PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Kerala on January 2, 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Kerala on January 2-3, an official statement released by Prime Minister’s Office said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport on January 2.
Japan downgrades tsunami warning
Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a huge earthquake that damaged homes, set off a major fire and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) initially issued a “large tsunami” warning, meaning waves of up to five metres. But no further major incidents were reported and the JMA later downgraded its warning to tsunamis of up to three metres. It warned the local residents of possible further quakes during the coming week or so, particularly within the next two to three days.
Amit Shah to chair high-level security review meeting on J&K
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to chair a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in the national capital on January 2 which would discuss the law and order situation and issues like security grid and zero terror plan. In the meeting, which is scheduled for the afternoon, the Home Minister is to review the functioning of the security grid and various aspects related to security as well as development initiatives in the Union Territory.
Sale of 30th tranche of electoral bonds to start on January 2
The government has announced a fresh tranche of electoral bond sales for a 10-day period starting on January 2 through the authorised branches of State Bank of India across the country.
Andhra Pradesh government to launch second phase of Jagananna Aarogya Suraksha on January 2
The Andhra Pradesh government is launching the second phase of the Jagananna Aarogya Suraksha on January 2. As part of the programme, 13,954 health camps will be conducted in six months, beginning in the villages on January 2 and in urban areas the next day.
Pakistan Supreme Court to hear on January 2 lifetime disqualification of politicians
Pakistan’s Supreme Court will hear the case of lifetime disqualification of politicians on January 2, to decide, among others, the fate of Nawaz Sharif who is eyeing a record fourth term as Prime Minister in the February 8 elections.
Heavy rains in Australia’s east bring more pain to storm-hit residents
Heavy rains lashed parts of Australia’s east on January 1, triggering flash flooding, inundating roads and bringing more pain for some residents reeling after the intense thunderstorms that hit the region over the Christmas holidays. The northeastern New South Wales and southeastern Queensland regions were pounded by a wild weather system overnight, with several towns taking roughly a month’s rainfall over 24 hours. More heavy rain is forecast until January 2 morning, with totals set to exceed 250 mm, more than the January average.
