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Economic Times | 07 Aug, 2020 | 05.03PM IST
Idukki Landslide Live News: Death toll rises to nine, 57 people still missing
MoS MEA V Muraleedharan says he has requested MoS Home & MoS Defence to extend help regrading sending NDRF teams & Air Force assistance that Kerala Govt requested.
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Rhea Chakraborty's brother arrives at Enforcement Directorate office again.
Mumbai: Showik Chakraborty, brother of actor Rhea Chakraborty, arrives at Enforcement Directorate office again. He is named in the FIR registered by CBI in Sushant Sing Rajput's death case
Ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs each from PMNRF kin of Kerala landslide victims
Ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs each from PMNRF (Prime Minister's National Relief Fund) would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a landslide in Rajamalai, Idukki (Kerala). Rs. 50,000 each would be given to those injured due to the landslide: PMO
Pained by loss of lives due to landslide in Rajamalai, Idukki. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. NDRF & the administration are working on the ground, providing assistance to the affected.
- PM Narendra Modi
Beijing has first new local virus case in a week
- China's capital is reporting its first new case of locally transmitted COVID-19 in a week.
- State media said Friday the case in Beijing is linked to a recent outbreak in the northern port city of Dalian. Beijing has registered only a few scattered new cases since containing a June outbreak linked to a wholesale food market.
Curfew withdrawn in south Assam town
- Curfew was withdrawn from Malugram police output areas of south Assam's Silchar town on Friday, four days after it was clamped, as there was no report of any untoward incident, as per an order by the Cachar district authorities.
- The curfew was lifted at 6 am and information on it was communicated to the people through mikes in the early hours of the day.
Delhi: Dr Pradeep Kumar Joshi takes oath as the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Section 144 imposed in Noida ahead of CM Adityanath's visit tomorrow
Section 144 has been imposed in Noida, ahead of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's visit tomorrow. People are not allowed to fly drones. 15 gazetted officers & around 700 constables who are on duty are required to undergo COVID19 testing: Ranvijay Singh, ADCP Noida
Madhya Pradesh govt relaxes night curfew by two hours
- The restriction is now from 10 pm to 5 am
- Weekend lockdown partially lifted in coronavirus-affected districts of state
Sensex ends 15.12 pts higher at 38,040.57; Nifty advances 13.90 pts to 11,214.05
FSSAI & food technology related laboratories, within the domain of CSIR, should work together to fulfil 'Vision 2050'.
- Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
If we want to achieve health for all, we must motivate people to engage in physical activities & consume 'saatvik' food.
- Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
If the food produced in Palampur, Mysore, Lucknow, Mohali laboratories reaches masses then it would be beneficial for India's economy & health in the coming years.
- Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Kerala: Several control rooms opened for flood relief/rescue operations
Kerala: Several control rooms have been opened in local bodies of Ernakulam district for flood relief/rescue operat… https://t.co/38S6JLoIfT
— ANI (@ANI) 1596796540000River Cauvery likely to cross highest flood level this eve
River Cauvery at Napoklu in Kodagu District, Karnataka is very likely to cross highest flood level by today evening: Central Water Commission
Several areas flooded and crops damaged in Kodagu
Karnataka: Several areas flooded and crops damaged in Kodagu, following heavy rainfall in the region. https://t.co/5qR6HJjxDi
— ANI (@ANI) 1596795659000MoS MEA V Muraleedharan on Idukki landslide
"My condolences to bereaved families. I've spoken to Kerala Chief Secy & also requested MoS Home & MoS Defence to extend help regrading sending NDRF teams & Air Force assistance that Kerala Govt requested. GoI is ready to extend all help."
Budget for Ladakh increased by 6 folds
Budget for Ladakh has been increased by 6 folds from Rs. 1172 crores in 2018-19 to Rs. 5,958 crores in 2020-21 since its formation as a Union Territory: Home Minister's Office
6 civilians injured in Pak ceasefire violation along LoC in Tangdhar Sector
Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation today morning along LoC in Tangdhar Sector, Kupwara by firing mortars & other weapons. Pakistan targeting civilian areas. Six civilians injured. Befitting response being given: Chinar Corps, Indian Army
Chowdhury writes to PM to enlist Bengali language in New Education Policy
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha, writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enlist the Bengali language as a classical language in New Education Policy.
Kerala: IMD issues red, orange alert for heavy rainfall for various districts.
Red alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Wayanad districts for today.
1st Kisan Rail flagged off
Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar & Piyush Goyal flagged off first 'Kisan Rail', a special parcel train from Devlali (Maharashtra) to Danapur (Bihar). The train will provide seamless supply chain of perishable produce.
Bihar IPS officer leaves for Patna; says "SSR's death case investigation was quarantined"
- Bihar IPS officer Vinay Tiwari, who came to Mumbai for probe in Sushant Singh Rajput's death and was quarantined by BMC, leaves for Patna.
- "I would say I wasn't quarantined, the investigation was quarantined. Investigation of Bihar Police was obstructed," says Tiwari.
