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  • Tourists Stranded Near Old Tunnel In Qazigund After Unexpected Snowfall

    Tourists Stranded Near Old Tunnel In Qazigund After Unexpected Snowfall

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    SRINAGAR: At least ten people including eight tourists got stuck near the old tunnel in the Qazigund area of Kulgam district when they were on their to Kashmir, officials said on Monday.

    An official said that the tourists got stuck near the tunnel due to unexpected snowfall.

    “Among the people who have got stuck include 8 tourists from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, driver of the vehicle and its helper,” he said.

    Meanwhile, Tehsildar Qazigund Khursheed Ahmad Tantray told KNO that they are stuck on B-Top, which is around 20 km above Jawahar Tunnel.

    He said a team has been rushed to the spot to rescue them

    Meanwhile, authorities have closed Sinthan Pass road for all sorts of traffic in view of the bad weather predictions, while traffic in plying normally on the Srinagar-Jammu highway—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • 8 tourists among 10 stranded near old tunnel in Qazigund, rescue ops launched

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    Qazighund, May 08: At least 10 people including 8 tourists have got stuck near old tunnel in Qazigund area of Kulgam district when they were on their to Kashmir, officials said on Monday.

    An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the tourists got stuck near the tunnel due to unexpected snowfall.

    “Among the people who have got stuck include 8 tourists from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, driver of the vehicle and its helper,” he said.

    Meanwhile, Tehsildar Qazigund Khursheed Ahmad Tantray told KNO that they are stuck on B-Top, which is around 20 km above Jawahar Tunnel.

    He said a team has been rushed to the spot to rescue them

    Meanwhile, authorities have closed Sinthan Pass road for all sorts of traffic in view of the bad weather predictions, while traffic in plying normally on Srinagar-Jammu highway—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Manipur violence: AAI helps stranded passengers at Imphal airport

    Manipur violence: AAI helps stranded passengers at Imphal airport

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    New Delhi: Amid unrest in parts of Manipur, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken various measures to help air passengers while airlines have waived rescheduling and cancellation charges for flights to and from the capital city of Imphal.

    Curfew was relaxed on Sunday in parts of Manipur which saw ethnic rioting over the last few days.

    According to a civil aviation ministry official, the Airports Authority of India is coordinating with the state government to transport stranded passengers from the airport to the city under escort. A help desk has also been set up with effect from May 4.

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    The help desk counter is provided with an AAI LAN internet facility to print tickets as internet services are unavailable in the state, as per the official.

    The official added that there were 10,531 passengers at Imphal airport and the total flight movements handled were 108 till May 6, including 50 defence movements and 6 additional flights.

    Air India and IndiGo have waived fees for rescheduling/cancelling all their flights to and from Imphal from May 4 to 7.

    In a release on Sunday, Air India said it operated special flights to and from Imphal on May 6 and 7. IndiGo, on Saturday, said it operated two special flights from Imphal to Kolkata.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Special planes to airlift stranded Telangana natives in Manipur

    Special planes to airlift stranded Telangana natives in Manipur

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    Hyderabad: As the situation in Manipur reaches its peak, the state government has decided to airlift Telangana students and people currently living in the northeastern state to safety.

    According to a press release, about 250 students hailing from different districts of Telangana are studying in various educational institutions in Imphal and surrounding areas.

    Special flights have been arranged to facilitate the safe transit of Telangana students and natives from Imphal airport on May 7. Telangana government officials are in regular touch with Manipur state, said the press release.

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    Earlier in the day, Director General of Police Anjani Kumar informed that a round-the-clock helpline was set up for distressed natives of Telangana stuck in Manipur.

    “Those in need of support can reach out to the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Sumathi B on 7901643283 or by email for assistance,” he tweeted from his official Twitter handle.

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    At least 20 people have lost their lives in Manipur carnage since May 3, a government official said here on Saturday.

    Manipur government’s newly appointed security advisor Kuldiep Singh, a former CRPF Chief, said that at least 18 to 20 people were killed in the series of ethnic violence in different districts of the state.

