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A severe monsoon has caused widespread devastation. The State Disaster Management Authority reports 386 deaths since June 20. Rain-related incidents and road accidents contributed to the fatalities. The state suffered estimated losses of ₹4,46,5 crore. Mandi and Kullu districts were the worst hit. Over 2,000 houses were fully damaged. Restoration efforts are underway, but landslides are causing delays. Due to the devastating monsoon this year, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first dedicated Parcel Train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for ushering a new era of trade and business for apple growers and traders of the Valley. "It will significantly reduce transit time and increase income opportunities for thousands of farmers and boost the agricultural economy of the region," the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieu ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming on Sunday that 229 deaths occurred in rain-related incidents and 175 in road accidents. According to the cumulative loss report issued by the SDMA, rain-induced fatalities were triggered by landslides, flash floods, drowning, electrocution, lightning, and house collapses. District-wise, Mandi reported 37 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 15: A quick-thinking driver helped save all 75 passengers travelling in a BMTC bus, which was gutted by fire within minutes of the blaze being noticed. The bus attached to the government-run Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) was gutted by fire on Monday morning. But thanks to the quick action of the driver, all 75 passengers escaped unhurt. Smoke and flames started emanating from the moving bus, and within minutes, the fire engulfed the entire vehicle, dest ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has inaugurated the Joint Parcel Product - Rapid Cargo (JPP-RCS) parcel train, connecting Jammu and Kashmir Budgam area to Delhi Adarsh Nagar at Srinagar Railway Station on Monday. During the inauguration, J&K Lt Governor thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced that about 23-24 tons of apples and perishable goods will be transported through the JPP-RCS parcel train from today o ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon disruption, with the cumulative toll climbing to 404 since June 20 and road connectivity, power, and water supply severely impacted, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). In its morning bulletin on Monday, the SDMA reported that 598 roads remain blocked across the state, including three national highways--NH-03, NH-305 and NH-503A. In addition, 500 power distribut ...Read More >
Srinagar- Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the government's failure to ensure the smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks. Growers warned of a valley-wide strike if the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is not fully restored within two days. Emotional scenes unfolded at Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore, where growers with tearful eyes pleaded for the survival of the industry, reported news agency KNO. Many orchardists broke down durin ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon disruption, with the cumulative toll climbing to 404 since June 20 and road connectivity, power, and water supply severely impacted, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). In its morning bulletin on Monday, the SDMA reported that 598 roads remain blocked across the state, including three national highways--NH-03, NH-305 and NH-503A. In addition, 500 power distribut ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has inaugurated the Joint Parcel Product - Rapid Cargo (JPP-RCS) parcel train, connecting Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam area to Delhi's Adarsh Nagar at Srinagar Railway Station on Monday. During the inauguration, J&K Lt Governor thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced that about 23-24 tons of apples and perishable goods will be transported through the JPP-RCS parcel train from tod ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 15 (ANI): Nearly 400 residents of Kalaban village in Mendhar sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have been shifted to temporary shelters after several houses developed cracks due to land subsidence triggered by continuous rainfall, officials said on Monday. Authorities, with the support of a local NGO, are providing relief material and essentials to the displaced families. The administration has declared Kalaban unsafe and directed r ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: For Kashmir's fruit growers, harvest season has become a season of despair, with 2,000-3,000 truckloads of apples rotting on the 270 km Srinagar-Jammu highway, the only road link connecting the region to the rest of the country, which remains closed. Fruit growers and traders have lost over Rs 1,000 crore, with losses still climbing and threatening the livelihood of thousands in the Valley. "This year we had a bumper harvest of apples. It was meant to bring relief to growers across t ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: For Kashmir's fruit growers, harvest season has become a season of despair, with 2,000-3,000 truckloads of apples rotting on the 270 km Srinagar-Jammu highway, the only road link connecting the region to the rest of the country, which remains closed. Fruit growers and traders have lost over Rs 1,000 crore, with losses still climbing and threatening the livelihood of thousands in the Valley. "This year we had a bumper harvest of apples. It was meant to bring relief to growers across t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) A quick-thinking driver helped save all 75 passengers travelling in a BMTC bus, which was gutted by fire within minutes of the blaze being noticed. The bus attached to the government-run Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) was gutted by fire on Monday morning. But thanks to the quick action of the driver, all 75 passengers escaped unhurt. Smoke and flames started emanating from the moving bus, and within minutes, the fire engulfed the entire v ...Read More >
Sopore, Sept 15: The Sopore fruit mandi, Asia's second-largest fresh fruit market, wore an unusual look of silence on Monday, reflecting the mounting anger of Kashmir's fruit growers over the blockade of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. In line with a Valley-wide two-day call for closure of all mandis across Kashmir on September 14 and 15, the Sopore mandi remained shut as growers staged peaceful protests against what they termed "government indifference" toward the plight of horticulturist ...Read More >
Sopore, Sep 15: Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the government's failure to ensure the smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks. Growers warned of a valley-wide strike if the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is not fully restored within two days. Emotional scenes unfolded at Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore, where growers with tearful eyes pleaded for the survival of the industry. Many orchardists broke down during the protest, lamen ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that parcel train service from Kashmir to New Delhi will give a major boost to the economy. Talking to reporters after flagging off the Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service from Nowgam Railway Station here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, " The start of a daily time-tabled train carrying horticulture produce to the National Capital is a major relief for fruit growers. I am thankful to Railwa ...Read More >
