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Odisha CM Majhi reviews preparedness for Cyclone Montha
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday to assess the state's preparedness for Cyclone Montha, which is set to make landfall in Andhra Coast and then move towards southern Odisha.
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Lawmakers decry Pakistan's "elite-first" flood relief
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab Assembly members from both sides criticised the government for unfairly distributing flood relief funds, accusing officials of favouring landowners and political allies. The minister denied bias, saying victims would get PKR 500,000-1 million. Lawmakers also urged better disaster mana
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East Asia Summit leaders back localization to strengthen disaster resilien
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The East Asia Summit (EAS) on Monday adopted a landmark Leaders' Statement on Promoting Localization in Anticipatory Action for Disaster Preparedness and Response, reaffirming the collective commitment of participating countries to strengthen local capacities and community resilience against
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"Must adopt zero-fail approach to protect lives": Jamaica PM shares disast
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Andrew Holness gave a call for people to follow government advisories and shared the disaster preparedness measures made by the country.
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Cyclone Montha intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, set to hit Andhra C
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Cyclonic Storm Montha over the west-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, during the evening or night of Tuesday, the India Meteorologic
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Rough seas, strong winds, rainfall in coastal Andhra, Odisha; Cyclone Mont
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening, several coastal districts in the State and southern Odisha, towards where the cyclone will move after the landfall, received heavy rain this morning.
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"Mahagathbandhan can amend but can't repeal Waqf Act": Tehseen Poonawalla
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla cautioned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over his recent remarks on the Waqf Act, asserting that the law cannot be repealed as it is a central act passed by the Parliament of India. He further said that Muslims should not be taken for
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Jamaica braces for its strongest recorded hurricane's impact
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is barrelling toward Jamaica with sustained winds reaching 175 miles per hour. Meteorologists have warned that this could be the strongest hurricane in the island's recorded history
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Cyclone Montha to intensify into severe storm, Andhra braces for landfall
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Cyclone 'Montha' is likely to turn into a 'severe' cyclone as it will hit the coastal shores of Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday evening.
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UAE Land Forces commander receives Guard of Honour, begins 2-day India vis
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In an X post, the Indian army wrote, " Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces, was accorded a Ceremonial Guard of Honour at #SouthBlock, reflecting the deepening Defence Cooperation and mutual respect between the Armies of India an
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"Every woman, no matter what religion...will definitely see herself": Yami
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bollywood actor Yami Gautam, known for impactful performances, opened up about her experience portraying a powerful role inspired by the landmark 1985 Shah Bano case in her upcoming film 'HAQ', and how the character will connect with every woman, irrespective of their religion.
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Telangana BJP releases satirical poster mocking Congress' 'six guarantees'
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As part of the satire, the BJP's poster listed six alleged "guarantees" of the Congress -- including removal of cases against rowdy sheeters in Hyderabad, issuance of licences for hafta (extortion) collection, immunity for threatening activities, pensions for retired rowdy sheeters, a sep
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