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15 die in Brazil dam collapse

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Brasilia: At least 15 people were killed when an iron ore tailing dam collapsed in Minas Gerais state in Brazil.

The Fundao dam breached around 4.20 p.m. (local time) on Thursday and released a torrential flow of water and mud into the town of Bento Rodrigues, a news agency reported.

The town was awash, buildings swamped with water and vehicles swept away, the report said.

Brazil’s union of iron and base metal industry workers, Metabase, gave the number of 15 people dead.

According to news website G1, around 45 people were missing including 30 who were working on the dam at the time.

Minas Gerais’ civil defence agency, however, could not confirm the numbers.

The nearest town Mariana, with a population of about 40,000 people, stands about 20 kms away from the dam.

The residents of Mariana have started a collection campaign to bring food, water and medical supplies to Bento Rodrigues town.

Braz Azevedo, Mariana’s secretary of social defence, said the situation is very serious and there was a risk of more mudslides.

The dam belongs to Samarco, a mining company, which issued a statement after the accident, saying it “could not currently confirm the cause or size of the incident.”

The Brazilian Dam Committee called “the bursting of the Samarco dam could be the worst ever registered in Brazil.”

Prior to this, the deadliest dam disaster in the country took place in 1986 when the Mina de Fernadinho dam broke, killing seven people.

A tailings dam, serves to hold waste earth and rock after ores have been separated while also recycling the water used in processing.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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