Nearly 200k in Assam affected due to floods
With continued rainfall in northeastern parts of the country on account of Cyclon Amphan, the Central Water Commission has sounded a flood alert even as nearly 2 lakh people have been affected by flooding in 229 villages in seven districts of Assam. Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)
27 May 2020 00:07 
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, Assam witnesses first spate of floods
Amid the ongoing spread of coronavirus disease, Assam on Friday witnessed the first spate of floods of the year. According to a bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 630 persons in two villages of the Kalgachia revenue circle of Barpeta district were affected by t
23 May 2020 02:50
Coronavirus update: A long walk home on empty stomachs for masked migrants
Manna Lal has walked 100 km over the last 24 hours with almost no food or water. He has to cover 150km more to get home. Lal, 48, is one in a group of eight labourers walking across the length of eastern Uttar Pradesh to get to their ancestral village of Gatla Beli in Bahraich district - roughly 250
26 Mar 2020 23:30
Scientist flags Kedarnath project worries
A senior scientist MPS Bisht from Uttarakhand has raised concerns about whether geological aspects of the Kedarnath reconstruction project have been taken into account as it nears completion. Bisht, the director of Uttarakhand Space Application Centre, expressed concerns about the heavy construction
09 Mar 2020 05:04
Indonesia: Flood outbreak continues in capital Jakarta
The situation in Indonesia's capital Jakarta is worsening due to floods. Thousands of people have been trapped in homes and buildings due to water up to 5 feet in many areas of the city. Water has also entered the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The transport system of the city has also derailed. National Disas
25 Feb 2020 18:04
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These 4 countries will help in onion supply in India, prices will be reduced
New Delhi: Due to the reduced arrival of onion, its price has reached Rs 80 per kg, which has increased the expenditure on the common man's pocket. At the same time, in this regard, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs has said that the government will encourage the import of onion from other countries
06 Nov 2019 10:28
Mumbai and Kolkata to be submerged by 2050; Know here why!
New Delhi: 3.60 crore population of the country is on the verge of catastrophic natural disasters. It is being expressed that after about 30 years from now, many coastal areas of the country including Mumbai, Kolkata will be submerged. Or they will have to face terrible floods every year. These area
31 Oct 2019 11:46
Flooding threat 2050: No construction in low-lying areas, protect mangroves, say experts
A month after the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified Mumbai as one of six Indian cities likely to be inundated by 2100, a follow-up study has found the impact of rising sea levels may be felt much sooner. In a latest study, published on Tuesday, American scien
31 Oct 2019 01:19
Maharashtra Assembly Election 2019: NCP reaps harvest with farm campaign
Results and trends of the Maharashtra Assembly elections saw the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena combine return to power, despite losing some electoral ground in the state and winning 27 fewer seats than it did in 2014 (when the two parties contested separately). Analysts attrib
25 Oct 2019 06:34
Hope for Congress after successive debacles
The outcome of the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana and by-polls in some states, including Gujarat, is expected to give the much-needed boost to the Congress’s efforts to overcome the challenges faced by it after the debacle in this year’s Lok Sabha polls.Contrary to what political obse
25 Oct 2019 01:53
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India's passenger vehicle sales slump yet again, down nearly 24% in September
Wholesale despatches of passenger vehicles slumped 23.7% year-on-year in September, the eleventh straight month of such decline, reflecting the slowdown in the wider economy and an overestimation of pre-festival sales by automakers. Despatches fell to 223,317 units from 292,660 in September 2018, as
12 Oct 2019 03:25
‘Nationalism, development issues supplement each other,’ Bhupender Yadav, BJP general secretary incharge of Maharashtra
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) general secretary incharge for the Maharashtra assembly polls, Bhupender Yadav, spoke to Smriti Kak Ramachandran about the seat-sharing talks with the Shiv Sena, the party's focus on national issues versus regional concerns, and the impact of Maratha reservation. E
07 Oct 2019 03:50
Weather: Meteorological Department issued heavy rain alert in these states
New Delhi: The country has received heavy rainfall this time. Even after the end of the season, rain still continues in many parts of the country. Due to this, the life of many states has been greatly affected. According to the India Meteorological Department, heavy rains are likely in some areas of
03 Oct 2019 16:25
Patna: Floods in Patna, 42 people died so far
Patna: Due to rain and floods in Bihar, life has been disturbed and 42 people have lost their lives due to torrential rains for the past several days. In such a situation, in the midst of the flood of floods in most areas of the capital Patna, like the night of the people, the night is cut and peopl
02 Oct 2019 10:22
Gandhi Jayanti: Congress will take out a padyatra under the leadership of Rahul, Sonia will also be involved
New Delhi: The Congress will take out a padayatra on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The yatra will be taken out by the party's Delhi unit. The journey will start from the Congress office at 9:30 am to Rajghat. Many senior leaders including Congress President Sonia Gandhi will be invo
