Flooding Brings Life To Halt In Odisha's Bhadrak
Residential areas in several parts of the Bhadrak district were overwhelmed by floodwater from the Baitarani river, putting an end to daily life for many. The district administration estimates that 80,000 to 90,000 individuals have been impacted by the flooding. "The administration took steps and boats along with other necessary help have been deployed," stated Siddeshwar Baliram Bondar, District Magistrate Bhadrak.
Tags: Odisha, Floods, people, Bhadrak, residential areas
Courtesy: ANI
Houses In Low-lying Districts Flooded By Yamuna River, Driving Residents Onto Delhi Streets
Low-lying regions in Delhi have been inundated by the Yamuna's overflow water as a result of the city's ongoing rains. After their homes were inundated, people were forced to live on the streets of Delhi. On August 14, however, the Yamuna river was running at 204.91 meters, well below the danger line of 205.33 meters. The overflowing Yamuna river swamped low-lying regions near Mayur Vihar Phase I and Akshardham Temple.
Tags: Delhi, Floods, Yamuna, Houses, people
Courtesy: India Today
7 Killed, 35 Injured In Bus Accident In Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor
In Bhakarapet of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, a bus fell off a cliff into the valley, on March 26. In the incident, seven people, including a eight-year-old child died and approximately 35 people were injured. The bus was carrying 45 passengers and was a wedding-bus, including Bride from Dharmavaram Ananthapur District. Notably, the Police have registered a case and started rescue operation. In addition, an investigation is also… read-more
Tags: bus accident, people, KILLED, Injured, Andhra Pradesh
Courtesy: Zee News
6 People From Sri Lanka Flee To India Citing 'Economic Crisis'; To Be Charged For 'Illegal' Entry
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has forced six people to leave the island nation. In addition, a couple with a four-month-old baby reached Dhanushkodi on March 22, in Tamil Nadu. The refugees were fleeing unemployment and a shortage of food in Sri Lanka, reported a source. Notably, the regional police stated that they have entered India illegally and will be charged and jailed.
Tags: World news, business, Sri Lanka, Economic crisis, people
Courtesy: India Today
2 Killed, 5 Injured In A Blast Ahead Of Manipur Assembly Elections
Ahead of the first-phase Manipur assembly elections, a bomb blast was reported in the Churachandpur district of the state, on February 26th evening. The blast claimed the lives of two people, including a 6-year-old child, and injured five others. Notably, Manipur police have found one fin unit of a mortar shell and some splinters at the explosion site, denying any terrorist activity.
Tags: Churachandpur Blast, people, KILLED, Manipur Assembly elections, 2022
Courtesy: India Today
Beautification Project Worth 4.6 Crores Slows Down After Protest In Khaba
The beautification plan worth 4.62 crores which was developed for the Rajasthan's 'Khaba' village by the "Art and cultural department" has been put on hold after the villagers opposed it. However, the villagers believe that constructing a wall boundary around the village will affect the water level in the ponds. Moreover, a group of panel members has been shortlisted and asked to submit a report considering 'Khaba conservation'.
Tags: Village, Opposition, people, beautification
Courtesy: The Times of India
Almost 2.26 Lakh People Affected By Floods In Assam
Around 2.26 lakh people from 15 of the 34 districts in Assam were affected due to the Floods. Several roads, bridges, embankments, culverts, and other infrastructures have been destroyed. About 62 relief camps were positioned to support flood-affected men, women, and children, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials. Six districts such as Lakhimpur, Majuli, Dhemaji, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia have… read-more
Tags: HEAVY RAINFALL, Floods, people, Assam
Courtesy: India TV
Russian Flight With 29 People Goes Missing
In a bizarre incident, a Russian AN-26 airplane with 29 people on board has gone missing in the Kamchatka peninsula situated in the far eastern region of Russia, on June 6. Reportedly, the plane lost contact with air traffic control while attempting to land. While flying from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Palana, the plane missed a scheduled communication. Further information regarding the incident is yet to be revealed.
Tags: Russia, Airplane, missing, people
Courtesy: Deccan Herald