    “Over 100 people were injured in these countless attacks. Over 500 houses, a large number of vehicles, shops and other properties were either burnt down or damaged in these attacks, arsoning, vandalisation since May 3,” Singh, a retired IPS officer, told the media in Imphal.

    Violence had erupted in Torbung area in Manipur’s Churachandpur district during a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ on May 3 to protest the demand of Meiteis for Scheduled Tribe(ST) status and escalated throughout the state.

    Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of the population in Manipur and live mostly in Imphal Valley. Tribals, who include Nagas and Kukis, account for another 40 per cent of the population and live mostly in the hill districts which surround the valley.



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  • Efforts on to evacuate Bengal people stranded in strife-torn Manipur: Mamata

    Efforts on to evacuate Bengal people stranded in strife-torn Manipur: Mamata

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    Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said efforts are underway to evacuate people of the state stranded in violence-hit Manipur.

    Expressing concern over the violent clashes in the northeastern state, which have claimed the lives of 54 people, Banerjee urged Chief Secretary H K Dwivedi to monitor the situation and make efforts to evacuate the stranded people.

    “Deeply anguished by the kind of messages and SOS we are receiving from Manipur. I am concerned about the safety of the people of Manipur and others hailing from different parts of the country, now stranded there,” she tweeted.

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    “Govt of Bengal is committed to stand by the people and has decided to make every effort to evacuate people stranded there in coordination with the government of Manipur. The chief secretary has been directed to monitor the entire process, to help people in distress and despair. We are with the people at all times. Urge everyone to maintain peace,” she added.

    Banerjee also provided helpline numbers for those seeking assistance.

    The total number of people from West Bengal stranded in Manipur is not currently available.

    The death toll in the ethnic violence which has engulfed Manipur increased to 54, officials said even as unofficial sources placed the figure at several scores dead and more than 150 injured.

    Meanwhile, life limped back to a wary normalcy in Imphal Valley as shops and markets reopened and cars started plying the roads.

    Violence first erupted in Torbung area in Churachandpur district of Manipur during the ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ organised by the All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) on May 3 to protest the demand of Meiteis for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

    The march was organised by tribals — including Nagas and Kukis — after the Manipur High Court asked the state government last month to send a recommendation to the Centre within four weeks on the demand for ST status by the Meitei community.

    During the march in Torbung, an armed mob allegedly attacked people of the Meitei community, leading to retaliatory attacks in the valley districts, which escalated the violence throughout the state, police said.

    Multiple sources said the fighting between communities had left several scores of people dead and nearly a hundred injured. However, the police were unwilling to confirm this.

    Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of the population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals, who include Nagas and Kukis, account for another 40 per cent of the population and live mostly in the hill districts which surround the valley.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Operation Kaveri: 362 Indian stranded in Sudan reach Bengaluru

    Operation Kaveri: 362 Indian stranded in Sudan reach Bengaluru

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    Bengaluru:A flight carrying 362 Indians who were stranded in strife-torn Sudan landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Friday, a senior official said.

    The evacuees included 114 from Karnataka, he added.

    India on Friday brought home 754 people under its mission to evacuate stranded Indians from Sudan. While 392 people arrived in New Delhi in a C-17 heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force, 362 Indians were brought to Bengaluru.

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    According to official data, the total number of Indians brought home from the African nation now stands at 1,360.

    Under Operation Kaveri, India has been rescuing its citizens in buses from conflict zones in Khartoum and other troubled areas to Port Sudan from where they are being taken to Jeddah in Indian Air Force’s transport aircraft and Indian Navy’s ships. From Jeddah, the Indians are being brought home in either commercial flights or IAF aircraft.

    Commissioner of Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority Manoj Rajan said, “Today we had a flight bringing 362 evacuees from Sudan. It landed at Kempegowda International Airport at 4.30 pm.”

    “These 362 evacuees comprised 241 males, 107 females, 12 children and two infants. Of those who arrived from Sudan, 114 are from Karnataka,” he said.

    Most of those from Karnataka belonged to the Hakki-Pikki tribe who had got to Sudan to offer medical treatment to the people there.

