<p>After seven people were killed in the collapse of a building having paying guest (PG) facility in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, the Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may expand its court-monitored exercise against illegal constructions and the unauthorised use of residential premises to examine the safety of student accommodation across the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan said it would take up the matter on Thursday (September 10) after the court-appointed amicus curiae sought a time-bound safety audit of PG facilities, private hostels and other student accommodation in and around colleges across Delhi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moscow-threatens-harsh-retaliation-after-hungary-orders-expulsion-of-10-russian-diplomats-1788876362933"><strong>Moscow threatens ‘harsh’ retaliation after Hungary orders expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats</strong></a></p><h2><strong>‘It has to be on a pan-India basis’</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bench said it was considering taking up the issue on a pan-India basis and may transfer the PIL pending before the Delhi High Court to itself.</p><p>“We already have something in mind. It has to be on a pan-India basis. We may get it (petition before Delhi High Court) transferred here. We will take it day after tomorrow,” the court said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The matter was brought before the bench by court-appointed Amicus Curiae and Senior Advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha, who sought urgent directions for safety inspections and structural audits of PG accommodations, hostels and other student housing facilities in Delhi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pa-c-k-of-lies-pakistan-s-ai-victory-video-claims-hits-on-32-iaf-bases-8-aircraft-2-s-400s-and-indian-parliament-1788792189590"><strong>Pa(c)k of lies: Pakistan’s AI ‘victory’ video claims hits on 32 IAF bases, 8 aircraft, 2 S-400s and Indian Parliament</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“In view of the recent tragic incident, it is a very serious issue. We have inspected, completed and the last inspection is today at 2:30pm,” Sinha told the court.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>SG Tushar Mehta backs possibility of transferring Delhi HC proceedings</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Solicitor General Tushar Mehta backed the possibility of transferring the Delhi High Court proceedings, describing the collapse as a “horrific incident” and pointing to the PIL already pending there.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Satya Niketan building, which was being operated as a boys’ PG near Delhi University’s South Campus, collapsed on September 6 while repair work was reportedly underway.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-distances-itself-from-eiffel-tower-row-during-baps-delegation-visit-says-it-s-a-matter-between-two-entities-1788872186768"><strong>India distances itself from Eiffel Tower row during BAPS delegation visit, says it’s a matter between two entities</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The apex court had earlier raised concerns over unsafe and unauthorised structures in Delhi-NCR following the Saket building collapse and Malviya Nagar hotel fire. It had ordered time-bound surveys and warned that officials could face personal accountability for failing to address violations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Delhi HC ordered MCD to conduct high-level inquiry</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Delhi High Court separately ordered the MCD to conduct a high-level inquiry into the Satya Niketan collapse, including verification of construction permissions and identification of officials responsible for lapses.&nbsp;</p><p>The PIL is now likely to be transferred to the Supreme Court.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-reactor-in-syria-could-have-been-used-for-nuclear-weapons-says-iaea-after-finding-73-tonnes-of-natural-uranium-1788812570475"><strong>‘Secret reactor in Syria could have been used for nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA after finding 73 tonnes of natural uranium</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The five deceased students killed in the building collapse hailed from Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh and had come to the national capital for their education.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The MCD has since suspended five South Zone officials, including a Deputy Commissioner and engineering officials. The building owner Hariram Gupta, his wife Urmila and son Mahesh have also been arrested.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The Supreme Court bench said it was considering taking up the issue on a pan-India basis and may transfer the PIL pending before the Delhi High Court to itself. The matter was brought before the bench by court-appointed Amicus Curiae and Senior Advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha.

