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Chamoli disaster: ITBP constructs 'jhula bridge' across disconnected villages

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 11 (ANI): ITBP troops constructed 'jhula bridge' across disconnected villages in Chamoli. The bridge will be used to transport ration from one side of the bridge to another. A flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on Feb 07 in Chamoli district. Around 32 people have died in the incident so far, and more than 170 are still missing.

No VIP treatment to anyone: Prayagraj IG on Priyanka Gandhi's visit on 'Mauni Amavasya'

Prayagraj (UP), Feb 11 (ANI): On being asked about Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's visit to Prayagraj on 'Mauni Amavasya', IG Kavindra Pratap Singh said, "As today is the peak day for Mela (on Mauni Amavasya), we will not give VIP treatment to anyone. There is no protocol, they can come like a normal person and participate in the rituals." The country is celebrating 'Mauni Amavasya' on Feb 11.

Rahul Gandhi shedding crocodile tears over farmers: Giriraj Singh

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh targeted Congress' Rahul Gandhi for his absence during the discussion on Budget. He said, "Neither Rahul Gandhi nor Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha) was present during the discussion on Budget. It shows they're neither devoted to Parliament nor to the country. Rahul Gandhi is shedding crocodile tears over farmers."

'Na Jawan Na Kisan': Shashi Tharoor slams budget

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in Parliament berated budget presented by Centre in Lok Sabha. He said Prime Minister Modi's contribution of this budget is 'Na Jawan na Kisan'. "The government has come out with a budget which deceives people with respect to the allocation in defence and health sectors. Lal Bahadur Shastri had said 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. Modi ji's contribution of this budget is 'Na Jawan na Kisan'," said Tharoor.

'Adhir ji ab zyada ho raha hai': PM Modi on continuous interjections in LS

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha slammed Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for multiple interjections during his Reply to the motion of thanks on the president's address. "Adhir Ranjan ji, ab zyada ho raha hai. I respect you. You will get more publicity than TMC in Bengal. Don't worry...This doesn't look good, why are you doing this?" asked PM Modi in Lok Sabha as Leader of Congress in the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury interjects several times," PM Modi told him.

'Oldest party divided and confused': PM Modi as Congress walks out during his speech in LS

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Congress MPs created ruckus in the Lower House of Parliament during PM Narendra Modi's reply in Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address. Later they walked out amid PM's address. Speaking on this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jibe at Congress leaders and said the party is divided and confused. "Congress party is divided and confused. Neither it can work for its own good nor can it think about solving the issues of the country. What can be more unfortunate than this?" questioned PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

Nehru made law against hoarding, BJP govt scrapped it: Priyanka Gandhi

Saharanpur (UP), Feb 10 (ANI): New agriculture laws will help the 'Arabpatis' (Capitalists) and the capitalists will decide the price of farmers' produce, said Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi at Kisan Mahapanchayat in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on February 10. "In 1955, Jawaharlal Nehru had made laws against hoarding. But this law has been scrapped by the BJP government. This new law will help the 'Arabpatis'. They will decide the price of farmers' produce," said Congress leader.

Those who know me became emotional: GN Azad on PM's tearful speech

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Without mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi, Azad expressed gratitude towards the former for his emotional adieu to him and said that "those who know me in-depth and saw my work over the years became emotional during farewell speech" in Rajya Sabha. "We understand some people superficially while others in-depth. Those who understood me in-depth and saw my work over the years became emotional yesterday. I am thankful to everyone. I would also thank people who messaged me, called me and tweeted for me," said Azad.

4-day work week?: Govt's proposed labour codes could provide flexible shifts

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital, the Secretary in Ministry of Labour and Employment, Apurva Chandra, said the proposed labour codes which include changing in working hours of employees will provide flexibility in working hours for employees, adding that some employers are even interested in giving their workers three days of paid leave weekly by tweaking the shift hours. "During tripartite discussion, concerns about working hours going up by 12 hours were raised. Employer may provide for 5-day working week. We have tried to bring in some flexibility by correcting 12-hour work day." "Changes will be shared in final list," he told mediapersons on February 08.