01 Oct 2019 10:58
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Flood wreaks havoc in Bihar, death toll mounts to 40
Patna: Flood outbreak continues in Bihar. The death toll due to the flood is increasing continuously. According to the information, 40 people have lost their lives due to floods in the state. On the other hand, PM Narendra Modi spoke to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday and took stock of the flood sit
01 Oct 2019 10:18
Government bans onion export, puts limits on stocks amid rising prices
The government on Sunday initiated steps to increase the availability of onions in the domestic market and contain rising prices amid a seasonal shortage worsened by flooding in several states.It banned the export of onion and imposed stock limits on traders to facilitate the release of stocks in th
29 Sep 2019 15:36
Red alert for rain in 15 districts of Bihar, schools closed for two days
Patna: Heavy rain alert has been issued in Bihar within the next 24 hours. The meteorological department has issued red alert in 15 districts and orange alert in 10 districts of the state. In view of the alert, a holiday has been declared in these districts for two days in schools and Anganwadi cent
29 Sep 2019 09:13
Heavy rain causes floods in Pune, 17 deaths so far, school-college closed
Pune: At least 17 people have been reported dead in various incidents of flooding and wall collapses following heavy rains in various areas of Pune district of Maharashtra. The district administration has declared a holiday in the city's schools as well as Haveli, Bhor, Purandar and Baramati tehsils
27 Sep 2019 10:56
Gandhi’s four visits to Assam
On the birth centenary of Gandhi, an Assamese anthology on Gandhi's four trips to Assam was published. Aptly titled Mahatma in Assam and brilliantly curated by two Gandhians, Omeo Kumar Das and Liladhar Barua, one can learn much from it about Gandhi's tryst with Assam. Of his four visits, the first
27 Sep 2019 06:08
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Delhi govt asks Centre to supply five truckloads of onions daily as prices double up
The Delhi government has requested the Centre to supply five truckloads of onions daily to the national capital with a view to check the exponential price rise of the produce, food and civil supplies minister Imran Hussain said Tuesday. The average retail price of onions, a common base ingredient of
24 Sep 2019 22:03
Maradu Flat Case: Supreme Court reprimands Kerala government, know case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Kerala government for illegal construction in coastal areas. The apex court said that it would fix responsibility on the officials involved in such constructions. The court is shocked to learn about the construction of illegal buildings in the coastal
24 Sep 2019 14:45
Climate change to impact monsoon in India: Report
Sea-level rise of several metres and major disruption to monsoon rains and river flows in India are among the biggest global economic risks from climate change, a policy report by leading economists and scientists has said. "Climate change is likely to mean monsoon systems affect larger areas over l
20 Sep 2019 23:49
The adverse impact of climate change | HT editorial
The human cost of climate change is increasing every year. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, this year’s June 1-September 14 monsoon saw the highest number of extreme rainfall events (1,800), and the most people (1,422) killed in the season, since data started being recorded in 2010. Dat
16 Sep 2019 21:33
40% dental college seats in Maharashtra still vacant after three rounds
The constant delays in the admissions to medical and dental colleges in the state have left a large number of seats vacant in private colleges, especially those offering dental courses. As per the list released by the state common entrance test (CET) cell on Friday night, more than 40% seats in priv
15 Sep 2019 01:00
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Heavy Rains and Floods Updates: NH4 Bengaluru Belagavi Road Completely Closed
Bangalore: Due to heavy rains in Belagavi district of Karnataka, landslides have occurred in many places. Heavy rocks have fallen at many places on the Belagavi-Goa road. Relief and rescue work is going on from the administration. Due to this, the movement of trains is being adversely affected. Due
09 Sep 2019 10:57
Mumbai should not give up on its monorail project
On Wednesday, when one of the highest rains for a September day paralysed Mumbai's roads and suburban trains, the monorail between Chembur and Mahalaxmi trudged on, providing relief for commuters stuck in the floods. The 20-km-long service, which is otherwise underutilised, was packed, with reports
09 Sep 2019 00:22
Rain escalates people's trouble in Madhya Pradesh, floods wreak havoc in several districts
Bhopal: The torrential rains that have been going on for the past few days in Madhya Pradesh is increasing the problems of the people. The outbreak of rains and floods has created an atmosphere of fear not only among the people but also the administration, which has been constantly alerting the peop
26 Aug 2019 18:37
What the world must do to build climate-friendly cities
As floods ravage India and buildings crumble, it is time to reflect on what and how we build, and how we address climate change. Globally, around $90 trillion is needed in infrastructure by 2030 to meet growing demand for energy, mobility, water and sanitation. Ensuring that this infrastructure is s
26 Aug 2019 07:55
Cattle face starvation for want of fodder in Punjab’s Shahkot, Sultanpur Lodhi
