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Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Saturday claimed that a total of Rs 5,012 crore had been received under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) from the Centre since the fund was set up in 2010, contradicting BJP's claim that the state govt had a total of Rs 12,000 crore available as SDRF.Giving details, Mann said the SDRF was established in the year 2010, and since then, a total of Rs 5,012 crore has been received in this fund. Out of this, he said that Rs 3,820 crore has been ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with a battered infrastructure and mounting human losses as the relentless monsoon takes its toll. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday reported that 574 roads remain blocked, 389 power transformers disrupted, and 333 drinking water supply schemes damaged across the state. According to the SDMA's evening public utility report, the overall death toll has climbed to 394 since June 20 ...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 >
A two-member Indian Coast Guard (ICG) delegation, led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, is participating in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12. The summit has drawn participation from 115 countries and international organisations, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for maritime cooperation. Hosted under the co-chairmanship of Italy and Japan, this edition of the CGGS focuses on strengthening multilateral efforts in maritime safety, ma ...Read More >
India is bolstering its northeastern frontier by investing $3.4 billion to construct 500 kilometers of railway lines, bridges, and tunnels. This strategic move aims to improve connectivity to remote regions bordering China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan, enhancing military readiness and logistical capabilities. India is set to reinforce its northeastern frontier by adding railway infrastructure to deepen access, accelerate logistics and ensure military readiness in case warming ties with neig ...Read More >
Chandigarh: After weeks of flood devastation, Punjab chief minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann, set a festive deadline for recovery, promising all compensation disbursed by Diwali, on Oct 21. With boosted payouts for homes, crops and livestock, he framed the plan as the most generous in the country, though the state continues to spar with the Centre over disaster relief funds.Mann announced a record ₹20,000 per acre for crop losses, promising assessments by mid-Sept and payments within weeks. Framing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) At an international summit held in Italy, the Indian Coast Guard emphasised India's commitment to strengthen global maritime governance and position ICG as a key partner in shaping the agenda for safer, cleaner and more secure seas, the defence ministry said on Friday. Discussions also focused on countering transnational maritime crimes through advanced technologies, capacity building, human resource development and strengthening inter-regional and international cooperat ...Read More >
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 12 (APP): Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Friday said Pakistan has warned of India's unilateral actions to undermine the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) that pose not only a threat to Pakistan's water security but also endanger regional peace and global trust in international agreements. Speaking at a high-level event organized by Pakistan's Mission to the United Nations in collaboration with the Muslim American Leadersh ...Read More >
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who inspected arrangements at Jolly Grant Airport on Wednesday ahead of the Prime Minister's arrival, said, "The Prime Minister has a special attachment to Uttarakhand, which is why the state has consistently received his guidance and support in difficult times. His presence will give further impetus to disaster relief and rehabilitation work." Meanwhile, an inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) met the chief minister in Dehradun on Wednesday. The team, led ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 12 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and positioning ICG as a key partner in shaping the agenda for safer, cleaner and more secure seas during the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome, Italy. A two-member Indian ICG delegation, led by Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani are participating in the the summit being held from September 11-12, a Defence Ministry statement said. ICG Director Gene ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday reposted Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi editorial on X on the Holistic Development of Great Nicobar project and termed it as a serious issue. Tharoor mentioned the importance of development and having a strategic base on the island, but stressed it can also be done in an ecological manner. This is a serious issue. Development is important and so is having a strategic base in the Islands, but they ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the rain and flooding in the state, immediately upon landing in New Delhi after his China visit, official sources said. The PM assured Mann of all help and support, the sources said. Asserting that Punjab is facing the worst floods in the recent history, Chief Minister Mann assured the people that the state government is with them in this hour of crisis and every e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Chamoli Police on Thursday issued a traffic advisory informing about the blockage of Joshimath-Malari road route due to debris falling before Surai Thota. Continuous work is being done to remove the debris using JCB machines on the route, and the route is expected to open by evening. Also Read | Fake Job Racket Busted in Jharkhand: Over 200 Unemployed Youths Duped With False Promises of Employment in Seraikela, 4 Arrested. "The Joshimath-Mal ...Read More >
