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22 Children Die as Boat Capsizes in Sudan
22 children dead after boat sinks in Nile in Sudan, reports AFP.
Kabul Police Gets Reports of Blast in Dasht-e-Barachi, Probe Underway
Kabul Police Chief Spokespeman has said that they recieved reports of an explosion in Dasht-e-Barchi in west of Kabul city but they are investigating it, reported ANI. The type of explosion is not yet clear. Casualties are reportedly feared, however.
Four Children Injured in Bomb Blast in Nalanda
Four children were injured after a bomb exploded at a house in Rahui. They are currently undergoing treatment in a hospital. Three more live bombs were recovered from the house.
Anandiben Patel Takes Additional Charge as Governor of Chattisgarh Post the Death of Balram Das Tandon
Governor of Madhya Pradesh Anandiben Patel takes additional charge as Governor of Chattisgarh, reported ANI. The previous Chattisgarh governor Balram Das Tandon passed away on Tuesday, 14 August.
Indian Army and Chinese PLA Jointly Celeberate Independence Day at Nathu La, Sikkim
Border meeting between Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) took place on Wednesday, 15 August at Nathu La, Sikkim to jointly celebrate Independence Day, reported ANI.
IMD Expects Heavy Rainfall in Kerala, Issues Red Alert
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kannu, Kasargode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Idukki and Ernakulam districts in Kerala till Thursday, 16 August.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in most places, says IMD.
Kochi airport shut till 2 pm on 18 August due to heavy rains, reported ANI.
AAP Leader Ashutosh Resigns, Cites 'Personal Reason'
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Ashutosh took to Twitter to announce his resignation from the party on Wednesday, 15 August. The former journalist cited ‘personal reasons’ for his departure.
Cochin Airport Suspends Flights till 2 PM
Cochin International Airport suspended all flight operations till 2 pm on Wednesday, 15 August, as water level has increased in the airport area following continuous rains and the opening of dam shutters in Periyar river.
The decision to suspend the operations was taken after shutters of the Idamalayar and Cheruthoni dams, part of Idukki reservoir, were opened last evening to release excess water.
The airport is situated near the Periyar river bank.
(With inputs from PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses the Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of India’s 72nd Independence day.
Modi began his speech by lauding the six women officers of the Indian Navy who circumnavigated the globe recently on INSV Tarini.
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