In a gesture of solidarity and empathy, the Assam Cabinet has approved financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the 26 individuals who lost their lives in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Myanmar on Tuesday observed a one-minute silence to honour the victims of the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives.
Hooghly MP Rachna Banerjee visited the flood affected areas of Balagarh on Wednesday, carrying with her relief items for the affected victims.
The pandemic claimed countless victims across India for several months now. It was expected, once the lethal effects of the Wuhan virus were known. Till such a time as a vaccine was discovered, all were helpless.
"For further assistance the claimants may contact nearest Branch/Division/Customer Zones. The claimants may also call at our call centre - 02268276827," the LIC said in the statement.
The bill, which has been criticized by human rights defenders, needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by the president to become law.
Thrippunithura MLA K Babu, the only speaker on behalf of Opposition today, offered Opposition's support to the state government while also raising concerns on the recurring situation in Kerala, wherein over 500 lives have been lost in the last four years.
Plato, together with Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health Zahid Badroodien, also held six Covid-19 remembrance ceremonies at memorial gardens.
Additional DGP Pratap Reddy who is in-charge of the special team said, the gang rape incident is a challenging case for the police. The officers are conducting investigations without the statement of the girl.
There has been a sort of shift I think toward acceptance but also obviously with that comes some sadness, said Maggie Castro, a Miami-Dade firefighter and paramedic
