A boat carrying children capsized in Vadodara's Harni Motnath Lake on January 18. 12 school children and two teachers were killed due to a boat capsizing incident. School children were on a picnic in Vadodara's Harni Motnath Lake when the mishap took place. The NDRF team is carrying out the rescue operations and rescued 20 people so far. Prime Minister Modi condoled the loss of lives due to a boat capsizing in Vadodara. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased. Meanwhile, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reached the incident site and inspected the rescue operations. The CM has ordered a strong inquiry and relevant sections of IPC have been invoked against accused. FIR has been registered and 9 teams have been formed to arrest the accused. CM Bhupendra Patel also visited the postmortem centre located at SSG Hospital in Vadodara. He also met the families of the children who lost their lives in the boat capsize incident. State Govt has announced Rs 4 Lakhs each for the next of kin of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured.
19 January,2024 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai
A day after the Parliament security breach, PM Modi held a key meet with senior Cabinet Ministers on December 14. The opposition demanded statements in both Houses from the Government over the security lapse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting to chalk out future course of action in the Parliament. On December 14, a major security breach incident took place during Parliament Winter Session. Security lapse in the Parliament took place during the live proceedings of Lok Sabha. Two intruders jumped in the Lok Sabha from visitors’ gallery. Delhi Police have arrested 4 accused in this regard and two accused are still absconding.
20 December,2023 02:46 PM IST
Raghav Chadha of the AAP objected to the Post Office Bill in Lok Sabha on the first day of the Parliament winter session 2023 after 115 days of suspension. He focused on privacy concerns, pointing out the lack of specific protocols for opening and intercepting letters. He described it as an act of citizen spying and a breach of constitutional articles 19 and 21. It is worthy to be noted that Raghav Chadha on December 4 joined the Winter Session after alleged revocation of his suspension. However, sources told ANI that claim made by Raghav Chadha that his Suspension from Rajya Sabha has been revoked by the Privilege Committee is wrong. “There is no revocation of suspension. He has been held guilty by the Committee for both the charges & punished. The Committee said that his suspension for last more than three months (suspended on 11th August) till date is enough punishment and will meet the ends of justice, therefore, he can now attend the proceedings of the House. This correct position be highlighted,” the sources added.
05 December,2023 10:55 AM IST
Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Netanyahu’s troops have advanced their ground operations to the next level. Encircling Gaza even further, the Israeli Defense Forces have destroyed various tunnels and hideouts used by Hamas. Not only that, the Israeli Army also eliminated Hamas’ Head of Weapons and Industries, Mohsen Abu Zina. Zina served as one of Hamas’ leading weapon developers, with expertise in strategic weapons and rockets. Earlier, on November 04, the Israeli Army destroyed various tunnels in Gaza, that were used by Hamas terrorists for their operations. It has been a month since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, which killed around 1,400 people. After the October 7 attack, Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is nowhere in sight as the IDF continues to pound Hamas hideouts.
09 November,2023 11:43 AM IST
The odd-even scheme in Delhi is about to make a comeback. In Delhi, the air quality is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. To tackle the Delhi air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on November 06 announced the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme. The Odd-Even scheme will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th November. Cars whose number plates end with odd numbers – 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 – will be allowed to ply on odd-numbered dates. On the other hand, vehicles whose number plates end with even numbers – 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 – will be allowed to ply on even-numbered dates. Stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is credited for creating smog in Delhi.
06 November,2023 06:05 PM IST
Delhi and Mumbai AQI have further slumped to ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ respectively. On November 6th, a layer of haze enveloped Mumbai as air quality deteriorated. The overall AQI of the city stood at 301. Global warming and natural seasonal transitions have been credited for Mumbai’s smog. People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. On the other hand, in Delhi, The air quality in Delhi is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. While stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana are credited for creating smog in Delhi, in Punjab’s Firozpur, the stubble burning continued.
06 November,2023 01:38 PM IST
Delhi air pollution has led to a deteriorating situation in the state. The drone shots displayed the severity of pollution in the capital as it was concealed under a heavy haze blanket. Delhi continued to remain shrouded in a layer of haze as air quality deteriorated on November 05. The air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'Severe' category. AQI stood at 482, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. Smog has filled the atmosphere and pollution has increased to a great extent. People are finding it difficult to breathe and suffer from pain in their eyes due to the smog.
05 November,2023 03:03 PM IST
The air quality in the national capital deteriorated to ‘very poor’ category. The overall Air Quality Index stood at 306 on October 23. Delhiites complained of several health issues due to rising pollution.
23 October,2023 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 30 launched a unique week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called 'Sankalp Saptaah' at Bharat Mandapam, in the national capital.Addressing the event, he said, ‘The Aspirational Districts Program has changed the lives of more than 25 crore people in 112 districts of the country. There has been a change in the quality of life.”He stated, “The Bharat Mandapam, where world leaders had gathered to discuss global issues, is now hosting individuals who bring about changes at the grassroots level. For me, this summit is as significant as the G20 summit.” “This program ('Sankalp Saptaah') is a symbol of the success of Team India. This symbolises the spirit of everyone's effort. This program is also important for the future of India. In this, there is a reflection of accomplishment through resolution,” the PM added.
30 September,2023 05:04 PM IST | Mumbai
In regards to the Delhi Winter Pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a 15-point winter action plan to fight pollution during winter in the national capital. Addressing a Press Conference, Kejriwal said, “To reduce the increase in pollution in winter, we have prepared a 15-point winter action plan. He urged the people of Delhi to install the Green Delhi App in their mobile phones and register complaints related to pollution in the city.”
29 September,2023 04:12 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
