The Catch Up: 30 July

Jul 30, 2024

Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, discusses the devastating landslides in Wayanad, which have led to 93 fatalities and numerous injuries. He emphasizes the ongoing rescue efforts, supported by the army and medical teams, while the state observes mourning for the victims. Additionally, the conversation highlights the recent Olympic success of Manu Bhaker, who has made history by winning her second medal in the games. The discussion also touches on a tragic train derailment in Jharkhand, drawing attention to concerns about railway safety.

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July 30 News Highlights: Tragedies and Achievements

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Shashank Bhargava
It’s the 30th of July and here are today's headlines.

After massive landslides struck the hilly areas of Kerala’s Wayanad district this morning, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 93 bodies had been recovered so far and 128 people were injured. The Kerala government declared a two-day state of mourning following the disaster. Rescue efforts are underway, with the army deploying 200 soldiers from the Defence Security Corps and a medical team to assist with the operations.

Earlier in the day Manu Bhaker made history by winning her 2nd medal at the Olympic Games, as she clinched a bronze medal in the 10m mixed team pistol event, partnering with Sarabjot Singh. Manu had earlier won the 10m individual bronze as well. For Sarabjot, this is his first medal, after agonizingly missing out in the final in the individual event.

After 22 coaches of the Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed early on Tuesday in Jharkhand, killing two people and injuring a few others, leaders from INDIA bloc criticized Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Central Government over such accidents that have claimed several lives in the last few months. The incident occurred at 3.45 am in Patobera village, around 40 km from the Saraikela-Kharsawan district headquarters, when one of the coaches collided with another.

The Odisha government on Tuesday suspended IPS officer Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao on the grounds of “grave misconduct” after allegations emerged that he had forcibly entered the home of a married woman inspector and misbehaved with her. The alleged incident took place on the night of the 27th of July. Official sources told the Indian Express that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who returned from New Delhi on Monday evening, was apprised about the incident and he directed action in the matter.

President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the Conference of Governors on the 2nd and 3rd of August at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This is the first Conference of Governors to be presided over by President Murmu. Besides governors from all states who have been invited for the conference, it will be attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar; Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers of Home Affairs, among several others.

This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.