Thousands of people in flood-hit areas in Kerala are battling all odds to survive as the death toll has crossed 195 in the past 10 days in the second spell of monsoon fury since August 8. Many are still stranded in their homes with no food at various places in …
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NCMC reviews flood situation and offers full Central support to Kerala
The meeting held under the chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha, discussed in a video conference with the Chief Secretary of Kerala. The current flood situation and deployment of rescue teams, motorboats, helicopters, life jackets; provision of food, water and medicines; and restoration of power, telecom and transport links …
Read More »Nepal: Evacuation of stranded pilgrims in full swing
336 stranded pilgrims were airlifted from Simikot to Surkhet on Wednesday and sent to Nepalgunj by the buses. 250 people were brought to Simikot from Hilsa. The number of stranded pilgrims at resource lean Hilsa has been drastically brought down. The Indian Embassy has said that situation is under control and there is no need to panic. The Mission has also said that only one …
Read More »SC denies full statehood to Delhi; asks Delhi Govt & LG to work with mutual coordination
A five-judge Constitution headed by the Chief Justice of India held that Democratic values are paramount and Delhi government and LG should work with mutual coordination. It was a historic day for national capital Delhi when the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the powers of the Delhi Govt. The …
Read More »Nepal: Rescue operation in full swing to evacuate Mansarovar yatra pilgrims
73 pilgrims were evacuated through 5 commercial flight this morning and another 23 were airlifted by Nepal Army helicopter. 158 pilgrims were evacuated yesterday. 250 pilgrims were also brought to Simikot from Hilsa by helicopters. Our correspondent reports that over 1300 pilgrims are still stranded in Simikot, Hilsa and Tibet side. The mission …
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