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Jan 1, 2022 9:12 PM IST

Two liquor shops in northeast Delhi's Seelampur shut

Two liquor shops in Seelampur in North East Delhi have been slapped with fines of 10,000 and 20,000 for violation of Covid-19 norms.

Jan 1, 2022 7:27 PM IST

Two markets in northeast Delhi shut till 10am on Jan 2 over flouting Covid norms

Two markets in North-East district - Shani Market, E-block, 4 1/2 Pushta, Sonia Vihar and Johripur Shani Market - have been closed with effect from 4 pm on January 1 upto 10 am on Jan 2 due to Covid appreciate behavior violations.

Jan 1, 2022 7:22 PM IST

Indian Army, China's PLA troops exchange sweets, greetings at LAC on New Year

India and Chinese troops exchange sweets and greetings at several border posts along Line of Actual Control including in eastern Ladakh to mark New Year, news agency PTI reported quoting officials.

Jan 1, 2022 7:19 PM IST

Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, tremors felt in J&K

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 occurred 84-km South East of Fayzabad in Afghanistan, bordering Tajikistan, stated National Center for Seismology.

It was also felt in Jammu and Kashmir at 6:45pm today, said Disaster Management Kashmir.

Jan 1, 2022 6:48 PM IST

Delhi begins New Year with over 2,000 Covid cases, logs 1st death due to virus in 2022

Jan 1, 2022 6:40 PM IST

Mumbai reports 6,347 new Covid cases, over 5,000 patients are asymptomatic: BMC data

Mumbai has reported 6,347 fresh COVID cases (5,712 asymptomatic), 451 recoveries, and one death today.

Jan 1, 2022 6:25 PM IST

Karnataka minister BC Nagesh tests positive for Covid-19

Karnataka Minister BC Nagesh says he has tested positive for COVID-19

"I have quarantined myself & are taking all the necessary precautions and medication required," he says.

Jan 1, 2022 5:47 PM IST

Calcutta HC proceedings to be virtual only from Jan 3 amid rising Covid-19 fears

"It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that in view of the threat of the imminent third wave of the Covid pandemic and also the alarming rise in the number of Covid affected cases… the Court proceedings shall be through virtual mode only," read the official notice.

Jan 1, 2022 4:54 PM IST

4 people killed in landslide at mining site in Bhiwani

Four people have died in the landslide at a mining site in Bhiwani, said Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij.

Jan 1, 2022 4:25 PM IST

Delhi Police issues 657 challans on New Year's eve

On the New Year eve on Dec 31, Delhi Traffic Police issued 657 challans including 36 for drink & drive, 103 for dangerous driving, 370 for riding without helmet, 48 for triple riding, and 100 for other traffic-related offences, the police informed.

Jan 1, 2022 4:15 PM IST

Over 6,000 NGOs lose foreign funding license in a day: MHA data

Licenses under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, required to receive foreign funding, of more than 12,580 non-profit organisations (NGOs) have ceased as on Saturday. Read full story

Jan 1, 2022 2:17 PM IST

PM Modi lists five powers of FPOs

PM Modi said that the farmer product organizations (FPO) have five big powers. 

The first is better bargaining, that is, bargaining power.

The second power that farmers have got from FPOs is that of trade on a large scale.

The third force is innovation.

The fourth power in FPO is risk management. Together, you can better assess challenges and create ways to deal with them.

And the fifth power is the ability to change according to the market.

Jan 1, 2022 2:10 PM IST

Efforts on to make biofuel from agricultural residues: Modi

PM Modi said that efforts are being undertaken to enable farmers make money from crop residues, stubble, etc. “Hundreds of new units are being set up across the country to make biofuel from agricultural residues,” he said.

Jan 1, 2022 1:53 PM IST

Need to fulfil national interests while fighting Covid: Modi 

PM Modi said that the country must accelerate its pace in 2022. “Corona has its challenges, but Corona cannot stop India's pace. India will also fight Corona with full caution and vigilance and will also fulfill its national interests,” he said. 

Jan 1, 2022 1:51 PM IST

Modi highlights India's 2070 net zero target, hydrogen mission

Highlighting India's net zero target by 2070, Modi said that the country was leading the world in efforts against climate change. “Today India is working on hydrogen mission, taking lead in electric vehicles,” he said. 

Jan 1, 2022 1:49 PM IST

India opened Sainik Schools to women in 2021: Modi

Sainik Schools in India also began accepting women candidates in 2021, PM Modi said. 

“Last year, India opened the doors of the National Defense Academy to women and also started an effort to increase the age of marriage of daughters from 18 to 21 years i.e. equal to that of sons,” he said. 

Jan 1, 2022 1:46 PM IST

UPI transactions in 2021 topped ₹70 lakh crore; over 50,000 start-ups working today: Modi

During his speech, Modi said that transactions worth 70 lakh crore were done through UPI in 2021 in the country. Also, more than 50,000 start-ups are working in the country currently . More than 10,000 of them started working in the last 6 months, Modi noted.

Jan 1, 2022 1:44 PM IST

Economy growing at over 8%; GST collection, forex reserves, foreign investments at record level: Modi

PM Modi said that the growth rate of the country's economy was over 8%.

Foreign investments, forex reserves and GST collections were also at record levels, he added.

Jan 1, 2022 1:41 PM IST

‘Time to start new vibrant journey’: PM Modi on completion of 75 years of Independence in 2022

PM Modi said that it is time to start a “new vibrant journey” of the country's resolves in the year India will complete 75 years of independence. 

“Today, as we enter the new year, taking inspiration from our efforts of the past year, we have to move towards new resolutions. This year, we will complete 75 years of our Independence. This is the time to start a new vibrant journey of the country's resolves, to move forward with renewed vigour,” he said.

Jan 1, 2022 1:18 PM IST

Police say 2 injured, several missing after landslide in mining quarry in Haryana, reports ANI

Following a landslide in a mining quarry in Bhiwani, Haryana, state police said that two people were missing and several others were injured, reports ANI. 

Jan 1, 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.

Jan 1, 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. 

Jan 1, 2022 11:56 AM IST

Delhi's Covid-19 positivity at 2.44%, cases rapidly increasing: Satyendar Jain

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. 

Jan 1, 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.

Jan 1, 2022 9:57 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.

Jan 1, 2022 9:41 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. 

Jan 1, 2022 8:31 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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:49 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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:23 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 1, 2022 7:18 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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:15 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. 

Jan 1, 2022 7:12 AM IST

PM Modi wishes ‘abundance of joy and good health’ in New Year greetings

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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:05 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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:03 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..

Jan 1, 2022 9:41 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. 

Jan 1, 2022 8:31 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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:49 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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:23 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 1, 2022 7:18 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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:15 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. 

Jan 1, 2022 7:12 AM IST

PM Modi wishes ‘abundance of joy and good health’ in New Year greetings

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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:05 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.

Jan 1, 2022 7:03 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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