Former captain of wheelchair cricket team works as labourer to make both ends meet amid COVID-19

WHO Warns There May Never Be A 'Silver Bullet' for COVID-19

The World Health Organisation has warned that despite the progress in vaccine research, the road to normality remains far off.

COVID-19: India reports single-day spike of 52,050 cases

India reported a single-day spike of 52,050 in last 24 hours taking the country's tally to 18,55,746. So far, the country has 5, 86, 298 active cases. With 803 new deaths, the death toll rises to 38938 deaths. The Indian Council of Medical Research reported the total number of COVID-19 samples tested up to 3rd August is 2,08,64,750. 6,61,182 samples were tested on August 03.

Congress MLA Harish Dhami slips and falls into flooded rivulet in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Congress MLA Harish Dhami slipped and fell into flooded rivulet in Pithoragarh due to sudden rise in water level in Dharchula area. People accompanying him managed to get him out of the flowing rivulet. He received minor injuries.

Portion of bridge built across Gosi River collapses in Uttarakhand

The portion of a bridge built across Gosi River, under Pithoragarh and Bangapani tehsils has been collapsed on July 28. It has been collapsed following overnight heavy rainfall. Movement of people have also been halted in the route.

Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers opens for tourists

Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been opened for tourists by the state government. Tourists have to show their 72-hour old COVID-19 negative report to enter the valley. Joshimath SDM, Anil Chanyal, said "Tourists from outside the state also allowed. They need to upload their COVID-19 negative certificate 72 hours prior to their visit."

Watch: Cong MLA has narrow escape while crossing flooded rivulet in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Congress MLA Harish Dhami had a narrow escape after he slipped and fell into a flooded rivulet in Dharchula area of Pithoragarh. MLA Harish Dhami, however, escaped with minor injuries after party workers and supporters accompanying him swiftly got him out of the rivulet. The incident happened when the MLA was returning after visiting a flood hit village. The water level suddenly and the MLA lost control and fell. Dhami was given first aid by some Army personnel who were deputed nearby. The water is filled with thick muck and debris due to the landslides in the area, which makes it very dangerous for locals as well. The hill state has witnessed heavy rainfall in the last couple of weeks leading to landslides and flooded rivulets. Several temporary bridges have also been destroyed leading due to the swelling rivulets. Disaster relief teams have been working on overdrive to help people affected by floods and landslides across the state. Connectivity to many villages have been affected due to landslides throwing life out of gear in the hill state. Watch the full video for all the details.

Chhattisgarh didn't stop MGNREGA even during lockdown: CM Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on July 4 said that the state government didn't stop the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) work during the lockdown. "Several people put PIL and even went to High Court, we reply their also but we didn't stop MGNREGA. There was a time when most number of labourers worked in Chhattisgarh. We paid every labourers within 15 days, and we didn't get any complaint in regards to payment," he said.

Upcoming stadium in UP's Sambhal to shape sporting skills of local youth

Construction of a stadium is in full swing in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. Area was previously illegally captured by some unidentified people. Around 3,500 MGNREGA labourers will get employment under the project. The stadium will give chance to local youth to excel in sports. Hostel facility will also be available in the stadium.

Barabanki labourers receive appreciation by PM Modi for restoring natural form of Kalyani River during 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded migrant labourers from Barabanki in his 'Mann Ki Baat' session. These labourers have returned to their village amid COVID-19 pandemic and now are working here under MGNREGA to restore natural form of Kalyani River. Speaking on it, MGNREGA official said, "This has encouraged us. Work is underway at Mawaiya and Haiderganj gram panchayats of Fatehpur block. Initially, it seemed we would face problem of resources and manpower but migrant and local labourers accepted the challenge and did it."