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July 20, 2026 5:44 PM

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Rain-Related Death Toll in J&K Rises to 16 as Rescue Operations Continue

In Jammu and Kashmir, four more people lost their lives in rain-related incidents across Jammu division today, taking the death toll to 16 over the past two days. At least seven people were still missing as persistent heavy rains hampered rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit Rajouri and Poo...

July 20, 2026 5:13 PM

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J&K LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Rain Situation, Directs Swift Relief Measures

In Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the situation following heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides in several districts of the Union Territory. The LG spoke with the senior officials and directed for swift relief and infrastructure restoration in affected areas. The Lieu...

July 20, 2026 4:56 PM

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah Announces ₹6 Lakh Ex Gratia for Rain-Related Deaths

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced an ex gratia relief of Rs. 6 lakh for the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the rain-related incidents in Rajouri and Poonch districts, as an immediate measure to support the bereaved families. Akashvani Jammu's corresp...

July 20, 2026 12:46 PM

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Met Dept issues Orange Alert in Punjab & Haryana as heavy rain continues

Many parts of Punjab and Haryana are experiencing heavy to very heavy rain, giving relief from hot and humid weather conditions. The Met Department had issued an orange alert of the prevailing weather conditions in both the states. The most affected districts in Punjab are Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Hosh...

July 20, 2026 9:51 AM

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Monsoon Session of Bihar Legislature to begin today

The five-day Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislature begins today. The session will continue until the 24th of July and will comprise a total of five sittings.   Akashvani's correspondent reports that the government is expected to present the Supplementary Budget along with several important legisl...

July 20, 2026 9:48 AM

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Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during a special meeting held at Jagdishpur, a historic town near Bhopal. Akashvani's correspondent reports that tribal communities have been kept outside the scope of this law.   Madhya Pradesh has taken a major step towards ...