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Watch: Uttarakhand CM conducts aerial survey of areas affected due to glacier disaster

Onboard, Feb 09 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat conducted an aerial survey on February 09. He monitored the areas affected due to glacier disaster in Chamoli district. CM Rawat also visited the ITBP hospital in Joshimath, Chamoli today, where injured people are admitted. Around 170 people are still missing and several died following glacier burst, which took place on Feb 07.

Uttarakhand CM takes stock of situation in affected areas due to glacier disaster in Chamoli

Joshimath (Uttarakhand), Feb 09 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat took stock of the situation in affected areas due to glacier disaster in Chamoli district. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) ADG Western Command, Manoj Singh Rawat has also accompanied CM Rawat. CM Rawat also interacted with the locals.

India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 20' commenced in Rajasthan

Bikaner (Rajasthan), Feb 09 (ANI): As part of defence cooperation, soldiers from India and the United States participated in a joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 20.' The joint exercise started from February 08 and will go on to February 20 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in Rajasthan. According to an official release by the US Embassy in India, this US Army Pacific-sponsored exercise involves approximately 250 US Army and 250 Indian Army soldiers. This annual training exercise enhances combined interoperability capabilities through training and cultural exchange, which foster enduring partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region through common defence objectives. 'Yudh Abhyas 20' provides excellent opportunities for professional and cultural exchanges that strengthen partnership through shared learning and training. Training commences with expert academic exchanges and professional development workshops that focus on training at the corps-level and below, combat against conventi

Watch: Rescue operation continues at Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 09 (ANI): Rescue operation continued at Tapovan tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on February 09. SDRF personnel along with members of other rescue teams have engaged into an operation and are taking care of the entire rescue operation. Speaking on the operation, Dehradun's ITBP DIG, Aparna Kumar said, "The operation was carried out the entire night and is still under progress. A lot of debris has been removed. We have not been able to establish any contact till now." A flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on February 07 in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district where around 170 people are still missing.

Watch: Sick lady rescued and airlifted from Chamoli

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 09 (ANI): Rescue work is underway in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. A sick lady was airlifted from the site after she was rescued by the rescue operation forces. A flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on February 07 in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district where around 170 people are still missing.

Android Beta users get new 'Mute Video' feature on WhatsApp

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): American cross-platform centralized messaging application WhatsApp is finally rolling out a new feature for its beta testers on Android where users would be able to mute videos before sending it a contact. According to Mashable, WhatsApp is rolling out this feature for users having a beta build. It might also appear in a previous update but it's very recommended to update to the latest 2.21.3.13 beta update to enjoy the feature. The option to mute the videos will be available on the "edit video" section on the app. This feature is great for times when you want to share the video with others but doesn't want people to listen to the audio. Earlier it wasn't possible for users to test this feature even if they were on the beta program as it was under development. But now, Android beta users will be able to test out the feature given that the company has started rolling it out.WhatsApp is constantly bringing out new features to better the overall user experience on

Chamoli Disaster: CM Yogi Adityanath holds high-level meeting at his residence

Lucknow (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a high level meeting over the Chamoli glacier burst at his residence in Lucknow on February 08. After the meeting Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi informed about the toll free number issued by the government for people seeking for any information of their close ones. "CM conducted a high level meeting over glacier burst in Chamoli in Uttarakhand. A toll free no. 1070 and Whatsapp no. 9454441036 has been established for people of Uttar Pradesh. CM has also ordered to set up state control room at Haridwar," said AK Awasthi while speaking to media.

Chamoli Disaster: ITBP team to carry out rescue operation overnight at Tapovan tunnel

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): Rescue work is underway at Tapovan tunnel in Uttarakhand's Joshimath. ITBP team will work overnight at the site. Team is working towards removing the debris and slush from to clear the way in tunnel. A flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on February 07 in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district where at least 10 people have died and around 170 people are still missing.

Watch: AIADMK cadres welcome Sasikala in Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram (TN), Feb 09 (ANI): AIADMK leader Sasikala reached Kanchipuram on the night of February 08. Party cadres welcomed Sasikala with high great zeal and enthusiasm. They showered flower petals on her vehicle. Hundreds of supporters came out on road with party flags, Sasikala's posters and flower bouquets.

278 BSF jawans vaccinated against COVID-19 in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), Feb 09 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on February 08 were administered COVID-19 vaccine jabs at 95 BN BSF Campus in Gurugram's Bhondsi. 278 BSF personnel were inoculated at the centre. As of February 8, a total of 60,35,660 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in the country, out of which 54,12,270 are healthcare workers. So far, 6,23,390 frontline workers have been vaccinated since February 2. On February 08, vaccination sessions were organised in 35 states and Union Territories and 2,23,298 people have been vaccinated till 6 pm.

COVID-19: India becomes fastest country to vaccinate 6 million beneficiaries, informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on February 08, the Additional Secretary of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Manohar Agnani said, "As on February 08, the total vaccination is 60,35,660 till 06:00 pm, out of which healthcare workers who have been vaccinated are 54,12,270. So far, 6,23,390 frontline workers have been vaccinated since February 02." "India has become the fastest country to vaccinate 6 million beneficiaries countrywide. This feat was achieved in just 24 days. USA took 26 days to reach this mark whereas the UK achieved this in 46 days," he added.