Emami reports over 1% rise in Q1 profit at Rs 39 crore
- Homegrown FMCG firm Emami Ltd on Friday reported a 1.17 per cent increase in its consolidated profit-after-tax (PAT) to Rs 39.58 crore for the first quarter ended June.
- The company had posted a PAT of Rs 39.12 crore during the April-June quarter of the previous fiscal, Emami said in a regulatory filing.
11 Assam Assembly employees test COVID-19 positive ahead of session
- Eleven employees of the Assam Legislative Assembly have tested positive for COVID-19 on a single day, ahead of the scheduled commencement of a session from August 31, a senior official said on Friday.
- The Assembly administration is testing all its employees with the help of the Health Department.
- "We are conducting rapid antigen tests on all our employees. In three days till Thursday, 270 of our staff were tested, of which 11 tested positive for the infection on the previous day," Assembly Principal Secretary Mrigendra Kumar Deka said.
Bihar Covid tally
- 3,646 new COVID19 cases reported in Bihar on August 6.
- Total tally reaches 71,794 in the state.
Update on landslide at Rajamala, Idukki district (Kerala)
- Death toll rises to nine. 57 people still missing, rescue work underway.
- Eyewitnesses say they heard a loud sound when the landslide occurred.
- "People were running to safety & water was gushing in," says a man.
Rhea Chakraborty's brother leaves ED office
Mumbai: Showik Chakraborty, brother of actor Rhea Chakraborty, leaves Enforcement Directorate office. He is named in the FIR registered by CBI in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah clinically stable: Hospital
Leader of opposition & former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is clinically stable and responding to COVID19 treatment. He is comfortable & his appetite has improved. Our team of experts will continue to monitor him closely: Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast
- Rescue teams were still searching the rubble of Beirut's port for bodies on Friday, nearly three days after a massive explosion sent a wave of destruction through Lebanon's capital, killing nearly 150 people and wounding thousands.
- At least four more bodies have been recovered in the last 24 hours, and authorities say the death toll has risen to 149.
- The blast shredded a large grain silo, devastated neighbourhoods near the port and left several city blocks littered with glass and rubble.
Switzerland signs vaccine deal with Moderna
- The Swiss federal government has struck a deal with Moderna to supply Switzerland with 4.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine if the US biotech firm successfully develops one.
- The Federal Office of Public Health says the agreement aims “to guarantee Switzerland early access to the vaccine of Moderna” and is one of the first such deals by any government with the company.
Italy has assured us it will prosecute Marines accused of killing Indian fishermen, Centre tells SC.
- Adequate compensation should be paid to families of those fishermen killed by Italian Marines, says SC
- SC asks Centre to file fresh plea making victims' family members as parties to its application for seeking closure of Italian Marines case
- SC says it would hear victim fishermen's families before allowing Centre's plea to close cases against two Italian Marines
Kerala: Landslide in Rajamala, Idukki district
So far, seven bodies have been recovered from the landslide site in Rajamala, Idukki. The rescue mission is in progress. I will be going to Idukki: Kerala Minister MM Mani
Shruti Modi, Sushant Singh Rajput's former business manager, is being questioned by Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Rhea Chakraborty is also being questioned by the agency.
Coal India logs 22% growth in e-auction fuel allocation in June qtr
State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Friday said it logged a 21.5 per cent growth in coal allocation at 19.76 million tonnes (MT) under the four e-auction windows during the April-June quarter.
Franklin Templeton MF's shut schemes receive Rs 4,280-cr since closure
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund's six shut schemes have received Rs 4,280 crore from maturities, pre-payments and coupon payments since the announcement of their closure in April.
Received govt's nod to conduct IPL in UAE, official paper yet to arrive: BCCI Sources
We have got the government's approval to conduct IPL (Indian Premier League) in UAE but the official paper is yet to come. We are hoping to receive the permission in next few days: BCCI Sources
Serum Institute enters into a new landmark partnership with GAVI
Serum Institute of India (SII) enters into a new landmark partnership with Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to accelerate the manufacture and delivery of up to 100 million doses of #COVID19 vaccines for India and low & income countries: SII
India seizes 740 tonnes of chemical that caused Lebanon blast
- Indian customs authorities have seized a container with 740 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, the chemical that caused this week's deadly blast in Lebanon's capital.
- Nearly 150 people were killed and more than 5,000 were injured when a large stock of the chemical exploded at Beirut's port on Tuesday. Dozens of people are missing and up to 250,000 are without habitable homes.
Shimla: Raj Bhawan cancels appointment of HP Governor Bandaru Dattatreya
Raj Bhawan cancels all engagements & appointment of Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya. Decision taken as a precautionary measure after state Power Minister Sukh Ram Chaudhary, who was administered oath by Governor on July 30th, tested positive for Covid-19.
