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Uttarakhand disaster: 14 bodies recovered so far, 39 power projects are being built in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand disaster: 170 more people have been reported missing, two hydro power projects and several bridges damaged in the Rishiganga disa…

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Uttarakhand disaster: 14 bodies recovered so far, 39 power projects are being built in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand disaster: 170 more people have been reported missing, two hydro power projects and several bridges damaged in the Rishiganga disaster in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The missing people include more than 30 employees and two police personnel. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that more than 35 people were trapped in a tunnel blocked by debris in the under construction NTPC project in Tapovan area, five km below Rishiganga.

Sources said that a joint team of ITBP and Army was engaged in the rescue of the tunnel. Earlier, ITBP personnel rescued 12 laborers from another tunnel near Tapovan. The state government will give compensation of Rs 4-4 lakh to all those who have died in the incident.

According to the ANI, ITBP spokesperson Vivek Kumar Pandey said, “We have expedited the search operation for the second tunnel, there are reports of about 30 people being trapped there. 300 ITBP personnel are busy clearing the tunnel so that people can be evacuated. According to the local administration, 170 people are missing in this disaster.

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Chamoli police said that relief and rescue operations are on for those trapped in the tunnel. With the help of JCB, efforts are being made to open the way by reaching inside the tunnel. So far, a total of 15 persons have been rescued and 14 bodies have been recovered from different places.

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Experts say that the inundation in the Rishiganga Valley is not a one-day event. Experts say that this incident had started at least a day before. Due to the breaking of the glacier, the lake was first formed and then the breaking of the lake caused a terrible flood in Rishiganga.

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According to a report, Dr. MPS Bisht, director of the Uttarakhand Space Utilization Center said that the inundation in the valley was not directly caused by the glacier rupture, but a day before the glacier was broken and water was accumulating. The place where the glacier is broken may be a place called Dyoti, located between Trishul and Ramani Glacier in the Rishiganga catchment area.

After the incident, the water level in the river at Raini and Tapovan was not more than three meters, it remained up to one and a half meters by coming to Karnprayag. There are 14 glaciers in the Rishiganga catchment area, which are spread over 52 square km area. These include Roti Glacier, Pitar Glacier, Trishul Glacier, Southern Rishi Glacier, Southern Nanda Devi Glacier, North Nanda Devi Glacier, Northern Rishiganga Glacier, Changbang Glacier, Hrishikot Ramani Glacier and Hanuman Glacier.

39 power projects are being built in Uttarakhand

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The network of hydropower projects is spread over the rivers of Uttarakhand. Along with 39 projects including Tehri, 32 small and big projects of UJVNL and projects of many companies are also included in this. The government of Uttarakhand approved more than two dozen hydroelectric projects between 2005 and 2010. These projects worth more than thirty thousand crores are expected to generate 2944.80 MW of electricity.

The case of 24 small and big hydro projects one by one by the government organizations has gone to the Supreme Court. The NGT is also hearing the case.

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Galgotias University Students Protest Against ‘Urban Maxwell’ Triggered Meme Fest!

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Galgotias University Students Protests Against 'Urban Maxwell' Triggered Meme Fest!

The internet is currently divided following a viral video that showed remarks by students from Galgotias University about Sam Pitroda, the Chair of the Indian Overseas Congress, regarding the ‘inheritance tax’.

As per Business Standard, this incident that has filled the entire nation with laughter took place in Greater Noida. Purposedly, the students of Galgotias University held a protest in Delhi. 

Galgotias University Students Rally With ‘Unclear’ Agenda Spark Meme Frenzy

When an AajTak reporter reached the protest site, he questioned the students engaged in the protests. The reporter asked the students the motive behind their protest and the message their placards conveyed. 

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Students seemed clueless about the questions asked. While responses from other students were even funny and laughable. 

Thus, the video showcasing students’ response has gone viral all over the social media platforms. The video has also garnered funny reactions from netizens online. 

Meme Fest All Over the Internet 

When the students were questioned, their relies on were just a comedy of errors.

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One student stated that his motive behind the protest was his desire for a developed India. However, he lacked the basic specifics. 

Another student acknowledged that he was clueless regarding the Congress manifesto. Several protestors even struggled to read what was printed on their placards. 