Dehradun: India currently has 87,474 active landslide zones, spread across 179 districts in 19 states and union territories, a recent report released by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has revealed. These danger-prone zones collectively cover about 4.2 lakh square kilometres, underscoring the scale of the challenge. Arunachal Pradesh ranks first with 26,213 landslide zones, followed by Himachal Pradesh with 17,102 zones across the nation. Uttarakhand stands third with 14,780 zones. The fi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Chamoli Police on Thursday issued a traffic advisory informing about the blockage of Joshimath-Malari road route due to debris falling before Surai Thota. Continuous work is being done to remove the debris using JCB machines on the route, and the route is expected to open by evening. "The Joshimath-Malari road route has been blocked due to debris falling before Surai Thota. Continuous work is being done to remove the debris using JCB machines ...Read More >
Jaipur, Aug 28 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious police sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 owing to paper leak. Justice Sameer Jain in a detailed judgment cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state. "Illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous. It is strange that the state government did not take action any decision on the subject. The court's decision hopefully will act as a deterren ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed uproar on the ninth day of the monsoon session on Thursday as Opposition MLAs demanded that the House be adjourned so they could reach disaster-hit areas particularly in Chamba district and assist in relief and rescue efforts. BJP legislators Hans Raj, Janak Raj, and D.S. Thakur urged the government to arrange immediate transportation, including helicopters if needed, to allow them to visit their constit ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed uproar on the ninth day of the monsoon session on Thursday as Opposition MLAs demanded that the House be adjourned so they could reach disaster-hit areas particularly in Chamba district and assist in relief and rescue efforts. BJP legislators Hans Raj, Janak Raj, and D.S. Thakur urged the government to arrange immediate transportation, including helicopters if needed, to allow them to visit their constit ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India is fully capable of safeguarding its maritime boundaries and is prepared to respond swiftly and decisively under any circumstances. He was speaking at the commissioning ceremony of two indigenously built multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, in Visakhapatnam. I express my heartfelt appreciation to all those who, with complete dedication, are engaged in the servic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): India and Fiji on Monday unveiled significant initiatives to bolster defence and maritime security cooperation between the two nations, including the creation of a Defence Attache post at the High Commission of India in Fiji capital of Suva. According to the Joint Statement issued following the joint press conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today, there is growing momentum in bilateral ties aimed at pr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the national capital and sought central assistance for the repair and reconstruction of roads and bridges damaged due to recent rains and natural disasters in the state. During the meeting, CM Dhami apprised the Union Minister about the extensive damage to infrastructure, particularly in the Dharali area of Uttarkashi district, followin ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen the state's disaster management system. During the meeting, Pujari highlighted Odisha's vulnerability to natural disasters like cyclones and floods due to its long coastline and sought Shah's support for five key projects. Pujari has sought technical and financial support from the Centre for the execution of these projects. The state ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will construct 800 additional cyclone shelters to strengthen disaster preparedness, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Thursday. During his visit to New Delhi , Pujari met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and formally placed the demand, citing Odisha's high vulnerability to natural calamities such as cyclones and floods. He presented seven booklets detailing the state's disaster-related needs and sought enhanced central assistance. The minister ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Thursday informed that the relief and rescue operations are ongoing in the disaster-hit Dharali-Harsil area of Uttarkashi district, adding that 68 people are still reported missing here. A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the Kheer Gad area near Harshil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlements on August 5. The cloudburst led to flash floods in th ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Information Department of Uttarkashi informed that the District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Thursday inspected the recently formed temporary lake in the Harshil area. This lake was formed due to heavy debris falling into Harshil Gad due to the recent disaster in the Dharali-Harsil area. Further, the District Magistrate said that at present, the water is flowing smoothly from the mouth of the lake, due to which there is no immediate threat o ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Information Department of Uttarkashi informed that the District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Thursday inspected the recently formed temporary lake in the Harshil area. This lake was formed due to heavy debris falling into Harshil Gad due to the recent disaster in the Dharali-Harsil area. Further, the District Magistrate said that at present, the water is flowing smoothly from the mouth of the lake, due to which there is no immediate threat o ...Read More >
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Australian power producer Origin Energy (ORG.AX), opens new tab signalled higher operating earnings at its energy retailing segment in the coming year on Thursday after reporting better-than-expected 2025 earnings, sending its shares to the highest in over a decade. The country's largest gas and electricity retailer forecast underlying operating earnings from its Energy Markets division between A$1.4 billion and A$1.7 billion ($916.4 million-$1.11 billion) in fiscal 2026. Th ...Read More >
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