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SHIMLA: The heavy downpour in Himachal Pradesh has wreaked havoc, with the state reporting 23 flash floods, followed by 19 cloud burst incidents and 16 landslides till today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning for "Extremely Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall" for July 6. For tomorrow, the IMD forecasts "Very Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall". The weather department has predicted heavy rains for July 8 and 9. According to a report issued by the ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): The heavy downpour in Himachal Pradesh has wreaked havoc, with the state reporting 23 flash floods, followed by 19 cloud burst incidents and 16 landslides till today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning for "Extremely Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall" for July 6. For tomorrow, the IMD forecasts "Very Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall". The weather department has predicted heavy rains for July 8 a ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): The death toll from monsoon-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 78, with 50 fatalities attributed to flash floods, landslides, cloudbursts, and electrocution, as per the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Road accidents caused the remaining 28 deaths since the monsoon began on June 20. Mandi district has emerged as the worst-hit region, with the highest number of infrastructure damages reported. A total of ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh has severely affected essential public utilities, with 269 roads blocked, 285 electricity transformers disrupted, and 278 water supply schemes rendered non-functional in the last 24 hours, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Himachal Pradesh. In its daily situation report issued at 10 am on July 6, the SEOC said the maximum damage has occurred in Mandi district, where 200 roads are ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review and strategise the accelerated development of hydropower projects across various rivers in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting underscored the administration's unwavering commitment to harnessing the region's immense hydroelectric potential as a cornerstone of sustainable growth and prosperity here. During this review meeting the Chief Secretary unequivocally remarked that the Hydropower is the mainstay of the economy of ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 5: A 25-year-old shopper was found dead inside a lift in Vishal Mega Mart after a fire broke out there, police said on Saturday. Kumar Dhirender Pratap likely died of suffocation, they said. A search party composed of police, the fire department, and the disaster response unit found his body. At 6.51 pm on Friday, Dhirender began a streak of messages to his elder brother from inside the lift. "Bhaiya (brother)" followed by, "Hum lift mein hoon. Gas (sic) gaye hain. Karol Bagh Me ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Himachal Pradesh remains in the grip of a severe monsoon crisis, with torrential rains claiming over 37 lives and crippling daily life across the hilly state. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) has estimated property damage worth over Rs 400 crore, though officials fear the real toll could be much higher as search and rescue missions continue. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended a rain alert across the state till July 7, forecasting ...Read More >
SHIMLA, Jul 4: Over 37 people have died and ₹400 crore worth of property has been damaged as torrential rains once again disrupt life across Himachal Pradesh, according to the State Disaster Management Authority. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for the State until July 7. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and the Revenue Department, the State has suffered damages amounting to more than ₹400 crore due to incessant monsoon rain ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted silver filigree purse from Cuttack to First Lady of Ghana Lordina Mahama during his visit to the country. Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, it features delicate floral and vine motifs formed from fine silver wires, combining airy lightness with durability and elegance. Traditionally used in jewellery, Cuttack's filigree now adorns modern accessories like this purse, blending heritage with contemporary style. PM Modi arr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Torrential monsoon rains have severely disrupted life across Himachal Pradesh, leaving at least 37 people dead and causing property damage worth over Rs 400 crore, according to the State Disaster Management Authority. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for the state until July 7, warning of continued heavy rainfall in the coming days. In its latest update, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), along with the Revenue Departme ...Read More >
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Several houses have been damaged and vehicles washed away due to cloudburst and continuous heavy rainfall here. The state has been experiencing cloudbursts and heavy rain over the past 24 hours. A local whose house has been damaged following a cloudburst said, "Everything got washed away after a cloudburst. We are staying at our relatives' house." Also Read | Stocks To Buy or Sell Today, July 4, 2025: Vedanta Ltd, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, Bank of ...Read More >
Rainfall is expected to continue in Himachal Pradesh in coming days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall also likely at some places. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a low to moderate flash flood alert for Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan districts for the next 24 hours. The weather office said surface run-off or inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils and low-lying areas due to expected rainfall occurrence. During the last 24 hours, extremely heav ...Read More >
New Delhi (July 3, 2025): A fire broke out following a blast in an electrical transformer near the Trauma Centre of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday afternoon, officials said. No injuries were reported. According to Delhi Fire Services (DFS), the call was received at 3:34 p.m. and eight fire tenders were sent to the location. The fire was brought under control by 3:55 p.m. "We received a call regarding a fire at the AIIMS Trauma Centre at 3:34 pm. We rus ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 3: A transformer located near the Trauma Centre of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here caught fire on Thursday afternoon, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said. He added that no one was injured due to the fire. Delhi Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at Factory in Bawana Industrial Area, 22 Fire Tenders Rush to Site (Watch Video). "We received a call regarding a fire at the AIIMS Trauma Centre at 3:34 pm. We rushed eight fire tenders to the spot. The fire that ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) A transformer located near the Trauma Centre of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here caught fire on Thursday afternoon, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said. He added that no one was injured due to the fire. "We received a call regarding a fire at the AIIMS Trauma Centre at 3:34 pm. We rushed eight fire tenders to the spot. The fire that was in a transformer was doused. No one received any injury," the DFS official said. No immediate reaction wa ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 2 (IANS An organisation of investors in the solar sector has termed the new draft solar energy policy issued by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission "impractical" and set to adversely affect the state's power sector. This has come at a time when the state is progressing towards energy self-sufficiency and net-zero carbon goals and the draft policy's recommendations threaten to derail these achievements, the Masters Association, a Ministry-approved solar tr ...Read More >
