J-K CM Omar Abdullah said he would urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce an adequate relief package during his visit, citing widespread losses to lives, roads, bridges, crops, and government infrastructure from recent floods and yatras.
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the aftermath of one of its deadliest monsoon seasons, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirming a cumulative death toll of 430 since June 20.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday visited the flood-affected areas in Punjab's Ajnala. During his visit, he interacted with the locals and reviewed the crop losses due to the floods.
Experts and civil society members in Karachi urged urgent restoration of natural waterways to prevent severe urban flooding. At a Karachi Press Club session, speakers blamed poor planning, sewage in storm drains, and housing projects on riverbeds for the crisis, stressing better urban planni
Taking lessons from the widespread destruction caused by heavy rains and landslides in the past three years, the Himachal Pradesh government is set to extend strict building construction norms to rural areas as well.
The monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh continues unabated, with the death toll climbing to 427 between June 20 and September 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz announced flood relief committees across districts and tehsils after floods hit 3,775 villages, damaging over 370,000 houses. PDMA said 123 people died in Punjab. Relief camps, evacuations and medical aid continue, while PPP leaders pressed for assistance through the B
Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the petition against the invitation to Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara festivities, and slammed the BJP for "discriminatory ideas".
Patel hurt himself attempting a catch in the 15th over of Oman's chase and walked off the field in discomfort. On the first delivery of the 15th over, Hammad Mirza miscued his shot and ballooned the ball in Axar's direction. He juggled the chance, floored the ball and hit his head against th
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited the flood-affected border village of Badyal Brahmana in R S Pura sector, where he assured that the Centre will extend all possible support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited the flood-affected areas in Jammu to assess the crop losses faced by the farmers. He said that the central government will spare no effort in providing assistance to the farmers.