With water level still increasing in the flood-hit villages of Shahkot and Sultanpur Lodhi sub-divisions of Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts, cattle are either half-fed, starving or are falling sick due to shortage of fodder. As many as 64 villages in Sultanpur Lodhi and 23 in Shahkot are affected
24 Aug 2019 01:14
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Maharashtra appoints committee to probe into Sangli, Kolhapur floods
The Maharashtra government on Friday appointed a 10-member committee to investigate into the causes of the recent floods in Sangli and Kolhapur districts and give recommendations for better management in the future. The committee's scope of investigations includes identification of the precise reaso
23 Aug 2019 21:55
Maharashtra Floods 2019: Mukesh Ambani contributed Rs 5 crore and Big B contributed Rs 51 lakh
Mumbai: Maharashtra is suffering from floods due to heavy rains these days. Many parts of the country are in the grip of floods these days. The worst affected in the south is Kerala, Maharashtra in the west. There has been a lot of loss of life and property in these States. Meanwhile, the government
20 Aug 2019 14:22
Flood threat looms over Punjab, Haryana; water level in Bhakra dam crosses critical mark
Rains in the northern states have claimed at least 39 lives over the weekend, triggering landslides, leaving hundreds of people stranded in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand even as flood threat looms large in Punjab, Haryana with all major rivers in spate. Even as there was some relief from the rain
20 Aug 2019 09:44
Maharashtra government announces major relief for flood victims
Mumbai: Many parts of Maharashtra are reeling under severe flood due to heavy rains these days. The situation is so serious that people are being rescued with the help of the Air Force. The State has suffered a terrible loss of life and property in this flood. Heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc in
20 Aug 2019 10:43
Torrential rain wreaks havoc in northern India, flood-like situation
New Delhi: Many parts of the country are currently in trouble due to heavy rains. Somewhere there are reports of landslides. Kerala and Karnataka in the south are reeling under severe flood due to heavy rains. Now, the shadow of floods is looming large over the States of North India. In Himachal Pra
20 Aug 2019 09:04
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Yamuna wreaks havoc in Delhi, 10,000 people evacuated to safer places
New Delhi: The national capital Delhi and its adjoining areas are facing the threat of floods. The Yamuna river in Delhi is above the danger mark due to torrential rains in many parts of Haryana. The water level of Yamuna in Delhi has crossed the warning mark after nearly nine lakh cusecs of water w
20 Aug 2019 08:49
Bhakra level crosses critical 1,680-ft mark, worries mount
The water level in the Bhakra dam on Monday crossed the critical mark of 1,680 feet, prompting the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to increase the outflow of water through the reservoir's floodgates from 19,000 cusecs (cubic feet per second) to 40,000 cusecs. The water level in the dam till Mond
20 Aug 2019 01:08
Floods wreak havoc in Rajasthan's Baran district, several roads devastated
Baran: In Baran district of Rajasthan, the aftermath of the floods is witnessing heart-wrenching devastation. Dozens of houses in the area have been damaged due to flood. Even the record of the government office has been melted because of water. Several roads have been damaged. According to reports,
17 Aug 2019 17:18
Andhra Pradesh: Use Of Drone Cameras Around Chandrababu Naidu's Home Sparks Political Row
In Andhra Pradesh, the deployment of drone cameras around TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's Amaravati residence has created uproar. However, the water source department has made it clear that drone cameras were deployed there to record the flood situation. On the other hand, the state government has sai
17 Aug 2019 15:42
Maharashtra: Prakash Ambedkar's party to rehabilitate village in Sangli dist
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi party founded by Prakash Ambedkar on Wednesday announced it will adopt the flood-affected Brahmanal village for rehabilitation.The party has announced it will provide all kind of help to the villagers for one month in order to he
14 Aug 2019 20:19
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Karnataka: Floods claim 58 lives, 15 missing
14 Aug 2019 09:53
Kerala floods: Death toll reaches 95, 59 missing
14 Aug 2019 06:20
Maharashtra: Flood fury in Pune division claims 48 lives, 3 missing
14 Aug 2019 10:29
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14 Aug 2019 10:33
Flood toll at 225 as 4 states continue to reel under floods
The humid weather has once again taken a turn in Delhi and NCR late Tuesday night. Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Meerut have received heavy rain late Tuesday night. After Tuesday, rain is also expected in many parts of Delhi on Wednesday. While Delhi-NCR has been relieved of the heat, the southern Indian
14 Aug 2019 10:20
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Prayagraj: Bajrang Dal pledges for 'Akhand Bharat' on Pakistan Independence Day
14 Aug 2019 10:01
Maharashtra: Flood fury in Pune division claims 48 lives, 3 missing
14 Aug 2019 04:07
British MP says 'constitutional changes' are 'internal' to India amid peer clash over Kashmir
14 Aug 2019 09:43
Rahul Gandhi appeals to people to donate relief material
12 Aug 2019 11:01
Live news updates: WATCH-House collapses as flash floods hit village in Chamoli, Uttarakhand
12 Aug 2019 09:27
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No time to think, people had to be rescued: Guj cop who waded 1.5 km in floodwater with children on shoulders
12 Aug 2019 09:28