Authorities have announced the closure of schools for an indefinite period in the flood-hit district of Punjab province as monsoon havoc continues in Pakistan, ARY News reported, citing officials.
Health professionals and leading environmental advocates have called on authorities to accelerate the removal of standing water and solid waste ahead of the upcoming monsoon to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks, as reported by Dawn.
The entire Jammu division, barring Poonch and Rajouri districts, is still having rain, though of a lesser intensity, according to a latest update of Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, provided to Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Waterlogging hit several parts of Pathankot after continuous rains in Jammu and Kashmir. ADC Hardeep Singh said Radha Swami Satsang Beas has been set as an evacuation centre, with food provided and coordination ongoing with neighbouring authorities.
In the first phase, the program will be rolled out in 100 districts across the country, including 28 in Uttar Pradesh, with district authorities tasked with ensuring youth engagement and submitting regular progress reports. A concept note and roadmap have already been shared with states and
At least three people have died and 13 others have been injured after Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam on Monday, bringing devastating winds and torrential rains, Al Jazeera reported, citing Vietnamese authorities on Tuesday.
Australian police are searching for a gunman after a shooting incident at a rural property in Porepunkah, Victoria, left two officers dead and one injured, Al Jazeera reported, citing an authorities' statement.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: In March this year, the Delhi International Airport introduced the Unified Total Airside Management (UTAM) system, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) - enabled platform designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of aviation operations. It helps in uni
With 18 active amoebic meningoencephalitis cases, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called for strengthened preventive efforts by local authorities. The government will launch the "Water is Life" campaign focusing on chlorinating wells, cleaning water tanks, and raising awareness to
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused authorities of conducting a politically motivated raid on AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj to divert public attention from discussions about Prime Minister Modi's degree authenticity. Mann referenced similar false cases against AAP leaders like Satyend
Authorities in Shimla ordered the closure of educational institutions on Tuesday after heavy overnight rainfall caused landslides, uprooted trees, and blocked several roads across the district.
Floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have destroyed homes, roads, and livestock, killing over 400 people. Authorities and NGOs are setting up medical camps to tackle waterborne diseases, while the government speeds up compensation and rehabilitation, addressing both physical damage and rising mental