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Jan 01, 2022 12:49 PM IST
PM Modi transfers ₹20,000 crore to over 10 crore farmer families under PM-KISAN
PM Modi transferred ₹20,000 crore to more than 10 crore beneficiary farmer families under the PM-KISAN scheme.
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Jan 01, 2022 12:00 PM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: 15 injured brought to hospital, 4 in ICU, says doctor
Following the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, 15 injured people were brought to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital. Of the injured, four were admitted to the ICU, reports ANI citing Dr JP Singh, a neurosurgeon at the hospital.
“11 people were stable, out of which three to four people were discharged after first aid. Around five are still under treatment,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 11:56 AM IST
Delhi’s Covid-19 positivity at 2.44%, cases rapidly increasing: Satyendar Jain
Delhi reported 1,796 #COVID19 cases yesterday. The positivity rate is at 2.44%. No Covid1-19 deaths were reported yesterday. However, the number of cases is rapidly increasing: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain pic.twitter.com/iU1Watj4Kp
— ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2022
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said that the number of Covid-19 cases is rapidly increasing in the national capital and the positivity rate was at 2.44%, reports ANI.
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Jan 01, 2022 10:38 AM IST
10 ministers, over 20 MLAs test Covid-19 positive in Maharashtra: Deputy CM
Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar said that 10 ministers and over 20 MLAs tested Covid-19 positive in the state, reports ANI.
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Jan 01, 2022 09:57 AM IST
PAGD leaders under house arrest ahead of protest against: Alliance spokesperson
PAGD leaders have been placed under house arrest ahead of their march to protest against the recommendations of Delimitation Commission, reports PTI citing a spokesperson of the alliance.
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Jan 01, 2022 09:41 AM IST
India reports 22,775 new Covid-19 cases, Omicron tally at 1,431
With 22,775 new Covid-19 cases, the total caseload reached 3,48,61,579. Also, 406 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. Active caseload went past the 100,000-mark again and stood at 104,781.
The Omicron tally stood at 1,431, according to the latest data from the health ministry.
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Jan 01, 2022 08:31 AM IST
Union ministers express grief over Vaishno Devi stampede, Jitendra Singh to visit Katra
Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the deaths at Vaishno Devi shrine due to a stampede and Jitendra Singh said that he would Katra to assess the situation.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:49 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: J&K admin announces ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh to those dead
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs10 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives after the stampede at Vaishno Devi. He also said ₹2 lakh would be given to the injured. Shrine board will bear the cost of the treatment of injured, he added.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:23 AM IST
12 dead, 13 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi: J&K Police
As many as 12 people died and 13 others were injured in the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, reports ANI citing Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh.
“The incident occurred around 2.45 am, and as per initial reports, an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other, followed by stampede,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:18 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia to families of those dead, ₹50,000 to injured
PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives at the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine. Also, ₹50,000 would be given to those injured, he said. The amount would be given from the PMNRF.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:15 AM IST
‘Extremely saddened’ says PM Modi on deaths due to stampede at Vaishno Devi
PM Modi said that he took stock of the situation at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, where at least 12 people died due to a stampede earlier today.
“Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to JK LG Shri @manojsinha_Ji, Ministers Shri @DrJitendraSingh Ji, @nityanandraibjp Ji and took stock of the situation,” Modi tweeted.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:12 AM IST
PM Modi wishes ‘abundance of joy and good health’ in New Year greetings
Happy 2022!
May this year bring abundance of joy and good health in everyone’s lives.
May we keep scaling new heights of progress and prosperity, and work even harder to fulfil the dreams of our great freedom fighters. pic.twitter.com/dHoaD4tbpk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the country on New Year 2022. “Happy 2022! May this year bring abundance of joy and good health in everyone’s lives. May we keep scaling new heights of progress and prosperity, and work even harder to fulfil the dreams of our great freedom fighters,” he tweeted.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:05 AM IST
Update: 12 dead in stampede at J&K’s Vaishno Devi shrine
At least 12 people died in the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, reports ANI citing block medical officer Gopal Dutt. “Casualties from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and 1 from J&K. More details awaited. Injured being taken to Naraina Hospital after rescue,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:03 AM IST
At least 6 people dead in stampede at J&K’s Vaishno Devi shrine
At least six people died after a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, reports ANI citing officials.
