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Can't deny Rs 50K ex-gratia if death certificate doesn't mention Covid: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday directed state governments to follow the Centre's guidelines for paying Rs 50,000 to family members of those who succumbed to Covid-19, and disburse the payment within 30 days of applying for ex-gratia, while asking the Centre and states to give wide publicity to the scheme. Oct 4, 2021
Flash floods expected in Uttarakhand on Friday

Flash floods expected in Uttarakhand today, warns Central Water Commission

With heavy rain forecast in Uttarakhand, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has warned of rise in water levels in rivers of the hill state with some areas likely to witness flash floods even as several stations in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar continued to above danger levels on Thursday. Aug 20, 2021