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Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 380; loss to public property crosses
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 380 lives so far this season and caused unprecedented damage to infrastructure and livelihoods, according to the latest report from the Department of Revenue - DM Cell, State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).
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"Most devastating flood in Punjab...PM needs to be extremely generous": Ma
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Describing the floods as the most severe in Punjab since 1988, Tewari emphasised that both states, being border regions, require not just empathy but sustained financial backing to rebuild lives and livelihoods.
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Next Bharat Ventures Hosts "Next Billion Forum 2025" in Bengaluru, Launche
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 5: Next Bharat Ventures successfully hosted the flagship "Next Billion Forum 2025" in Bengaluru, bringing together some of the most influential voices shaping India's future.
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Assam: Aaranyak empowers rural youth with electrical wiring skills for bet
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The training combined theoretical knowledge with intensive hands-on sessions, enabling participants to gain first-hand experience in electrical wiring, safety measures, and the use of essential tools.
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Pakistan: Flash floods ravage Buner, Swat; 60% families lose livelihoods
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The assessment also points out that 40 per cent of households are already reporting occurrences of diarrhoea, with water-borne illnesses spreading due to contamination from the bodies of victims and livestock, along with the destruction of sanitation facilities.
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From farm to market: How North Gujarat's Mehsana, Sabarkantha and Banaskan
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The dairy sector in North Gujarat is witnessing a remarkable transformation as Banaskantha, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha dairy cooperatives scale up their processing capacity and innovation. North Gujarat is a robust economy of rural livelihoods and development. The dairy cooperatives such as Ba
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PM Modi launches 'High-Power Demography Mission' on I-Day amid changing de
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the launch of a 'High-Power Demography Mission', citing concerns over demographic changes in border areas and said that it is a threat to national security. Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Modi warned against infiltrator
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UN warns Afghan women face "increasingly untenable" situation and risk rem
Updated : 7 months ago IST
UN Women warns that Afghan women face worsening restrictions, risking exclusion from public life. Dozens of UN female staff were threatened in May, while women activists urge the Islamic Emirate to allow education and work opportunities. Many women struggle to earn livelihoods under ongoing
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Education, livelihoods, and press freedom hit as Balochistan internet ban
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Internet in Balochistan has been suspended until August 31 to curb armed groups' communication, disrupting education, businesses, and media. The move faces criticism from students, entrepreneurs, journalists, and human rights groups, who call it a violation of civil liberties and harmful to
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UP: Varanasi boatmen struggle as Ganga water levels rise; livelihoods hit
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Boatmen on the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi are facing troubles as the administration has halted all boat operations for the past 20 days due to rising water levels.
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J&K: Government schemes transform farmers' lives, boosting income with
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Farmers in Rajouri are reaping the benefits of ultra-high-density apple farming, a transformative initiative that is empowering local youth and enhancing their livelihoods.
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Vrutti to Empower 15,000 Smallholder Farmers in Karnataka With Support Fro
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 1: Vrutti has recently received a grant from the Walmart Foundation to strengthen 11 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and empower over 15,000 smallholder farmers across Kalaburagi and Chikkaballapur districts in Karnataka.
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