Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister of State V.Okay. Singh with rescue officers after the profitable evacuation of 41 staff from the collapsed Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi on November 28, 2023.
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Tunnel ordeal ends, all 41 trapped staff rescued
With 41 staff strolling out of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakashi on Tuesday night, their 17-day ordeal at the hours of darkness under-construction passage that began early within the morning of November 12, the day of Deepavali, lastly got here to an finish, spelling success for probably the most difficult and harmful rescue operations taken up in India.
Supreme Courtroom panel submits report on Manipur victims
Of the 166 civilians killed within the Manipur violence, 98 have been recognized as members of the Kuki-Zo neighborhood whereas 67 hailed from the Meitei neighborhood, revealed info supplied by the Manipur authorities to a Supreme Courtroom appointed committee. As well as, one girl was from the Naga neighborhood. In all, nineteen girls from each communities (Kuki-Zo and Meitei) have been killed within the ethnic violence until October 7.
Silkyara tunnel rescue | After swinging between hope and despair, family members of staff breathe simple
“I gained’t ship him right here [Silkyara] ever once more, it doesn’t matter what,” stated Romen Narajari, brother of Ram Poshak Narajari who’s one among the many 41 staff trapped contained in the Silkyara tunnel after a collapse that happened on November 12, on the day of Deepavali. After a number of efforts, all of the 41 staff have been rescued on Tuesday.
Extra Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners exchanged on fifth day of momentary cease-fire
The most recent swap of Hamas militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel happened Tuesday night as a part of an ongoing cease-fire settlement between the warring sides. Ten Israeli hostages — 9 girls and a 17-year-old lady — in addition to two Thais have been handed over to the Crimson Cross in Gaza and have been again in Israeli territory, the army stated. About an hour later, Israel launched 30 Palestinian prisoners.
Rajya Sabha privileges committee to name Opposition MPs in opposition to whom there are complaints
The Privileges Committee of Rajya Sabha that met on November 28 to deliberate on the pending complaints in opposition to Opposition MPs – AAP’s Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha, Trinamool’s Derek O’ Brien and Congress’s Jairam Ramesh – has determined to name them to current their defence in particular person, although based on sources, no date was mounted for his or her deposition. Mr. Singh is in judicial custody for over a month now after his arrest by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in reference to Delhi excise coverage rip-off.
Rat-hole miners’ expertise, expertise come in useful in rescue of 41 trapped staff at Silkyara
Rat-hole mining could also be unlawful however the expertise and expertise of rat-hole miners have been used within the rescue operation to avoid wasting the 41 staff trapped within the Silkyara tunnel, a Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Authority member stated on Tuesday. Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Authority (NDMA) member Lt. Gen. (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain stated that rat-hole miners did an outstanding job by digging 10 metres in lower than 24 hours.
Congress delegation meets Election Fee, reiterates criticism in opposition to PM Modi, Amit Shah
A Congress delegation on November 28 met the Election Fee (EC) to complain about three main points, together with reiterating considered one of its earlier complaints in opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Residence Minister Amit Shah for alleged violation of the Mannequin Code of Conduct.
Silkyara rescue operation is multi-agency effort co-ordinated by PMO, says NDMA member
A number of Ministries, public-sector undertakings, and defence companies pooled in experience, personnel and gear below the oversight of the Prime Minister’s Workplace for the Silkyara rescue operations.
No exercise in INDIA bloc, at the same time as sub-groups coalesce
It has been practically three months because the final assembly of the INDIA bloc — the overarching anti-BJP pre-poll coalition. In its interval of inactivity, the Congress’s constant supporter and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Okay. Stalin stood alongside the Congress’s persistent critic and Samajwadi Occasion president Akhilesh Yadav whereas unveiling former Prime Minister V.P. Singh’s statue in Chennai’s Presidency Faculty on Monday, posturing that the bloc needn’t essentially run alongside the hub-spoke mannequin with the Congress sitting because the central pivot.
New protocol for Anganwadi staff to trace youngsters with disabilities
The Union Girls and Youngster Growth Ministry on Tuesday launched a particular protocol for Anganwadi staff which can assist them monitor and assist youngsters with disabilities within the 0-6 years age group. As a part of the brand new protocol, Anganwadi staff will probably be supplied with coaching that can assist them unfold consciousness on the problem.
Gujarat court docket acquits Jignesh Mevani, six others in a 2016 case
An area court docket in Gujarat on Tuesday acquitted Congress legislator and distinguished Scheduled Castes (SC) activist Jignesh Mevani and 6 others in a 2016 case registered in opposition to them for illegal meeting and rioting.
Nursing programs just for girls?: Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt. stand
The Delhi Excessive Courtroom on Tuesday requested the Centre and Delhi authorities to answer a plea difficult a rule that permits solely feminine candidates to use for admission to B.Sc (Honours) Nursing programs supplied by AIIMS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha College, and Delhi College.
Centre desires to increase Delhi Chief Secretary tenure for a ‘restricted time
The Supreme Courtroom on Tuesday gave the Centre 24 hours to justify its “unilateral” resolution to increase the tenure of Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar whereas asking if the Union was “caught with only one IAS officer”. Mr. Kumar is retiring on November 30. The Centre desires to increase his tenure for a “restricted time” whereas the Delhi authorities, represented by senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, then again, desires a contemporary face as there was a “absolute breach of communication, belief and religion of any form between the Chief Secretary and the Delhi authorities”.
IFFI: Michael Douglas awarded Satyajit Ray lifetime achievement award
Cinema is without doubt one of the few mediums with the ability to unite individuals, Hollywood star Michael Douglas stated after receiving the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award on the closing ceremony of the Worldwide Movie Competition of India (IFFI) right here on Tuesday.
IND vs AUS third T20I | Maxwell’s massive present eclipses Gaikwad’s ton, helps Australia keep within the hunt
The Australian all-rounder performed a blinder to provide his group a surprising last-ball victory, by 5 wickets, within the third T20I on the ACA Stadium on Tuesday evening. The win ensured the collection was alive, as India’s lead was diminished to 2-1 with two matches remaining.