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Varanasi: Several areas in Varanasi city in Uttar Pradesh were flooded on Monday following incessant heavy rainfall and a rise in the water level of the River Ganga. The water level of the river has been continuously rising since Saturday. In response to the deteriorating situation, all boats running on the Ganga have been banned. Several Varanasi residents were seen wading through knee-deep water. Waterlogging caused traffic snarls in the city. Taking stock of the flood crisis, the Uttar Pra ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 4 (ANI): Several areas in Varanasi city in Uttar Pradesh were flooded on Monday following incessant heavy rainfall and a rise in the water level of the River Ganga. The water level of the river has been continuously rising since Saturday. In response to the deteriorating situation, all boats running on the Ganga have been banned. Several Varanasi residents were seen wading through knee-deep water. Waterlogging caused traffic snarls in the city. Taking ...Read More >
In a tragic incident at a Bapatla district quarry in Andhra Pradesh, six migrant workers from Odisha died and three were injured when a granite rock collapsed on Sunday. Police suspect water seepage caused the accident during mining operations. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a thorough investigation and directed officials to provide medical assistance to the injured. Six migrant workers were killed and three injured after a massive granite rock fell on them at a quarry in Bapatl ...Read More >
Varanasi: By Sunday afternoon, the overflowing Ganga reached half a metre above the danger mark of 71.26 metres in Kashi, starting to enter the city areas through many ghats and affecting life in over 60 villages and urban localities, especially along the river Varuna and in the Ganga stream. The situation compelled around 6,000 people from over 1,200 families to shift to safe places and shelters. Officials increased monitoring and intensified rescue and relief operations.According to district d ...Read More >
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi, interacted with affected families, reviewed relief efforts, and assured full support from the State and Centre after flash floods and cloudburst devastation. In the wake of the recent natural calamity in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi district, including regions affected by flash floods and a cloudburst, to assess the ground situation and extend support ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conveyed grief regarding the death of eleven pilgrims in Gonda district. Their vehicle fell into a canal. He announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for the deceased's families. Instructions were issued for immediate medical assistance to the injured. The vehicle was en route to Prithvinath Temple. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the death of 11 pilgrims after their vehicle plunged into a canal in Gonda distric ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As floodwaters continue to disrupt life across large swathes of Uttar Pradesh, the state government has intensified its relief and rescue operations under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Acting on his instructions, ministers have fanned out across the worst-hit districts, personally inspecting camps, interacting with victims, and ensuring that aid reaches every affected household with speed and sensitivity. The Chief Minister has reiter ...Read More >
Officers will now be deployed in three shifts to monitor compliance. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Mumbai Police filed first criminal case for pigeon feeding under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita * FIR registered at Mahim Police Station against unidentified pigeon feeders near kabutarkhana * Bombay High Court ordered BMC to enforce ban citing public health and environmental risks Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: In a significant e ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), August 03: A shocking video has surfaced on social media from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, where parents are seen carrying their small baby overhead and crossing the waterlogged street. The video of the incident is doing rounds on social media and the incident shows how rainfall has created havoc in many parts of Uttar Pradesh. Heavy rainfall in the state has resulted in severe flooding in several districts. The flooding is caused as Ganga and Yamuna river waters have ri ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a customs superintendent posted at Sahar airport in Mumbai, for allegedly taking a Rs 10.20 lakh bribe from an agent, an official said Sunday. The central probe agency booked Krishan Kumar for allegedly demanding a bribe at the rate of Rs 10 per kg for facilitating clearance of imported consignments from a customs house agent, a CBI spokesperson said. It was also alleged that Kumar threatened the agent when he refused to pay the bribe, and deliberately withheld ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the devastating impact of the monsoon season, with severe disruptions across vital public utilities and a mounting death toll. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Himachal Pradesh, a total of 179 people have lost their lives since June 20, including 101 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, and 78 in road accidents attributed to treacherous ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Incessant heavy rainfall has caused a flood situation in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj District. Public life in the area remains severely affected due to consistent downpours and resultant waterlogging. On Sunday morning, a man was seen using a boat to commute to his work as the streets got flooded in Prayagraj's Karela Bagh area, following heavy rainfall. Also Read | Santa Paul Arrested: Bangladeshi Model's Source of Funds, Luxury Cars Under Kolk ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum ...Read More >
