The flood situation had largely improved on Saturday in Manipur, which was ravaged for more than five days due to the massive deluge affecting around two lakh people in 348 villages and urban localities in eight districts after the incessant rains triggered by cyclonic storm Remal, officials said.
Officials said that the water level receded in most rivers including in Imphal, Nambul, and Kongba and from the villages, human habitations and localities.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who closely monitored the situation during the past five days, on...
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Explained: Why Have Temperatures Reached Record Highs In India?
Several parts of India grappled with unusually high temperatures this week, forcing schools to close and hospitals to create special units to treat heat-related illnesses, while workers on construction sites were given a "paid holiday" in the afternoon.
Here is a look at what caused the unprecedented heat in the country.
HOW UNUSUAL HAS THE SITUATION BEEN THIS YEAR?
While every year temperatures in India tend to peak in the months of May and June, the number of heatwave days recorded over northwestern and eastern parts of the country this season...
"Growth Momentum Will Continue In PM Modi's 3rd Term": Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday termed 8.2 per cent GDP growth in 2023-24 as 'remarkable' and said the growth momentum will continue in the "third term of the Modi Government".
Today's GDP data showcases robust economic growth with a growth rate of 8.2 per cent for FY 2023-24 and 7.8 per cent for the fourth or March quarter of FY 2023-24.
"This remarkable GDP growth rate is the highest among the major economies of the world," Nirmala Sitharaman said in a post on X.
She said the manufacturing sector witnessed a significant growth of...
Case Against Gujarat BJP MLA's Son For Assaulting Student Leader: Cops
A case of attempt to murder was registered against Gujarat BJP MLA Geetaba Jadeja's son Ganesh Jadeja and others here on Friday for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a local NSUI leader, police said.
As complainant Sanjay Solanki, city unit chief of the National Students' Union of India, a Congress-affiliated organisation, is a Dalit, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act too was invoked.
"The incident took place in the early hours of Friday. We have registered an FIR against Ganesh Jadeja and his men. No one...
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Will Go To Supreme Court To Get Delhi's Share Of Water From Haryana: Atishi
The Delhi government will approach the Supreme Court over Haryana not releasing the capital's share of water, which has led to a crisis, Water Minister Atishi said today.
Addressing a press conference, Atishi said Delhi is staring at an "emergency" and announced many measures to tackle the crisis, including banning the use of drinking water for washing cars and at construction sites.
The government held an emergency meeting over the water crisis that the city is facing amid a heatwave.
"We are going to the Supreme Court so that the court tells...
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Sharad Pawar Leader Tears BR Ambedkar's Poster, Later Apologises
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad apologised today for tearing posters denouncing the Manusmriti that also had a picture of Dr BR Ambedkar.
The rival Nationalist Congress Party headed by Ajit Pawar targeted him over the incident and demanded that he be arrested, while the BJPsaid it would stage protests in Maharashtra over the issue.
Mr Awhad, a former state minister, was taking part in a protest at Mahad in Raigad district against the state government's alleged plans to introduce some verses from the Manusmriti in the school curriculum.
The...
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
3 Die Of Food Poisoning After Attending Engagement Ceremony In Rajasthan
Three persons lost their lives due to food poisoning in Rajasthan's Udaipur district on Tuesday after attending an engagement ceremony in Kotda tehsil while around 22 others are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Kotda police station in-charge Ashok Kumar Singh said, "An engagement ceremony was scheduled here on Monday night. There were around 100 guests, many of whom fell ill soon after they returned home."
Three persons, including Babu (50) from the girl's side, and Masru (40) and Amiya Devi (35) from the boy's side, died due to food poisoning....
Delhi Hospital Fire: Cops To Check Call Records, Question Owner's Wife
The Delhi Police will check call records and messages of the two accused arrested in connection with a fire at a neonatal facility here and question the hospital owner's wife, officials said on Tuesday.
They said investigators have already seized the mobile phones of the accused -- Dr Naveen Kichi, the owner of Baby Care New Born Hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar, and Dr Akash, who was on duty at the time of the incident.
A senior police officer privy to the investigation said Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) officials under whose...
Manipur Schools To Remain Shut For 3 Days Due To Heavy Rains
All schools in Manipur will remain closed for three days from May 29 due to the bad weather conditions and widespread destruction caused to many households and installations due to incessant rain in the aftermath of cyclone Remal, an official notification said on Tuesday.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that measures have been taken to regulate the rising water level of rivers caused by the heavy rainfall.
"In view of the widespread destruction and inconveniences caused to many households and installations across the state due to incessant rain...
Shashi Tharoor's Request To PM After Payal Kapadia's Big Win At Cannes
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he hailed director Payal Kapadia for winning the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival, asking if India is proud of her, shouldn't his government immediately withdraw the "cases" against her and fellow FTII students.
Last week, Ms Kapadia became the first Indian woman filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award, the second highest honour at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, for her Malayalam-Hindi feature film "All We Imagine As Light". Following the win,...
Monday, May 27, 2024
Two Dead As Car Overturns En Route To Kota Coaching Center
A car carrying seven members of an extended family from Madhya Pradesh overturned after crashing killing two persons and injuring five, police said.
The family were heading to Kota for the admission of two persons -- also in the car -- in a coaching institute when around 11.30 am, the accident happened near Anta town on the national highway, Circle Inspector at Baran Sadar Police Station Chuttan Lal said.
One person has sustained critical injuries is under treatment at Baran district hospital while others in the car suffered minor injuries and...
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Families Struggle To Identify Their Babies Killed In Delhi Hospital Fire
“Allah ko pyaari ho gayi meri beti," said a father, whose 11-day-old daughter died in the massive fire in a Delhi childcare hospital. In the aftermath of the devastating fire that killed seven newborn babies, families are struggling to identify their children.
Meanwhile, three of the six of the families are reliving the trauma of losing their child.
Ruhi, a 17-day-old baby, was admitted to the hospital two days ago due to a fever and died in the fire. Her mother said, "Yesterday I met my baby, and this morning, we received information about the...