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Eight killed in IAF chopper crash in Uttarakhand

A large IAF helicopter today crashed during rescue operations near Gaurikund in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand, killing eight persons onboard, including five crew members.

High-level team to review public health measures in Uttarakhand

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Amid fears of disease outbreak after widespread devastation in flood-affected Uttarakhand, the Union health ministry has deputed a high-level team which will review the public health measures in the state tomorrow.

UN chief saddened by loss of life in Uttarakhand floods

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UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon today voiced his sadness at the loss of life and the damage to homes and infrastructure in India due to devastating floods in the northern state of Uttarakhand over the last week.

Narendra Modi stance in Uttarakhand rescue detrimental: Uddhav Thackeray

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Mumbai: Facing flak from the Congress for his 'Rambo' act in flood-hit Uttarakhand, Narendra Modi on Tuesday came in for criticism by ally Shiv Sena which said his rescue efforts for Gujaratis was de

Uttarakhand floods: 127 more bodies recovered from Kedarnath, toll climbs to 807

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Dehradun: Rain and fog on Tuesday delayed rescue operations in Uttarakhand where the death toll in the calamity rose to 807 with 127 more bodies recovered from Kedarnath even as security forces began

127 more bodies recovered from Kedarnath: Uttarakhand

Rain and fog today delayed rescue operations in Uttarakhand where the death toll in the calamity rose to 807 with 127 more bodies recovered from Kedarnath even as security forces began the process of cremating decaying corpses lying in the shrine premises.

Rahul Gandhi’s visit to flood-hit Uttarakhand kicks up a storm

New Delhi: Congress party’s vice president Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Uttarakhand on Tuesday to personally see the damage due to the flash floods has kicked up a storm.
The BJP was quick to comment on h

Uttarakhand floods: Search and rescue operation in Kedarnath over

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Son Prayag: Search and rescue operation in Kedarnath and surrounding areas is over for all practical purposes, officials said here on Tuesday. No more survivors have been found and defence and parami

Rahul Gandhi arrives in flood-hit Uttarakhand

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Dehradun/New Delhi: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday arrived in Uttarakhand, days after floods wrought havoc in the mountainous state.
Earlier in the day, Rahul along with his mother an

Karnataka to send chopper to help stranded pilgrims

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Bengaluru: The state will send a dedicated helicopter to help stranded pilgrims of Karnataka in Uttarakhand. The chopper that has been taken on rent took off from Hyderabad airport on Sunday and is e

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