Compensation For Joshimath Residents As Soil Sinks, Other Top Stories

Uttarakhand will conduct studies on the carrying capacity of Joshimath and other hill towns in the state after structures developed cracks due to land subsidence in the holy city. Talking to reporters at Joshimath, Chief Minister Dhami said that construction will be immediately stopped in towns that exceed the carrying capacity. He added that Rs. 45 crore has been released for providing interim relief to 3,000 affected families in Joshimath. Each displaced family will get Rs 1.5 lakh; The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that two cough syrups made by Noida-based company Marion Biotech should not be used for children in Uzbekistan and other top stories.