Day: August 14, 2023

Himachal Pradesh: 26 dead, several missing in rain-related incidents

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Himachal Pradesh - 26 dead, several missing in rain-related incidents

At least 26 people have been killed and several feared missing as incessant rains wreaked havoc across Himachal on Monday. While a landslide at a Shiv temple in Summerhill locality of Shimla claimed nine lives, several others are still feared trapped under the debris. Four others were also reported dead in landslide in Phagli of Shimla. Six admitted to the hospital. Rescue operation underway. As per officials Nepalese labourers are among the victims here. In Solan district, seven members of a family were killed in a cloudburst. The deceased in…

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Tragedy Strikes: Seven Lives Lost in Himachal Cloudburst, Vehicles Buried Under Debris in Uttarakhand

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Tragedy Strikes: Seven Lives Lost in Himachal Cloudburst, Vehicles Buried Under Debris in Uttarakhand

At least seven people were killed in a cloudburst at Jadon village of Kandaghat sub division in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan on Monday morning. Two houses and a cowshed had been washed away in the incident. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued red alerts for several Uttarakhand districts and predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The IMD Uttarakhand said in a statement on Sunday, “Very heavy to extremely heavy rain/ thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and very intense to extremely intense spell is very likely to…

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13 Mosques Vandalized and Religious Texts Burnt in Recent Haryana Violence: Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Hind

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13 Mosques Vandalized and Religious Texts Burnt in Recent Haryana Violence: Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Hind

Jamiat e Ulama e Hind has said that during recent violence in Haryana 13 mosques were vandalized and religious books burnt. As per a report of Muslim Mirror, Jamiat has embarked on a proactive mission to provide relief, conduct surveys, and pursue legal remedies and renovate the mosques. The organization’s multifaceted approach aims to address the situation, heal affected communities, and uphold justice. Establishing a dedicated relief committee, legal cell, and survey teams, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has undertaken comprehensive efforts to alleviate the aftermath of the tragic incidents. The delegation’s findings…

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Prospect of Gurez Valley’s connectivity to Kargil via Kaobal Gali on the Horizon

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Prospect of Gurez Valley's connectivity to Kargil via Kaobal Gali on the Horizon

The scenic Gurez Valley located on the Line of Control, 85 km from Bandipora district headquarters, may soon get a major tourism boost as authorities are considering opening the traditional Gurez-Kargil road via Kaobal Gali. The Gurez valley, which has witnessed a surge in tourist arrivals from far and wide in the past few years, offers new opportunities for local stakeholders to promote their businesses as homestays while hotels are mushrooming. To keep its eco-friendly nature intact, some local entrepreneurs have opened accommodations for stay in tents. Also Read |…

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Mehbooba Mufti on “Tiranga” Rally: Nehru’s actions were among people, LG Sinha needs security

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Mehbooba Mufti on "Tiranga" Rally: Nehru's actions were among people, LG Sinha needs security

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday hit back at Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, saying the administration today needed a posse of security personnel to carry the National Flag while first prime minister Jawahar Lal Nehru did it amidst ordinary people in 1949. The PDP president’s tweet came after Sinha participated in a ‘tiranga’ rally in the City and reminding her that there were enough people carrying the National Flag. Participating in the rally organised as part of Independence Day celebrations, Sinha, in an apparent reference to the PDP…

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Indian Air Force Deploys Over 68,000 Troops to Eastern Ladakh in Response to Galwan Valley Clashes

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Indian Air Force Deploys Over 68,000 Troops to Eastern Ladakh in Response to Galwan Valley Clashes

Over 68,000 Army soldiers, around 90 tanks and other weapon systems were airlifted by the Indian Air Force to eastern Ladakh from across the country for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, top sources in defence and security establishment said. The IAF deployed its Su-30 MKI and Jaguar jets in the region for round-the-clock surveillance and intelligence gathering on the enemy build-up, apart from putting several squadrons of combat aircraft in “offensive posturing” in the wake of the clashes…

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