Following the visit, Bishop of Thamarassery, Remigiose Inchananiyil, said representation of their community in the Parliament and man-animal conflict in the region were the main issues discussed.
Himachal Pradesh's devastating monsoon season has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Sunday confirming that 229 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, and house collapses, while another 175
Floods in south Punjab have displaced nearly 2.5 million people, killed 101, and devastated villages, though water is now receding, *Dawn* reported. Massive evacuation efforts, including 1,500 rescue boats, continue as relief teams supply food and medicine, with authorities declaring Jalalpu
Samsung Life Insurance is in talks to acquire a stake in a European alternative investment firm managing 55 trillion won (USD 39.6 billion), mainly via private debt, as part of its strategy to diversify earnings amid sluggish growth in the domestic life insurance market, as per a report by P
Public utilities in Himachal Pradesh continued to remain under strain on Sunday as heavy rains triggered widespread disruption across the state. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), a total of 647 roads, 343 water supply schemes and 185 distribution transformers (DTRs
Himachal Pradesh has recorded 394 deaths during this year's monsoon season, including 221 fatalities in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, and house collapses, while 173 lives were lost in road accidents, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on
Police confirmed in a post on X that the first arrest was made around 12:40 p.m. in the Bloor Street West and Christie Street area, where a man was taken into custody for assault. A later update said more people had been arrested, bringing the total to six.
During the investigation, the police recovered over 100 videos of assaults from the suspect's mobile phone and a USB device containing more videos. The suspect reportedly rented a room and a shop in the area where he would take the girls, enticing them with money.
Union Minister L Murugan, on Saturday, concluded an extensive two-day visit to the flood-affected areas of Rupnagar district in Punjab, assuring farmers and villagers of "every possible assistance" from the Centre, according to a release.
With such massive footfall anticipated, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has enforced a series of restrictions and interim orders to ensure smooth traffic management, public safety, and peaceful festivities.