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Bathinda/Ferozepur: The flood situation in Punjab is turning increasingly grim. On Tuesday morning, the release of 2.2 lakh cusecs of water from Harike headworks triggered fresh alarm for dozens of flood-prone villages in the border districts of Fazilka and Ferozepur. One of the most vulnerable points is the Kavawali bridge in Fazilka, which connects 10 villages to the district and lies close to the international border.The rising water level around the bridge has already forced residents of nea ...Read More >
In Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, a 30-year-old mentally challenged woman was tragically mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs. The incident occurred in Arjun Dumri village, where police discovered the body in a paddy field after receiving reports of dogs attacking it. A 30-year-old mentally challenged woman was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said. The incident took place on Tuesday night in Arjun Dumri village under Hata police s ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A crucial Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is scheduled for Sunday, where the Telangana government is expected to decide on initiating criminal or departmental action against those responsible for irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) during the previous BRS government. The meeting follows the submission of a detailed 650-page report by the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission, which was set up to probe the sinking of piers at Medigadda ba ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The state cabinet, which will meet here on Monday, will deliberate on the Justice PC Ghose Commission's report on alleged corruption and irregularities in the construction of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation (KLIS) project. This was confirmed by Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday. He clarified that a final decision will be taken after the issue is discussed threadbare by the cabinet. The report focuses on cost escalation and alleged mismanagement during the BRS government's ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Despite expectations of a favourable paddy crop this season in Punjab due to the early monsoon, concerns persist regarding adequate storage space for rice once procurement commences. Given Punjab's decision to advance paddy cultivation this season by 15 days to June 1, the state govt has also urged the Centre to bring forward the paddy procurement schedule accordingly (from Sept 15) to prevent delays for farmers.The state govt has emphasised the need to create space for an anticipate ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bandhan Bank's net profit in the first quarter of FY 2026 recorded a 65% slump at Rs 372 crore compared with Rs 1,063 crore posted in the year-ago period. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD and CEO of the bank, attributed the decline to stress in microfinance asset.Even though the bank's total business grew by 11% to Rs 2.8 lakh crore last year, a 119% rise in provisions due to write-offs and high slippages in the microfinance book brought its Q1 net profit down, Sengupta said. "The loan book c ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Meteorological Department has predicted a spell of unsettled weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with intermittent rain and thundershowers expected until July 26. A weather advisory has been issued for July 21-23, cautioning about gusty winds and brief intense showers in some areas. According to MeT officials, the region will experience scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall till July 20. "From July 21 to 23, J&K is expected to witness general ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the thr ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health departm ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Cabinet has approved the Draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Regulatory Guidelines to Prevent Coercive Practices by Private Nursing Homes/Hospitals in Assam and Hospitals must hand over dead bodies within two hours post-death certification irrespective of pending payment. The cabinet has deliberated that there will no withholding of dead Bodies, Hospitals must hand over dead bodies within two hours post-death certification irrespective of pending payment. Delay beyond t ...Read More >
Dispur (Assam) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Assam cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal to enhance the remuneration of Gaon Pradhans from Rs 9,000 per month to Rs 14,000 per month with effect from October 1. This has been done keeping in view the increasing responsibilities of the Gaon Pradhans in Assam and as per Budget announcement 2025-2026. This will also be extended to Gaon Pradhans of Forest Villages. Also Read | Bengaluru Peeping Tom Case: CM Siddaramaiah Condemns Man Filming Women i ...Read More >
Dispur (Assam) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Assam cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal to enhance the remuneration of Gaon Pradhans from Rs 9,000 per month to Rs 14,000 per month with effect from October 1. This has been done keeping in view the increasing responsibilities of the Gaon Pradhans in Assam and as per Budget announcement 2025-2026. This will also be extended to Gaon Pradhans of Forest Villages. It also approved the proposal for the implementation of the Gaja Mitra Scheme in the ...Read More >
Guwahati: Following the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) flagging Assam's human-elephant conflict reaching crisis proportions, the state cabinet on Thursday decided to create elephant habitats with food stock in 80 hot spots under a scheme called 'Gaja Mitra' to eliminate the escalating battle.The Gaja Mitra scheme will be implemented in the eight most human elephant conflict prone districts namely -- Goalpara, Udalguri, Nagaon, Baksa, Sonitpur, Golaghat, Jorhat and Biswanath.The cabinet note s ...Read More >
Kohima, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least three people, including a woman, died due to electrocution, flight operations were suspended, and vehicular movement was disrupted due to the floods triggered by incessant rains in Nagaland, officials said on Monday. A Disaster Management official said that three persons were electrocuted to death in their homes in Dimapur, where chest-deep flood waters entered residential areas. He said that an unfortunate incident of electrocution claimed three lives, ...Read More >
Kohima, July 7: Three people died, flight operations were suspended and vehicular movement was disrupted on National Highway 29 as incessant rain for the past few days caused flooding across Nagaland. Three persons, including a woman, were electrocuted to death in their homes in Dimapur, where floodwaters entered residential areas, while people were seen wading through chest-deep water, officials said, on Monday. The tragic incidents occurred over the weekend in Burma Camp and Kuda Village, th ...Read More >
