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SBI Foundation and Shri Chaitanya Health & Care Trust Transform Rural Vikr
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vikramgad/ Palghar (Maharashtra) [India], August 30: What was once a region struggling with chronic water scarcity, low agricultural output, limited education access, and poor healthcare is now slowly turning into a model of rural resilience and self-reliance. In the villages of Vikramgad ta
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Global cholera situation continues to deteriorate: WHO
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the global cholera situation continues to deteriorate, driven by conflict and poverty, posing a significant public health challenge across multiple WHO regions.
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Embankments breached, millions affected as Pakistan faces worst floods in
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In Pakistan's Punjab province, specifically in Kasur, the water flow at the Ganda Singh Headworks exceeded the "exceptionally very high" flood level on Friday, crossing the 385,000 cusecs mark, described as the highest in three decades.
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Haryana: Relief in Ambala as water levels recede in Tangri river after clo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ward Councillor Raman Chatwal told ANI that the water level has been receding and the situation became normal in the morning. He informed that teams of the fire brigade have been called to clean the area.
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Heavy rains disrupt 557 roads in Himachal, including 3 national highways
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh faces severe disruption with 557 roads, including three national highways, blocked due to heavy rains, says SDMA. Power outages affect 936 transformers, and water supply schemes are impacted. The monsoon death toll since June 20 has reached 317 from rain-related incidents an
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Tripura CM plans to use Titas River water for 51 Agartala wards
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The water of the Haora river, Kalapania, or Katakhal canal mix with the Titas River in Bangladesh. I have good knowledge of the Titas River. I have proposed that water from the Titas River be supplied to the 51 wards of Agartala Municipal Corporation as drinking water. Proposals have been g
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High GST Choking Amusement Sector: IAAPI Demands Cut from 18% to 5%
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: The Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI), the apex body representing amusement parks, water parks, theme parks, snow parks, trampoline parks, and adventure parks, has made a strong plea to the Government of India to slash GST o
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Haryana Minister Anil Vij inspects rising water levels of Tangri river, di
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taking note of the situation, Minister Anil Vij personally inspected the surrounding areas and issued necessary directions to the district administration.
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Uttarakhand: Over 70 people evacuated after heavy rain and cloudburst; 16
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rudraprayag has experienced heavy rainfall, causing the Mandakini River's water level to rise and a cloudburst in Vasu Kedar. While the village remains mostly safe, damage has been reported in the Chenagarh market area. Eight labourers, including Nepalis, are missing under debris. Damaged ro
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Uttarakhand: Woman dies in Rudraprayag; rescue operations ongoing amid hea
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A woman has died amid cloudburst incidents in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, where heavy rains caused debris flows trapping villagers and damaging homes. Rescue teams are struggling against strong water currents as searches continue for missing people.
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Himachal Pradesh: 633 roads, 1333 power lines and 524 water schemes disrup
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mandi, Kullu, and Kangra districts are among the worst affected in terms of road blockages. Mandi alone reported 241 roads closed, including one national highway, while Kullu has 166 blocked roads, two of which are national highways (NH-03 and NH-305). Kangra reported 65 roads blocked. In La
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Uttarakhand: Chamoli, Rudraprayag Police issue urgent warning as water lev
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chamoli and Rudraprayag Police warned residents as continuous heavy rainfall caused dangerous rises in river levels, urging all living along riverbanks to immediately relocate to safer areas and avoid river vicinities for their safety.
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