continue

The death toll in the building collapse in Mumbai's Dongri area climbed to 14 on Wednesday even as the search and rescue operation was still on.

The search and rescue operation is being carried out by Mumbai Fire Brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), with the help of sniffer dogs. The injured have been admitted to the city's J J Hospital and Habib Hospital.

The incident occurred at 11 am on Tuesday in Dongri area, initially killing two persons and trapping over 40 people under its debris.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of those who died in the building collapse.

He also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for the injured. The state government has ordered an investigation into the incident.&nbsp; 
 
Fadnavis has called a meeting to discuss the building collapse. Housing Minister RV Patil and officers from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority are expected to attend the meeting, reported news agency ANI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of people in the building collapse.

''Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations &amp; assisting those in need,'' PM Modi said. 
 
The BMC has claimed that it had classified the building in the "C1 category" back in 2017. This classification meant the building was meant "to be evacuated for demolition at the earliest".&nbsp;

 
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The death toll in the building collapse in Mumbai's Dongri area climbed to 14 on Wednesday even as the search and rescue operation was still on. The search and rescue operation is being carried out by Mumbai Fire Brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), with the help of sniffer dogs.

The death toll in the building collapse in Mumbai's Dongri area climbed to 14 on Wednesday even as the search and rescue operation was still on. The search and rescue operation is being carried out by Mumbai Fire Brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), with the help of sniffer dogs. The injured have been admitted to the city's J J Hospital and Habib Hospital. The incident occurred at 11 am on Tuesday in Dongri area, initially killing two persons and trapping over 40 people under its debris. Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of those who died in the building collapse. He also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for the injured. The state government has ordered an investigation into the incident. Fadnavis has called a meeting to discuss the building collapse. Housing Minister RV Patil and officers from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority are expected to attend the meeting, reported news agency ANI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of people in the building collapse. ''Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations & assisting those in need,'' PM Modi said. The BMC has claimed that it had classified the building in the "C1 category" back in 2017. This classification meant the building was meant "to be evacuated for demolition at the earliest". (With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai building collapse: Death toll rises to 14, CM Devendra Fadnavis announces compensation

Three people, including two women, died and one person was injured in a major fire that broke out in a residential high-rise building here Thursday evening, a civic official said.

The 16-storey building is located in suburban Tilak Nagar, where a search and rescue operation by the Mumbai Fire Brigade is underway, said the official from the Disaster Management Unit of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

"Our fire brigade control room got information about the incident at 7.51 pm after which our fire-fighting team along with an ambulance rushed to the spot," he added.

"The blaze started on the 10th floor of the building, Sargam Society (G+16), located near Ganesh Garden in Tilak Nagar," he said.

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The fire brigade team rescued four people from the floor and admitted them to the nearby Rajawadi Hospital, where three people, including two women, were declared dead by the hospital authorities, the official said.

The fourth person, who received injuries, is undergoing treatment at the hospital, he said.

The fire has been brought under control, but its cause will be known only after an inquiry, the official added.

Three people, including two women, died and one person was injured in a major fire that broke out in a residential high-rise building here Thursday evening, a civic official said.

Three people, including two women, died and one person was injured in a major fire that broke out in a residential high-rise building here Thursday evening, a civic official said. The 16-storey building is located in suburban Tilak Nagar, where a search and rescue operation by the Mumbai Fire Brigade is underway, said the official from the Disaster Management Unit of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). "Our fire brigade control room got information about the incident at 7.51 pm after which our fire-fighting team along with an ambulance rushed to the spot," he added. "The blaze started on the 10th floor of the building, Sargam Society (G+16), located near Ganesh Garden in Tilak Nagar," he said. #UPDATE Chembur, Mumbai: Fire on the 14th floor of Sargam Society near Ganesh Garden in Tilak Nagar has been declared as level-3 fire. pic.twitter.com/k36wnJBHKS — ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2018 × The fire brigade team rescued four people from the floor and admitted them to the nearby Rajawadi Hospital, where three people, including two women, were declared dead by the hospital authorities, the official said. The fourth person, who received injuries, is undergoing treatment at the hospital, he said. The fire has been brought under control, but its cause will be known only after an inquiry, the official added.