After seven people were killed in the collapse of a building having paying guest (PG) facility in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, the Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may expand its court-monitored exercise against illegal constructions and the unauthorised use of residential premises to examine the safety of student accommodation across the country. A Bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan said it would take up the matter on Thursday (September 10) after the court-appointed amicus curiae sought a time-bound safety audit of PG facilities, private hostels and other student accommodation in and around colleges across Delhi. Also Read: Moscow threatens ‘harsh’ retaliation after Hungary orders expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats ‘It has to be on a pan-India basis’ The bench said it was considering taking up the issue on a pan-India basis and may transfer the PIL pending before the Delhi High Court to itself. “We already have something in mind. It has to be on a pan-India basis. We may get it (petition before Delhi High Court) transferred here. We will take it day after tomorrow,” the court said. The matter was brought before the bench by court-appointed Amicus Curiae and Senior Advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha, who sought urgent directions for safety inspections and structural audits of PG accommodations, hostels and other student housing facilities in Delhi. Also Read: Pa(c)k of lies: Pakistan’s AI ‘victory’ video claims hits on 32 IAF bases, 8 aircraft, 2 S-400s and Indian Parliament “In view of the recent tragic incident, it is a very serious issue. We have inspected, completed and the last inspection is today at 2:30pm,” Sinha told the court. SG Tushar Mehta backs possibility of transferring Delhi HC proceedings Solicitor General Tushar Mehta backed the possibility of transferring the Delhi High Court proceedings, describing the collapse as a “horrific incident” and pointing to the PIL already pending there. The Satya Niketan building, which was being operated as a boys’ PG near Delhi University’s South Campus, collapsed on September 6 while repair work was reportedly underway. Also Read: India distances itself from Eiffel Tower row during BAPS delegation visit, says it’s a matter between two entities The apex court had earlier raised concerns over unsafe and unauthorised structures in Delhi-NCR following the Saket building collapse and Malviya Nagar hotel fire. It had ordered time-bound surveys and warned that officials could face personal accountability for failing to address violations. Delhi HC ordered MCD to conduct high-level inquiry The Delhi High Court separately ordered the MCD to conduct a high-level inquiry into the Satya Niketan collapse, including verification of construction permissions and identification of officials responsible for lapses. The PIL is now likely to be transferred to the Supreme Court. Also Read: ‘Secret reactor in Syria could have been used for nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA after finding 73 tonnes of natural uranium The five deceased students killed in the building collapse hailed from Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh and had come to the national capital for their education. The MCD has since suspended five South Zone officials, including a Deputy Commissioner and engineering officials. The building owner Hariram Gupta, his wife Urmila and son Mahesh have also been arrested.

<p>The Supreme Court bench said it was considering taking up the issue on a pan-India basis and may transfer the PIL pending before the Delhi High Court to itself. The matter was brought before the bench by court-appointed Amicus Curiae and Senior Advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha.</p>

Satya Niketan building collapse: Supreme Court mulls pan-India safety norms for student accommodation

<p>The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducts an annual survey to identify dangerous and dilapidated buildings across the capital, particularly before the monsoon. However, the lack of timely and effective action against buildings already declared unsafe has raised questions over the exercise and its effectiveness. The current condition of several buildings declared dilapidated by the MCD highlights the problem.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2021, the MCD declared a building in Gaffar Market dilapidated on the basis of a report by IIT Roorkee. Despite the declaration, no effective action has been taken against the structure. Thousands of shops continue to operate from the market, raising concerns over the safety of traders, workers and visitors. A similar situation exists at building number 18 in Pocket B-6, B-Block, Krishna Kunj, Rohini Sector 15. The MCD had declared the building dilapidated around four years ago, but no permanent solution has been found so far. Authorities erected barricades around the structure and marked it as a danger zone, but the building remains in the same condition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This raises a critical question: who will be responsible if the building collapses? The problem is not confined to privately owned buildings. The MCD's zonal office in Old Delhi is itself in a dilapidated condition. In several places, mortar has peeled off the walls, leaving parts of the building visibly damaged. The structure is also located close to an underground metro line, and vibrations are reportedly felt inside the building whenever a metro train passes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite the condition of the building, the Municipal Corporation has not been able to carry out the required repairs. AAP councilor Ariba Khan recently raised the issue of the building's dilapidated condition during a standing committee meeting. The building houses the MCD's zonal property tax and education department offices, making its condition particularly concerning for employees and visitors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-building-collapse-cm-rekha-gupta-orders-demolition-of-structure-besides-hostel-daze-pg-1788850551053"><strong>Delhi building collapse: CM Rekha Gupta orders demolition of structure next to Hostel Daze PG</strong></a></p><h2>Only 62 buildings declared dangerous out of 3 million surveyed. Which are the areas in Delhi?</h2><p>Every year, the MCD conducts a pre-monsoon survey to identify dangerous buildings in Delhi. This year, around 30.7 lakh buildings were surveyed, but only 62 were declared dangerous. The Karol Bagh zone recorded the highest number, with 19 buildings identified as dangerous. This was followed by nine in the West zone, eight in the Central zone, four in the South zone and five in the City-Sadar Paharganj zone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, no dangerous buildings were identified in the Shahdara North, Shahdara South and Civil Lines zones. The figures have raised questions about the effectiveness of the annual survey, particularly as incidents of building collapses have also been reported in areas where the latest survey did not identify any dangerous structures.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The condition of buildings previously declared dilapidated further highlights the gap between identifying unsafe structures and taking timely corrective action. Unless such buildings are repaired, vacated or demolished as required, the annual survey risks becoming an exercise in identification without adequate follow-up.</p>

