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Monsoon fury claims 241 lives in Himachal; infrastructure suffers massive
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 241 lives since June 20, with 126 deaths directly linked to rain-related incidents and 115 fatalities in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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"Every year, there are deaths due to rabies," says Dinesh Gundu Rao on SC'
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
After the Supreme Court ordered to send all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday said that rabies from stray and unvaccinated dogs is a serious problem that causes deaths and suffering every year.
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Himachal monsoon: Death toll climbs to 240; 330 roads, 198 power lines fac
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
As per the SDMA report, the cumulative monsoon death toll has climbed to 240, which includes 125 fatalities in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, and 115 deaths in road accidents.
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Israeli probe finds Gaza hunger reports inflated, deaths misattributed
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), the inquiry found that Hamas' Ministry of Health "biased and misleadingly" presented malnutrition data, sometimes attributing deaths of people with severe pre-existing conditions to hunger. "Hamas is cynically
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Stray dog menace escalates in Kerala; over 2.24 lakh attacks, 15 deaths ti
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The previous year, the state recorded 3,16,792 dog-bite cases and 21 deaths in 2024, with 15 caused by stray dogs and six by pet dogs.
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Himachal Monsoon: Death toll rises to 229; 395 roads, 669 power lines an
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The monsoon season has taken a tragic toll in Himachal Pradesh, with the death count rising to 229. This includes 119 fatalities from rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, along with 110 deaths resulting from road accidents since June 20.
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Public infrastructure in disarray, major highways blocked as Himachal reel
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
District-wise, Mandi recorded the highest number of rain-related deaths at 23, followed by Kangra (26), Chamba (9), and Kullu (10). In road accidents, Mandi again topped the list with 21 fatalities, followed by Chamba (17), Shimla (15), and Kangra (9).
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Death toll due to rains in Himachal since mid-June reaches 229
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
From June 20 to August 11, the state recorded Rs 2,00,741.57 lakh (over Rs 2,007 crore) in cumulative losses to human life, public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and infrastructure. The toll on animals includes 1,611 cattle deaths and 25,755 poultry birds lost.
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"Traders haven't forgotten SP-era exploitation and 'goonda tax'": UP CM Yo
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Opening the Monsoon Session with a blistering attack, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) of hiding behind a "facade" of democracy while subjecting traders to atrocities and a 'goonda tax' during its rule.
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Pakistan: Karachi records 536 traffic deaths in 2025 amid rising public ou
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The city of Karachi in Pakistan continues to grapple with a deadly traffic situation, as at least 536 people have lost their lives in road accidents across the city so far in 2025, Geo News reported, citing police reports released on Sunday.
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Monsoon-related death toll rises to 224 in Himachal Pradesh
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh has recorded 224 deaths so far this monsoon season, including 116 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning, and 108 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Pakistan: Monsoon rains in Punjab raise death toll to 166, flood warnings
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Two more people died in Punjab due to heavy monsoon rains, raising the death toll to 166. Several cities experienced flooding and power outages. Authorities warned of low-level river flooding and urged residents to avoid water bodies and stay alert, with safety measures already in place.
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