Demolitions In Joshimath Deferred As Locals Protest

Sitting precariously at an altitude of more than 6,000 feet and caving in more than 130 families in the mountain town of 25,000 relocated since Saturday. Local residents up in protest over the government’s handling of the situation. The administration held talks with protestors seeking greater compensation than the interim assistance of Rs 1.5 lakh for each displaced family.