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New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the Chief Guest on 1st October 2025 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, at 10:30 AM, said the Prime Minister's Office. On this occasion, the Prime Minister will release a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the RSS's contributions to the nation and will also address the gathering. Earlier on ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced that the state government was considering the constitution of water user associations (WUAs) across the state, to ensure systematic upkeep and maintenance of irrigation tanks and canals. At a review with officials, the minister said the associations might be formed after the local body elections, beginning with minor irrigation tanks and gradually extending to larger projects. Each association would be supported by Laskar st ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Extending assistance to those hit by floods, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that farmers will be given Rs 7,200 per acre to remove sand and silt from their fields under the 'Jisda Khet, Ohdi Ret' scheme, along with a sharp increase in crop loss and housing compensation. He said the state govt will begin disbursing compensation from Oct 15, ahead of Diwali.Winding up the discussion on the last day of the two-day special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha ...Read More >
A Congress delegation met Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, seeking a comprehensive relief package for flood-affected regions in Jammu. The disaster resulted in 150 fatalities and significant infrastructure damage, including houses, roads, and bridges. The delegation requested immediate government intervention for restoration and expert assessment. A Congress delegation has appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for urgent intervention following devastati ...Read More >
Chandigarh: A verbal spat erupted between finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema and leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa during the Punjab assembly's debate on flood relief on Monday, forcing the house to adjourn for 10 minutes to calm tempers.The exchange began with Cheema's allegation that Bajwa purchased land in Phulra village of Gurdaspur on July 15, 2025, in his wife's name. This land included a 2.5-acre parcel situated within a dhussi bundh (embankment) along the Beas. Cheema accused, "T ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 29: An 11-member high-level delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) led by its working president Raman Bhalla met the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan on Monday and submitted a detailed memorandum seeking immediate central package for flood affected and early restoration of statehood. "The delegation referring to the colossal loss due to recent rains, floods, sinking of lands and landslides, sought a comprehensive package from the Centre for th ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Punjab assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the failure of the BJP-led central govt to sanction a special financial package required to address the state's worst floods in decades.Moved by water resources minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Friday, the resolution sparked two days of heated debate and sharp exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches, The resolution noted that the floods, the worst since 1988, affected more than 34 lakh people. Acco ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (PTI) Punjab minister Aman Arora asked all the 117 MLAs in the state on Monday to put aside their political differences and come together to demand a revision of the disaster-relief norms and a comprehensive relief package from the Centre for the state's flood-hit people. Congress leader Pargat Singh endorsed the suggestion and said all the MLAs should fight a political battle in Delhi in the interest of Punjab. Participating in a discussion on the rehabilitation of the floo ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 29 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday assured that before Diwali, the government will start distributing cheques to affected individuals, including farmers and residents, for crop damage, cattle loss, and house damage. This initiative aims to provide timely relief to those impacted by the floods. Addressing a press conference, Mann outlined the compensation details: Rs 20,000 per acre for crop damage, Rs 37,500 for cattle loss, and Rs 7,2 ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 29 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday assured that before Diwali, the government will start distributing cheques to affected individuals, including farmers and residents, for crop damage, cattle loss, and house damage. This initiative aims to provide timely relief to those impacted by the floods. Addressing a press conference, Mann outlined the compensation details: Rs 20,000 per acre for crop damage, Rs 37,500 for cattle loss, and Rs 7,2 ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 29 (PTI) A Congress delegation on Monday met Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and submitted a memorandum demanding a comprehensive package for rehabilitation and reconstruction in areas affected by the August floods in the Jammu region. In rain-battered Jammu and Kashmir, over 150 people lost their lives in cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides since last month. Infrastructure, including over 4000 houses, 70 bridges and over 3000 kilometres of roads, suffered exte ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major relief to flood-affected people, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced Rs 7,200 per acre for the de-silting of sand from the fields of farmers under the 'Jisda Khet, Ohdi Ret' scheme. Winding up the discussion during a special session of the Vidhan Sabha, the Chief Minister said under 'Jehda Khet, Ohdi Ret', the farmers have been allowed to remove sand and silt accumulated due to floods in their fields and sell them if they desire ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Equating Punjab's financial situation with countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, which he said went bankrupt and approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) seeking help, the BJP leader and former finance minister of Punjab, Manpreet Singh Badal, on Monday said instead of approaching the Centre for financial assistance, the Bhagwant Mann-led govt was a adopting a "confrontational" approach.Speaking during the mock session of Punjab vidhan sabha, organised by ...Read More >
Khargone (Madhya Pradesh): Heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district has turned into a disaster for farmers and cotton factory owners. The unexpected downpour damaged crops in fields and destroyed stored cotton worth crores of rupees. Torrential rain hit Kasrawad Road on Saturday, flooding cotton ginning units. A viral video shows hundreds of quintals of cotton being washed away by strong water currents. The floodwater swept through the ginning factories, carrying cotton heaps like ...Read More >
