His appointment comes at a time when farmers in parts of Punjab are reeling from heavy crop losses caused by flooding. In Fazilka district, farmers recently claimed that nearly 1,500 acres of paddy crop were destroyed after water from the Satluj River entered fields in the villages of Dan
Agnihotri urged the Union Minister to extend a generous hand towards Himachal in view of the huge Natural Calamity the State has faced during the monsoons. He stated that the losses suffered by the State were unprecedented, and the heavy brunt was faced by the State's Jal Shakti Vibhag.
The monsoon season of 2025 has left Himachal Pradesh reeling under unprecedented destruction, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming that 386 people have lost their lives since June 20.
In an 'X' post, Hooda noted that compensation of just Rs 7,000 to Rs 15,000 is an injustice to the farmers if the cost is Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 per acre and the annual lease is Rs 70,000 per acre.
Mortal remains of senior Congress leader P.P. Thankachan were brought to his Kochi residence for public homage. Kerala Congress chief Sunny Joseph and LoP V.D. Satheesan condoled his death, calling it a huge loss for the party and the state.
The Revenue, Tribal Development, and Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jagat Singh Negi on Friday said that despite continuous restoration work after this year's devastating monsoon and floods, several roads and public utilities remain disrupted.
Former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupendra Singh Hooda on Friday slammed the state government over the inadequate compensation for crop losses caused by flooding in the Yamuna river due to illegal mining.
The Speaker and National Assembly Chair condemned the Gen-Z protests' violence, expressing condolences for lives lost, urging medical care, and stressing protection of law, constitution, and national unity. They called for addressing protestors' demands to strengthen Nepal's democracy.
Following the loss against Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, Hong Kong skipper Yasmin Murtaza lauded the batter's performance in the third match of the competition.
Exceptional performers from Bangladesh bowlers Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Rishad Hossain restricted the Hong Kong Cricket Team to a total of 143 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs in the third match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in A
At the Suigam Community Health Centre relief camp, the Chief Minister met with flood-affected citizens taking shelter, enquired into the facilities being provided to them, the losses they had suffered, and reassured them that the Government stood firmly by their side in this crisis.
The protests began on September 8, 2025, in Kathmandu and other major cities, including Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj, following the government's imposition of a ban on major social media platforms, citing concerns over tax revenue and cybersecurity.