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Indian Army at the forefront of nation's battle against floods
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Even as large parts of the country continue to reel under devastating floods this year, the Indian Army has once again stood tall in its commitment to safeguard the lives of fellow citizens. Since the onset of the monsoon season in April 2025, Army troops have been relentlessly engaged in hu
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"Punjab floods Man-Made disaster, relief needed, not blame games": Punjab
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday described the ongoing floods in the state as a man-made disaster and called on the Centre to provide an immediate relief package, urging authorities to focus on action rather than political blame ahea
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"Himachal will take years to recover...": Jairam Thakur on monsoon disaste
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Thakur said the Prime Minister's visit came at a critical time when the state had been reeling from repeated natural disasters since 2023.
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Himachal CM thanksthe Tripura govt for Rs 5 Crore disaster relief assistan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This was aimed at helping to tackle the calamity caused by the heavy rains this year in the state. He said that this support would go a long way in providing relief to those affected during this hour of distress. He also thanked all contributors who have generously come forward to support
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"This is a 'Mann-made' disaster": BJP's Tarun Chugh slams Punjab governme
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chugh alleged that unchecked illegal mining under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had weakened Punjab's riverbanks, resulting in large-scale devastation during the recent floods.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami issues comprehensive directions related to disaster m
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He instructed that as soon as the monsoon ends, the administrative machinery must remain in active mode for repair and reconstruction works. An adequate stock of relief materials and dry rations should be ensured during the rainy season. Proper arrangements for the accommodation, food, and o
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Monsoon toll in Himachal Pradesh climbs to 366; 203 killed in rain-related
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the SDMA's cumulative loss report for the period from June 20 to September 7, the disasters have also injured 426 people and left 41 missing. The toll from rain-related causes includes 42 deaths due to landslides, 34 from drowning, 17 from cloudbursts, 15 from electrocution, and
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Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll rises to 366; 203 rain-related, 163 in road
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Since June 20, the hill state has witnessed widespread destruction. A total of Rs 4,08,097.49 lakh of losses have been reported, covering damage to public and private property, crops, livestock, and infrastructure.
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Rajasthan Govt announces Rs 5 crore aid for disaster-hit Uttarakhand
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Rajasthan government has extended Rs 5 crore financial assistance to Uttarakhand for relief and rehabilitation in disaster-hit areas. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed solidarity with Uttarakhand, while CM Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Rajasthan for standing with the state during the crisis.
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Punjab: NGO volunteers distribute relief material in flood-affected areas
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As of Saturday, 46 people have lost their lives due to floods in Punjab, according to the officials. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that nearly 2,000 villages and over four lakh people have been affected.He said that 24 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) a
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Himachal CM visits disaster-affected areas in Sujanpur Constituency of Ham
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited disaster-hit Sujanpur in Hamirpur, announcing Rs 7 lakh for house construction and Rs 70,000 for essentials. With local MLA support, each family will get Rs 8.7 lakh. He said safe forest land transfer will be raised with Centre.
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National awardee teachers Association donate Rs 1.25 lakh for Punjab flood
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A delegation of NATA, led by Balram Sharma, met Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains in Chandigarh on Sunday and presented the cheque as a gesture of solidarity with families affected by the disaster. The teachers assured the government that they remain committed not only to educatio
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