Pauri bears brunt as Uttarakhand fires continue to rage
Monday, 6 May 2024 Monday witnessed 20 fresh fire incidents in Uttarakhand, ravaging some 52 hectares of forest land, with Garhwal, particularly Pauri district, bearing the brunt. In Pauri, the fire reached sports department's Indoor Stadium, damaging a building and documents. Students and staff were safe. IAF dispatched one of its MI-17 V5 choppers to aid efforts in Pauri Garhwal's Dob village. An IAF officer said the chopper conducted three sorties, dropping 14,600 litres of water.
A passenger bus traveling from Garhwal to Kumaon fell into a 200-meter gorge in Almora, resulting in a tragic death toll of over 20. Immediate rescue operations were launched by police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered expedited rescue efforts and announced compensation for victims' families. A magisterial inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the accident.
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Uttarakhand will become the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) starting January 2025. The law mandates marriage registration within six.. IndiaTimes
A MIG-29 fighter jet from the Indian Air Force crashed near Agra during a routine exercise, with dramatic footage capturing the moment of impact. Witnesses reported that the aircraft caught fire mid-air before plummeting into a field near the village of Soniga. Fortunately, both the pilot and co-pilot ejected safely just before the crash and are unharmed. As authorities investigate the incident, we delve into the details of this alarming event and what it means for aircraft safety during military exercises. Stay tuned for updates!
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Monday, 6 May 2024
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