Alappuzha (Kerala) [India], August 14 (ANI): For Keralites, Onam is incomplete without Pookkalam, the floral rangoli, which is made and laid out in front of homes, offices and other establishments every day for the period of the 10-day long festival.
Ankara [Turkey], August 13 (ANI/Sputnik): The death toll from flooding and landslides caused by downpours in Turkey's Kastamonu and Sinop provinces rose to 31, the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said on Friday.
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI/India PR Distribution): India's Karuna Quilt Movement - now a global campaign, started with a simple desire to take back a pocketful of memories from Florida, United States of America.
Beijing [China], August 13 (ANI/Sputnik): At least 21 people were dead and four others remain missing as a result of flooding in Sui county of Hubei province in central China, local authorities said on Friday.
Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 12 (ANI): Several flower growers and vendors on Thursday protested at the Bengaluru international flower auction market against the government instruction stating that only Kannada books should be given at official programmes instead of fruits, garlands,
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 12 (ANI): The water level of the Ganga River has risen above the danger mark in Varanasi following heavy rainfall across Uttar Pradesh.
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 12 (ANI): Locals from Sabalpur Diyara village have been forced to migrate to Patna due to severe floods following the heavy rainfall.
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 12 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday visited areas and 'ghats' around the Ganga river in the state and inspected the increasing water levels.
New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday Modi had a detailed conversation with the Varanasi administration regarding the flood-related situation.
Athens [Greece], August 11 (ANI/Sputnik): Greece will purchase fire-fighting helicopters and planes, state-of-the-art fire trucks and floating craft for evacuating people, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras announced Tuesday.
New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): A meeting of the floor leaders of Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, however, the government sources said that as all bills are through, it is expected that the Monsoon session will be adjourned sine di