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Chamoli disaster: Intensified search operation at 2nd tunnel, around 30 people trapped there, says ITBP PRO

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) PRO Vivek Pandey on February 08 gave update about the current status of rescue operation going on in Uttarakhand's Chamoli following glacier burst. While speaking to ANI, he said, "We've intensified search operation at the 2nd tunnel. We've information that around 30 people are trapped there. Around 300 ITBP jawans are deployed to clear the tunnel. Local administration said that around 170 people are missing." "ITBP rescued 12 people from a tunnel yesterday, these 30 are trapped in a different tunnel. Rescue operation is underway in different areas. More teams will be sent there if it is required, we are focussing on rescuing people from the tunnel first," he added. A glacier burst took place in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Feb 07.

Watch: SDRF removes debris, slush at tunnel near Tapovan dam in Chamoli

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) removed the debris and slush at the tunnel near Tapovan dam in Chamoli to carry out the further rescue operation on February 08. A glacier burst took place in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on February 07. So far, 16 people have been rescued while the disaster has claimed lives of at least 8 people.

SII's vaccination doses departs for Barbados, Dominica from Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 08 (ANI): Serum Institute of India's Covishield vaccination doses departed for the countries of Barbados and Dominica in the Caribbean from Mumbai airport on the morning of February 08. Vaccines are being transported under the Vaccine Maitri programme. India is helping other countries with the import of COVID vaccines amid the pandemic.

PlayStation 5 to soon launch multiplayer game 'Final Fantasy XIV'

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): The game-fanatics have a reason to rejoice as the massively multiplayer online role-playing game 'Final Fantasy XIV' is soon coming to PlayStation 5. According to The Verge, the developer Square-Enix announced on Friday (local time) that an open beta for the fantasy series will start on April 13, 2021, giving a launch to the game on Playstation5. Final Fantasy XIV is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game for Microsoft Windows PCs, created and distributed by Square Enix in 2010. It is the fourteenth section in the principle Final Fantasy series and the second MMORPG in the arrangement after Final Fantasy XI. As per The Verge, the teaser trailer shows the game running in 4K resolution, and the organization says it will have essentially improved edge rates and quicker load times. In case a user is enrolled in the PS4 version of the game, the new enhanced adaptation will be playable at no additional expense during the beta. The fantasy game series will a

Watch: SDRF chief leaves for rescue operation in Chamoli

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): SDRF chief Navneet Singh Bhullar left for the ongoing rescue operation in Chamoli. A glacier burst took place in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on February 07. So far, 16 people have been rescued, who were trapped in a tunnel near Tapovan area. Glacier burst claimed lives of at least 7 people with around 170 people still missing. Disaster also led to the rise of the water level of Dhauliganga River.

Chamoli Disaster: ITBP personnel carry rescued people on stretchers

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): ITBP personnel carried rescued people on stretchers who were trapped in the tunnel near Tapovan dam in Chamoli. A glacier burst took place in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on February 07. So far, 16 people have been rescued, who were trapped in a tunnel near Tapovan area. Glacier burst claimed lives of at least 7 people with around 170 people still missing. Disaster also led to the rise of the water level of Dhauliganga River.

Watch: Heavy excavators brought to open tunnel near Tapovan dam in Chamoli

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 08 (ANI): Heavy excavators were brought in to remove the debris and slush, to open the tunnel near the Tapovan dam in Chamoli. Increased water in the local river has been hampering rescue efforts. A glacier burst took place in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on February 07. So far, 16 people have been rescued while the disaster has claimed lives of at least 7 people.

Chamoli Disaster: IAF PRO Wing Commander shares action plan for rescue operation

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Indian Air Force PRO Wing Commander Indranil Nandi shared the action plan of the rescue operation of around 170 people who went missing in a glacier burst that took place in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. PRO Wing Commander Indranil Nandi said, "All the specialised personnel who were airlifted from Delhi have reached Dehradun. The airlifting of these personnel from Dehradun onwards to the affected areas will start at 6:45 am tomorrow. Scientists with specialised equipment will also be taken to the areas for aerial reconnaissance." "We will ensure that maximum bases are available to support the operations," assured Indranil Nandi. So far, 16 people have been rescued who were trapped in a tunnel near Tapovan area in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. The glacier burst led to the increase in the water level of Dhualiganga river, and subsumed nearby villages.