Three killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai building 

The fire tenders are battling a fire that broke out at a building at Mumbai Central on Friday afternoon. No casualties reported so far.&nbsp;

The fire brigade arrived at the spot shortly after Jia building on Beallasis Road caught fire.

The fire as of now is confined to the godown in the basement of the six floored building.

Rescue of operation of stranded on upper floors and from adjoining wing in progress through the staircase.

8 fire engines have been pressed into service.&nbsp;

According to news agency ANI, the building has been evacuated and the fire is under control.&nbsp;

The fire brigade arrived at spot shortly after the Jia building on Beallasis Road caught fire.

The fire tenders are battling a fire that broke out at a building at Mumbai Central on Friday afternoon. No casualties reported so far. The fire brigade arrived at the spot shortly after Jia building on Beallasis Road caught fire. The fire as of now is confined to the godown in the basement of the six floored building. Rescue of operation of stranded on upper floors and from adjoining wing in progress through the staircase. 8 fire engines have been pressed into service. According to news agency ANI, the building has been evacuated and the fire is under control.

Fire in Mumbai building, no casualty reported

A 29-year-old musician from Bengaluru allegedly committed suicide on Saturday by jumping off the 12th floor of a high-rise building in Mumbai suburb&nbsp;Bandra, the police said.

Karan Joseph took the extreme step by jumping off a window of the flat, owned by a company where his friend Rishi Shah works, at Bullock Road, they said.

Karan was residing at the flat since the last month and was reportedly depressed, said senior police inspector of Bandra police station Pandit Thackrey.

At around 8.30 am, Karan was watching television in the living room along&nbsp;with Rishi and other friends &nbsp;After sometime, he got up, went near the window and jumped off it.

He was reportedly in an inebriated state, the official said.

Karan was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead, the police official said, adding that Karan had gone out last night and returned home only this morning.

According to the police no suicide note was found from the spot.

&quot;His mobile phone will be sent to the forensic science laboratory to get any possible lead about the reason behind his death,&quot; the official said.

Karan&#39;s parents have been informed about the incident and the body will be handed over to his kin after post-mortem. An accidental death report has been registered and probe is underway, he said.

Singer and music director Vishal Dadlani condoled his death on Twitter, stating &quot;it&#39;s really unfair how the music scene works in India.&quot;

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Karan was residing at the flat since the last month and was reportedly depressed, a police official said

A 29-year-old musician from Bengaluru allegedly committed suicide on Saturday by jumping off the 12th floor of a high-rise building in Mumbai suburb Bandra, the police said. Karan Joseph took the extreme step by jumping off a window of the flat, owned by a company where his friend Rishi Shah works, at Bullock Road, they said. Karan was residing at the flat since the last month and was reportedly depressed, said senior police inspector of Bandra police station Pandit Thackrey. At around 8.30 am, Karan was watching television in the living room along with Rishi and other friends After sometime, he got up, went near the window and jumped off it. He was reportedly in an inebriated state, the official said. Karan was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead, the police official said, adding that Karan had gone out last night and returned home only this morning. According to the police no suicide note was found from the spot. "His mobile phone will be sent to the forensic science laboratory to get any possible lead about the reason behind his death," the official said. Karan's parents have been informed about the incident and the body will be handed over to his kin after post-mortem. An accidental death report has been registered and probe is underway, he said. Singer and music director Vishal Dadlani condoled his death on Twitter, stating "it's really unfair how the music scene works in India." Destroyed. Karan Joseph, one of the most incredible Indian musicians, has committed suicide. Played with Pentagram on our MTV Unplugged set. — VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) September 9, 2017 × #KaranJoseph was a genius. Should have been far more celebrated than he was. It's really unfair, how the music scene works in India. :( — VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) September 9, 2017 × RIP Karan Joseph. Thanks for all the great music & may the truth set you free. Fly on to the great gig in the sky. — Warren Mendonsa (@blackstratblues) September 9, 2017 ×

Really unfair how music scene works in India: Vishal Dadlani after musician Karan Joseph's suicide

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