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Pakistan: Nearly 2.5 million evacuated in Punjab as flood water begins to
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Floods in south Punjab have displaced nearly 2.5 million people, killed 101, and devastated villages, though water is now receding, *Dawn* reported. Massive evacuation efforts, including 1,500 rescue boats, continue as relief teams supply food and medicine, with authorities declaring Jalalpu
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'I stand with people of Manipur...': PM Modi says violence hit state looki
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"I appeal to all the groups to move on the path of peace to fulfil their dreams and secure their children's future. Today, I promise that I stand by your side. The Indian government stands with the people of Manipur," PM Modi said.
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J-K: Over 700 displaced in Poonch landslides; Ramban cloudburst victims as
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Authorities in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district have begun relocating families from Kalaban village after continuous landslides and land subsidence rendered the area unsafe. Around 700 people have been affected, while nearly 95 residential structures developed cracks following days of h
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Pakistan's Punjab faces major floods crisis, 97 people killed
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The floods are creating a severe humanitarian crisis, inundating low-lying areas, displacing large populations, and destroying hundreds of acres of standing crops.
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PM Modi to interact with internally displaced persons in Churachandpur, sa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first interact with some of the internally displaced persons in Churachandpur on Saturday.
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Pakistan: Punjab faces severe flood threat as Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab rivers
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab faces severe flooding as the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers swell, displacing over 4 million people and submerging thousands of villages.
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Powerlifting champion Mahant Gaurav Sharma extends help to Yamuna flood vi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The rising waters of the Yamuna have once again thrown the lives of Delhi residents into disarray. With low-lying areas inundated, many families have been displaced and left struggling. In this difficult time, World Powerlifting Champion (WPC) Mahant Gaurav Sharma, who has brought glory to
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Pakistan's election body delays bypolls due to floods
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan has postponed by-elections in nine constituencies, citing floods that damaged infrastructure, displaced voters, and tied up civil administration in relief operations. According to Dawn, the decision affects both National and Punjab Assembly seats, with a n
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J-K: DGBR Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan inspects road infrastructure in Jammu di
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Lt. General also visited the Pedu Nala location, where two bridges were displaced owing to heavy landslides. He oversaw the construction of diversions being constructed to restore the traffic.
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AAP's Manish Sisodia visits Punjab's flood affected areas; distributes foo
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the AAP leader, the local elders have compared the disaster to the 1988 devastating floods in the region. The locals have said that while the water from the 1988 floods, which displaced thousands, receded within 2 days, currently it has been 12 days and the water seems to be ris
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"Centre's Rs 209 crore package not enough": Mehbooba Mufti demands additio
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"We need thousands of crores rupees, given the kind of damage I witnessed while taking stock of the situation. There have been damages to people's homes, farms and other belongings," Mufti said while addressing a press conference, urging the UT government to provide land to displaced pers
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"May every family find the support they need...": Alia Bhatt sends prayers
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As devastating floods continue to wreak havoc in Punjab, actress Alia Bhatt has joined several celebrities in sending prayers and support to those affected. Persistent rains have submerged large parts of the state, leaving thousands displaced, homes damaged, and crops destroyed.
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