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Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday reviewed the state's preparedness in districts likely to be affected by the possible cyclonic system 'Montha' during a high-level meeting. While speaking to media persons, Pujari said that eight districts of southern Odisha, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur, which are likely to be the most affected, have been placed under the Red Zone ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday reviewed the state's preparedness to tackle the possible impact of Cyclone 'Montha,' which is developing over the southeast Bay of Bengal. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh held a detailed meeting with District Magistrates to assess the readiness of all districts. Addressing media persons after the review meeting at Rajiv Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Minister Pujari said that the ...Read More >
IDUKKI: A man was killed and his wife suffered serious injuries after a massive landslide struck near a national highway construction site at Laksham Veedu Colony near Adimali in Idukki late on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Biju, a resident of Koombanpara. His wife, Sandhya, is undergoing treatment for serious leg injuries at Rajagiri Hospital, Ernakulam. Biju's funeral will be held at his ancestral home in Koombanpara on Sunday afternoon. The tragedy occurred around 10 ...Read More >
Local residents alerted the police and Fire and Rescue Services, who launched a rescue operation. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * A 48-year-old man died in a mudslide near NH-85 widening work at Mannamkandam * The man and his wife returned home before the slide; he died and she was hospitalised * Residents had been shifted to relief camps before the mudslide due to risk warnings Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Idukki: A 48-year-old ...Read More >
Idukki (Kerala) [India], October 26 (ANI): A person was killed after a landslide buried two houses near Adimali in Kerala's Idukki district late Friday night, officials said. According to Kerala police, another person was seriously injured in the landslide. Also Read | Chhath Puja 2025: Preparations Underway in Full Swing Across Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal (See Pics). The deceased has been identified as Biju, a resident of Laksham Veedu, Adimali. His wife, Sandhya, was rescued after more t ...Read More >
PATNA: Union home minister and top BJP campaigner Amit Shah Saturday urged voters in Khagaria to ensure that Bihar remains free from lawlessness and emerges a developed state. "I pray to Chhathi Maiya that our Bihar always remain free from jungle raj, that law and order stay strong, our sisters and daughters remain safe, and Bihar becomes a developed state in the years ahead," he said. Chhath, which begins today, is a revered festival in Bihar and eastern UP. Shah, who also addressed rallies in ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday presented a clear picture about the probable place where the cyclone Montha brewing over the Bay may make landfall. In its latest update, the IMD stated that the depression over southeast Bay of Bengal moved nearly westwards with a speed of seven kmph during past three hours and lay centred over the same region. The system was about 440 km west-southwest of Port Blair (Andaman &Nicobar Islands), 970 k ...Read More >
The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. A yellow ...Read More >
Two months after 34 pilgrims were killed in landslide en route to shrine, Katra sub judge calls for report from Reasi SSP, Bhawan SHO on complaint that shrine board officials be booked for criminal negligence. A Katra court on Friday called for the action taken report from the Jammu and Kashmir Police on a complaint seeking that the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials be booked for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the death of 34 pilgrims in a landslide en route t ...Read More >
JAMMU: A court in Katra town of J&K's Reasi district has asked police to submit an action taken report (ATR) over a complaint seeking an FIR against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the deaths of 34 pilgrims en route to the cave shrine in a landslide on Aug 26.After going through the contents of the complaint, sub-judge Sidhant Vaid said since more than one and a half months had passed since the filing of the application, he ...Read More >
India's private sector growth slowed in October to its lowest in five months. Weaker demand and higher output prices impacted business optimism. Services sector growth saw a slowdown, while manufacturing activity improved. New orders expanded at a slower pace. International demand softened, particularly for exports to the United States. Businesses raised selling charges despite some cost easing. Growth in India's private sector eased to a five-month low in October as weaker demand and rising ou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant milestone for environmental conservation efforts, India has secured the ninth rank globally in forest area in 2025 -- up from the 10th position in 2020, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday. The country has also retained its third position in annual forest area gain, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in B ...Read More >
Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall across several regions. Low-lying areas are inundated, and water levels in dams, including Mullaperiyar, have risen. Authorities have opened dam shutters to release excess water. The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate showers for the next seven days, with an orange alert issued for several districts. Residents in flood-prone areas are being evacuated. Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, causing inundation of low- ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved an advance release of over Rs 1,950 crore for Karnataka and Maharashtra. This is the second instalment of the State Disaster Response Fund for the 2025-26 financial year. The funds will help the states provide immediate relief to people affected by heavy rainfall and floods this monsoon. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crore as second instalment of central share of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to Karnata ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir Bank MD and CEO Amitava Chatterjee on Monday said the flash floods caused by heavy rains a couple of months earlier have delayed the completion of hydel power projects in the Union Territory by three to five months. He, however, said that while there was no direct impact of it on the bank as of now, there was a possibility of cost overrun in these projects. Jammu and Kashmir has been battered by a series of natural calamities like cloudbursts, extremely heav ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank MD and CEO Amitava Chatterjee on Monday said the flash floods caused by heavy rains a couple of months earlier have delayed the completion of hydel power projects in the Union Territory by three to five months. He, however, said that while there was no direct impact of it on the bank as of now, there was a possibility of cost overrun in these projects. Jammu and Kashmir has been battered by a series of natural calamities like