Fresh tremors in North India; Government asks media to report with restraint

Several parts of North India are affected by heavy tremors following the highly devastating 7.9 magnitude in Nepal on Saturday,

The latest is that the capital city has witnessed fresh tremors on Sunday. Kolkata's metro service suffered a brief halt following tremors for the second day running.

Also, sources quote the Defense Ministry informing Air India's relief measures were put on hold after tremors in Nepal. Around 1000 were reported dead in the neighbour nation. 

The Hindu informs that the Prime Minster of India Narendra Modi has called for a high-level meet by 3.30 pm (Sunday).

In order to avoid unnecessary panic being created, the Government of India has advised media houses to act with restraint in reporting the aftermath of the natural calamity.

"Undue speculation may cause unnecessary panic complicating relief efforts. The Government of India assures that it is making all efforts to provide relief and evacuate stranded citizens in time," the advisory further said.

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