    In the last two days, 119 people from Karnataka have been evacuated from Sudan. Of them, 50 are from Shivamogga, 45 from Mysuru, 14 from Bengaluru, four from Kalaburagi, two each from Ramanagara and Udupi and one each from Davangere and Hassan districts, Rajan said.

    “Arrangements have also been made for last-mile connectivity. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses have been arranged to carry the evacuees from Bengaluru Airport to their hometowns,” the officer added.

    India has set up separate control rooms in Jeddah and Port Sudan and the Indian embassy in Khartoum has been coordinating with them and the MEA’s headquarters in Delhi.

    Sudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country’s army and a paramilitary group that has reportedly left around 400 people dead.

    On Monday, Jaishankar announced the launch of Operation Kaveri to evacuate Indians from Sudan.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Over 1100 Vehicles Break Free From Stranded Limbo: Cross Zojila En Route Kargil

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    SRINAGAR: After days of being stranded on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) road, over 11,000 vehicles have finally made their way towards Kargil as officials worked to clear the path through the Zojila pass.

    An official said that the vehicles, both private and commercial transports, had been stuck due to heavy snowfall and landslides in the region.

    According to reports, the stranded drivers and commuters were advised to check traffic updates and follow traffic advisories before setting out on their journey.

    SSP Traffic Rural, Ravinder Paul Singh, said that more than 1,100 vehicles had crossed through the pass in the last two days alone.

    The clearing of the pass by officials has brought a sense of relief to the stranded commuters who had been facing difficulties due to the unavailability of food and basic amenities. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Operation Kaveri: 3rd batch of 135 stranded Indians reaches Saudi Arabia

    Operation Kaveri: 3rd batch of 135 stranded Indians reaches Saudi Arabia

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    Jeddah: The third batch of another 135 stranded Indians, aboard the second IAF C-130J aircraft that had left strife-torn Sudan on Wednesday has reached Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah.

    Earlier today, Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, received the second batch of the 148 evacuated Indians as the first IAF C-130J reached Jeddah airport.

    Earlier, the naval vessel INS Sumedha reached Jeddah port with 278 evacuated passengers.

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    “#OperationKaveri in full swing. The second IAF C-130J flight departs Port Sudan for Jeddah, carrying another 135 passengers. This is the third batch of evacuees under #OperationKaveri,” MEA had tweeted.

    Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted that 121 passengers left by the IAF C-130J aircraft.

    However, the MoS MEA later tweeted saying 148 Indians were evacuated in the second batch.

    “First IAF C-130J aircraft under #OperationKaveri from Port Sudan carrying 148 Indians landed in Jeddah,” tweeted MoS MEA V Muraleedharan.

    On Tuesday, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs inspected the transit facility at the International Indian School, Jeddah where Indians evacuated from Sudan will be received & put up briefly before arriving in India.

    “Inspected transit facility @IndianPage, Jeddah where Indians evacuated from Sudan will be received & put up briefly before travel to India. It is fully equipped incl with mattresses, provisions, fresh meals, toilets, medical facilities, Wifi. Has 24*7 control room. #OperationKaveri,” the MoS wrote on Twitter.

    Indian Navy’s INS Teg on Tuesday joined ‘Operation Kaveri’ to further facilitate the ongoing evacuation of Indians stranded in Sudan. The frigate on Tuesday arrived at Port Sudan with additional officials and essential relief supplies for stranded Indians, a senior MEA official said.

    “INS Teg joins #OperationKaveri. Arrives at Port Sudan with additional officials and essential relief supplies for stranded Indians,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted on Tuesday.

    “Will boost ongoing evacuation efforts by Embassy Camp Office at Port Sudan,” Mr Bagchi added. INS Teg is the fourth Talwar-class frigate constructed for the Indian Navy.

    In a recent development, warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire on Monday after the US and Saudi Arabia mediated the truce while countries are engaged in evacuating their citizens from the country.



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  • 56 Andhra expatriates stranded in Sudan

    56 Andhra expatriates stranded in Sudan

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    Amaravati: A total of 56 expatriates from Andhra Pradesh are stranded in strife-torn Sudan and efforts are on to bring them back safely, officials said.

    Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the officials to take steps to bring the stranded Telugus.

    The chief minister told the officials to coordinate with the Central government officials and make travel arrangements to bring back stranded Telugus safely.

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    Jagan Mohan Reddy also wanted them to ensure that they are sent to their native places on their return to India

    He asked the officials to extend all possible support to the stranded Telugus as was done during the Ukraine crisis.

    Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) said 34 of those stranded have been found to be safe.

    These expatriates have already reached Port Sudan by the coast of Red Sea and are expected to proceed further to a safe place.

    According to APNRTS president Medapati Venkat, the remaining 20 people are 30 kms from the conflict zone and efforts are underway to reach out to them.

    APNRTS has set up a special helpline desk to identify natives of Andhra Pradesh in Sudan.

    More than 400 people have died due to the fierce fighting between Sudan’s Army and paramilitary forces during the last two weeks. The conflict has left over 3,700 people wounded.

    The Government of India has launched ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate Indians from the strife-torn country. There are an estimated 4,000 Indians in Sudan.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Operation Kaveri: First batch of 278 stranded Indians reaches Jeddah

    Operation Kaveri: First batch of 278 stranded Indians reaches Jeddah

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    New Delhi: As ‘Operation Kaveri’ unfolded, INS Sumedha reached Jeddah port with the first batch of 278 stranded passengers from strife-torn, on Wednesday.

    The second batch of 121 stranded Indians has also left Port Sudan for Jeddah.

    “Operation Kaveri unfolds. INS Sumedha docks in Jeddah with 278 passengers. Thank HH @FaisalbinFarhan and Saudi Arabian authorities for their fullest cooperation,” External Affairs Minister Jaishankar tweeted.

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    The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that another vessel with 121 Indian returnees left Port Sudan for Jeddah.

    “The second batch of 121 stranded Indians leaves Port Sudan for Jeddah onboard IAF C-130J aircraft,” the MEA tweeted on its official handle, informing further that another sortie would follow soon.

    Indian Air Force’s C-130J aircraft reached Sudan to evacuate stranded Indians as the process of evacuations continues in the violence-hit North African country.

    “#OperationKaveri takes to the skies. IAF C-130J aircraft lands in Port Sudan to undertake evacuation operations,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

    Earlier, on Tuesday (local time), Indians stranded in Sudan departed from the conflict-torn country in the first phase of ‘Operation Kaveri’. The third Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, INS Sumedha with 278 people onboard, departed from Port Sudan and has now successfully reached Jeddah.

    Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Tuesday inspected the transit facility at the International Indian School, Jeddah where Indians evacuated from Sudan will be received & put up briefly before arriving in India.

    “Inspected transit facility @IndianPage, Jeddah where Indians evacuated from Sudan will be received & put up briefly before travel to India. It is fully equipped incl with mattresses, provisions, fresh meals, toilets, medical facilities, Wifi. Has 24*7 control room. #OperationKaveri,” the MoS wrote on Twitter.

    As the fighting between the Sudanese Army and paramilitary groups intensified in the capital Khartoum, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed on Monday that its ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its citizens from battle-torn Sudan is underway and about 500 Indians had reached Port Sudan.

    India launched “Operation Kaveri” to bring back stranded Indians from the war-torn country.
    Meanwhile, Indian Navy’s INS Teg on Tuesday joined ‘Operation Kaveri’ to further facilitate the ongoing evacuation of Indians stranded in Sudan. The frigate on Tuesday arrived at Port Sudan with additional officials and essential relief supplies for stranded Indians, a senior MEA official said.

    “INS Teg joins #OperationKaveri. Arrives at Port Sudan with additional officials and essential relief supplies for stranded Indians,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted on Tuesday.

    “Will boost ongoing evacuation efforts by Embassy Camp Office at Port Sudan,” Bagchi added.
    INS Teg is the fourth Talwar-class frigate constructed for the Indian Navy.

    In a recent development, warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire on Monday after the US and Saudi Arabia mediated the truce while countries are engaged in evacuating their citizens from the country.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )