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Big Stories Today: Navjot Sidhu visits Kartarpur in Pakistan, Indore named India’s cleanest city for 5th consecutive year, Rain havoc kills 24 in Andhra Pradesh

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Cricket bookie Naresh Gaur accused in Antilia bomb scare case granted bail by Special NIA court

Naresh Gaur, an accused in the Antillia bomb scare case granted bail by Special NIA court on Saturday.
He was mentioned as accused number 2 in the case and was accused of supplying SIM cards and being a part of the conspiracy.

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Reddy conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas

Andhra Pradesh Chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of Chittoor-Kadapa-Nellore districts which have been ravaged by incessant rains and floods triggered by a series of depressions in the Bay of Bengal.

After scanning the Aryan Khan’s Whatsapp chats, Bombay HC says, nothing objectionable and no evidence of conspiracy

The Bombay High Court in an order released on Saturday said that no evidence of a conspiracy between Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant, and Munmun Dhamecha to commit drug-related offences. The Court said that nothing objectionable was found in WhatsApp conversations between them.
The order read: “There is hardly any positive evidence on record to convince this Court that all the accused persons with common intention agreed to commit an unlawful act.”

Varun Gandhi writes to PM Modi demanding action against MoS Ajay Mishra for Lakhimpur violence

The BJP MP from Pilibhit Varun Gandhi on Saturday has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the PM to take strict action against Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra whose son Ashish Mishra is under arrest for the October 3 incident in Lakhimpur Kheri.
In the letter, he sought Rs 1 crore compensation for such families, withdrawing politically motivated false FIRs against the protesters and making MSP (Minimum Support Price) legally binding.

Terrorist killed as encounter breaks out in Kulgam’s Ashmuji area of Jammu and Kashmir

An unidentified terrorist was killed as an encounter broke out between the ultras and the security forces at Ashmuji area of Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir police said.
Police and security forces are present at the spot and an operation is underway.

Navjot Sidhu visits Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistan, says PM Imran Khan like a big brother

Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday crossed the border into Pakistan to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib. He called Pakistan PM Imran Khan his big brother. He said: ‘Imran Khan is like a big brother to me who has showered me with his love.’
Yesterday, Sidhu welcomed PM Modi’s decision to repeal the three farm laws. He also urged the people of Punjab to forgive Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Indore named India’s cleanest city for 5th consecutive year, Surat second under Centre’s Swachh Survekshan 2021 award

Indore was adjudged India’s cleanest city for a fifth straight year while Surat grabbed the second position, as the Centre announced the results of its latest annual cleanliness survey on Saturday.

Swachh Survekshan is the central government’s annual cleanliness survey to promote sanitation in urban centres under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

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Samyukt Kisan Morcha core committee meeting underway

The Core Committee Meeting of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) over Farm Laws Repeal is currently underway in Delhi.
Yesterday, the SKM welcomed the announcement of repeal of three farm laws but said its future course of action will be decided after the core committee meetings on Saturday and Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had yesterday announced to repeal the three farm laws and urged farmers to call off the protest and return home.

Read Also: Swachh Survekshan awards 2021: Indore bags title of India’s cleanest city, 5th time in a row

14 dead, over 100 feared missing as rains ravage Andhra Pradesh

At least 14 people have been reported dead and over 100 feared missing in floods following incessant rains in Andhra Pradesh. Visuals from the temple town of Tirupati show hundreds of pilgrims trapped in massive floods.

The Rayalaseema region is worst affected. Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantpur districts in the state have been affected. 

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Jammu & Kashmir: 5 soldiers killed after Army vehicle plunges into gorge in Poonch

“Today at around 17:40 hrs (5.40 pm), an Army vehicle of 11 Maratha Light Infantry, which was on its way from from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC, met with an accident near Ghora Post,” said officials.

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Five soldiers lost their lives and several others were injured when an Army vehicle veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge in the Balnoi area of Mendhar, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, according to officials.

The incident occurred as the vehicle, part of the 11 Madras Light Infantry (11 MLI), was traveling from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post. Reports indicate that the vehicle plunged approximately 350 feet into a steep gorge near its destination.

Upon learning of the accident, the Quick Reaction Team from 11 MLI rapidly mobilized to the scene to initiate rescue operations. The injured personnel received immediate medical attention, and efforts are currently underway to evacuate them for further treatment.

In a message on X, the White Knight Corps expressed their deep condolences for the tragic loss of five courageous soldiers, stating, “All ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers in a vehicle accident during operational duty in the #Poonch sector. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care.”

“Today at around 17:40 hrs (5.40 pm), an Army vehicle of 11 Maratha Light Infantry, which was on its way from from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC, met with an accident near Ghora Post,” said officials.

