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MHA constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Team to assess damages caused in
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to assess damages caused due to a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) leading to a surge in flows in the Teesta River causing flash flood in Sikkim on October 4.
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Union Power Ministry reviews impact of flash floods in Teesta basin on hyd
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Ministry added that the quantum of damage at all the project sites will be assessed in detail after the water level recedes.
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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama expresses grief over loss of life in S
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, has expressed his grief over the loss of life and widespread damage to property that occurred in Sikkim as a result of the flash flood on Tuesday night, his office informed on Wednesday in a press statement
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Cloudburst in North Sikkim leads to flooding in four districts in West Ben
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The National Highway-10 connecting Gangtok to Siliguri has been completely washed away near the Likhuvir-Setijhora stretch. Immediate repairs on a war footing will be taken as and when the water recedes in Teesta. The Chief Engineer along with the entire team has rushed to the location. Read More
Cabinet Secretary reviews situation in Sikkim, emphasizes evacuation of pe
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Wednesday reviewed the relief and rescue measures of the Central agencies and government of Sikkim and emphasized that the evacuation of people stranded in the tunnel of Chungthang dam and tourists may be taken up on a priority basis.
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43 missing in flash flood triggered by cloudburst in Sikkim, rescue ops un
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to Sikkim District Magistrate, Tashi Chopel, "A lot of buildings and vehicles have been damaged by sludge. There are also reports of loss of lives, with around 20 people missing. We are also hearing about 23 casualties in the army, which needs to be confirmed with them. 3000-400
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Fire breaks out at Odisha secretariat, doused
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a press statement from the Fire Department, there was no injury or major damage as fire personnel managed to completely put out the fire.
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Infortrend Announces a Strategic Value-Added Distribution Partnership for
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], October 3: Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage manufacturer, today announced the signing of a contract confirming a strategic distribution partnership with Supertron VAD Venture, one of the fastest-growing VADs in the India
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First toy train crosses Plate Girder Bridge in Himachal's Shimla after nea
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The trains were stopped on July 7 on the Kalka-Shimla heritage line after the track was damaged at several locations in Himachal Pradesh in Solan and Shimla districts. Two trains were resumed on September 26 till Taradevi.
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Researchers give insights into working of brain in Parkinson's patients
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers have revealed new insights into the workings of the brain in Parkinson's sufferers in a new study. Professor Shohreh Issazadeh-Navikas is at the helm of this ground-breaking discovery.
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Pakistan food storage company starts auction of damaged wheat
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Pakistan Agricultural storage and services corporation (PASSCO) stated that wheat weighing 36,000 metric tons stored in stores was damaged and is now up for auctions
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Researchers discover causes of liver cell scarring
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
When damaged liver cells are replaced by scar tissue, hepatic fibrosis results. Cirrhosis, liver failure, and even liver cancer can arise as a result of cumulative scarring that, over time, restricts the blood flow to the liver. When the condition is severe, there is no other course of actio
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