The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh continues to batter infrastructure, with 819 roads, including three national highways, 1,236 electricity transformers and 424 water supply schemes disrupted across the state, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
During the 125th edition of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspiring story about how a podcast conversation has opened new opportunities for young footballers from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 125th edition of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, lauded Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for achieving two significant milestones despite the devastation caused by recent floods and heavy rains.
The Vegetable Association Union President, Budhi Prakash Sharma, said that the loss is estimated to be in crores of rupees. Many labourers have lost their jobs, exacerbating the economic strain on these vendors.
The exercise, witnessed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Gajraj Corps, showcased a remarkable synergy of advanced technology, operational innovation, and professional excellence among the troops.
The Chief Minister assured that the Uttar Pradesh government stands ready to provide any land or support required to further strengthen the defence sector.
The court also imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the state, observing that the petitioners had been "unnecessarily dragged into litigation" and had served the college without pay since June 2021.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that rehabilitation of people who have been impacted due to incessant rains and flash floods in the state was a challenge for the state government, but it will be overcome with the support of the people of the state.
Of these, 166 fatalities were a result of rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, and electrocution, while road accidents caused 154 deaths. The ongoing heavy rains have been the primary reason for most of the recent utility disruptions.
A division bench of Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma, in its order dated August 28, observed, "Apparently, the Authorities of the NHAI are turning a blind eye even to maintain the premium Highway."
"The person who made derogatory remarks about PM Modi's mother turned out to be from the BJP," Singh, a former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, told ANI.