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Pimpri-Chinchwad: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Pune District Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar visited Pimpri-Chinchwad and Chakan on Monday, where he took a review of multiple developmental projects. While speaking to reporters, Pawar acknowledged Chakan's increasing traffic congestion problems, saying land needs to be acquired. After taking a review meeting with key Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) officials, Ajit Pawar went to Chakan. There he spoke to media. Ajit Pawar sai ...Read More >
The Punjab Assembly on Monday (September 28, 2025) unanimously passed a resolution condemning the "lack of response and the failure" of the BJP-led Centre to sanction a special financial package for the flood-hit Punjab. The resolution also condemned the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) for "not responding" to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's repeated request for a meeting, thereby "insulting" the people of the state, and preventing the state from making a proper and comprehensive representat ...Read More >
Reasi/Jammu, Sep 29 (PTI) Adventure tourism resumed in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district as operators restarted rafting in the Chenab river after a long halt, with scores of tourists thronging the venue to enjoy the water sport. Reasi is famous for rafting at Baradari, where the Chenab flows amid majestic mountains and forested riverbanks, attracting thousands of adventure seekers. "Adventure tourism is back in action. We restarted rafting in the Chenab today after a suspension of several mon ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid havoc wreaked by the heavy rain and floods in Marathwada and many places in the rest of Maharashtra, the NCP(SP) and Congress on Monday, in an appeal to the Governor, demanded that a special three-day session of the state legislature be convened to discuss the damage and financial package needed urgently to help the farmers. NCP(SP) legislator and former Minister Jayant Patil said, "The government must hold a special session as farmers, livestock, homes and ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (PTI) The Punjab Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the "lack of response and the failure" of the BJP-led Centre to sanction a special financial package for the flood-hit Punjab. The resolution also condemned the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) for "not responding" to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's repeated request for a meeting, thereby "insulting" the people of the state, and preventing the state from making a proper and comprehensive represe ...Read More >
Mumbai: In the wake of devastating heavy rains and floods across Maharashtra, Congress Legislature Party Leader Vijay Wadettiwar has urged the state government to convene a special session of the Maharashtra Assembly immediately. In a letter to the Governor, Wadettiwar highlighted the severe humanitarian and economic crisis gripping the state, calling for urgent policy interventions to aid affected farmers and citizens. About Wadettiwar's Missive Wadettiwar's missive draws attention to the wid ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA / GUNTUR: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday night took stock of the flood situation in the State, following heavy inflows into the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Emphasising dynamic flood management, he directed officials to optimise water resource utilisation by filling reservoirs and tanks to their full capacity, while ensuring timely alerts for residents in flood-prone areas. Officials informed that the Prakasam Barrage is currently experiencing an inflow of 6.57 lakh cu ...Read More >
More than 11,500 people were shifted to safer locations across Maharashtra's Marathwada region on Sunday, as heavy rains and rising water levels in the Godavari river triggered flooding in several districts. Authorities fear the situation could worsen with heavy rainfall continuing upstream in Nashik, currently under a 'red alert' issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Two rain-related deaths were reported in Dharashiv district, officials said. The victims, from Omerga and Paranda ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs over the next three days. Mumbai woke to overcast skies and light showers, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reporting significant rainfall and normal traffic conditions amid tidal changes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs on Saturday, issuing an orange alert for the metropolis. The al ...Read More >
Nashik: Heavy rains lashed Ahilyangar city and parts of the district late on Saturday night and in the early hours of Sunday. Ahilyangar city received 76 mm of rainfall in the last 12 hours between 8.30pm on Saturday and 8.30am on Sunday. Rahata and Newasa talukas received 150 mm and 119 mm of rainfall, respectively, in the last 24 hours up to 8.30am on Sunday. Shevgaon taluka received 89 mm of rainfall, while Kopargaon and Shrirampur talukas received over 100 mm of rainfall during the last 24 h ...Read More >
Rehabilitating the poor living in vulnerable Musi catchment areas would be the government's top priority in Amberpet, said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday, adding that plans for the river's revival are under way. Speaking at the inauguration of the renovated Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet, he directed Minister Ponnam Prabhakar to conduct a field visit and prepare proposals for families affected by recurrent flooding. "When it rains, colonies in the Musi catchment are submerged within an ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday appealed to the poor living in the periphery and buffer zones of the Musi River and other water bodies in the city to cooperate with the govt in completing the Musi rejuvenation project and protect other water bodies, primarily to save their lives, property, and household items, including educational certificates, which have been washed away in floods caused by cloudbursts linked to climate change."Due to drastic climate changes, especially aft ...Read More >
Rangareddy (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Mithila Nagar colony, Meerpet Municipal Corporation, Rangareddy district, Telangana.Following the weather forecast of more rain in the next two days, a day earlier, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked the state administration to stay on high alert to manage the situation.According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), officials across all departments have been instructed to closely monitor ...Read More >
Kalaburagi/Vijayapura: Heavy rainfall over the past week and excess water released from rivers and reservoirs in Maharashtra have triggered widespread flooding across northern Karnataka, impacting Kalaburagi, Bidar, and Vijayapura districts. Thousands of residents have been displaced, crops damaged, and roads and public infrastructure affected, while authorities continue relief and rescue operations in the worst-hit areas. In Kalaburagi district, the administration has opened 53 relief centres, ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday appealed to people to support the prestigious Musi Rejuvenation project, aiming to revive the extinct river and protect Hyderabad from flood fury in the future. Speaking after the inauguration of the revived Batukamma Kunta Lake at Amberpet, the Chief Minister said that even more than two centimetres of rainfall in Hyderabad is causing flooding. Voicing concern over the climate change causing frequent cloud ...Read More >
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