Jaunpur (UP), Sep 15 (PTI) A bus rammed into a truck here on Monday morning, leaving four pilgrims dead and nine others seriously injured, police said. The accident took place around 5 am on Monday, when the bus carrying devotees was going from Ayodhya to Varanasi. Superintendent of Police, Jaunpur, Dr Kaustubh said the incident took place on the Lucknow-Varanasi National Highway in Sihipur village. There were 50 people on the bus, he said, adding the accident took place when the bus driver t ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda on Sunday said that the BJP has grown into the world's largest political party with 14 crore members, of which two crore are active. He stated that the party currently has 240 Lok Sabha members, about 1,500 MLAs, and more than 170 MLCs across the country. Speaking at the concluding public meeting of the BJP Saradhyam Yatra at the Railway Grounds in Visakhapatnam, Nadda described the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government ...Read More >
The rail connectivity to Kashmir has not only shored up the economy of the Valley but also ensured cost-effective and efficient transportation of famed apples from Kashmir to other parts of the country. "On Saturday, an apple goods train with 10 wagons was operated from Anantnag Railway Station of the Kashmir valley to Adarsh Nagar in Delhi. The three wagons were unloaded at Jammu's Bari Brahmana and seven wagons will be unloaded at Adarsh Nagar Delhi," said senior divisional commercial manager ...Read More >
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta on Sunday visited the flood-affected areas of Mandi and Kullu to assess the damage. During the Union Minister's visit, Jairam Thakur, the Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, was also present. Also Read | ITR Filing 2025: IT Department Refutes Reports on Tax Return Filing Date Extension, September 15 Remains Deadline. "Union Minister Ajay T ...Read More >
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta on Sunday visited the flood-affected areas of Mandi and Kullu to assess the damage. During the Union Minister's visit, Jairam Thakur, the Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, was also present. "Union Minister Ajay Tamta visited Himachal Pradesh to assess the damage caused to the National Highway and also held a meeting with officials. Follow ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 14 (PTI) A fresh spell of rain lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday with Dharamshala in Kangra recording the highest rainfall of 232 mm, officials said on Sunday. Thunderstorms were witnessed in Shimla, Kullu's Bhuntar, Chamba's Jot, Mandi's Sundernagar, Bilaspur's Murari Devi and Palampur and other parts of Kangra, they said. Several houses and agricultural land were damaged in Khairi Gram Panchayat in Hamirpur's Sujanpur as a result of torrential rain on Sunday, the officia ...Read More >
Srinagar: A day after Indian Railways started parcel trains to transport Kashmiri apples to outside markets amid the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the officials on Sunday said that more parcel trains would run on the route soon. The announcement was made by the Railways in an interaction of the Additional Member of the Railway Board (MOBD) and senior officers with apple traders, fruit growers, and agglomerators in the Anantnag district of the Kashmir Valley. Uchit Singhal, Se ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): Public utilities in Himachal Pradesh continued to remain under strain on Sunday as heavy rains triggered widespread disruption across the state. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), a total of 647 roads, 343 water supply schemes and 185 distribution transformers (DTRs) were reported disrupted in the last 24 hours. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), in its morning bulletin, said that three national highways, ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Manipur during his first visit after ethnic violence. He emphasized reconciliation and development. Modi highlighted Manipur's importance to India. He condemned the violence and pledged to heal wounds. He praised the state's soldiers and women. Modi affirmed the Northeast's significance in the 21st century. The government is committed to restoring confidence in Manipur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said a strong bridge of "trust" must be built ...Read More >
Shimla: An early morning cloudburst in Gutrahan village of Bilaspur's Shri Naina Devi constituency on Saturday damaged crops and at least four vehicles, though no casualties were reported.Bilaspur deputy commissioner Rahul Kumar said the cloudburst was reported around 3 am, bringing a large amount of debris onto the road and into surrounding fields, which destroyed standing crops. The extent of crop damage is being assessed, and relief will be provided as per regulations once the report is recei ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India] September 13 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, visited various regions of Himachal Pradesh affected by recent natural disasters, including sudden floods, landslides, and cloudbursts, as per a release. The Minister inspected several locations along the Kullu-Manali route, covering Vaishno Mata Temple, Sabzi Mandi (Bandrol), Raison, Dohlu Nala, Fozal Nala, Duada Vihal, Jatehar Vihal (Patlikuhal), Nalsu Nala, Manalsu N ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India] September 13 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, visited various regions of Himachal Pradesh affected by recent natural disasters, including sudden floods, landslides, and cloudbursts, as per a release. The Minister inspected several locations along the Kullu-Manali route, covering Vaishno Mata Temple, Sabzi Mandi (Bandrol), Raison, Dohlu Nala, Fozal Nala, Duada Vihal, Jatehar Vihal (Patlikuhal), Nalsu Nala, Manalsu N ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore at Imphal in Manipur. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated that projects worth thousands of crores have been inaugurated and launched today for the development of Manipur. He remarked that these projects will enhance the ease of living for the people and strengthen the infrastructure in the region. The Prime Minister said that ...Read More >
WARANGAL: Farmers in Mahbubabad district are facing a hard time with widespread protests due to the shortage of urea. However, officials have maintained that there is no shortage and urged farmers not to panic. Farmers have been waiting in long queues for urea. In Dornakal mandal, farmers staged a protest at a local agri centre and clashed with police. In Maripeda mandal, women farmers climbed over a gate to secure urea bags from a warehouse. The rush for urea resulted in a farmer from Mariped ...Read More >
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