The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to submit a detailed, tabulated report on the presence of arsenic and fluoride in groundwater across multiple Indian States and Union Territories, citing serious health concerns raised in a news report.
The government is working on a system to reduce the timelines for processing of claims, said Anita Shah Akella, CEO, Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Over 200 people have lost their lives, including nearly 100 children, amongst those killed since the onset of Monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Traders in Karachi held a partial strike against new tax measures and the increased powers of Pakistan's federal tax authority to arrest and raid businesses. While some markets stayed open, most traders supported the protest, with critics calling the Finance Act FY26 anti-business, Dawn repo
Despite continued monsoon activity and widespread cloudy weather across Himachal Pradesh, all major dams in the state are operating within their safe operational levels, as of 3 PM today, according to the latest Daily Dam Status Report issued by the State Disaster Management Authority (SD
Amid continuing monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirmed a grim milestone--119 human lives have been lost across the state since the onset of the monsoon season on June 20.
Following the recent Gambhira bridge mishap near Padra in Vadodara, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has initiated a thorough inspection of all bridges under its jurisdiction.
The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has turned deadly, with a cumulative death toll of 116 people reported between June 20 and July 18, according to a report released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probables group for the upcoming Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from July 21 to August 29.
Himachal Pradesh continues to battle the fury of the monsoon, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming over 230 roads are still blocked, 41 power distribution transformers (DTRs), and 56 water supply facilities were hampered, and a total of 116 deaths have been reported
The Punjab province of Pakistan remains on edge as the death toll from torrential rains continues to rise, with 71 fatalities recorded in just the last 48 hours, taking the total number of casualties to 123 since June 25, the Dawn reported on Saturday, citing Punjab's Provincial Disaster Man
The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) issued a notice ordering all telecommunication service providers to block Telegram with immediate effect on Friday late afternoon.