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Modi inaugurates Kushinagar international airport
The first flight from Sri Lanka touched down at the Kushinagar airport on Wednesday morning, bringing a high-level delegation that comprised ministers and Buddhist monks. The Prime Minister pointed out that other Buddhist destinations like Lumbini, Sarnath and Bodh Gaya were at a short distance from Kushinagar which added to the importance of the Buddhist circuit.
What caused devastating rains in Uttarakhand, Kerala at this time of year?
Over two dozen people lost their lives, several bridges were washed away, rail track near Kathgodam was upturned and twisted, houses at many places were swallowed by swollen rivers and landslides leading to roadblocks made life difficult for people of Uttarakhand, especially the Kumaon region.
PM Modi to inaugurate Kushinagar International Airport today
The inauguration will be marked by landing of inaugural flight at the airport from Colombo carrying Sri Lankan delegation of over 100 Buddhist monks and dignitaries, including a 12-member holy relic entourage. The inaugural flight will also bring Buddha relics for an exposition. The airport will also serve nearby districts of Uttar Pradesh as well as Bihar.
Record rainfall in Uttarakhand's Kumaon, Mukteshwar breaks 107 yr record
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the districts that observed heavy to extremely heavy rainfall were Champawat, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Almora, Pauri and Chamoli from 8.30 a.m. on Monday till 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday. There were several reports where people called the rain "multiple cloudbursts".
Amarinder to announce new party soon; hints at pact with BJP for Punjab polls
The former Punjab CM also said that he is hopeful of a seat-sharing arrangement with the BJP for next year's Assembly elections in the state, if the farmers' issues are resolved in their interest. Without mincing words, Amarinder Singh added that he would not rest until he can secure the future of his people and his state.
Delhi logs 36 new Covid cases, one death
With the latest fatality, the city's death toll has climbed to 25,090. The national capital has recorded only three deaths due to the infection in this month so far. Last month, five people succumbed to the infection. The death rate stands at 1.74 per cent. The Covid infection rate in the national capital has risen to 0.06 per cent.
Undertrial's custody can't be extended mechanically, even in Covid: Delhi HC
Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, who was hearing the bail plea of a dowry death accused on Sunday, also issued few guidelines considering the seriousness of the issue. The court concerned shall not mechanically extend the period of custody for a maximum period of 15 days as prescribed under Section 167(2) of the CrPC, he said.
Bihar bypolls: Potshots between Congress, RJD intensify
"Tejashwi Yadav, the son of Lalu Prasad, has taken away the right of Congress by fielding RJD candidates from both Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur. He has violated the coalition pact with us. We demanded one seat of Kusheshwar Asthan where we have strong ground support but he denied us," he said.
Kashmir civilian killings: Special security group to lead anti-terror Ops
This group will consist of officials from the Intelligence agency, National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the officials from the central security forces, who have started working on a plan to nab the terrorists who killed 11 civilians in the last 16 days.
Babul Supriyo resigns as BJP MP after meeting LS Speaker
He submitted his resignation to the Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Tuesday. After his resignation Babul Supriyo thanked PM Modi, HM Amit Shah and the party chief JP Nadda for their confidence shown in him. “I thought that if I am not a part of the party, I shouldn't keep the seat for myself," said Supriyo.
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