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Chamoli tragedy: 'Over 200 jawans working on spot, evacuating people,' says ITBP Spokesperson

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): ITBP Spokesperson Vivek Pandey on Chamoli tragedy said that over 200 jawans are working on the spot. "Over 200 jawans are on the job and working in collaboration with local administration. One team is on the spot to assess the situation. Another team is deployed near Joshimath to raise awareness and evacuate people. The situation is under control," said Vivek Pandey.

'Have begun work on construction of 6 more medical colleges in last 5 years': PM Modi in Assam

Sonitpur (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Asom Mala' programme in Assam's Sonitpur district. This initiative will boost the state's road infrastructure and contribute to Assam's economic progress and improve connectivity. The event is taking place at Dhekiajuli town of Sonitpur on February 07. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "Till 2016, Assam had only 6 medical colleges. In the last 5 years, we have begun work on the construction of 6 more medical colleges." "Seeing the need in North and Upper Assam, foundation stones have been laid for 2 more medical colleges in Biswanath and Charaideo," he added.

NDRF on way to Joshimath, more rescuers to be airlifted from Delhi: SN Pradhan

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): NDRF Director-General SN Pradhan on massive flood in Chamoli district informed that SDRF team members are on the spot, meanwhile NDRF teams are heading to Joshimath. He also said 3-4 rescue teams from Delhi will be airlifted to Dehradun onwards to Joshimath. "The glacier breach has impacted the Rishiganga River and flooding has taken out one bridge being constructed by BRO. The upper reaches of the Rishiganga project also has been damaged. Chamoli, Joshimath and other downstream reaches will be affected," said SN Pradhan. He added, "Teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are already deployed in Joshimath. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has already moved from Dehradun to Joshimath. We are organising airlift for 3-4 more teams from Delhi to Dehradun onwards to Joshimath."

Chamoli disaster: Rescue workers buckle up after water level rises in Dhauliganga River

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 07 (ANI): Rescue workers reached Reni village in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Feb 07. Water level rose in Dhauliganga River following an avalanche. Rishiganga Power Project has been damaged due to breach of a glacier in Tapovan area, informed Chamoli Police. Directions have been issued to evacuate people living on the bank of Dhauliganga River.

Northeast is heading on road of development: PM Modi

Sonitpur (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Asom Mala' programme in Assam's Sonitpur district. This initiative will boost the state's road infrastructure and contribute to Assam's economic progress and improve connectivity. The event is taking place at Dhekiajuli town of Sonitpur on February 07. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "Northeast is heading on the road of development and Assam is playing a significant role in it." "Assam is an example of how collective efforts yield good results," he added.

PM Modi promises Assam people to establish medical, technical college in local language

Sonitpur (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Asom Mala' programme in Assam's Sonitpur district. This initiative will boost the state's road infrastructure and contribute to Assam's economic progress and improve connectivity. The event is taking place at Dhekiajuli town of Sonitpur on February 07. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "It is my dream to ensure that every state has at least one medical college and one technical college that teaches in mother tongue." "I promise to people of Assam that when we come to power after the election, we will establish a medical and technical college in local language," PM added.

PM Modi launches 'Asom Mala' programme in Assam's Sonitpur

Sonitpur (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Asom Mala' programme in Assam's Sonitpur district. This initiative will boost the state's road infrastructure and contribute to Assam's economic progress and improve connectivity. The event is taking place at Dhekiajuli town of Sonitpur on February 07. PM Narendra Modi also laid the foundation stones of medical colleges and hospitals in Biswanath and Charaideo.

Watch: Water level rises in Dhauliganga River following avalanche

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 07 (ANI): Water level in Dhauliganga River rose suddenly following avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district.

Over 57 lakh vaccinated against COVID in India

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): 1,05,22,601 patients have been discharged so far across India. Country also reported 12,059 new COVID-19 cases and 11,805 discharges on Feb 07. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,08,26,363. Which includes 1,48,766 active cases. With 78 deaths in the last 24 hours, the death toll rose to 1,54,996. According to the Health Ministry, total of 57,75,322 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in India for COVID-19.

Security personnel continue to man Tikri Border

Tikri Border, Feb 07 (ANI): Heavy security deployment continued to guard Tikri border day after farmers' Chakka Jam on February 07. As a part of protest against farm laws, farmers had called Chakka Jam yesterday nationwide between 12 pm to 3 pm. Farmers have been protesting at different borders of the national capital since November 26 last year against the three newly enacted farm laws.

