Briefly: Cyclone Dana toll rises to 4 in Bengal
Two more persons died in West Bengal due to cyclone Dana, taking the toll to four, an official said on Saturday.
A civic volunteer, identified as Chandan Das (31), died on the spot when he allegedly touched a live wire in Purba Bardhaman. An employee of the Howrah Municipal Corporation was found dead in a waterlogged road in Tantipara.
Will continue fight for justice: Priyanka
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said her journey as a public representative of Wayanad will be first but not as a ‘public fighter’ as fighting for democracy and justice enshrined in the constitution is central to her life. In an open letter, Priyanak urged Wayanad people to elect her as an MP in the November 13 bypoll. — TNS
Act on hoax threats, social media cos told
New Delhi: Amid the unabated hoax bomb threats to airlines through global platforms, the Centre on Saturday directed social media intermediaries like Elon Musk-headed X and Meta to ensure due diligence and promptly remove misinformation that affected public order and security of the state. Over 30 flights got bomb threats on Saturday. — TNS
Kukis’ no to border fencing
Imphal: Kuki Inpi and Kuki Chiefs Association opposed the proposed fencing of India-Myanmar border and scrapping of free movement regime.