When a student was asked to read the slogan written on the placard, the student read ‘urban naxal’ as ‘urban maxwell.’

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It seemed that the protest was made to touch a range of issues in the nation, such as women’s empowerment, urban naxalism, NaMo’s stand on mangalsutra and wealth redistribution, inheritance tax and many more. However, clarity remains elusive. 

Videos circulating on social media garnered mixed reactions. Some laughed while others their criticism and showed disappointment at the students’ lack of awareness.

Responses received from students even triggered a meme fest all over the internet. Take a look!

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AstraZeneca’s Covishield To Cause Rare Yet Serious Side Effects

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AstraZeneca's Covishield To Cause Rare Yet Serious Side Effects

A huge update for those who were a part of COVID vaccination programs! Rare side effects of the vaccination have surfaced, questioned by numerous health experts.

The Economic Times reported that AstraZeneca, the British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has legally acknowledged that its product, Covishield, can cause certain rare side effects.

AstraZeneca developed Covishield, which was produced by the Serum Institute of India. In India, Covishield was one of the primary vaccines provided to citizens.

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AstraZeneca’s Statements

AstraZeneca is currently facing a lawsuit in a UK court. The lawsuit was filed after claims surfaced on the internet that AstraZeneca’s vaccine caused deaths. To date, 51 deaths have been reported, hence 51 cases have been filed against the company.

AstraZeneca finally admitted in one of the court papers that, “Covishield can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.” TTS stands for Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, a medical expert, told ANI,

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“TTS is thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, which is basically a clot in the blood vessels of the brain or elsewhere, along with a low platelet count. It is known to occur in very rare instances following certain types of vaccines and also from other causes. According to the WHO, adenovirus vector vaccines, in particular, have rarely been associated with this condition.”

TTS: About, Diagnosis, Treatment

TTS, or Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, is a serious yet rare health condition characterized by low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) along with the formation of blood clots (thrombosis).

Various symptoms associated with TTS include neurological deficits, shortness of breath, leg swelling, abdominal pain, and severe headaches.

TTS can be diagnosed if blood tests are conducted to assess the levels of platelets in the blood. Moreover, to detect blood clots, imaging studies are required, reported the Times of India.

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TTS can be treated with a multidisciplinary approach. It includes supportive care, anticoagulation therapy to prevent blood clotting, and hospitalization.

To manage and stabilize platelet levels in the body, plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can also be performed.

Patients with TTS are prone to severe complications like death and organ damage. Hence, close monitoring of patients by healthcare providers is a must.

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Report: Gangster Goldy Brar Is Alive, Confirms US Police

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Report: Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case Prime Suspect, Goldy Brar Is Alive 

The prime suspect in the murder case of a famous Punjabi singer, Goldy Brar, is alive, reported TOI.

Goldy is the infamous Canadian gangster who was earlier rumored to be dead in an alleged incident that took place at Fairmont and Holt Avenue last Tuesday.

In the incident, one of the two individuals reportedly got gunshot wound and succumbed to injuries at the hospital. You can read our story about California shooting incident in which Goldy Brar allegedly got shot here.

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As per the US police, reports of Goldy’s disappearance were circulating all over the internet on Tuesday. However, the U.S. authorities clarified the rumors of Brar’s disappearance in a California shooting incident are untrue. 

The claims were refuted by the Fresno police department and labeled them as fake. William J. Dooley, the Lieutenant, debunked online speculations and announced that the victim of the California shooting was not Goldy Brar. 

William J. Dooley stated,

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“If you are inquiring because of the online chatter claiming that the shooting victim is ‘Goldy Brar’, we can confirm that this is absolutely not true.”

Who is Goldy Brar?

Goldy Brar, hailing from Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, is a close ally of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. It is anticipated that he is the mastermind behind the assassination of Sidhu Moose Wala, the Punjabi pop icon. 

According to The Economic Times, in January 2024, Satinderjit Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, was designated as a terrorist by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the anti-terror law, UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act). 

Orders by the government-linked Goldy Brar to a listed terrorist organization under the UAPA, Babbar Khalsa International. 

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Goldy Brar has never ceased to vanish from police’s eyes since he murdered Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. His father also was a Police Officer himself.

After completing his graduation and getting a BS degree, he has been operating from Canada remotely. 

Last year Goldy’s statement, targetting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan next made huge media headlines.

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