In Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha congratulated J&K Police personnel who have been selected for gallantry awards that will be presented on the occasion of 78th Independence Day. Akshvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG said that the entire nation is proud of your courage, grit and selfless service. In the X social media site,Mr. Manoj Sinha said “Congratulations to all the @JmuKmrPolice personnel who have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry, President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Independence Day 2024. The nation is proud of your courage, grit & selfless service”.

Three dead as temperatures soar above 40  degrees in Spain

Three people have died in Spain due to heat stroke, as extreme temperatures continue to grip much of the country. Much of Spain has been on alert recently due to soaring temperatures and extreme or high risk of forest fires, as the fourth heatwave of this summer hit the country. Temperatures in many regions have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius.

According to the Carlos III Health Institute, Spain recorded 608 deaths attributable to high temperatures in the first week starting August, almost double the previous week’s total of 335, making it the worst week of the year,