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Assam: Parts of Guwahati witness severe waterlogging due to heavy rains
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
People are facing difficulties amid the flood-like situation and waterlogging in Guwahati .
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Researchers find how sense of smell can affect our perception of colours
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
We receive constant environmental input through our five senses. Combining information from two or more senses, such as between odours and the smoothness of textures, pitch, colour, and musical dimensions, is one way our brain makes sense of this flood of information. As a result of this sen
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"Flood of illegal constructions in Delhi"; alleges Delhi BJP chief
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Virendra Sachdeva said "A big corruption case has come to light, there is an ASI monument in Hauz Khas village, and illegal construction is going on near it, which is being protected by an AAP MLA and councillor there, the property is related to an AAP MP, ASI has given notice to this proper
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MHA constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Team to assess damages caused in
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to assess damages caused due to a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) leading to a surge in flows in the Teesta River causing flash flood in Sikkim on October 4.
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Sikkim Lake Burst: 3,000 stranded in Lachen-Lachung to be evacuated
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"As per the checkpost data available, around 3,000 people are stranded in Lachen and Lachung. These include 700-800 drivers and 150 people who have gone there on motorcycles. We will evacuate all with helicopters of the Army and Air Force. Army made those who are stuck in Lachen and Lachu
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Sikkim flash floods: 6 soldiers among 19 dead; 103 missing
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
At least 19 people have died, including six army personnel, in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday, the State Disaster Management Authority stated on Thursday.
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Himachal govt to bring stringent laws to ensure safety of citizens from na
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that the state government was contemplating enforcing stringent laws to ensure the safety of its citizens from natural calamities.
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Union Power Ministry reviews impact of flash floods in Teesta basin on hyd
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Ministry added that the quantum of damage at all the project sites will be assessed in detail after the water level recedes.
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Sikkim flash floods: Connectivity, communication break down; families wait
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Locals from nearby areas and different parts of the state are shocked by the situation on the ground and said they haven't witnessed a disaster of this scale in their lifetime.
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Sikkim Flash Flood: Search for 22 missing Indian Army Personnel Continues
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The search and rescue operation by the Indian Army for the 22 missing soldiers continues. Meanwhile, Troops of Trishakti Corps are extending medical aid and telephone connectivity to civilians and tourists stranded in the areas of Chungthang, Lachung and Lachen in North Sikkim.
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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visits flood-affected areas in Bagdogr
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Bose said, "The situation is very very disturbing, people have suffered. There is uncertainty even now. We have to see what can be done immediately as a way of relief and also what preventive measures can be taken. Before the floods, during the floods and after the floods there are various t
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14 dead, 102 missing in Sikkim flash flood
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Sikkim Government on Wednesday confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday. The 14 deceased are all civilians while 102 people are still missing.
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