Updated March 30th, 2023 at 22:23 IST
India News LIVE: 22 flights diverted to 5 different cities due to bad weather in Delhi
22 flights have been diverted to 5 cities due to bad weather in Delhi. PM Modi paid a surprise visit to the new Parliament building which is nearing its completion in the heart of Central Vista in New Delhi. Incidents of stone pelting and torching vehicles were reported in Howrah while a Ram Navami procession was being carried out in the district.
10: 23 IST, March 30th 2023
The death toll due to the steepwell collapse at Baleswar Mahadev Jhulelal temple at Indore's Patel Nagar has risen to 14, Collector Dr Ilayaraja T told the media. "The process of de-watering is being carried out and the CM is monitoring the situation continuously. We have also spoken regarding the movement of the Army. A small team has been moved for the location. NDRF is working too," he said per ANI.
9: 44 IST, March 30th 2023
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 Lakhs each for the next of kin of three people who drowned to death in river Ganga at Mekra, Mokama. "Instructions have been given to provide ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of all the deceased without any delay," he tweeted.
पटना के मोकामा थाना क्षेत्र के मेकरा में गंगा नदी में 3 लोगों के डूबने से हुई मृत्यु दुःखद। शोक संतप्त परिजनों को धैर्य धारण करने की शक्ति प्रदान करने की ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है। सभी मृतकों के निकटतम परिजनों को 4-4 लाख रू० की अनुग्रह राशि अविलंब उपलब्ध कराने का निर्देश दिया है।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar)
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9: 41 IST, March 30th 2023
As many as 22 flights were diverted from the Delhi airport on Thursday evening due to bad weather in the national capital. These flights were diverted to Lucknow, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Dehradun, an airport official said. Thunderstorms with light rains lashed parts of the national capital. The official said 11 flights were diverted to Lucknow, 8 to Jaipur and 1 each to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Dehradun.
(PTI)
8: 12 IST, March 30th 2023
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur met with the team of Oscar winning team for the documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' at his residence.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur met #Oscar-winning team behind The Elephant Whisperers at his residence today in Delhi. The Minister met with Kartiki Gonsalves, Director and Cinematographer, Guneet Moonga, Producer and Monica from Netflix. pic.twitter.com/qmekXSVWBY
— ANI (@ANI)
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7: 36 IST, March 30th 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, March 30, paid a surprise visit to the new Parliament building which is nearing its completion in the heart of Central Vista in New Delhi. He spent nearly an hour inspecting the work done so far and observed the facilities to be available in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha in the new Parliament, sources said. He also interacted with the construction workers during his visit.
Delhi | PM Narendra Modi went for a surprise visit to the new Parliament building. He spent more than an hour and inspected various works along with observing the facilities coming up at both houses of the Parliament: Sources pic.twitter.com/jecEv7fVBT
— ANI (@ANI)
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5: 55 IST, March 30th 2023
"I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of many people in the accident in Indore. I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wish speedy recovery to the injured," President Droupadi Murmu. At least 11 have died at the Baleswar Mahadev Jhulelal temple and others are being rescued from the steepwell that caved in early on March 30 due to overcrowding.
इंदौर में हुए हादसे में कई लोगों के निधन के समाचार से मुझे गहरा दुःख हुआ है। सभी शोक-संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति मैं गहन शोक-संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करती हूं तथा घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)
5: 28 IST, March 30th 2023
The Rapid Action Force (RAF) carried out a flag march in Amritsar amid a heavy deployment to nab Amritpal Singh. "This is our routine exercise which is done to maintain law & order and peace among the public," Varun Sharma, Assistant Commandant of the RAF told ANI. Meanwhile, drone surveillance is being carried out in Hoshiarpur, where Amritpal is suspected to be hiding. Drones have been deployed to inspect the regions which have thick vegetation that makes it difficult to be physically present.
#WATCH | Punjab: Flag march conducted by Rapid Action Force (RAF) in Amritsar pic.twitter.com/dJoCqxfuiI
— ANI (@ANI)
Paramilitary personnel have also been deployed in Marnaian Khurd village in Hoshiarpur.
Punjab | Paramilitary personnel deployed in Marnaian Khurd village in Hoshiarpur district as searches are underway to nab 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh who is on the run. pic.twitter.com/tI1U7Lf4dc
— ANI (@ANI)
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5: 16 IST, March 30th 2023
The Punjab administration has deloyed multiple teams of Rapid Action Force (RAF) police outside Amritsar to maintain law and order. This comes after rumours circulated that the Waris Punjab De chief would surrender at the Golden Temple. A flag march in the city was also carried out by the Riot Police officials.
