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Donation to Himachal’s ‘Aapada Raahat Kosh’ disaster fund Rs. 163 crore

According to a statement released, donations of Rs 163 crore have been made to the Aapada Raahat Kosh-2023, a disaster relief fund established by the Himachal Pradesh government in July to help families in need. In addition to killing many people, the monsoon wrath that struck the hill state in July and August inflicted extensive destruction by generating landslides, flash floods, and other disasters.

Opposition INDIA holds meeting on Sept 5

Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge announced a meeting of MPs of the INDIA alliance partners on September 5. The meeting is held to discuss strategies for the special Parliamentary session that is taking place for 5 days from September 18 to 22.

Taiwan suspends work, transport and classes as Typhoon Haikui slams into the island

Taiwan suspended flights, rail transport and ferry services along with classes and outdoor events and urged workers to stay home on Sunday as Typhoon Haikui churned across the southern part of the island.The typhoon made landfall in Taitung county on the Pacific-facing east coast around 3 p.m. (0700 GMT) Sunday, bringing sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph) and gusts of 190 kph (120 mph). (AP)

Lightning in Odisha kills total death toll 12

A lightning strike yesterday in Odisha killed around 12 people according to the new data. The Odisha government has granted Rs. 4 lakh to the families of the deceased. Lightning strikes claimed the lives of four people in Khurda district, two in Bolangir and one each in Angul, Boudh, Gajapati, Jagatsinghpur, Dhenkanal and Puri, the office of the special relief commissioner reports.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Andaman Sea

According to the National Center for Seismology, the Andaman Sea witnessed another earthquake this afternoon of magnitude 4.3.

Delhi Metro to sell ‘Tourist Smart Cards’ from September 4-13

For the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi, the Delhi Metro Railway Corporation will sell ‘Tourist Smart Cards’ to counter potential increase in footfall in the metro. The ‘Tourist Smart Cards’ will be available in selected counters at 36 stations from September 4-13. The cards will be available in two categories, one-day and three-day validity, offering “unlimited rides” in the metro network. (READ MORE)

First earth-bound manoeuvre of Aditya L1 performed successfully, says ISRO

ISRO on Sunday said it has successfully performed the first earth-bound manoeuvre of the country’s maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, from ISTRAC here. The space agency also said the satellite is healthy and operating nominally. The next manoeuvre is scheduled for September 5, 2023, around 03:00 Hrs. (PTI) (READ MORE)

Odisha HC orders CID probe into OSSC paper leak

A recruitment examination conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) on July 16 is cancelled as the question paper is suspected to be leaked before the exam among the candidates. So far, police have arrested 25 people in relation to the misconduct. The Odisha High Court has ordered the CID of the state police’s crime branch to investigate the case.

FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remark on ‘Sanatan Dharma’

Sports Minister of the Government of Tamil Nadu and son of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, faced an FIR from a Supreme Court lawyer over his remark on ‘Sanatan Dharma should be eradicated’ on Saturday. According to the complaint by Lawyer Vineet Jindal, the remark was derogatory, provocative and offensive. (READ MORE)

112 roads blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh continues to disrupt roads as many as 112 including National Highway 305 is blocked by the State Emergency Operation Centre of Himachal Pradesh. Additionally, 12 water supply schemes have also been disrupted and one fire accident has been reported recently.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi admits in Delhi hospital

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Delhi’s Sir Gangaram Hospital with symptoms of mild fever. She is under doctors’ observation and is currently stable: Sources (ANI)

Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple decked up for Janmashtami festival

Set of arrangements have been made by the Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple in Mathura by the authorities to welcome lakhs of devotees like every year. The temple is equipped with cloakroom facilities, medical camps and free food for the visiting devotees. This year, the Janmashatami festival will be held on September 7, Thursday. Lord Krishna devotees love to visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura every year on the occasion to pay their respect.

Indonesia offers ‘golden visa’ to entice foreign investors

Indonesia’s director general of immigration, Silmy Karim introduced a new scheme ‘golden visa’ to attract foreign investment in the country. According to the official statement by Karim, the ‘golden visa’ allows a resident permit to stay for 5 to 10 years.

Delhi’s preparation before G20 summit

Delhi Police was getting prepared through rehearsals training today in full uniform. For common citizens, the police have suggested using ‘G-20 Virtual Help Desk’ for real-time traffic updates and route suggestions to reach or return from airports, railway stations, or bus terminals. People might also face little more traffic than usual in mentioned roads due to new regulatory system for G20: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, IP Flyover, Rajghat Chowk, Shanti Van Chowk, Saleem Garh Bypas, Bhairon Road, Ring Road, Mathura Road, Shershah Road, C-Hexagon, roundabouts at Mansingh Road, Gol Methi, Teen Murti, Yashwant Place, Brig Hoshiyar Singh Marg, and Tolstoy Marg.

Northeast Frontier Railway bags PMI South Asia Award for ‘Micro Project of the Year’

The PMI South Asia Award has selected the Northeast Frontier Railway for ‘Micro Project of the Year’ after successfully saving the life of an elephant on tracks through Intrusion Detection System (IDS). IDS is an initiative that sends alerts to the local pilot of the train whenever an animal approaches railway tracks.