21-year-old man feared drowned in River Tawi in Dibber area of district Udhampur. Addl. SP Udhampur Anwar Ul Haq said, “We got information about this at around 5 p.m. Immediately NDRF and Police reached here and started the rescue operation. NDRF conducted a search operation through its boat and divers but the person has not been traced. Search operation underway,” as quoted by news agency ANI.
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Breaking News Live: Hello and welcome to Breaking News Live Blog. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest developments from India and around the world. On Thursday, the Election Commission of India is likely to visit Chhattisgarh for two days, reported PTI quoting sources. The Japanese government on Tuesday announced it will begin releasing nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean on Thursday. Former US President Donald Trump is likely to turn in on Thursday in Georgia election case.
Election Commission To Visit Chhattisgarh
Gearing up its preparations for elections in five states this year, the Election Commission of India is likely to visit Chhattisgarh for two days starting Thursday, reported PTI quoting sources. The Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, is likely to visit Mizoram next, most likely at the end of this month, they said. It is usual for the Commission, comprising the CEC and two election commissioners, to visit poll-bound states before announcing the election schedule.
Japan To Release Nuclear Wastewater
The Japanese government on Tuesday announced that it will start releasing nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean on Thursday, weather conditions permitting, reported IANS. Despite raging opposition both at home and abroad, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the controversial decision following a ministerial meeting held on Tuesday morning, reports Xinhua news agency. Last month, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also gave its final approval to the discharge, saying Japan’s release plan met international standards.
Donald Trump To Turn In In Georgia Election Case
Former United States President Donald Trump said he will turn in on Thursday to a court in Georgia state to face charges of election interference, reported BBC. A judge in Atlanta who is overseeing the former president’s case has set bail at $200,000 (£157,000). The agreement says Mr Trump can remain free pending trial so long as he does not attempt to threaten or intimidate witnesses.