The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in two districts of Himachal Pradesh Sirmaur and Kangra on Thursday, while a yellow alert has been sounded for six other districts, including Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Sola
In coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local authorities, the Indian Army has deployed dedicated relief columns across affected areas.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed concerned departments to expedite the restoration of roads and the resumption of disrupted water and electricity supply in flood-affected areas.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended his heartfelt greetings to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on his 74th birthday.
The woman kidnapped the victim by persuading her around six months ago from Bhopal, at the time she was a minor and took her to Rajasthan. The accused then got her married with someone after she turned major last month in June by taking money.
The Mandi district remains the worst-affected, accounting for the highest number of road blockages (138), major power outages, and damaged water supply systems
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offered prayers at Sathya Sai Baba Temple in Puttaparthi, Andhra on Pradesh on Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima is being celebrated all over India. Prayers are being offered at various temples and people are taking dip in holy rivers as part of rituals.
The Uttar Pradesh Police have deployed the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Quick Response Team (QRT), and Anti-Terror Squad to ensure the secure conduct of the Kanwar Yatra, which begins on July 11.