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Life under the Bijan Setu flyover in south Kolkata. (Express photo/Subham Dutta)

Majerhat mishap: ‘This flyover is my lifeline, my home, my office, my everything’

September 16, 2018 4:37 am

After the government identified seven bridges in Kolkata as ‘unsafe’, The Sunday Express visited two of them to feel the pulse of the people living underneath — legally and illegally.

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Majerhat bridge to be demolished for a new one, says Mamata Banerjee

September 14, 2018 7:17 pm

The 50-years-old bridge connecting the city to South 24 Paraganas and southern suburban areas had collapsed on September 4, claiming three lives and injuring 27 persons.

Cleaning work continues at the Majherhat bridge on Saturday. (Express photo/Subham Dutta)

Majherhat bridge collapse effect: Govt bans 20-wheel vehicles in Kolkata from tomorrow

September 09, 2018 9:09 am

Freight traffic movement over four bridges - Arabindo Setu, Belgachia bridge, Tollygunge bridge and Bijan Setu - have also been restricted.

Kolkata Majerhat bridge collapse: Death toll touches three, Mamata to chair high-level meeting today

September 06, 2018 2:41 pm

According to police, the body of the third deceased was recovered at 6.30 am on Thursday morning. Goutam Mondal was a resident of Tetulia area of Murshidabad district.

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Majerhat bridge collapse: Rescue in full swing, collapse site bustles with activity

September 08, 2018 11:06 am

A rescue operation member said, “Looks like it will take at least another day to complete the rescue operation. We are now trying to break the concrete slab into smaller pieces and remove them from the spot."

Majerhat bridge collapse: Worker’s body found, toll now 2

September 08, 2018 11:02 am

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh for those who sustained serious injuries and Rs 50,000 each for those with not so serious injuries.