Amid the ongoing heavy rains and the grave situation caused by natural calamities across the state, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the sacred Dhari Devi Temple in Pauri district on Saturday, said a press statement from the CMO.
Sources in the ministry told ANI that Punjab's non-participation in the scheme has left farmers dependent only on state-funded relief, which is limited in scope and unable to cover widespread losses caused by natural calamities.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that members of the Scouts and Guides play a pivotal role during natural calamities, and their role in society is highly significant and important.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday held a virtual interaction with farmers affected by excessive rainfall and floods, and other natural calamities and transferred Rs 20.6 crore in relief assistance to 17,500 farmers from 11 districts.
"I have been deeply anguished every time I have come to know about natural calamities during the monsoon this year. Cloudbursts in the hills and floods in the plains have taken a heavy toll, leaving death and destruction in their wake in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punj
The programme was specifically designed for healthcare professionals of the Pir Panjal region, covering the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, and aimed at enhancing the skills, knowledge, and preparedness of medical professionals to strengthen healthcare delivery systems in this challeng
The death toll from the massive cloudburst that triggered a flash flood in the Chesoti area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, has risen to 45, with more than 100 people injured, officials said on Friday.
On the auspicious occasion of Sawan Purnima, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday performed a sacred Havan Yagya at Raj Bhavan, praying for peace, safety and the protection of the state from natural calamities.
The Indian Army remains steadfast in its commitment to assist civil authorities during natural calamities, continuing its dedicated flood relief operations across affected regions of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab.
Anuradha Rana, the Congress MLA from Himachal Pradesh's tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti, has appealed to the state government to release a special flood relief package for the region, citing inadequate compensation currently being provided to victims of natural calamities.
In its cumulative loss report, the SDMA confirmed that natural calamities such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning incidents have been responsible for the bulk of the fatalities. Mandi district remains the worst-hit, reporting 17 deaths from rain-related causes.