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Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviews flood damage in Kathua, says modern
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewed flood-hit areas in Kathua, saying fields remain submerged but no casualties occurred. He said nanotech-based water filter plants worth Rs 50 lakh each have been deployed to provide safe drinking water and prevent epidemics.
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Hong Kong artist sentenced again for Chinese 'freedom' graffiti
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to Hong Kong Free Press, the charges stemmed from incidents in Kwai Chung and Sha Tin in 2023, where Chan sprayed the symbolic graffiti. Magistrate Andy Cheng noted that the latest case closely resembled an earlier one handled in June, when Chan admitted to 12 counts of criminal da
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J-K: Several houses develop cracks in Ramban due to land subsidence
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Local authorities, including Ramban MLA Arjun Singh Raju, Deputy Commissioner and DDC, have assessed the situation and assured residents that the government will provide necessary support, including relocation to safer areas and compensation for damages.
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"Drinking water problem has become rampant in Puducherry; two people dead"
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy of the Union Territory (U.T.) of Puducherry said that the drinking water problem had become rampant in Puducherry, adding that two people had died after drinking substandard water. He further added that the Puducherry people were suffering from kidney da
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami to review disaster-stuck districts with cabinet minis
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister, along with state cabinet ministers, will visit various districts of the state to thoroughly review the damage caused by recent disasters.
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"Will work together to rebuild their lives": PM Modi reviews flood situati
Updated : 7 months ago IST
PM Modi held a meeting in Dehradun to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess the damage that has occurred in Uttarakhand.
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PM Modi announces financial assistance of Rs 1200 cr for flood and rain-af
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 1200 crore for Uttarakhand after he held a meeting in Dehradun, reviewing the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken due to damage caused by the flood situation in the state.
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574 roads shut, 369 water supply schemes affected due to rains in Himachal
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The HPSDMA has issued a morning status report detailing the widespread disruption of essential public utilities across the state due to persistent rainfall. As of 10:00 AM on Thursday, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) confirmed significant damage to the state's infrastructure.
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J-K: Flash flood in Anantnag leads to severe crop damage; farmers appeal f
Updated : 7 months ago IST
This calamity has not only wiped out months of hard work but also threatened the livelihood of hundreds of farming families who depend solely on vegetable cultivation for their income.
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Uttarakhand CM meets inter-ministerial central team on recent disaster dam
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister on Wednesday said that the state is highly prone to disasters, particularly during the monsoon season, when landslides, floods, and waterlogging pose major challenges.
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Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 380; loss to public property crosses
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 380 lives so far this season and caused unprecedented damage to infrastructure and livelihoods, according to the latest report from the Department of Revenue - DM Cell, State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).
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Pakistan floods expose governance gaps; citizens bear brunt, left helpless
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Elahi questioned why unregulated housing schemes had been permitted to operate on riverbeds and why they were not cleared before the disaster struck. He pointed out that, in addition to human casualties, the floods had also devastated crops and livestock, dealing a blow to the rural economy.
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