Devotees gather for the last Shahi Snan of Kumbh 2021 on the day of Purnima, or full moon, in Haridwar. (Photo: PTI)
NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand high court on Wednesday took to task the state government over the Covid-19 situation, saying that the state has become a laughing stock due to its organising the Kumbh Mela in the midst of a raging pandemic.
The remarks came in the form of an oral observation from the bench of Chief Justice RS Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma while it was hearing a bunch of PILs about the state s handling of the Covid-19 situation.
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CHAMOLI: At least 10 people have died and 150 labourers are missing after 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.
The state government has announced ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakh as financial help to the families and dependents of the deceased.
Chief Minister, Trivendra Singh Rawat said, All our efforts are focused on reaching people and providing relief. Our brave forces are doing their job and we have support of the whole nation.
The disaster occurred at around 10 A.M. in the morning.
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