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IIAS to conduct grassroots research on floods, disasters in Himachal Prade
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) will undertake grassroots-level research on the causes and remedies of floods, heavy rainfall, and recurring natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh.
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16 devotees dead, thousands rescued as Chamba's Manimahesh yatra concludes
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A total of 16 devotees have lost their lives due to natural disasters during Chamba's Manimahesh Yatra, said Deputy Commissioner Chamba Mukesh Repswal. The yatra concluded yesterday under challenging weather conditions. Out of 16, seven died during the Manimahesh Kailash Parikrama, while nin
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"Natural disasters testing country, caused grief to every Indian": PM Modi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
He noted that in the present monsoon season, the natural disasters are testing the country, which has left homes torn apart, fields submerged, and entire families destroyed.
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board refutes misleading media claims
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of pilgrims' lives in the natural disaster on August 26 and clarified the factual details to counter misleading media reports, said an official.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces scholarship honouring Group Captain Shubha
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the event, CM Yogi honoured Shukla with a shawl and memento, while Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brijesh Pathak and Mayor Sushma Kharkwal extended felicitations to his family.
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Kathua Cloudburst: Union Minister Jitendra Singh visits flood-affected are
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to media persons, Union Minister Singh said, "...We have come here and assessed what actions will be taken to provide immediate relief... Today, the DC has arranged for rations at all the relief centres... We have also distributed relief materials on our part..."
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"Opposition's job is to blame govt ": Uttarakhand CM administers oath on d
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Dhami addressed challenges faced during recent rains, pointing out that opposition parties tend to blame the government for natural disasters, but emphasised that the public recognises who stands with them in times of crisis.
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Centre to release Rs 3,200 crore Crop Insurance to 30 lakh farmers affecte
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Announcing the package in a post on X, the union minister said that insurance companies that do not deposit the amount to disaster-affected farmers on time will face a 12 per cent interest penalty, which will be directly given to farmers.
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Uttarakhand IAS body holds meeting amid flash flood devastation in Uttarka
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In this meeting, the seriousness of the recent natural disaster faced by the state was considered, in which a comprehensive discussion was held on the terrible disaster that occurred in the Dharali area of Uttrakashi on August 05, 2025.
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami visits disaster-affected areas
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday visited a hospital in Uttarkashi to meet people affected by the recent natural disaster. During his visit, he inquired about their well-being and instructed doctors to ensure proper treatment for all victims.
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"Praying for situation to improve soon": Kangana Ranaut on Uttarakhand dis
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the recent cloudburst and mudslide in Uttarakhand, saying that the tragedy has left people across the country disturbed and those living in the hills gripped by fear.
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Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar, other celebs react to Uttarkashi cloudburst
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Several members of the Indian film industry, including Sara Ali Khan, Sonu Sood, and Bhumi Pednekar, have expressed condolences to those affected by the cloudburst in Dharali, Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
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