Shimla, July 2: The death toll from cloudbursts and flash flood-related incidents in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh has risen to 10 with the recovery of five additional bodies. The search for 34 missing people is underway, officials said on Wednesday. The state witnessed 11 cloudburst incidents, four flash floods and a major landslide on Tuesday, most of which occurred in Mandi district, disrupting normal life. Cloudbursts were reported at four locations in Gohar, three in Karsog, two i ...Read More >
CHENNAI: While Tamil Nadu government announced on Monday that it will absorb the increase of 3.16 % in energy charges for domestic and certain other categories of consumers, the tariff revision order issued by Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) showed that all types of consumers will have to bear the 3.16% increase on all one-time miscellaneous charges. These miscellaneous charges would include charges for installation of a new connection, renting of meters, changing or shifti ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains have lashed Himachal Pradesh over the past few days, throwing normal life out of gear. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert across the state on Tuesday. Mandi district of the state is the worst affected due to heavy showers. The death toll in the rain-related incidents has risen to 17 in the state. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), a total of 259 roads remained blocked, while 614 power distribution tra ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Fourteen weeks after the state government presented a ₹7-lakh-crore budget for FY 2025-26, it has tabled supplementary demands of ₹57,510 crore -- a sum which is about 8.21% of the budget and the second-highest supplementary demand in the history of the state. Terming this a sign of the government's fiscal indiscipline, the opposition and experts said that with further supplementary demands likely to be tabled in December and March, it could cross 15% of the budget and result in an unpre ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, with massive disruptions to daily life. Public infrastructure was also affected by the rains. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), a total of 259 roads remained blocked, while 614 power distribution transformers (DTRs) and 130 water supply schemes were disrupted across the state due to incessant rainfall over the last 24 hours. Also Read | Ru ...Read More >
Dehradun: The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra was lifted on Monday, stated officials. While speaking to ANI, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said, "The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted." The commissioner further stated that the District Magistrates of all districts along the Yatra route have been instructed to stop vehicles in view of weather conditions in their respective districts. About The Suspension This comes after the Char Dham Yatra was suspended on S ...Read More >
Chennai: If you're living in parts of Chennai, be prepared for a power cut today. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced that several areas across the city will face electricity shutdowns on Monday, June 30, due to planned maintenance work. The power will be suspended from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, affecting both residential and commercial areas. More than 40 locations are expected to experience the outage. Areas Affected by Today's Power Cut Besant Nagar 4t ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday decided to set up Disaster Management Units at all village panchayats amid intense monsoon activity, leading to flash floods, widespread infrastructural damage, and tragic loss of lives across several districts. Briefing the media after the cabinet meeting in Shimla, State Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi said that a major decision has been taken to establish Disaster Management Units in ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the quality of police investigation has decreased and it needs to be improved. "Although it is a matter of relief that the crime rate in the state has decreased, the quality of police investigation has decreased, and this needs to be improved," Karnataka CM said. He gave these instructions after holding a meeting of senior police officers and a progress review meeting of the police department at the office of the State Director Ge ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) facility at Sagar Nagar here on Friday, calling it a milestone in integrating green design with public infrastructure. He described the centre as a reflection of the government's focus on sustainable development and energy efficiency. The minister urged power utilities to speed up the target of 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, with a minimum of 10,000 in each A ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connecti ...Read More >
Economy 1 min read IIP grows 3.5% in October, up from 3.1% a month ago India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 3.5% in October 2024, up from 3.1% in September 2024. This positive growth was driven by strong performance in key sectors like basic metals, electrical equipment, and refined petroleum products. Eighteen out of 23 industry groups showed year-over-year growth, indicating broad-based industrial expansion. The IIP growth rate for the month of October 2024 is 3.5 percent whic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for October 2024 registered a modest increase to 3.5 per cent, up from 3.1 per cent in September 2024, according to the Quick Estimates released on December 12. According to the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, sectoral analysis reveals mixed performances. Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity sectors reported growth rates of 0.9 per cent, 4.1 per cent, and 2.0 per cent, respectively. ...Read More >
BAREILLY: Sambhal police have intensified security measures to ensure peace during Friday prayers -- which coincides with the 32nd "anniversary" of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya -- at the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid following last week's violence that claimed five lives and left many -- including 20 police personnel -- injured. Police have arrested 34 individuals and identified 83 others, with efforts ongoing to apprehend around 400 people suspected of involvement in the Nov 24 ...Read More >
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