“Exact number not there yet. Their post mortem will be done. Injured being taken to Naraina hospital, total number of injured not confirmed either,” said Dr Gopal Dutt, block medical officer, Community Health Centre..
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ATM service charges increase from today: Here’s what you need to know
The RBI has notified the changes from January 1, 2022, citing the increasing cost of ATM deployment and expenses towards ATM maintenance incurred by banks or white-label ATM operators.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 11:37 AM IST
PM Modi to release 10th installment of PM-KISAN today: All you need to know
- According to news agency ANI, an amount of over ₹1.6 lakh crore has been transferred to farmer families so far under this scheme.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 11:32 AM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by ₹102.50
The 19 kg commercial cylinder will cost ₹1998.50 in Delhi from today. It will provide some relief to restaurants, eateries and tea stalls etc which constitute the largest user segment of the 19 kg cylinder.
22,775 new Covid-19 cases recorded in India, active caseload above 100,000
The active caseload, which has been on the rise since the past few days, breached the 100,000-mark and stood at 104,781.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 10:30 AM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
India’s Omicron tally crosses 1,400-mark, 5 states have more than 100 cases
Omicron has led to a surge in the number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases across the world and in India. On Friday, the last day of 2021, Delhi recorded 1,796 new cases of Covid-19 whereas Maharashtra saw its tally jump by a staggering 8,067.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 10:18 AM IST
‘Vaishno Devi stampede happened because…’: What J&K Police chief said
Vaishno Devi stampede: The Centre has instructed authorities in the union territory to provide better treatment to the injured and move them immediately to a hospital with best facilities if necessary.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 10:04 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: What we know so far
- The Centre has instructed the union territory authorities to provide better treatment to the injured and move them immediately to a hospital with best facilities if necessary.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 10:59 AM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Katra
Assam aims to vaccinate 15-18 age group within 7 days, 2nd dose before exams
Assam health minister Keshav Mahanta said special camps will be set up in schools and junior colleges across the state to vaccinate students in the 15-18 age group
Published on Jan 01, 2022 09:58 AM IST
Assam Congress MLA Sashi Kanta Das who extended support to BJP suspended
A statement by the Assam Congress said Raha MLA Sashi Kanta Das has been suspended for repeatedly violating party discipline and indulging in anti-party activities.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 09:46 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: High-level probe ordered, Union minister rushes to Katra
The pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi shrine, which was briefly stopped after the stampede, has now resumed. The cave shrine is situated at an altitude of 5,200 feet in the Reasi district and generally attracts close to a million devotees every year.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 09:21 AM IST
News updates from HT: Leaders express grief over Vaishno Devi stampede deaths
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Published on Jan 01, 2022 08:55 AM IST
12 Vaishno Devi pilgrims dead in stampede, 14 injured: Police
Vaishno Devi stampede: Jammu and Kashmir director general of police Dilbag Singh said the stampede took place around 2:45 am after an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 10:05 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: Union ministers, political leaders express condolences
PM Modi said that he was “extremely saddened” by the loss of lives due to the stampede. “Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon,” he said in a tweet.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 08:37 AM IST
Live updates: High-level probe ordered into Vaishno Devi stampede, yatra resumes
- Vaishno Devi stampede: The police launched a rescue operation to evacuate the people. The situation is under control now, according to officials.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 10:02 AM IST
Swiggy, Zomato to pay 5% GST from today: What are the new changes
With the new rules, food delivery platforms are expected to pay 5% GST on restaurant services that they provide.
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