Delhi MCD surveyed 30.7 lakh buildings and declared only 62 dangerous. Dilapidated buildings in Gaffar Market, Rohini and Old Delhi raise safety concerns

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducts an annual survey to identify dangerous and dilapidated buildings across the capital, particularly before the monsoon. However, the lack of timely and effective action against buildings already declared unsafe has raised questions over the exercise and its effectiveness. The current condition of several buildings declared dilapidated by the MCD highlights the problem. In 2021, the MCD declared a building in Gaffar Market dilapidated on the basis of a report by IIT Roorkee. Despite the declaration, no effective action has been taken against the structure. Thousands of shops continue to operate from the market, raising concerns over the safety of traders, workers and visitors. A similar situation exists at building number 18 in Pocket B-6, B-Block, Krishna Kunj, Rohini Sector 15. The MCD had declared the building dilapidated around four years ago, but no permanent solution has been found so far. Authorities erected barricades around the structure and marked it as a danger zone, but the building remains in the same condition. This raises a critical question: who will be responsible if the building collapses? The problem is not confined to privately owned buildings. The MCD's zonal office in Old Delhi is itself in a dilapidated condition. In several places, mortar has peeled off the walls, leaving parts of the building visibly damaged. The structure is also located close to an underground metro line, and vibrations are reportedly felt inside the building whenever a metro train passes. Despite the condition of the building, the Municipal Corporation has not been able to carry out the required repairs. AAP councilor Ariba Khan recently raised the issue of the building's dilapidated condition during a standing committee meeting. The building houses the MCD's zonal property tax and education department offices, making its condition particularly concerning for employees and visitors. Also Read: Delhi building collapse: CM Rekha Gupta orders demolition of structure next to Hostel Daze PG Only 62 buildings declared dangerous out of 3 million surveyed. Which are the areas in Delhi? Every year, the MCD conducts a pre-monsoon survey to identify dangerous buildings in Delhi. This year, around 30.7 lakh buildings were surveyed, but only 62 were declared dangerous. The Karol Bagh zone recorded the highest number, with 19 buildings identified as dangerous. This was followed by nine in the West zone, eight in the Central zone, four in the South zone and five in the City-Sadar Paharganj zone. However, no dangerous buildings were identified in the Shahdara North, Shahdara South and Civil Lines zones. The figures have raised questions about the effectiveness of the annual survey, particularly as incidents of building collapses have also been reported in areas where the latest survey did not identify any dangerous structures. The condition of buildings previously declared dilapidated further highlights the gap between identifying unsafe structures and taking timely corrective action. Unless such buildings are repaired, vacated or demolished as required, the annual survey risks becoming an exercise in identification without adequate follow-up.

<p>Delhi MCD surveyed 30.7 lakh buildings but flagged only 62 as dangerous, raising questions over action against dilapidated structures across the city</p>

Delhi civic body flags only 62 of 3 million buildings as 'dangerous' amid outcry over Satya Niketan tragedy

A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say 7 people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.


Delhi hostel collapse: 7 killed, still no clear tally of trapped 

A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say 7 people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.

