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Within 20 days of the ban, about 50% of the Rs 2,000 notes have been deposited in the banks. RBI said that till March 31 this year, 2000 notes worth Rs 3.62 lakh crore were in circulation. On May 19, it was announced to take them out of circulation, since then notes worth 1.8 lakh crores have been returned.
Today’s other top news…
Tremors of 3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Ladakh
Earthquake tremors were felt in the Union Territory of Ladakh at 10.22 pm on Thursday night. According to the National Center for Seismology, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.2. The depth of the earthquake was 10 km.
Manipur violence: Rs 101.75 crore package approved for the displaced
A relief package of Rs 101.75 crore has been approved for the displaced people of violence-hit Manipur following the directive of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Kuldeep Singh, security advisor to the state government, said on Thursday that during his recent visit to Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had directed the state government to send a request to the home ministry for a relief package.
Significantly, violence broke out in Manipur on May 3 in protest against the demand of ST status of the Meitei community. About 100 people have died in this so far.
PM to address Indian-Americans on June 23
PM Narendra Modi will address Indian-Americans in Washington on June 23 during his US visit from June 21 to 24. Indian-American community leader Dr. Bharat Barai said, PM Modi will address the Indian diaspora on the evening of June 23 at the iconic Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. A National Organizing Committee of 25 eminent people has been constituted for the program to be held during the PM’s visit.
13 thousand feet high Rohtang Pass opened after 7 months
Rohtang Pass built at 13050 feet above sea level has opened. The Border Roads Organization (BRO) completed the snow clearance work on this pass on Wednesday night. Now tourists will be able to go to Manali and Lahaul from here. On both sides of the road, they would see walls of snow 10 to 15 feet high. The Rohtang Pass was closed after snowfall started in September last year.