Siddaramaiah to chair Congress Legislature Party meeting on July 27, discuss crucial issues
Bengaluru, July 24: The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) is set to convene a meeting on June 27 to address several crucial matters, including the implementation of the government's five guarantee schemes, the appointment of the chairman and vice-chairman of the corporation boards, and other pertinent political issues.
Prominent leaders, including AICC President Mallikarjuna Kharge, KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with others, will be in attendance at the meeting, which will be presided over by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also serves as the leader of the legislative party.
The key agenda items for discussion include the progress of the ongoing budget session, devising strategies for the upcoming period in light of the BJP-JDS joint opposition against the ruling party, organizing party efforts in preparation for the Lok Sabha elections, and addressing other pertinent matters.
Initially scheduled for 6:30 PM on July 19th, the CLP meeting was postponed due to AICC leader Rahul Gandhi's meeting with the minister on the same day. However, Rahul had to cancel the meeting after accompanying Sonia Gandhi to the conference of 26 opposition parties held in the city on June 17 and 18, following which he returned to Delhi on the night of June 18.
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Army rescues 135 tourists from landslides-hit North Sikkim, many still stranded
Gangtok (PTI): A total of 135 stranded tourists have been rescued by the Army from North Sikkim, where multiple landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday.
Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest, they said.
The rescue operation is being carried out by the Trishakti Corps under the Eastern Command amid heavy snowfall, they added.
Critical passes have been opened and alternate routes activated to facilitate the rescue mission, named 'Operation Him Setu', officials said.
A total of 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles have been moved out so far, with Army vehicles deployed to tow civilian vehicles across steep, snowbound stretches, they said.
Medical emergencies and those requiring immediate assistance are being prioritised, officials said.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working in close coordination with the Army, undertaking continuous road clearance, snow removal and restoration of connectivity despite challenging terrain and weather, they said.
"Our foremost priority is the safety and well-being of every citizen. Our teams remain committed to providing all necessary assistance on the ground," an Army official said.
Multiple landslides have disrupted road connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang, an area close to the India-China border.
