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British Era Bridge Over Bahumuda River Collapses In AP
A colonial-era bridge over the Bahuda River collapsed in the Srikakulam region of Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred when a granite-laden lorry carrying 70 tonnes of granite, was passing through, resulting in the collapse. In the major accident, two people reportedly got injured. The collapse of the British era bridge raised alarming safety concerns, following which the authority has launched an investigation.
Tags: Bahumuda River, Regional News, Andhra Pradesh News, Colonial era, Bridge Accident
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Germany Accepts Committed Genocide In Namibia During Colonial Rule
Germany on May 28 officially acknowledged the genocide in Namibia during the colonial-era of African country. Seeking forgiveness from the victim Namibians and their descendants, Germany’s minister Heiko Maas announced to provide development programme worth €1.1 bn. To be paid over 30 years, the programme includes infrastructure, healthcare and training programmes for impacted community. Reportedly, German colonisers killed thousands of… read-more
Tags: Germany, Namibia, Genocide, Colonial era
Courtesy: BBC News
