Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of an intense monsoon, with the death toll this season touching 360, including 197 in rain-related incidents and 163 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
"We reached the spot after we received information about the fire incident. The fire is now under control. No casualty has been reported," Bhiwandi Fire Officer, Jagdish Ganesh Darekar told ANI.
The Chief Superintendent of Police, Abhinav Barange, has confirmed that members of the Hindu community have gathered at the police station to provide statements regarding the incident.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed outside his school gate in Paharganj in what police described as a revenge attack. The incident took place on September 4, and the police have apprehended three juveniles.
Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra continued to remain suspended for the 12th consecutive day on Saturday due to persistent adverse weather conditions and incidents of landslides along the pilgrimage route.
Speaking to the reporters, Nikhil Pingale said, "In the Nanapet area, a tragic incident occurred where Ayush Ganesh Kumkar, a local boy, was fatally shot in the basement of his home by two unknown assailants. He was rushed to Sassoon Hospital but was declared dead by the doctors."
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has left a trail of destruction, claiming 355 lives so far this season, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, lightning strikes, and other weather-triggered causes, and 161 in road accidents, according to the
The ongoing monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 355 lives since June, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, and 161 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
A police report cited by Geo News revealed that in the first eight months of 2025 alone, the province endured 605 terror-related incidents, resulting in heavy casualties among civilians and security personnel.
Amid the ongoing heavy rainfall in Punjab, a wall collapse incident was reported at a residential society in the Zirakpur area of S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) district of Punjab.
The SDMA's cumulative report up to September 3 paints a grim picture of widespread human and economic loss across all 12 districts. "The monsoon this year has caused unprecedented disruption to life and property, with thousands affected directly and indirectly," an SDMA spokesperson said.