Delhi PG collapse: atleast 7 killed, 3 critical | Still no clear tally of trapped

<p>University of Delhi South Campus colleges have opened their premises for students in need of food and shelter in the aftermath of the collapse of a five-story PG building in Satya Niketan. The surrounding accommodations have been evacuated and power lines disrupted. The building which collapsed on Sunday was called ‘Hostel Daze’.</p><p>Several South Campus colleges, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College (ARSD), Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Sri Venkateswara, Maitreyi, and Motilal Nehru College, are offering food, temporary shelter, and safe spaces for students unable to access their PGs/flats or feeling unsafe in nearby areas like Satya Niketan</p><p>“This is a safety update, not a call for panic. If you are safe, please check on friends, classmates and fellow students who may be stranded or without accommodation,” read a post from DU today.</p><p>&nbsp;“We have opened the college canteen for students and made arrangements for their stay at the nearby community centre and gurdwara. We will assess the situation on Monday,” &nbsp;said an ARSD official.</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mcdonalds-india-viral-x-posts-unpaid-internship-claim-1788715870508">‘Unpaid since December’: McDonald’s India X posts allege intern exploitation, deletes later</a></p><p>“In light of the unfortunate incident in Satya Niketan, we want to make sure that all Maitreyi students staying in or around the area are safe and have access to help if needed. The Hostel Administration of Maitreyi College will also arrange accommodation for students who require it, along with necessary arrangements,” read a post from Maitreyi College.</p><p>Students are advised to carry their college IDs, stay together with peers, avoid travelling through unsafe zones, follow security instructions, and verify details before sharing to stop the spread of rumours.</p>

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc8knqJk41d/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc8knqJk41d/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"> <div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><svg width="50px" height="50px" viewBox="0 0 60 60" version="1.1" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"><g transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)" fill="#000000"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"><div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div> <div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"></div> <div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"></div></div></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div></a><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc8knqJk41d/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by DUTODAY (@du.today)</a></p></div></blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

<p>The University of Delhi has expressed regret over the collapse of the building in Satya Niketan. In a social media post on the platform X, it said, “We are deeply pained and saddened by the building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan. Our thoughts are with the students and families affected. We pray for the safe rescue of all those trapped and stand ready to support our students in every possible way.”</p><p>The accident has claimed the lives of five students. Teams from the NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, DDMA, and Delhi Police have pulled 11 individuals from the rubble. Four were declared brought dead at the JPN Apex Trauma Centre at AIIMS, and a fifth heavily injured victim succumbed shortly after</p>

After the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, DU South Campus colleges have opened canteens and spaces for food, shelter and safety for affected students.

University of Delhi South Campus colleges have opened their premises for students in need of food and shelter in the aftermath of the collapse of a five-story PG building in Satya Niketan. The surrounding accommodations have been evacuated and power lines disrupted. The building which collapsed on Sunday was called ‘Hostel Daze’. Several South Campus colleges, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College (ARSD), Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Sri Venkateswara, Maitreyi, and Motilal Nehru College, are offering food, temporary shelter, and safe spaces for students unable to access their PGs/flats or feeling unsafe in nearby areas like Satya Niketan “This is a safety update, not a call for panic. If you are safe, please check on friends, classmates and fellow students who may be stranded or without accommodation,” read a post from DU today. “We have opened the college canteen for students and made arrangements for their stay at the nearby community centre and gurdwara. We will assess the situation on Monday,” said an ARSD official. Also Read: ‘Unpaid since December’: McDonald’s India X posts allege intern exploitation, deletes later “In light of the unfortunate incident in Satya Niketan, we want to make sure that all Maitreyi students staying in or around the area are safe and have access to help if needed. The Hostel Administration of Maitreyi College will also arrange accommodation for students who require it, along with necessary arrangements,” read a post from Maitreyi College. Students are advised to carry their college IDs, stay together with peers, avoid travelling through unsafe zones, follow security instructions, and verify details before sharing to stop the spread of rumours.

<p>After the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, DU South Campus colleges have opened canteens and spaces for food, shelter and safety for affected students.</p>

Satya Niketan building collapse: DU South Campus colleges open doors for stranded students

satya-niketan

Satya Niketan, News on Satya Niketan, stories on Satya Niketan, articles on Satya Niketan, Satya Niketan stories at Wion, Satya Niketan news, Satya Niketan latest news

satya niketan

Satya Niketan building collapse: Supreme Court mulls pan-India safety norms for student accommodation

Delhi civic body flags only 62 of 3 million buildings as 'dangerous'

Delhi hostel collapse: 7 killed, still no clear tally of trapped

Delhi PG collapse: atleast 7 killed, 3 critical | Still no clear tally of trapped

DU South Campus colleges open doors for stranded students