The Rishikesh-Joshimath-Mana road which was blocked at Hathipahad due to flash flood in Dhauli Ganga has been reopened late afternoon for traffic on Sunday, informed the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). “The Rishikesh-Joshimath-Mana road which was blocked at Hathipahad due to flash flood in Dhauli Ganga has been reopened for traffic by Border Roads […]
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Global leaders offer condolence to families of Uttarakhand’s glacial burst victims
Following a glacial burst in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, leaders around the world have offered condolences to the families of the victims. French President Emmanuel Macron said in a tweet, “France expresses its full solidarity with India, after a glacier burst in the Uttarakhand province, leading to the disappearance of over 100 people. Our thoughts are with […]
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Uttarakhand glacier burst: 4 columns of Army, medical teams deployed at Ringi village
The Defence Minister’s office on Sunday said that four columns of the Indian Army and two medical teams have been deployed at Ringi Village for the rescue of people affected by the flood in the Dhauli Ganga River after a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Taking […]
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Jawan injured in encounter between security forces, naxals in Jharkhand
One jawan of CoBRA Battalion suffered injuries in the encounter which took place between security forces and Naxals on Sunday in the tri-junction area of Chaibasa, Khunti, and Seraikela border. Jharkhand police informed that the injured jawan has been shifted to hospital. The state police also said that a search operation by district […]
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Flow from Uttarakhand’s Tehri dam stopped in view of flood situation
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday said that the flow from the Tehri dam was stopped to facilitate the smooth passage of rising waters on Rishiganga and Alaknanda rivers in view of the Chamoli flood situation. “Flow from Tehri dam was stopped to facilitate the smooth passage of rising waters on […]
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Uttarakhand: Pilgrims need passes to attend Kumbh Mela
Haridwar District Magistrate C Ravishankar on Sunday said that pilgrims will need passes to attend Kumbh Mela. “Pilgrims will need passes for Kumbh Mela and the passes will be issued only after submission of a negative RT-PCR test report, medical certificate, and identification proof. Those without passes will be denied entry,” said Ravishankar. He also informed that the district administration has demanded […]
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Centre will extend all possible help to Uttarakhand govt to tackle flood situation, says Amit Shah
Amid the flood situation in Chamoli, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured the people of Uttarakhand that the Central government will extend all possible help to the state government to deal with the natural disaster. Shah informed that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai is currently in the Home […]
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Army deploys choppers, troops to tackle flood situation in Chamoli
As avalanche and flood at a Chamoli village destroyed many houses on Sunday, the Indian Army has deployed choppers and troops for supporting the Uttarakhand government and NDRF to tackle the flood situation, said Army. “Indian Army has deployed choppers and troops for supporting Uttarakhand government and NDRF to tackle the flood. Military station near Rishikesh actively involved in the coordination of rescue and […]
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PM Modi monitoring flood situation in Chamoli, speaks to Uttarakhand CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the flood situation in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district in which as many as 150 people feared to be dead. “Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand & the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities & getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue […]
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Chamoli flood: Uttarakhand Police issues advisory, urges people to ‘have patience’
As avalanche and flood at a Chamoli village destroyed many houses on Sunday, Uttarakhand Police issued a flood advisory saying that water level may rise at Srinagar, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. “Water level at Srinagar may rise to 536.00 m at 16:00 hrs. at Rishikesh, the water level may rise to 340.50 m at 20:00 hrs and Haridwar the water […]
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100-150 casualties feared in flash flood in Chamoli: Uttarakhand Chief
As many as 150 people feared to be dead in the flash flood in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in the Tapovan area, officials said. “100-150 casualties feared in the flash flood in Chamoli district, said Uttarakhand Chief Secretary OM Prakash told ANI. Rishiganga Power Project has been […]
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Chamoli: Massive flood in Dhauliganga river, houses destroyed after avalanche
A massive flood has been reported in Dhauliganga river, following an avalanche near Rishiganga Power Project in Chamoli district on Sunday. “Some water bodies flooded and destroyed many river bank-side houses due to cloudburst or breaching of the reservoir. Casualties are feared and hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue,” ITBP officials said. Chamoli district magistrate has also instructed […]
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Avalanche near power project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, 2 ITBP teams at spot
The Rishiganga Power Project was damaged due to breach of the glacier at Raini village in Tapovan area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, police said. All the concerned districts have been alerted in the wake of incident. Officers and employees of Chamoli District Administration and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have reached the spot. A warning […]
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Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Rohit, Gill fall after visitors post mammoth 578
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill failed to get going as they were dismissed by Jofra Archer early on after England posted a total of 578 against India on day three of the ongoing first Test on Sunday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. At the lunch break on day three, India’s score reads 59/2, trailing […]
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Women at increased risk of fatal, nighttime cardiac arrest: Study
Women are at a higher risk than men to suffer sudden death due to cardiac arrest during nighttime hours, suggested a new study. The findings were published in the journal ‘Heart Rhythm’. The study, led by the Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention in the Smidt Heart Institute, has found for the first time that during nighttime hours, women are more likely […]