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Morning Digest | Army officer injured in ‘grenade accident’ at a post in J&K’s Rajouri; supply copy of FIR to NewsClick founder, court tells Delhi Police, and more

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Morning Digest | Army officer injured in ‘grenade accident’ at a post in J&K’s Rajouri; supply copy of FIR to NewsClick founder, court tells Delhi Police, and more

Army says officer injured in ‘grenade accident’ at a post in J&K’s Rajouri The Army on October 5 evening said one officer has been injured in a likely grenade accident at a post in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri sector. “The officer was evacuated and stable post initial treatment. Further investigation of the incident in progress,”…

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Sikkim Floods, Sikkim Flash Floods, Sikkim: 19 Dead, 3,000 Stranded In Sikkim, Fresh Alert Issued: 10 Points

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Sikkim Floods, Sikkim Flash Floods, Sikkim: 19 Dead, 3,000 Stranded In Sikkim, Fresh Alert Issued: 10 Points

The Army has been searching extensively for the 16 soldiers missing since Wednesday morning. New Delhi: At least 19 people, including six soldiers, have died in the Sikkim flash floods, and 103 people, including 16 soldiers, remain missing. Over 3,000 tourists are stranded, 2,500 people have been evacuated and 6,000 have been moved to relief…

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All Schools, Colleges In Flood-Hit Sikkim To Remain Close Till October 15

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All Schools, Colleges In Flood-Hit Sikkim To Remain Close Till October 15

The schools in Sikkim were earlier ordered to be closed till October 8. (Representational) Gangtok: All government and private schools, colleges and universities in Sikkim will remain closed till October 15 due to the prevalence of inclement weather, according to a revised circular by the state Education Department on Thursday. The circular comes within hours…

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14 Killed In Sikkim Flash Floods, 23 Soldiers Among 102 Missing

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14 Killed In Sikkim Flash Floods, 23 Soldiers Among 102 Missing

Over 3,000 tourists are feared stranded in the different parts of Sikkim Gangtok: Fourteen people have been killed and 102 others, including 22 soldiers, are missing after flash floods hit Sikkim early on Wednesday. According to figures released by the state government, 26 people have been injured so far and over 2,000 evacuated so far. Eleven…

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Morning Digest | 10 civilians dead, 22 army men still missing in Sikkim, rescue operations on; Media bodies write to CJI, call for norms on interrogation of journalists and more

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Morning Digest | 10 civilians dead, 22 army men still missing in Sikkim, rescue operations on; Media bodies write to CJI, call for norms on interrogation of journalists and more

A flood affected locality at Singtam, in Gangtok district, Wednesday, October. 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI 10 dead, 22 army men among 82 missing as flash flood wreaks havoc in Sikkim; PM Modi dials CM At least ten people died and 80 others, including 22 army personnel, went missing on Wednesday after a cloudburst…

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