197 people missing, 20 dead in Uttarakhand flood: Amit Shah
Briefing the Upper House on the Uttarakhand disaster, Union home minister Amit Shah said that as many as 197 people are missing while 20 have died in Sunday s avalanche and flash floods in the state.
He said the figures received from the state government may change and the situation is being monitored round-the-clock at the highest level by the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.
Shah told the Rajya Sabha that the rising water levels washed away the functional Rishiganga small hydro project of 13.2 MW and also affected the under-construction 520 MW NTPC Hydro Power Project at Tapovan on the downstream of the Dhauli Ganga river.
Govt Brings Bill to Replace Ordinance Facilitating Regularisation of Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi
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The government introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, which seeks to replace the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri introduced the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Upper House of Parliament. The ordinance was promulgated by President Ram Nath Kovind on December 30, 2020. It amended the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011. The 2011 Act was valid till December 31, 2020. The Ordinance extended the deadline to December 31, 2023.
The Central Vista is the main boulevard of New Delhi stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate. Minister of State (independent charge) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri | Photo Credit: ANI
New Delhi: Minister of State (independent charge) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday performed the
bhoomi poojan ceremony of the Central Vista Avenue at India Gate in New Delhi.
After the ceremony, Puri announced that the 2022 Republic Day parade will take place on Central Vista Avenue.
“It will be a symbol of modern India. Some do not understand its importance, some do not want the country to progress. They were questioning COVID-19 vaccine too but as all can see, we had a phenomenal rollout,” added Puri.
Namma Metro extends its service on Green Line
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Commuters want BMRCL to now focus on last-mile connectivity
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Commuters want BMRCL to now focus on last-mile connectivity
The launch of Namma Metro’s extended Green Line on Kanakapura Road on Friday has come as a huge relief for residents who have been waiting for years for commercial operations to begin. Commuters are hoping that last-mile connectivity will be smooth.
Prabhu Dev, a resident who travelled from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute, said, “People living beyond Yelachenahalli now have a safer and faster mode of travel. However, addressing last-mile connectivity is very crucial. Providing parking facilities for more vehicles would have helped us.”
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