Developed economies still struggling but India found way to survive: Finance Minister

Mumbai, Feb 07 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 07 said that developed economies are still struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic, but India has found a way to survive in it. Finance Minister addressed businessmen, corporate leaders over Union Budget 2021-22 in Mumbai. "Even today when developed economies are still struggling, we have sort of found a way to survive in it. Credit goes to our citizens, who have done this remarkable exercise in resilience," said Finance Minister Sitharaman.

Cause of glacier outburst will be assessed, but priority is saving lives: Uttarakhand CM

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 07 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that State Government's priority right now is saving lives of people and experts can tell the reason behind the outburst. "Experts can tell the reason behind the glacier outburst. But our Government is right now focused on saving lives of people," he said. The glacier burst led to the increase in the water level of Dhualiganga river, and subsumed nearby villages.

PM Modi inaugurates 348 km gas pipeline in Bengal

Haldia (WB), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated LPG import terminal built by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited on February 08. He also dedicated 348 KM Dobhi-Durgapur Natural Gas Pipeline section of the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project and a Four-Lane ROB-cum-Flyover at Ranichak, in West Bengal's Haldia. West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were present on the occasion.

Glacier Burst: State has all necessary machineries for evacuation, says Uttarakhand CM

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 07 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat briefed about the update of the glacier burst near Tapovan Dam in Chamoli. He said that the state has all the necessary machineries available for rescuing of people. 'Team of doctors, rescue teams to expertise are available, he said.

Chamoli disaster: ITBP rescues all 16 people trapped in tunnel

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 07 (ANI): ITBP personnel have rescued all 16 people who were trapped in a tunnel near Tapovan area in Uttarakhand's Chamoli a glacier burst claimed lives of at least 7 people with around 140 people still missing. The glacier burst led to the increase in the water level of Dhualiganga river, and subsumed nearby villages.

Uttarakhand Govt announces Rs 4 lakh as ex-gratia to kins of glacier burst victims

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 07 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat briefed about the update of the glacier burst near Tapovan Dam in Chamoli. He said that state government will give financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. ITBP personnel have rescued all 16 people who were trapped in a tunnel near Tapovan area in Uttarakhand's Chamoli a glacier burst claimed lives of at least 7 people with around 140 people still missing. The glacier burst led to the increase in the water level of Dhualiganga river, and subsumed nearby villages.

'Didi' gets annoyed of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans: PM Modi

Haldia (WB), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 07 took pot shot at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said 'Didi' gets annoyed of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans. The Prime Minister was addressing a public gathering in Haldia. "In Bengal, if you ask didi (Mamata Banerjee) about your rights then she gets frustrated. She even gets annoyed if slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' are raised," said PM Modi.

Chamoli tragedy: PM Modi says he's in touch with Uttarakhand CM, Home Minister

Haldia (WB), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences to the family who lost their loved ones in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, where glacier burst claimed lives of at least three people and more than 140 people are feared missing. Prime Minister further said that he is continuously in touch with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to monitor the situation.

'Very shocking, it's a natural disaster': Nirmala Sitharaman on Chamoli tragedy

Mumbai, Feb 07 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed condolences on Chamoli tragedy, where 100-150 casualties are feared after water level rose in Dhauliganga river after a glacier burst. "It is a kind of tragedy which is very shocking. It's a natural disaster. Home Minister has assured that every help the Uttarakhand government would need will be extended. There shall not be any hesitation on that," said Nirmala Sitharaman.

Lenders agreeing to settle NPAs through 'bad bank': FM Sitharaman

Mumbai, Feb 07 (ANI): Speaking on Asset Recreation Company or Bad Bank Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that government come up with bank driven solution rather than government solution. "Banks themselves are agreeing to form something like a hoarding company, cull out bank assets and put them in these companies which will do the job. We have come up with a bank-driven solution and not government driven solution. I am glad RBI is also working with banks," said Nirmala Sitharaman.

Chamoli tragedy: Uttarakhand CM reviews situation at incident site

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 07 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat arrived at Chamoli district, where Dhauliganga River's water level rose following an avalanche on February 07. Chief Minister Rawat was briefed on flood situation by Army and ITBP jawans here in Tapovan area. Three bodies have been recovered so far.

Modi govt stands with Uttarakhand in this difficult time: Amit Shah assures all help

Sindhudurg (Maharashtra), Feb 07 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah assured all help following the Chamoli tragedy on Feb 07. "3 NDRF teams have reached there. More teams are ready to be airlifted to Uttarakhand from Delhi. ITBP jawans are also there. I assure people of Uttarakhand that Modi govt stands with them in this difficult time. All help will be extended," said HM Amit Shah.