Kohima, Jul 7 (PTI) Three people died, flight operations were suspended and vehicular movement was disrupted on National Highway 29 as incessant rain for the past few days caused flooding across Nagaland, officials said on Monday. Three persons, including a woman, were electrocuted to death in their homes in Dimapur, where floodwaters entered residential areas, while people were seen wading through chest-deep water, they said. The tragic incidents occurred over the weekend in Burma Camp and Ku ...Read More >
All buses, tourist and commercial vehicles entering Delhi to have cleaner fuel modes In a move to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) convened two pivotal high-level review meetings in Chandigarh which were attended by Chairperson and members of the Commission, senior officials, Chief Secretaries and officers from Haryana and Punjab. Both the meetings aimed to boost inter-departmental coordination and e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5: A story that goes back to the very fertile heartland of Traori, Karnal in Haryana, the place where you find paddy fields that extend as far as your eyes can see. True to originality, high quality, and the fine flavour of tradition, Double Chabi, Founded by Late. Shri Kashmiri Lal, now led by his son Brij Bhushan Goel with a vision of Global expansion, Double Chabi is a brand that signifies quality to the people. Once a modest venture in the heartland of the rice bowl i ...Read More >
Kozhikode: The Vengara police station in Malappuram witnessed an unusual incident recently -- a man arrived and confessed to a murder he had committed 39 years ago, when he was just 14 years old. The man, Muhammadali (54), unburdened himself of a secret he had carried for decades by revealing everything to the police. However, his confession presented a new challenge for investigators: who was the victim? According to the statement given by Muhammadali, he had killed a youth whose body was foun ...Read More >
Guwahati: State is witnessing a concerning surge in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases, with Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) reporting 47 confirmed infections so far. The mosquito-borne viral disease has already claimed 13 lives across the state. Data provided by GMCH authorities shows that JE cases began emerging in April, with the first fatalities reported in June. While six patients have recovered and been discharged, three left the hospital against medical advice and several others ...Read More >
Imphal, July 4: Vigil has been intensified in the agricultural belts in Manipur by the security forces following the recent attacks on farmers. Authorities are working to prevent further violence during the ongoing cultivation season. The Manipur Police Control Room on Thursday said that additional forces have been stationed in both the hill and valley districts to ensure the safety of farmers, particularly in sensitive and conflict-prone areas. The move follows a spike in violence, including ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 3 (PTI) Chairperson of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Rajesh Verma on Thursday chaired a meeting regarding implementation of various environmental directives for abatement of air pollution in Haryana. During the meeting, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi unveiled a comprehensive and multi-pronged strategy to combat air pollution across the state, particularly in the NCR region. Among others, the meeting was also attended by senior members of CAQM, Virinder Sh ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 3 (PTI) Chairperson of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Rajesh Verma on Thursday chaired a meeting regarding implementation of various environmental directives for abatement of air pollution in Haryana. During the meeting, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi unveiled a comprehensive and multi-pronged strategy to combat air pollution across the state, particularly in the NCR region. Also Read | Delhi: Moisturiser Bottle Gets Stuck in Woman's Private Parts After Sh ...Read More >
Chennai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr. S. Ramadoss on Thursday said that the party's Working President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss does not have the authority to expel Salem West MLA R. Arul from the party's primary membership. He asserted that only the founder is vested with such powers under the party's constitution. Addressing the media at his residence in Thailapuram near Tindivanam, Dr. Ramadoss stated that Arul continues to serve as the party's whip in the Tami ...Read More >
A prolonged dry spell and an unceasing heatwave have pushed Kashmir's fragile agrarian economy to the brink. As June largely passed without rainfall, streams dried up and irrigation canals shrank to a trickle, placing intense stress on paddy fields across the region. Large tracts of farmland in both southern and northern Kashmir now lie parched, leaving thousands of farmers struggling to save their crops. "Baked by relentless heat, the paddy fields have dried into cracked, brittle sheets of ea ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 02: With the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra 2025 set to commence tomorrow, a vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails at the YatriNiwas Base Camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, where around 3,500 pilgrims are ready to begin their sacred journey. "All arrangements have been made, and nearly 3,500 pilgrims are currently stationed at the Jammu Base Camp," said Rajesh Raina, a senior officer of the Tourism Department, speaking to Rising Kashmir. Registration counters have been set up inside YatriN ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in the northern districts of the state continued to remain grim on Tuesday, as around 100 villages in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts were affected and marooned.Hundreds of acres of farmland and several roads were inundated by floodwaters from the Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, and Jalaka rivers. Revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari said, "We are keeping a close watch on the flood situation. The rainfall has reduced, leading to receding water lev ...Read More >
Nalgonda: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday accused the previous BRS government of harming Telangana's interests in the sharing of Krishna and Godavari waters through "negligent" agreements with Andhra Pradesh. Speaking to the media after inspecting the Jawahar Janpahad Lift Irrigation Scheme (LIS) on the Krishna and the Jettethanda LIS on the Musi in Huzurnagar constituency, the minister said the former government had accepted in writing a division of 599 tmc ft of Krishna wat ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Farmers are experiencing a significant setback because of the unpredictable rainfall. There is concern that planting will be lost because of heavy rainfall. Farmers are experiencing the embarrassment of leaving their fields uncultivated. Farmers are concerned because the seeds in their rice fields have decayed. Because the dust collector hasn't had an opportunity because of the rains, there is a call for the government to genuinely evaluate the situation of the farmers. This year, ...Read More >
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