Heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and surrounding areas caused landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge, seven deaths, two missing, and the closure of several roads.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the heavy rainfall and landslides in Darjeeling and surrounding areas, saying authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she was "deeply worried" about the flooding in several areas of both North Bengal and South Bengal, caused by sudden heavy rains, and assured that all necessary assistance would be sent to the affected families immediately.
Students gathered on roads while teachers chose to boycott classes. They urged the government to retract its decision to outsource colleges that have lower enrollment, particularly those situated in remote areas of the province.
Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with the Excise Department, have launched an anti-narcotic (cannabis destruction) drive across several areas of South Kashmir. The purpose of the drive is to eradicate the drug menace along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, officials said.
Among them, 32,997 beneficiaries are from rural areas and 1,623 from urban areas. The Abhiyan aims to create alternative village-based livelihoods by promoting women entrepreneurship in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, handloom, and handicrafts.
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The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and BJP leader R Ashoka on Friday criticised the Karnataka government for its poor handling of the flood situation in the state, and said the administration is "sleeping" and "in a coma."