Faulty structure, sub-standard materials behind Nabarangpur bridge collapse PNN
Nabarangpur: A day after a labourer was killed and four others were injured following the collapse of an under-construction Biju Setu (bridge) on river Nagi in Talapadar village in this district, the superintending engineer (SE) visited the mishap site and conducted a preliminary probe into the mishap, Monday.
SE Pradip Kumar Jena of Rural Development Department in Sunabeda claimed the mishap occurred due to weak centering support, use of substandard raw materials and compression of the ground where the foundation was laid. Jena was accompanied by the quality control team during the visit. The SE said this after conducting a probe at the mishap site. “The pipes used in the centering must be defective or else there might be some fault in the spacing between the pipes,” Jena said.
Fewer jobs for locals in industrial units Post News Network
Keonjhar: Mineral-rich Keonjhar has a number of industrial units, but they have not created employment opportunities for locals, a report said.
The report said, these industries have engaged more people from outside than locals. Given the job scenario, the number of local employments these industries have given people is not encouraging.
The mining sector can absorb more people in work. But it was alleged that minerals mined here are exported to other states while machines have been engaged in mineral extraction and uploading. It is said, thousands of people can be engaged in this sector, if machines are avoided.