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Rescue operations are underway in Kolkata following a building collapse, involving the NDRF, the Indian Army, and the Government of West Bengal.
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Updated Jun 26
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What happened
Rescue operations are underway in Kolkata following a building collapse, involving the NDRF, the Indian Army, and the Government of West Bengal.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The state has formally sought technical inputs from central agencies regarding the ongoing rescue operations following the building collapse in Kolkata.Sub-event
The rescue operations in Kolkata are ongoing, with the Eastern Railway providing support and the Chief Minister blaming the previous government.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kolkata
capital city of West Bengal, India
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National Disaster Response Force
Indian specialized force
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Army
senior officer in the Australian Army
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- The National Disaster Response Force was called in for rescue operations in Delhi on August 1, 2026.
- The Chief Minister directed emergency operations on a war footing involving the National Disaster Response Force and Rekha Gupta.
- Chief Minister inaugurated a new firefighting fleet and facilities in Kolkata, West Bengal.