4: 46 IST, March 30th 2023
The death toll after the collapse at a stepwell at Baleswar Mahadev Jhulelal temple at Indore's Patel Nagar on Thursday has risen to 13. Few more are feared to be trapped under the rubble and the rescue operation is underway. The collapse resulted from overcrowding as dozens gathered at the stepwell to perform 'hawan'.
Madhya Pradesh | Ten people rescued so far after a stepwell collapsed at Indore temple. Rescue operation is underway. pic.twitter.com/0AW1dZpsUK
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ)
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3: 52 IST, March 30th 2023
A stone pelting incident was reported in Maharashtra's Aurangabad on Ram Navami on March 30 after a similar incident that transpired in Gujarat's Vadodara. In the CCTV visuals, the miscreants were seen flinging stones on police vehicles. Vehicles were also set on fire.
#BREAKING | CCTV footage of violence from Maharashtra's Aurangabad accessed, mob seen throwing stones at vehicles
— Republic (@republic)
Watch here - https://t.co/ge3J2OW61a pic.twitter.com/z2V0YsWOp6
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3: 21 IST, March 30th 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on March 30, shared pictures of his meeting with the team of 'The Elephant Whisperers' which won the Oscar for best documentary. "The cinematic brilliance and success of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ has drawn global attention as well as acclaim. Today, I had the opportunity to meet the brilliant team associated with it. They have made India very proud," PM Modi tweeted.
The cinematic brilliance and success of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ has drawn global attention as well as acclaim. Today, I had the opportunity to meet the brilliant team associated with it. They have made India very proud. @guneetm @EarthSpectrum pic.twitter.com/44u16fbk3j
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
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2: 34 IST, March 30th 2023
The Punjab Police is carrying out drone surveillance in Hoshiarpur as the search for Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh still continues. Police is suspicious of Amritpal hiding in Hoshiarpur, the same location from where he is said to have released a video on March 29.
#BREAKING | Punjab police use drones in Hoshiarpur as mega search operation underway to nab Waris Punjab De Amritpal Singh.#WarisPunjabDe #AmritpalSingh#PunjabPolice #Punjabhttps://t.co/ge3J2OW61a pic.twitter.com/CCclD2ZxfB
— Republic (@republic)
12: 39 IST, March 30th 2023
Tamil Nadu | Some people belonging to a particular tribe were denied right to watch a movie with tickets at Chennai's Rohini Theater
— ANI (@ANI)
They have been allowed inside on time before the show immediately after it was brought to the management notice," clarifies Chennai's Rohini… pic.twitter.com/YPp1qbzxOc
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11: 15 IST, March 30th 2023
#BREAKING | B. S. Yediyurappa addresses media; speaks on the reservation row in Karnataka.#BSYediyurappa #Karnataka #ReservationRow #KarnatakaElections2023https://t.co/ge3J2OW61a pic.twitter.com/mWwLmMY1RJ
— Republic (@republic)
10: 21 IST, March 30th 2023
India records 3,016 new COVID-19 cases, 1,396 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Active caseload stands at 13,509. pic.twitter.com/PbsGQp0Xp7
— ANI (@ANI)
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10: 10 IST, March 30th 2023
#WATCH | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sings a Bengali song on the second day of her Dharna in Kolkata, against the Central government for not clearing funds for several schemes including 100 days work. pic.twitter.com/r6CRXCuqty
— ANI (@ANI)
10: 09 IST, March 30th 2023
#BREAKING | Anti-Modi posters which were put up at AAP Headquarter have now been taken down in Delhi.#AntiModi #AAP #BJP #NewDelhi #PosterWarhttps://t.co/ge3J2OW61a pic.twitter.com/lbUl1hURAg
— Republic (@republic)
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9: 55 IST, March 30th 2023
In view of the rising COVID cases in Delhi, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj will hold a meeting with the officers and specialist doctors associated with the health department today.
— ANI (@ANI)
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9: 48 IST, March 30th 2023
Maharashtra | A clash broke out between two groups over playing music outside a Mosque while Namaz was going on, in Jalgaon district
— ANI (@ANI)
Two FIRs have been registered, we've arrested 45 people so far. 4 people are injured in the violence. The present situation is peaceful and is… pic.twitter.com/EaT5WIOtwT
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9: 46 IST, March 30th 2023
Bihar | Devotees offer prayers at Mahavir Mandir in Patna on #RamNavami today. pic.twitter.com/S035SCDBti
— ANI (@ANI)
9: 41 IST, March 30th 2023
#BREAKING | Poster war breaks out in National Capital yet again; Anti-Modi posters put up outside AAP's office.#AAP #BJP #NewDelhi #PosterWarhttps://t.co/ge3J2OW61a pic.twitter.com/YiiP9fZI1D
— Republic (@republic)
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Published March 30th, 2023 at 09:41 IST