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August 17, 2025 12:41 PM

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Weather Warning: J&K to See Heavy Rain, Storms Over Next 48 Hours

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Union Territory next two days. The weather agency also cautioned that the weather may trigger cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides,  in vulnerable areas.   Weather department said par...

August 17, 2025 1:58 PM

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J&K: Cloudburst in Kathua Village Claims 7 Lives, Rescue Operations Underway

In Jammu and Kashmir at least seven persons were killed and five others injured in two separate incidents of cloudburst and flash flood in Kathua district early hours of this morning. The calamity struck Jodh Ghati village of Rajbagh and Janglote amid heavy overnight rains in the district. According...

August 17, 2025 11:39 AM

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Puducherry: Three Tourists Drown at Chinna Veerampattinam Beach

In Puducherry, three tourists, including a woman, drowned after being swept away by strong waves at Chinna Veerampattinam Beach near Ariyankuppam yesterday. The deceased have been identified as Pawan Kumar, aged 25, from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, Megha, aged 29, from Shimoga in Karnataka, and Br...

August 17, 2025 8:47 AM

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Heavy Rain Disrupts Life in Telangana

In Telangana, low-lying areas have been inundated at several places in Adilabad, Khammam and Mancherial districts yesterday due to incessant heavy rains that are lashing for the past few days. The downpour caused waterlogging on roads and inundation in low-lying areas at several places. Rivulets and...

August 17, 2025 7:13 AM

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Ajay Kumar Bhalla Given Additional Charge as Nagaland Governor

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to discharge the functions of Nagaland Governor in addition to his own duties.   A Rashtrapati Bhavan Communique said, consequent upon the demise of Governor of Nagaland La. Ganesan, the President has appointed Mr Bhalla as th...

August 16, 2025 9:36 PM

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Manipur Celebrates Krishna Janmashtami with Devotion and Cultural Events

In Manipur, Krishna Janmasthami is being celebrated across the State, marking the birthday celebration for Lord Krishna. The main celebration is being held at Shri Shri Govindajee Temple and ISKON Mandir, both located in Imphal. Besides, the celebration was held at Gopinath Mandir in the Bishnupur d...

August 16, 2025 6:58 PM

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IMD issues orange alert for Five Kerala Districts Amid heavy rainfall forecast

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted very heavy rainfall in Kerala and issued an orange alert for five districts- Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kannur, and Kasaragod today. A yellow alert has been issued for all other districts.   The orange alert will continue in Kannur and Kasara...

August 16, 2025 6:54 PM

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Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini asserts zero tolerance on law and order lapses

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the state government has adopted zero tolerance towards any lapse in law and order. He underlined that ensuring a safe and secure environment for the people is the government’s top priority.  Replying to questions from the media at Chandigarh to...