LIVE: Uttarakhand glacier burst leaves 7 dead, 125 missing; rescue ops on

There is no danger of floods in the downstream areas as the water level has been contained.

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Mamata not letting Bengal benefit from central schemes: PM Modi at Haldia rally

PM Modi says the Bengal govt joined the PM Kisan scheme reluctantly, but the Centre is unable to transfer benefits because the details of Bengal farmers have not been provided. "The party of maa, maati, maanus is making farmers suffer, while you can see who is working to benefit farmers," the PM said.  

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This year's budget has allocated a lot for people working in tea gardens of West Bengal: PM

This year's budget has allocated a lot for people working in tea gardens of West Bengal. Before independence, Bengal was India's most developed state. It offered the best education. Why did it lose that position? How did this happen?: PM Modi

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LIVE: PM Modi reaches Haldia for first West Bengal Assembly elections rally

Now the planning is being done on how to malign India's image. They attack tea workers to malign their image, but have you heard anything on this from Didi? The country will answer these conspiracies with full strength: PM Modi

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PM Modi addresses Haldia rally

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LIVE: PM Narendra Modi addresses rally in West Bengal's Haldia

In Bengal, if you ask didi (Mamata Banerjee) about your right then she gets frustrated. She even gets annoyed if slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' are raised: PM Narendra Modi in Haldia, West Bengal

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Have assured Uttarakhand CM of all assistance: Jal Shakti minister

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday said that he has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and assured him of all assistance, after a massive glacial burst led to flash floods in Chamoli district.

He said the ministry is keeping an eye on all the possible developments.

A glacier has broken off in Uttarakhand & breach of a barrage has been reported. I have spoken to the CM Sh. Trivendra Singh Rawat ji and assured him of all assistance. We are keeping an eye on all possible developments. Praying for everyone's safety!, Shekhawat tweeted.

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Nitish calls Uttarakhand CM to enquire about flood situation, offers support

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday called his Uttarakhand counterpart Trivendra Singh Rawat over phone and enquired about the flood situation in the northern state, an official release here said.

He offered support to Rawat in this hour of crisis, the release said.

A glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, leading to a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and causing large-scale devastation in the upper reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas.

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Modi takes stock of Uttarakhand floods, says praying for everyone's safety

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand following floods caused by a glacier burst at Joshimath in Chamoli district, and took stock of the rescue and relief work underway.

 

"Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone's safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work and relief operations," Modi tweeted.

 

The PMO said in another tweet that Modi, who is in Assam to launch several development projects, reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand and spoke to the state chief minister.

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Massive flood as glacier breaks off at Joshimath, 150 labourers missing

A glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, causing a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and endangering the lives of people living along its banks. Massive destruction is feared.

 

More than 150 labourers working at the Rishi Ganga power project may have been directly affected, said State Disaster Response Force DIG Ridhim Aggarwal. Read more...

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Uttarakhand floods: Amit Shah speaks to state CM; assures all help

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and assured him of all possible support to deal with the situation arising in the wake of glacier burst and floods in the state's Chamoli district.

In a series of tweets in Hindi, Shah also said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for rescue and relief operations of the affected people while additional troops of the force are being airlifted from Delhi.

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NDRF teams being airlifted to Uttarakhand: Amit Shah

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MHA monitoring situation, ITBP teams at spot after flood in Chamoli

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is monitoring the situation after the water level in the Dhauliganga river increased suddenly following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in the Tapovan area of Chamoli district on Sunday, said MoS Home Nityanand Rai.

 

It was caused after a part of a glacier broke at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.

 

"Two teams of ITBP reached the spot, three NDRF teams have been rushed from Dehradun and four additional teams will reach there with help of the IAF chopper till evening. SDRF and local administration already at the spot," Rai told ANI on the massive flood in Dhauliganga.

 

CM further said the matter of relief is that the flow of the Alaknanda River beyond Nandprayag has become normal. The water level of the river is now one meter above normal but the flow is decreasing.

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Sitharaman addresses a press conference in Mumbai

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Modi reviews flood situation in Uttarakhand

While in Assam, PM Modi reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand. He spoke to CM TS Rawat and other top officials. He took stock of the rescue and relief work underway. Authorities are working to provide all possible support to the affected, the PMO said.

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Water level of Alaknanda river is now 1 meter above normal: T S Rawat