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West Bengal: Darjeeling landslide destroys house, family of 3 dies under d
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to officials, the incident took place on Sunday (October 5) early morning, and the deceased have been identified as Bijendra Rai(62), Usha Rai(62) and Satma Lama(35).
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West Bengal rains: 18 dead in Darjeeling, CM Mamata to visit affected area
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
I am in constant touch and am personally going to North Bengal with my Chief Secretary in this connection, CM Mamata Banerjee said.
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"Learned nothing from Amphan": BJP's Shamik Bhattacharya slams WB CM Mamat
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Bhattacharya accused Banerjee of lacking sensitivity and prioritising festivities over governance during a natural disaster. He described the state government as incompetent, claiming that it learned nothing from the Amphan cyclone and lacks an effective disaster management team.
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Heavy rains trigger landslides in North Bengal: Death toll reaches to 7; N
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the rescue team, a total of 105 people were evacuated by boats, while another 55 were rescued via zip lines in Jalpaiguri. The team also recovered one deceased individual during the operations.
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"Will soon make decision in farmers' interest": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday called for urgent action to support farmers affected by heavy rains. Highlighting challenges with sugar factories, he said farmers are in trouble and "We will soon make a decision in the interest of farmers.
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Death toll rises to 52 in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides, floods
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The death toll in Nepal now stands at 52 following days of heavy rainfall triggering floods, landslides, lightning and road accidents all across the nation. At least 7 have remained unaccounted in the rain-induced disaster, which so far has left 29 people injured, the Armed Police Force a
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J-K: Schools to remain closed in Jammu division from Oct 6-7 over heavy ra
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the circular issued by the government, all government and private schools in Jammu will be closed from October 6 to 7.
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Congress Chief Kharge expresses deep concern over floods in Bengal, Sikkim
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and surrounding areas caused landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge, seven deaths, two missing, and the closure of several roads.
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"Authorities are closely monitoring situation in Darjeeling, surrounding a
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the heavy rainfall and landslides in Darjeeling and surrounding areas, saying authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
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"India stands with Nepal in this difficult time": PM Modi offers assistanc
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the people and Government of Nepal in this difficult time. As a friendly neighbour and first responder, India remains committed to providing any assistance that may be required," PM Modi wrote on X.
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Darjeeling: West Bengal Police, NDRF on war footing as heavy rain triggers
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, the West Bengal Police said, "Due to heavy rainfall last night, landslides have occurred on some roads in Darjeeling, affecting traffic movement. Our teams are working to clear the roads, and normal traffic is expected to resume shortly. Tourists who are stranded or requir
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Two bridges collapsed, roads damaged, swathes of land inundated: CM Mamata
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she was "deeply worried" about the flooding in several areas of both North Bengal and South Bengal, caused by sudden heavy rains, and assured that all necessary assistance would be sent to the affected families immediately.
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