Hospitalisation due to COVID vaccination reaches 29 till Feb 08: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on February 08, the Additional Secretary of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Manohar Agnani said, "Today vaccination sessions were organised in 35 states and Union Territories and 2,23,298 people have been vaccinated till 06:00 pm." "The total hospitalisation due to vaccination is 29 till date, out of them 19 have been discharged, 1 is under treatment and there were 09 deaths. In terms of hospitalisation against percentage of vaccinations comes to .0005% . One hospitalisation has been reported in last 24 hours in Kerala," he added.

Tendulkar twitter row: Those judging celebrities on basis of tweet are anti-India, says Navneet Rana

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): As per sources, the Maharashtra government has sought a probe into the tweets by Sachin Tendulkar and other celebrities after they spoke in support of India and for unity in light of foreign celebs entering the farmers' protest row. While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 08, Independent MP of Lok Sabha (LS) from Maharashtra's Amravati, Navneet Rana said, "National heroes don't have to prove anyone whether they are in favour of the nation or against it. It is a democracy and we can express ourselves whenever we want." "If someone is judging celebrities on basis of a tweet, then they are anti-India," she added.

Chamoli tragedy: CM Rawat reviews rescue ops from ground zero

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat arrived at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on February 08. He reviewed relief efforts and rescue operations following glacier burst in the area. A flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on February 07 in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district where at least 10 people have died and around 170 people are still missing. While speaking to media, CM Rawat said, "A joint team of NDRF, SDRF and Indian Army is conducting a rescue operation. The team has reached the 130-metre mark in Tapovan tunnel and it may take 2-3 hours to reach the T-point." "Efforts underway to safely rescue those who are stuck in the tunnel," he added.

Uttarakhand glacier burst aftermath: The story of destruction and survival

At least 14 people have been killed and over 150 are still missing after a glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, triggering an avalanche and huge floods in Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers. Watch the video for all the latest updates and witness nature's fury that has mounted large-scale devastation in the high mountain areas of Uttarakhand

Chamoli disaster: Possibility of some people being washed away, informs NDRF DG

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Giving updates on Chamoli disaster, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General SN Pradhan on February 08 informed that the rescue operation underway in 2.5 km long tunnel, 27 people alive,11 dead,153 missing. Out of 153, 40-50 are stuck in tunnel, he added. He said, "Rescue operation underway in 2.5 km long tunnel. Problem lies with debris which's gradually being cleared. 27 people alive,11 dead,153 missing. Out of 153, 40-50 are stuck in tunnel. There's a possibility of remaining people being washed away in Uttarakhand." In Uttarakhand's Chamoli a flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on Feb 07.

Chamoli disaster: Efforts underway to rescue over 30 workers trapped in tunnel, informs ITBP

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): Rescue operations are underway in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district after a glacier broke off on February 07 causing disruption in the district. After the tireless efforts of Army personnel and Engineering Task Force, mouth of the tunnel was cleared. More than 300 ITBP personnel deployed at the tunnel site. Excavators are being used to clear the slush and debris inside the tunnel to open it. Over 30 people trapped in the tunnel since yesterday. 15 bodies recovered and 16 people rescued so far. ITBP, Indian Army, SDRF and NDRF forces are engaged in the retrieval. Speaking on the operation, Dehradun's ITBP DIG, Aparna Kumar said, "The bigger tunnel has been cleared till 70-80 m. Debris blocked it, it is being cleared with the help of JCB. It is around 180 m long and around 30-40 workers are trapped since yesterday. Efforts are underway to rescue them," said DIG Kumar.

Chamoli disaster: Difficult situation, but ITBP successfully rescued people from 1st tunnel, says Pokhriyal

Joshimath (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): Union Minister for Education, and former chief minister of Uttarakhand, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank visited Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli where a flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on February 07. While speaking to ANI, Nishank said, "It's a very difficult situation, but ITBP successfully rescued people from 1st tunnel and now they're working on 2nd tunnel, which is approx 3 km long. NDRF and military are also on it. By afternoon, we can expect some positive result."

Opening Bell: Equity indices upbeat on positive global cues, MandM up 7.6%

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Key equity indices traded over one per cent higher during early hours on February 08 tracking strong global cues amid upbeat news on corporate earnings, economic data and updates on vaccination drive. Market experts said foreign portfolio investors have continued to buy Indian securities as the Union Budget 2021 sparked a strong rally, and there seems to be no reason for them to slow down. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 649 points or 1.28 per cent at 51,381 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 179 points or 1.2 per cent to 15,103. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive terrain with Nifty auto up by 2.6 per cent private bank by 1.8 per cent and realty by 1.6 per cent. Among stocks, Mahindra and Mahindra moved up by 7.6 per cent to Rs 931.65 per share while Tata Motors accelerated by 2.4 per cent to Rs 323.55.

Chamoli disaster: 32 people missing from first, 121 from 2nd project, informs Uttarakhand DGP

Joshimath (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): Rescue operations continued on the second day at Joshimath in Chamoli following glacier burst on February 08. 12 people were rescued from one tunnel on Feb 07 and the second tunnel is being cleared with the help of JCB machines. While speaking to ANI, Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar said, "No need to spread panic. The glacier burst yesterday, boulders and debris followed which washed away the Raini power project causing a massive impact on Tapovan. All of this happened yesterday. 32 people from first and 121 people are missing from the 2nd project." "Out of these, 10 bodies have been recovered so far - 3 from Tapovan and 7 in the route to Karnaprayag. 12 people rescued from the smaller tunnel in Tapovan yesterday. Efforts are underway to open the bigger tunnel. Debris is being removed from it," he added.