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and around 20 stakeholder departments, conducted a full-scale mock drill across 55 locations in the city on Friday to test preparedness for a high-magnitude earthquake and a subsequent chemical hazard during which mock rescue operations were launched, victims were taken to hospitals and treated. The exercise aimed to assess and strengthen Delhi's disaster preparedness and respo ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], August 2 (ANI): Counter-Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested five operatives, recovering six sophisticated pistols from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, those arrested have been identified as Jagroop Singh of Dhun (Tarn Taran), Nav ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Expressing serious concern over the deleterious impact of addictive betting applications on youth, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to respond in two weeks what steps it is contemplating to save youngsters from getting financially ruined, often forcing them to commit suicide. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked the counsel for Centre to specify in its affidavit "what remedial measures it is contemplating after applying mind to the gravity of the issue" ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan An ...Read More >
Thodupuzha: The arrest of two Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh has triggered widespread protests across Kerala. Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil of the Kothamangalam Diocese demanded that the false charges filed against the nuns be withdrawn unconditionally by the court. He emphasised that merely granting bail is not sufficient. The bishop was speaking at the inauguration of a prayer rally and public meeting held in Thodupuzha, organised jointly by the CRI and various diocesan organisations. He u ...Read More >
All the ghats of the Ganges n Varanasi are submerged and the riverside temples are waterlogged after continuous rainfall throughout past few days The Ganga river in Varanasi is in spate following incessant rainfall for the past few days and has triggered a flood alert by the district administration, reported PTI. The situation calls for an attention as low-lying areas and villages in the neighbouring districts like Sambhal have already been affected by the flood-like situation. What is the sit ...Read More >
Varanasi: The continuously rising level of the Ganga almost touched the warning level of 70.26 meters on Saturday, increasing threat of flooding in low-lying areas of the city, especially on the banks of the tributary river Varuna. About 800 people from over 140 families shifted to flood relief camps or safe sites.The swollen river compelled shifting of cremations at ghats, including Manikarnika and Harischandra, as well as the Ganga Aartis of different ghats to upper platforms. It also submerge ...Read More >
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt has decided to file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court against the high court's directions to axe fruit-laden trees on the encroached forest land across the state.The state govt will also approach the Supreme Court seeking a change in the definition of forest land under the Forest Conservation Act (FCA), 1980, as even barren land is also considered forest land. Since most of the land in Himachal is forest land, the state govt is not able to give relie ...Read More >
Lucknow: At least nine people lost their lives due to drowning while one died from snake bite in the state on Friday. In addition, two people in Mahoba were crushed to death after their house fell on them due to heavy rain on Thursday.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the deaths and directed officials to keep a close watch in all districts that were prone to flooding or where heavy rains were predicted.A govt spokesperson said with many rivers in spate, there were reports of one ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday directed the agent of an influential builder in Telangana to fork out Rs 10 lakh for misusing the process of criminal law and entangling the wife and the daughter of a late Major General in a frivolous criminal case. A division bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta quashed an FIR against the wife and the daughter of the late Major General, lodged at the behest of the builder over a dispute concerning the sale of land. The apex court said the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax ...Read More >
Rohit Roy invests ₹1.5 Cr for a 5% stake in BIGME, fueling India's transdermal wellness revolution with cutting-edge nutrient delivery patches that redefine everyday health New Delhi [India], July 16: India's wellness industry is set to witness a major shift with BIGME, a breakthrough health-tech brand that today announced actor Rohit Roy as its Strategic Growth Advisor and Investor. As one of India's first movers in transdermal wellness, BIGME is introducing a format that delivers clinically ...Read More >
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unfurled a 108-feet-tall religious flag (pataka). ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister unfurled a 108-feet religious flag at Jakhu Hanuman Temple in Shimla * Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called the installation a mark of deep-rooted devotion and Himachali tradition * He urged Centre to provide a special relief package for the disaster-hit state Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Min ...Read More >
Shimla: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday offered prayers at the historic Jakhu temple here and took part in the installation ceremony of a 108-feet-high Hanuman dhwaja (flag) on the temple premises.Jakhu temple holds deep spiritual significance. It is a symbol of collective faith of the people, and is home to the tallest statue of Lord Hanuman, said Sukhu.A statue of Lord Ram is also being installed at the temple complex; however, certain procedural challenges related to the Fores ...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 >
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