The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra for the next two days. Heavy rains have already caused waterlogging and flood-like conditions in several districts, including Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Pune. Flight services at Mumbai airport were severely impacted, and both state legislature houses were adjourned due to travel…
Patna, July 8 2024 : In a tragic turn of events, 12 people lost their lives due to lightning strikes across seven districts in Bihar. In response, the state government has announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences over the…
Chandigarh, July 8 2024 : Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh has approved five major projects worth more than Rs. 340 crore aimed at strengthening the sewerage network and augmenting drinking water supply in the districts of Ambala, Hisar, and Fatehabad. An official spokesperson provided detailed information about the approved projects. In Ambala District, the…
Ranchi, July 8 2024 : Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has moved a confidence motion in the state assembly, aiming to solidify his position amid ongoing political tensions. The Speaker of the Jharkhand Assembly, Rabindra Nath Mahto, allocated an hour for debate on the motion. Legislators from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and Rashtriya…
Bhopal, July 8 2024: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Lal Yadav expanded his cabinet by inducting Ramniwas Rawat, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The swearing-in ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan in Bhopal, with Governor Mangubhai C. Patel administering the oath. Chief Minister Yadav, along with other leaders, extended their best wishes…
The Supreme Court has dismissed the West Bengal government’s appeal against a Calcutta High Court order directing a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) inquiry into allegations of land-grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali. The court questioned the state’s stance, asking why it was attempting to shield someone in this matter. This decision underscores the judiciary’s…
In a tragic incident at the Budawada UltraTech Cement factory in Jaggaiahpeta mandal of NTR district, around 15 people have suffered injuries, with five reportedly in serious condition. The accident occurred around 11:30 am when hot material used in cement manufacturing fell on workers on the second floor. According to Nandigama Assistant Commissioner of Police,…
The punctuality of even market leaders like IndiGo and Air India has significantly fallen as delays by airlines become commonplace. The recent roof collapse at Delhi airport, which led to the distribution of flights from Terminal 1 to the other two terminals, further exacerbated the On-Time Performance (OTP) issues. Allegations and counter-allegations regarding OTP in…
Mumbai has recorded over 300 mm of rainfall at various places in a six-hour period from 1 am to 7 am today. The heavy rains have caused water logging and disruption of suburban train services in low-lying areas. To avoid inconvenience to students, a holiday for the first session has been declared for all BMC,…
Lucknow , 7 July , 2024 : The Yogi Adityanath government has announced the launch of ‘Mitra Van,’ a major plantation drive under the Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024. The initiative targets enhancing greenery along the borders of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal through the planting of 35 crore saplings. Following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the…