West Bengal launches efforts to find 32 pilgrims who travelled for Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra; former Union Minister Mukul Roy’s daughter-in-law is part of the group; Isha Foundation in T.N. says pilgrim group of 80 from various countries missing; measures to bring back people being worked on
The MEA Spokesperson said that India is working on mobilising Bailey bridges, but has no information NDRF and Army’s Corps of Engineers being mobilised so far
The veteran leader said he would write a formal letter to PM Modi seeking his intervention for comprehensive compensation and assistance measures for affected families.
Ministry of Home Affairs says there is no need to panic over the sudden floods; Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the CMs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to review preparedness measures in areas that could potentially be affected
This is a “temporary measure” due to the “geopolitical situation”, says the Petroleum Ministry; with applications pending since March, distributors are pushing the 5-kg free-trade cylinders and the 10-kg composites as alternatives
MEA’s response comes after the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination raised concerns regarding reports alleging “large-scale violations” by law enforcement personnel against ethnic and ethno-religious populations
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