Massive fire breaks out in Delhi's Sanjay colony

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in Delhi on the morning of February 07. Incident took place in Sanjay Colony's Okhla Phase II area. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse off the fire. Fire fighting operation is underway. No casualties have been reported yet.

FAU-G now globally available on Google play store

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Online multiplayer action game 'FAU-G: Fearless and United Guards', which is the Indian alternative for PUB-G, has now released globally after launching in India on January 26, 2021. According to Mashable, the announcement was made by the games developer 'nCore Games' on Twitter where they stated, "FAU-G goes global #1 Free game FAU-G, proudly made in India, is now available worldwide". This means that now people outside of India would also be able to download the app on their Android smartphones. The game hasn't yet released for iOS smartphones and there's currently no information as to when it will be released for iOS users. FAU-G developers had also announced right after the game launch in India that FAU-G has become the top free game on Google Play. In fact, FAU-G reached five million downloads within 24 hours of its launch. As per Mashable, public reaction to the game has been mixed. Many have criticized the game for its basic storyline and features, while

Cuttack's forest officer felicitated with UN's Asia Environmental Enforcement Award

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 07 (ANI): Cuttack's forest officer Sasmita Lenka has been felicitated with UN's Asia Environmental Enforcement Award. Sasmita Lenka expressed her happiness over receiving the award as she has become the first from the state to receive it. Lenka said, "I am glad my work was noticed and I have been nominated for this prestigious award. No one has received it before from Odisha so I am feeling very happy and privileged. We have got this award for our work towards bursting rackets of Indian pangolin's trafficking. So far we have arrested 28 smugglers."

At 76.6%, Bihar on top in vaccinating healthcare workers: Govt

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Additional Secretary of Union Health Ministry, Manohar Agnani gave brief about states which have vaccinated over 60% of healthcare workers. He said, "Bihar 76.6%, MP 76.1%, Tripura 76%, U'khand 71.5%, Mizoram 69.7%, UP 69%, Kerala 68.1%, Odisha 67.6%, Rajasthan 67.3%, HP 66.8%, Lakshadweep 64.5%, Andaman 62.9%, Chhattisgarh 60.5%." Among above listed states, Bihar topped in vaccinating healthcare workers.

'Toolkit' shared by Greta Thunberg revealed a lot: EAM

Vijayawada (AP), Feb 06 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reacted on 'Toolkit', shared by climate activist Greta Thunberg, by saying "it has revealed a lot" and 'we have to wait and see what else comes out'. He asserted that there was a reason why Foreign Ministry reacted to statements which some celebrities gave out on matters on which they obviously didn't know very much.

Budget 2021 will be remembered in coming 5-10 years: EAM

Vijayawada (AP), Feb 06 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the currently presented Union Budget and said that 5-10 years from now, people will remember 2021-2022 budget. "You will remember the budget, this vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat was made into a plan, presented to the country with the resources with the expenditure etc which will make Atma Nirbhar Bharat happen," he said.

In next 3 years, every house in MP to have taps, drinking water: CM Shivraj

Katni (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 06 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated various development projects in Katni on February 06. While addressing the public, CM Chouhan said, "In next three years, there'll be taps and drinking water in every house. Poor will be provided with money to build pucca houses. About 3,25,000 Ayushman cards were made including free treatment upto Rs 5 lakh for needy."

BS Views of the Week: A post-contraction Budget with a difference

From the hits and misses of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman's post-contraction Budget to why the Modi government has lost the battle on farm laws, here is what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.

RBI holds rates steady: Here are highlights from FY21's last MPC meeting

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its policy repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent and reverse repo rate at 3.35 per cent, and promised an accommodative stance as long as necessary to revive growth and come out of the Covid-19 induced stress. Business Standard's Shrimi Choudhary explains RBI policy announcements and its likely impact.

Retail Direct: RBI gives retail investors direct access to G-sec market

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to give retail investors direct access to the government securities market. The major structural reform was announced by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday. According to Das, India will join a select group of countries offering such facility to investors. The new arrangement, Retail Direct, will allow direct access to retail investors via the RBI. This will allow such investors to open Gilt account with the apex bank.