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Gujarat Morbi cable bridge collapse

31 Oct 2022

Morbi bridge collapse: 8 famous suspension bridges in India - In Pics

The tragic Morbi bridge collapse incident in which over 130 people lost their lives has brought the spotlight back on some popular hanging and suspension bridges across the country. However, questions are now being raised over the safety and longevity of these bridges, which are also considered as engineering marvels of our times. Take a look at some of those popular hanging and suspension bridges in India here.

30 Jul 2019

How closing Rishikesh's Lakshman Jhula has taken a toll on local businesses

While the bridge was shut for safety reasons, local traders say they have been suffering from financial woes as footfall in markets close to Lakshman Jhula has come down to a trickle.

16 Jul 2019

Closure of Lakshman Jhula done to ensure user safety: Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Tuesday that the decision to close Lakshman Jhula for vehicular and pedestrian use was taken with the safety of users as the topmost priority.

14 Jul 2019

Rishikesh's Lakshman Jhula shut for vehicles

Pedestrians will be permitted to make use of the bridge but in limited numbers. CM Trivendra Singh Rawat says an alternate bridge would soon be constructed.

12 Jul 2019

Rishikesh's iconic Lakshman Jhula closes down for public over safety reasons

Lakshman Jhula, the nearly century-old suspension bridge across the Ganges in Rishikesh, was closed on Friday by the local administration citing weak structure due to old age and high tourist footfall.

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