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Chungthang dam washed away in Sikkim: What caused the disaster and how the government plans to minimise such risks in future

Raju Das - 5 October, 2023

As per NDMA, excess rainfall and a GLOF event at South Lhonak Lake caused the lake to overflow, destroying Chungthang dam in Sikkim

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Sikkim: Glacial lake outburst causes flash floods, 23 Army personnel missing in Lachen Valley

ANI - 4 October, 2023

According to the Legislator of Tumin–Lingee Assembly constituency, Sikkim, Ugyen Tshering Gyatso Bhutia, "The South Lhonak lake situated in North West Sikkim experienced an outburst in the early hours of Wednesday morning due to incessant monsoon rainfall. Areas near River Teesta have been put on high alert."

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Supreme Court grants regular bail to Teesta Setalvad, sets aside Gujarat High Court order calling it ‘perverse’

OpIndia Staff - 19 July, 2023

"If observation of judge is taken then no bail plea can be decided pre-trial unless the chargesheet etc is challenged under 226 or 32. To say the least, the High Court finding is perverse," the SC said setting aside the HC order.

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Credentials of Teesta Setalvad’s organisation CJP in “serious doubt”: MHA says as it opposes plea by CJP against illegal conversion laws

OpIndia Staff - 30 January, 2023

Ministry of Home Affairs also told the Supreme Court that Teesta led CJP is guilty of collecting huge funds and exploiting riot-affected people for which, criminal proceedings are going on against its office bearer, Teesta Setalvad.

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