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PoGB: Dirty water in Astore triggers health crisis, road blockade by loca
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents of Astore in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan protested over contaminated water, citing a rise in menstrual health problems among women. Blocking traffic to demand action, locals called on authorities to ensure safe water, while officials assured them their grievances would be ad
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Afghan migrants report surge in forced deportations from Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.
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J-K: Army's 4 RR builds bridge in 18 hours to reconnect villages near Bhad
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The calamity that struck Beja village earlier this week washed away vital roads, leaving residents of Butla, Beja, Shrekhi, and Katyara isolated from the main town.
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Shimla residents hold special prayers and Yagna for relief from floods and
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Residents of Himachal Pradesh's capital City, Shimla, gathered at the Radha Krishna Mandir in Ganj Bazaar on Thursday to hold a shanti yagna (peace ritual) seeking relief from the ongoing floods, landslides, and heavy rains that have affected several North Indian states, including Himach
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Pakistan: Flood-hit residents in PoGB demand urgent road restoration as cr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents of flood-affected areas in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have voiced deep frustration over government inaction as road closures continue to isolate entire communities. According to Media Lens, for the past 15 days, people in Phandar and Yaseen have been cut off from ess
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Five landslides block traffic in Arunachal's Jang; BRO rescues stranded to
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The slides blocked the traffic and led to the temporary stranding of tourists and residents. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) swung into action, clearing the roads and restoring traffic flow by midnight.
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Kuki-Zo Council agrees to open National Highway-2 in Manipur for free move
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The move follows a series of meetings in New Delhi over the past few days between officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and a delegation of the Kuki-Zo Council. The discussions were aimed at addressing the prolonged blockade that had disrupted the movement of goods and vehicles,
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JK: Omar Abdullah announces safe evacuation of people affected by Jhelum b
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following the rise in the water level of the Jhelum in Jammu & Kashmir, Union territory chief minister Omar Abdullah announced that residents affected by river's breach have been safely evacuated from their affected area on Thursday.
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Heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR; Yamuna flows above danger mark, residents sh
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the NCR on Wednesday afternoon, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in low-lying areas. The Yamuna was once again flowing above the danger mark.
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Heavy rain to continue in Himachal; IMD issues fresh alerts, warns of flas
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The IMD has issued fresh warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, placing several districts under Orange and Yellow Alerts. Authorities advised residents to avoid rivers, landslide-prone areas, and low-lying zones as monsoon activity remains strong.
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Heavy rain triggers landslide, tree uprooting near CM's residence in Shiml
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Persistent heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, on Wednesday triggered a landslide and uprooted trees near the official residence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, prompting authorities to vacate a nearby house and shift residents to safer locations.
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Yamuna rising water level leads to severe flooding in parts of Delhi; near
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The rising water level of the Yamuna River has led to severe flooding in several parts of Delhi on Wednesday, prompting large-scale evacuations and relief measures.
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