Delhi govt will provide financial assistance to those buying EVs under Electric Vehicle Policy
Delhi Govt will provide financial assistance to those buying electric vehicles under Electric Vehicle Policy. Financial assistance of Rs 30,000 will be given on the purchase of 2-wheelers, Rs 1.5 lakh on cars & Rs 30,000 on auto-rickshaws & e-rickshaws: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Kashmir is heaven of India, I've been given an opportunity to play a role here. 5th Aug is an important date, after yrs of isolation J&K came to mainstream. Several projects started here after yrs, my priority is to take those projects forward
- J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
Himachal Pradesh's case tally is now at 3061
- Active cases : 1,124
- Recovered cases : 1,897
- Deaths : 12
ED raids multiple cities in IAF Piltaus jet money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided multiple premises in various cities in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged corruption in the purchase of 75 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2009, officials said.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launches electric vehicle policy
- We have notified the Electric Vehicle Policy today. With this policy, we aim to generate employment to give a boost to Delhi's economy and reduce pollution levels in the national capital, said CM Arvind Kejriwal.
- This Electric Vehicle Policy is the country's most progressive policy, said Arvind Kejriwal.
- "We hope that 5 lakh new electric vehicles will be registered in the next 5 years. An 'EV Cell' will be established to implement the Electric Vehicle Policy."
Liquor shops in Delhi to open from 10 am to 10 pm
All liquor shops in Delhi are allowed to open from 10 am to 10 pm instead of 10 am to 9 pm, with immediate effect till further orders: Excise Department, Delhi Government
Air India allowing travel agents to sell seats only on select Vande Bharat flights, alleges TAAI
- Air India is allowing travel agents to sell seats only on select flights under the Vande Bharat Mission and "other inventories have been blocked", the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has alleged.
- In a statement late on Thursday night, it alleged that at a juncture when economies are trying to revive and come back on their feet, Air India continues to play "monopolistic".
BCCI claims "in principle" govt approval for IPL in UAE; teams begin quarantining players
- An "in principle" government approval has come for the BCCI to take the IPL to the UAE this year and the eight franchises have started their preparations by initiating quarantine and COVID-19 testing protocols for their players and support staff.
- A BCCI source told PTI that the permission in writing is due to come any time in the next few days.
- "We have got the approval in principle to go ahead and the papers will be landing anytime," a top source said.
Kerala landslide
- Around 82 people were living there in four labour camps. We are not sure many people were present there at the time of the landslide. NDRF hasn't reached the spot yet. Airlifting of marooned people is not possible right now due to bad weather: Kerala Revenue Min E Chandrasekharan
- A 50-member team of fire and rescue officials has been sent to the landslide spot at Rajamala in Idukki district: Kerala CMO
Manoj Sinha administered oath of office, takes over as new LG of Jammu and Kashmir
Prof Pradeep Kumar Joshi appointed as UPSC chairman
- Educationist Professor Pradeep Kumar Joshi was on Friday appointed as the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), that conducts the civil services examination to select India's bureaucrats and diplomats among others, officials said.
- Joshi is currently a member in the Commission.
- He will succeed Arvind Saxena who completes his term as UPSC chairman on Friday, officials said.
Bombay HC allows persons above 65 years of age to work on a film set
Bombay High Court allows all persons above 65 years of age working in the entertainment industry to work on a film set. The court sets aside the state government order.
A mobile medical team and 15 ambulances sent to Idukki: Kerala Health Minister
A mobile medical team and 15 ambulances have been sent to Idukki. More medical teams will be sent if necessary. Hospitals have been directed to stay on alert: Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja
Kerala: Red alert for extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for Idukki, Malappuram and Wayanad till 11 August
Lot of emphasis has been laid on teachers' training in new education policy
- PM Modi
Delhi reports 1,299 new cases
- Tally: 1,41,531
- Active cases : 10,348
So far, education system focussed on what to think, now how to think is being emphasised in new education policy
- PM
Creating a 5+3+3+4 curriculum is a step towards growth: PM
Changing times has given rise to a new global system. A new global standard is rising. It was essential that India changed its education system as per this. Creating a 5+3+3+4 curriculum, while moving ahead from school curriculum's 10+2 structure, is a step in this direction: PM
Every country goes ahead by connecting its education system to its national values & reforming it as per its national goals. It's aimed at keeping its present & future generations 'future ready'
- PM Narendra Modi
After the National Education Policy came, no section of the country said that the Policy has any bias. It is a matter of happiness
- PM Narendra Modi
Kerala: Major landslide near Munnar
- 5 people dead, 10 rescued in a landslide at Idukki district's Rajamala: Kerala Police
- Chief Minister's Office has contacted the IAF to provide helicopter services to Rajamala for rescue operations. It is expected to be available soon: Kerala CMO
- The landslide occurred at a place where tea plantation workers reside. We don't know the exact numbers yet, but at least three families are stranded there, said Idukki SP.
- National Disaster Response Force has been deployed to rescue the landslide victims in Idukki's Rajamala. Police, fire, forest and revenue officials also instructed to intensify rescue operation, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said.
