The Centre on Saturday asked all security forces to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in Manipur, and to take strict action against anyone trying to indulge in violent or disruptive activities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left here on Saturday on a week-long three-nation tour of Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana during which he is set to hold meetings with several global leaders.
Addressing a media event hosted by a leading English daily here, he emphasised that it is necessary to make efforts to move in the direction of development and his government is working swiftly to do the best in every sector.
The operation, which began earlier today, also saw two jawans sustaining injuries, though they are reported to be out of danger.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 406 at 8 a.m.
According to police on Saturday the accident took place at around 2:00 AM on Friday due to dense fog.The deceased were residents of Tibri village in Dhampur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief on X (formerly Twitter), describing the incident as "heart-wrenching."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in the fire at the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College at Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, in which 10 newborns were killed and 16 are reported to be battling for their lives.
The UP government has also announced Rs 50,000 each to the families of the injured from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Fire wreaked havoc in Maharani Laxmibai Medical College on Friday night in which 10 newborn babies died of burns and suffocation in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Around 54 children were rescued safely.