Chamoli glacier burst: Rescue teams fear high pressure water from other end of tunnel

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 10 (ANI): JCB machines are continuously on the task to clear the tunnel near Tapovan dam in Chamoli district. Teams are focused towards clearing the debris and slush which is blocking the way. Chamoli ITBP, DIG, Aparna Kumar said, "Technical issues cropped up in one of the JCB machines, as its tyre busted. Machines to continue to work inside the tunnel. The challenge we are facing is that debris and slush is coming out from the tunnel. We need to progress carefully as water with high pressure might come from inside the tunnel."

Glacier blast: 'Not much progress in rescue ops, 32 bodies recovered', informs Uttarakhand DGP

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Feb 10 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Dehradun on February 10, Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand, Ashok Kumar spoke on glacier blast tragedy. DGP Kumar said, "There is not much progress in the rescue operation. We have recovered 32 bodies, 8 identified, 24 unknown. Rescue team has also recovered 2 bodies of Uttarakhand police personnel." "Can't confirm exact number for missing and dead people but it's between 192 and 204," he added.

Farewell, Azad: The incident that brought tears to PM Modi's eyes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled an incident to highlight the humane side of veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in the Rajya Sabha on February 9 as the Upper House bid farewell to the Leader of Opposition. Azad is retiring from Rajya Sabha this month. It was the memories of the 2007 terror attack in Kashmir on tourists that made both Modi and Azad emotional. Watch the video of the incident the prime minister was referring to in his speech.

Chamoli disaster: Rescue teams to hold meeting to discuss further plan of action

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 10 (ANI): As rescue operations continued in disaster-hit Chamoli district, a meeting of all agencies including senior officials of ITBP, NDRF, Army and local administration to be held on February 10. This meeting is being held to discuss the further course of action. Joint team of ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and other agencies entered into the Tapovan tunnel on the morning of February 10. The tunnel is still approachable up to about 120 meters. More slush and water coming from the other end of the tunnel has made the way ahead difficult.

COVID: Over 66-lakh beneficiaries vaccinated in India

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): 66,11,561 beneficiaries have been vaccinated so far across India. Country also reported 11,067 new COVID-19 cases and 13,087 discharges on Feb 10. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,08,58,371. Which includes 1,41,511 active cases. With 94 deaths in the last 24 hours, the death toll rose to 1,55,252 . According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, total of 20,33,24,655 samples have been tested for COVID-19 across India.

Rescue operations underway by relief teams in Chamoli's Joshimath

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 10 (ANI): Rescue operations by a joint team of ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and other sister agencies are underway in Chamoli. Teams have successfully removed the debris and slush from under the tunnel near Tapovan Dam following the glacier burst which led to heavy flooding in Dhauliganga and Rishiganga Rivers.

Delhi's air quality falls in 'very poor' category

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor' as a thick blanket of fog continued to engulf parts of the national capital. This led to minimalistic visibility in the region on the morning of February 09. Parts of northern India are reeling under severe cold, making daily lives difficult for citizens. According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the overall air quality index stands at 325.

Uttarakhand glacier burst: ITBP troops distribute ration in Pang village

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand), Feb 10 (ANI): ITBP personnel provided ration items to Pang village in Pauri Garhwal that has been cut off due to flash flood, in Uttarakhand today. A glacial broke in the Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District of Uttarakhand which led to massive flooding in Dhauliganga and Alaknanda rivers and damaged houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project. As many as 32 bodies have been recovered so far from different areas hit by the glacier burst.

Farm laws not religious scripture that changes can't be made: Farooq Abdullah in LS

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking on farmers' agitation, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, Farooq Abdullah on February 09 said that farm laws are not a religious scripture that changes can't be made, why government don't talk to them? "It's not a religious scripture that changes can't be made. If they (farmers) want it to be repealed, why can't you talk to them? I request that let's not stand on prestige. It's our nation. We belong to this nation, let's respect everybody in the nation," said Abdullah.

Ram belongs to the entire world: Farooq Abdullah in LS

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, Farooq Abdullah on February 09 lashed out at BJP and said that Lord Ram belongs to the entire world.

SII gets applause from Farooq Abdullah for developing COVID-19 vaccine

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, Farooq Abdullah on February 09 hailed Pune-based Serum Institute of India for developing COVID-19 vaccine."Our numbers are less than US, UK and others. Still we reported many deaths. Our medical services aren't that good that cause of deaths can be ascertained in villages. Still, vaccines have been developed for which I congratulate those in Pune (SII)," said Abdullah.