In view of the land subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary SS Sandhu instructed the officials to vacate the affected area without any delay and make proper arrangements for the people at the place where they are being shifted.
The Surjagarh Mining Project, which was lying dormant for decades, has resumed in the Naxalite-affected Etapalli tehsil of South Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, bringing hope for many in the region as it has employed 3,500 local young men as security guards who have now bought bikes.
As the land subsidence and cracks in houses increases in Joshimath, continuous health checkups of the affected people in Joshimath, necessary medicines and medical facilities are being provided by the medical team, informed officials on Monday,
With land subsidence continuing at Joshimath town of Uttarakhand, the district administration on Monday said basic facilities at relief camps set up for the affected people were being constantly inspected.
With the land subsidence continuing at Joshimath town of Uttarakhand, the district administration on Sunday distributed necessary assistance funds for essential household items to the affected families.
In a telephonic conversation wih Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inquired about the steps taken for the safety and rehabilitation of the affected residents of Joshimath in the wake of the land subsidence incident.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Centre to constitute a high power joint committee in the chairmanship of retired Justice of the High Court and representative of all relevant ministries to look into this immediately for the aff
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday got emotional while meeting the affected families at Joshimath town of the state's Chamoli district.
The coordination committees have been formed to provide help in relief and rescue of the people affected by the landslide. During his inspection of Joshimath landslide area, the Chief Minister also met the victims.