Former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupendra Singh Hooda on Friday slammed the state government over the inadequate compensation for crop losses caused by flooding in the Yamuna river due to illegal mining.
According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, the disaster cannot be dismissed as a purely natural calamity; instead, it is the outcome of reckless planning, illegal land occupation, deforestation, corruption, and the government's persistent failure to act on climate change.
Of these, 215 people died in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, and house collapses, while 165 lost their lives in road accidents on rain-battered highways and mountain roads.
Mann reiterated that Punjab will provide the highest compensation in the country to affected families. "This is not just an announcement. Unlike earlier times when farmers were given meagre cheques of Rs. 26, this time, strict instructions have been issued to DCs to ensure fair and transp
Entire neighbourhoods near the Ravi River have been devastated by unprecedented flooding, forcing dozens of families to abandon their homes and seek refuge in temporary shelters. Residents say six to eight feet of water has entered their houses, collapsing walls, destroying floors, and subme
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 12: The fifth edition of Gifts World Expo Bengaluru, organized by MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., kicked off at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, drawing trade buyers from across the region as it commenced its three-day run (11-13 September 2025) across Hall
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12: In light of the recent floods in the northern states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, SBI Life has announced special relief measures to support affected policyholders and their families.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday paid a floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi, after he took the oath of office at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Former cricketer and AAP MP Harbhajan Singh on Thursday expressed deep concern over the devastating floods in Punjab, calling the situation "very serious" and appealing for widespread support to aid relief efforts.