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China has accused India of unwittingly admitting its transgressions on the Line of Actual Control. Reacting to Union minister VK Singh’s recent statement that India has transgressed LAC more often than China, the spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry said Indian actions on the LAC caused disputes and frictions.
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A glacier burst in Uttarakhand triggered a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river in the State’s Chamoli district on February 7, 2021.
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A small hydro project on the Rishiganga river was swept away as a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand s Chamoli district resulting in a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river. At least 12 labourers trapped in the power project tunnel have been rescued. Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said at least seven bodies have been recovered. The National Crisis Management Committee said there was no danger of floods in the downstream areas as the water level has been contained. However, the Uttar Pradesh government has asked authorities in all districts on the banks of the Ganga to be on high alert and continuously monitor the water level.
Gadkari hopes reduction in road accidents, deaths in India by 50% before 2025
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The government will spend ₹14,000 crore to identify black spots on roads which are vulnerable to accidents.
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. Updated: 19 Jan 2021, 09:23 AM IST PTI
Stating that 415 people die on roads in India every day, Road Transport and Highways Minister Gadkari said there is a need to expedite the task of saving the lives of people.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday hoped that the road accidents and resultant deaths in the country will be reduced by 50 per cent before 2025, and said there should be no compromise on saving the lives of the persons involved in road accidents.