The death toll from the explosion at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL-VSP) on June 8 rose to nine on Wednesday. Following the incident, we have initiated a familiar chain of bureaucratic responses, including ex gratia for the bereaved families and the constitution of an expert committee for a high-level probe. But India appears to be lagging in strengthening institutional mechanisms needed to prevent such accidents.

VISAKHAPATNAM: What began as a routine shift inside the steel melting facility of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Monday afternoon turned into one of the deadliest industrial…

Visakhapatnam district collector M Abhishikth Kishore said the accident happened at around 4.15pm in the central government undertaking. | India News

Former chairman and managing director of the plant said that, based on his experience, the accident must have occurred due to inadequate maintenance of plant. | India News

The Centre has announced significant support for families affected by the Vizag Steel Plant accident. Ex gratia compensation of Rs 25 lakh will be given to each deceased worker's…

A tragic explosion at Vizag steel plant leaves eight dead and six injured, highlighting safety concerns in industrial facilities.

At least eight workers lost their lives and six others were injured in a major industrial accident at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited on June 8 after molten steel spilled from an…

Vizag Steel Plant blast kills eight workers; Andhra Pradesh announces compensation, jobs and support as a panel probes safety lapses.

Union Ministry of Steel initiates probe into Visakhapatnam Steel Plant blast, offering significant compensation for affected workers.

Union leaders blame staff cuts and safety negligence for the fatal blast at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, resulting in eight deaths.

RINL faces ₹4 crore daily losses following a blast that damaged its Continuous Casting Machine, halting production indefinitely.

In a video recorded in an ambulance before he died, Visakhapatnam steel plant blast worker Paidiraju asked his sons to stay united and look after their mother.

Preliminary investigation revealed that an explosion in the ladle could have been triggered by the sudden release of entrapped gases | India News

Investigation reveals 'entrapped gas' buildup may have caused deadly explosion at Vizag steel plant, killing nine workers.

The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant explosion has risen to nine, prompting an investigation as safety concerns grow among workers. | India News

The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant blast that killed nine workers, and sought a report from the AP Chief Secretary in two weeks.

The death toll from the explosion at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL-VSP) on June 8 rose to nine on Wednesday. Following the incident, we have…

Visakha Steel Plant explosion claims nine lives, igniting calls for accountability and intensifying concerns over industrial safety and management.

The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant accident has reached ten. A worker, Suri Babu, died on Saturday from severe burn injuries sustained in a June 8 explosion. The…

Death toll from Vizag steel plant blast rises to 10 as a contract worker succumbs to injuries; safety concerns intensify.

The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant blast rises to 10 as 22 officials are suspended for negligence linked to the incident. | India News