All officials and workers stranded at the Kedarnath shrine in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, were airlifted this morning, as rescue efforts resumed today after days of incessant rain. The officials, over 70 in number, are said to be in good health.
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Uttarakhand: More than 11,000 missing, says UN
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Updated : July 09, 2013 12:50 pm IST
Jul 09, 2013 12:50 (IST)
All officials and workers stranded at the Kedarnath shrine in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, were airlifted this morning, as rescue efforts resumed today after days of incessant rain. The officials, over 70 in number, are said to be in good health.
Jul 05, 2013 19:32 (IST)
How long does it take to cover 110km? If it's the national highway, maybe two hours. So what if the national highway got washed away in huge chunks, or caved in after landslides?
Jul 03, 2013 10:22 (IST)
Garhwal and Kumaon area witnessed heavy downpour this morning and officials have been asked to monitor the situation closely.
Jul 02, 2013 13:37 (IST)
Ajay Pradyot, Secretary, Uttarakhand government, counters this claim. He says:
- Our estimates more or less remain the same
- It is a very scientific procedure that we are following
- Four plans that we are following and we are arriving at a figure of around 3000 (missing)
- These are the figures that we have received from the districts, based on FIRs, websites and complaints of those people who have come to us
- Still trying to collate the info so can't commit the figure but definitely it's going to be around 3000
- I expect that in next 3-4 days, some info will start pouring in from Rudraprayag, of the locals who have been affected
- What could change these figures is the number of locals who have not registered with us
- I do not know from where they have got this 11,000 figure
- But we are sticking to our figures
Jul 02, 2013 13:36 (IST)
A total of 1,350 people have been evacuated from Badrinath while over 3,500 remain untraced in flood-hit Uttarakhand even as a United Nations (UN) agency estimated that the number of missing could be over 11,000.
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Jul 01, 2013 16:33 (IST)
Ajay Maken, head of the Communications Department for the Congress, says:
Thank the defence forces for their bravery. This is biggest evacuation operation. Jawans have risked their lives to save lakhs of people
We are satisfied with the way the Uttarakhand government is functioning
In such a situation people should rise above politics
Instead of criticizing the government, they should help
Thank the defence forces for their bravery. This is biggest evacuation operation. Jawans have risked their lives to save lakhs of people
We are satisfied with the way the Uttarakhand government is functioning
In such a situation people should rise above politics
Instead of criticizing the government, they should help
Jun 29, 2013 19:48 (IST)
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has dubbed as "inaccurate" the state Assembly Speaker's claim that more than 10,000 people may have died in the flash floods and landslides that were triggered by torrential rain in the state two weeks ago.
Jun 29, 2013 19:40 (IST)
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna tells NDTV:
- Figure of 10,000 deaths in Uttarakhand incorrect
- Details on casualties will be declared truthfully
- Archaeological Survey of India team will soon survey Kedarnath
- Tourism is Uttarakhand's lifeline, will be restored
Jun 29, 2013 19:19 (IST)
More than 900 have dead in Uttarakhand floods: Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde
Interim report says loss of Rs 700-800 crore in the floods: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary
Interim report says loss of Rs 700-800 crore in the floods: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary
Jun 29, 2013 19:18 (IST)
Harsil fully evacuated, Air Force flew out last 12 pilgrims
Air Force has airlifted a total of 842 pilgrims from Badrinath
Air Force has airlifted a total of 842 pilgrims from Badrinath
Jun 29, 2013 18:45 (IST)
Partial de-induction of Air Force choppers to begin from July 2
Adequate strength will remain for rehabilitation work
Adequate strength will remain for rehabilitation work
Jun 29, 2013 17:47 (IST)
Air Force choppers have airlifted 590 pilgrims from Badrinath today
Jun 29, 2013 16:27 (IST)
Govind Singh Kunjwal has said that he fears that more than 10,000 people may have died in the flash floods and landslides that have ravaged the state since June 16. Officially, the death toll is nearly 1000 so far.
Jun 29, 2013 13:53 (IST)
A team of experts from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will visit the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand to assess the quantum of damage caused by the recent floods and landslides.
Jun 29, 2013 10:56 (IST)
The body of Darrell Castellino, who was the commander of the ill-fated Mi-17 helicopter that crashed in Gaurikund on Tuesday, was brought to Mumbai by a special Air Force flight this morning. Hi body will be kept at Nanavati Hospital tonight. Funeral will be held at a church in Vakola in the afternoon tomorrow.
Jun 29, 2013 10:49 (IST)
Reports of rain in Rudrapyag and Kedarnath.
Jun 29, 2013 10:25 (IST)
Over one lakh people have been rescued in the last 14 days since floods and torrential rains ravaged Uttarakhand. But more than 1000 people still remain stranded in the holy town of Badrinath. Another 1800 are reported missing.
Jun 28, 2013 17:05 (IST)
Army veterinary personnel attending to animals in flood affected areas:
Jun 28, 2013 16:24 (IST)
NDMA vice-chairman Shashidhar Reddy:
- 1636 villages have been connected so far; 739 villages yet to be connected. BRO told to at least provide mule tracks
- Home Minister has asked IAF to keep choppers to supply essential commodities to remote areas
- Debris at Kedarnath needs to be removed
- As of now there are no reports of epidemic. Health Ministry has kept 50 doctors on standby
- 50 satellite phones have been distributed, communications restored to most places
Jun 28, 2013 14:26 (IST)
Twenty bravehearts, who died in Tuesday's chopper crash while rescuing stranded people in flood-ravaged areas of Uttarakhand, were given a 'guard of honour' - a ceremonial mark of respect - by the government today in Dehradun.
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