cloudbursts, extremely heavy rains ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In view of heavy rainfall and displaced people losing their livelihoods, the Centre on Sunday released Rs 1,951 crore for the state disaster relief funds of Maharashtra and Karnataka.Home minister Amit Shah said govt was fully committed to providing all possible assistance to states affected by flood, landslides and cloudburst. He has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.8 crore, as a second instalment of the central share of SDRF, to the two states for 2025-26. Out of this, Rs 384 cr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crores, as 2nd instalment of the Central share of SDRF, to the State Governments of Karnataka and Maharashtra, for the year 2025-26. Out of the total amount of Rs 1,950.80 crore, Rs 384.40 crore was approved for Karnataka and Rs 1,566.40 crore for Maharashtra to help these states provide immediate relief assistance to people affected by extremely heavy rainf ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the onset of the northeast monsoon, Kerala is reeling under heavy rainfall that has triggered flooding, landslides, and widespread damage across several regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the intense spell is likely to continue till Wednesday, owing to a low-pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea. The IMD has issued an orange alert for five northern districts -- Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasara ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: With the onset of the northeast monsoon, rain intensified across Kerala, leaving several places flooded and triggering damage. The India Meteorological Department has predicted that heavy rain will continue in Kerala till Wednesday under the influence of a low-pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea. An orange alert is sounded for four districts- Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad and Kasaragod on Sunday. All other districts except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Alappuz ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: While maintaining higher provisioning requirements owing to regulatory compliance, J&K Bank posted a net profit of Rs 494.11 Cr for the July-September Quarter (Q2) of current financial year (CFY), remaining well on course to meet its annual market guidance. The Bank's net profit for half-year (H1) witnessed an increase to Rs 978.95 Cr from Rs 966.41 Cr recorded for H1 last FY. The Bank announced financial numbers after its Board-of-Directors reviewed and approved the quarterly ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's Southwest Monsoon 2025 has recently concluded with "above normal" rainfall -- or 108% of the long-period average (LPA) -- with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region registering 20% more than the season's average. In Mumbai, suburban Mumbai, which has Aarey and the national park in its backyard, received the second highest surplus rainfall after Palghar, and was followed by Raigad and Thane (see box).An analysis by Climate Trends shows five out of the past 10 seasons have registered abov ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah marks one year in office with his key promise of statehood restoration still elusive. Despite election pledges for autonomy and special status, the National Conference government has achieved little politically, facing criticism for inaction. While highlighting welfare measures, the administration grapples with security challenges and economic setbacks impacting tourism and local livelihoods. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday ...Read More >
Kolkata/Darjeeling: CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged tourists to visit Darjeeling in large numbers, assuring them that they can visit the majestic Hills "without fear" and reminding them that while two roads to the Hills are fully functional, another will be ready in the next 15-20 days."I urge tourists to come to the mountains," she said after offering prayers at Mahakal Temple in Darjeeling.Banerjee said she met and personally spoke to several tourists in Darjeeling about their experiences ...Read More >
India recorded 937.2 mm of rainfall against the normal of 868.6 mm. New Delhi: The southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire country on Thursday, a day after the usual date of October 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. At the same time, the northeast monsoon has set in over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, south interior Karnataka and Kerala-Mahe, the IMD said. This year, the monsoon reached Kerala on May 24, its earliest onset over ...Read More >
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday laid the foundation stone and performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the "Way Side Amenities" project in Amodi, located in his Assembly constituency of Champawat. The project, to be developed at a cost of approximately Rs 1.60 crore, is being established under the Chief Minister's announcement, with support from the Gram Utthan Project (REAP) and the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production and Marketing Board, Rudrapur. Uttarakhand Chief Minister P ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday completed one year in office, but the restoration of the statehood, his key election promise, is still not within sight. Abdullah was sworn in as the first chief minister of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16 last year after his party secured a landslide win in the assembly elections -- the party's first in about a decade. Most promises of Abdullah's party, the National Conference, remain unfulfilled.In its m ...Read More >
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has blamed Bhutan for the recent North Bengal deluge, demanding compensation from the neighboring country. She announced that the state will provide financial aid and crop insurance to affected families, while also highlighting the upcoming Indo-Bhutan River Commission meeting. Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has accused Bhutan for the recent deluge in North Bengal and said that the neighbouring country should pay compensation for losses. "We have been in ...Read More >
Kolkata/Darjeeling: "If you play with nature, nature will retaliate. With such unrestricted constructions and hydro-projects like those in Sikkim, exploitation is on... The situation might turn out to be dangerous," CM Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday while addressing an administrative meeting in Darjeeling. Banerjee added that she had asked the Geographical Survey of India (GSI) to study Darjeeling and Kalimpong's seismic zones.Giving an initial assessment of north Bengal flood damage, Banerje ...Read More >
Kolkata: As the mega Durga Puja carnival was unveiled in Kolkata on Sunday evening, with around 116 puja pandals participating in the cultural extravaganza on Red Road in Kolkata with pulsating performances by dance troupes, before immersion, Opposition parties are slamming the chief minister for holding the carnival at a time when over 18 people have lost their lives following the incessant rains in North Bengal. The mega carnival is being attended by people from all walks of lives, including ...Read More >
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