This incident follows a similar accident last month, where one Army personnel died and another was injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. This crash, which occurred on November 4 near Badog village in Kalakote, resulted in Naik Badri Lal and Sepoy Jai Prakash suffering critical injuries; Lal ultimately succumbed to his injuries while in treatment.

On November 2, another tragedy struck when a vehicle skidded off a hilly road in Reasi district, claiming the lives of a woman and her 10-month-old son, while three others sustained serious injuries.

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Over 350 Himachal Pradesh roads shut amid snowfall, 4 dead

Meanwhile, post-monsoon rainfall from October 1 to December 24 has shown a deficit of 92% of the normal level of 70.4 mm.

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In Himachal Pradesh, a significant snowfall in the past 24 hours has resulted in four fatalities and the shutdown of approximately 700 electric transformers along with over 350 roads, including three national highways. This has left around 500 vehicles stranded, among which are more than 300 buses.

The snowfall, which began yesterday, has been recorded in various districts such as Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, as well as the higher elevations of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, and Sirmaur.

On a positive note, the situation has attracted a large number of tourists heading to Shimla and nearby areas in hopes of enjoying a white Christmas. According to MK Seth, president of the Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders’ Association, hotel occupancy in the historic town has exceeded 70%, 30% higher than usual.

Tragically, four individuals lost their lives in accidents over the last day, with several others injured due to vehicles skidding in hazardous conditions. Key national highways connecting Attari to Leh, Sanj to Aut in Kullu, and Khab Sangam in Kinnaur to Gramphoo in Lahaul and Spiti are currently blocked.

Among the affected areas, Shimla has the highest number of closed roads, totaling 89, followed by Kinnaur with 44 and Mandi with 25. The State Emergency Operation Centre reported that 683 transformers are inactive, leaving some regions without electricity.

Authorities have urged tourists to follow the advice of district officials and police, heed local guidance, and avoid driving on snowy roads. Khadrala experienced the highest snowfall, receiving 24 cm, followed by Sangla with 16.5 cm, and Shillaro at 15.3 cm. Other areas such as Chopal and Jubbal recorded 15 cm each, while Kalpa received 13.7 cm, Nichar 10 cm, Shimla 7 cm, Pooh 6 cm, and Jot 5 cm.

Manali and Dalhousie suburbs also saw snowfall since Monday, with light rain experienced in parts of the mid and lower hills. An intense cold wave is affecting the lower hills of Mandi, while cold conditions are noted in Una and Chamba.

The Meteorological Office reported dense, moderate, and shallow fog in Bilaspur, Sundernagar, and Mandi. An ‘orange’ warning has been issued for severe cold in Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, and Mandi, and a ‘yellow’ warning for dense fog in areas around the Bhakra dam reservoir and Balh Valley in Mandi until Thursday.

The coldest recorded temperature was in Kukumseri, Lahaul and Spiti, at minus 6.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, post-monsoon rainfall from October 1 to December 24 has shown a deficit of 92% of the normal level of 70.4 mm.

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP 4 revoked in capital, NCR as air quality improves

The GRAP 4 measures were implemented in Delhi after the air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on 16th December 2024

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP 4 revoked in capital, NCR as air quality improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) today revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Nonetheless, measures under stages 1, 2, and 3 will remain in force to manage pollution levels. The GRAP 4 measures have been in effect in the entire NCR since December 16 after deterioration in air quality. 

This move follows after the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401 at 8 AM. The AQI on Monday fell into the severe category, measuring 403 at 7 am. Reportedly, AQI in several areas of the national capital was also recorded as ‘severe.’

Reports said, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI at 439, 456 at Ashok Vihar, 473 at Bawana, 406 at CRRI Mathura Road and 430 at Narela. Notably, an AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor, and 401-500 is severe.

The GRAP 4 measures were implemented in Delhi after the air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on 16th December 2024. The Air Quality Index breached the 350 mark during the day, prompting the GRAP Sub-Committee to implement Stage-III measures. On the same day, by 10 PM, the AQI soared to 401, surpassing the severe plus category threshold. According to the Supreme Court instructions, Stage-IV measures were immediately introduced to tackle the crisis.

The apex court had earlier mandated precautionary measures, requiring Stage-III actions for AQI above 350 and Stage-IV for AQI exceeding 400. These directions were reiterated on 5th, 12th, and 19th December 2024, underlining the urgency to address Delhi’s air pollution.

As Delhi continues to battle hazardous air quality, the intensified measures under GRAP Stages I, II, and III will focus on curbing pollution sources and improving monitoring. Furthermore, residents are urged to remain cautious and adhere to guidelines issued by the authorities to mitigate the impact of air pollution on health and daily life.

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