Majuli, the river island district in Assam, has marked a significant milestone as its indigenous organic red bao paddy makes its debut in the global market.
Passenger movement has been temporarily halted after the Badrinath-Rishikesh highway was blocked due to falling debris at Sirobgad on Saturday. The heavy rainfall across several districts in Uttarakhand led to the blockage, forcing passengers travelling to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund S
The District Magistrate, Ramban, posted on X, "A complete ban on swimming, bathing, fishing and roaming near River Chenab & all Nallahs in District Ramban due to rising water levels and safety risks. Strict legal action against violators.Stay Alert. Stay Safe."
While speaking to ANI, DIG Patil said, "All of you must have noticed that the water level has risen in the Chenab River. One incident has also come to our notice in the Doda district, in which some people have lost their lives. I appeal to all people not to go near the rivers... The water
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday expressed grief and offered condolences after a bus carrying 20 passengers lost control and fell in the Alaknanda river in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
The statement from the CMO reads, "In a meeting with officials and public representatives in Ghaziabad, CM Yogi Adityanath has directed that kanwariyas should not have to face any issues and all care for their convenience should be taken care of. CM gave directions for Hindon River rejuvenat
According to an Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Shilpi Beakta, Rescue teams have so far recovered multiple bodies and managed to save one person alive.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh starting June 29, with warnings of potential flash floods, rising river levels, and landslides in several districts.
According to officials, the bus, en route to Badrinath from Rudraprayag, collided with an oncoming vehicle at Gholthir area, lost control, and fell into a 300-meter-deep gorge before landing in the river.
As part of the mission's effort to rejuvenate the river, two major STPs in Rishikesh, with capacities of 26 MLD at Lakkadghat and 7.5 MLD at Chandrabhaga, have been built to manage the city's average 20 MLD sewage load effectively.
In a tragic incident in the Gholthir area of Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, an 18-seater bus lost control and plunged into the Alaknanda River on Thursday.