Shimla, September 5 The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has left a trail of destruction, claiming 355 lives so far this season, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, lightning strikes, and other weather-triggered causes, and 161 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA’s cumulative […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 5 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that illegal mining was among the major reasons behind the devastation caused by recent floods in Punjab. In a social media post, Chouhan recalled that embankments along the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi and Ghaggar rivers were strengthened during the tenure […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, paying tribute to educators for their role in shaping the nation’s future. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Modi praised teachers for their commitment and compassion, saying their dedication to nurturing young […]
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Amreli, September 5 Ishwariya village in Amreli district has become the first village in Gujarat to provide LPG pipeline connections to every household, ending decades of dependence on gas cylinders. Home to around 2,000 people and nearly 400 families, Ishwariya now enjoys uninterrupted, 24-hour cooking gas supply through pipelines. For housewives in the village, this […]
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New Delhi, September 5 The recent GST reforms will give a major boost in further enhancing productivity and competitiveness of the dairy sector while ensuring sustainable livelihoods, directly benefitting over 8 crore rural farmer families, according to the government. In a landmark move to strengthen India’s dairy sector, the 56th GST Council approved sweeping tax […]
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New Delhi, September 5 In yet another display of courage and commitment, the Indian Army’s Vajra Corps has saved the life of a 60-year-old man bitten by a snake in flood-ravaged Amritsar district on Friday. The dramatic rescue took place under ‘Operation Raahat’ in the Panther Division, which has been at the forefront of flood-relief […]
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New Delhi, September 5 India has demonstrated the potential to gasify coal with high ash content through proven indigenous technology trials, according to experts at a NITI Aayog event. Dr. VK Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, commended the initiatives taken by the Ministry of Coal for faster implementation of coal gasification in India. He highlighted India’s […]
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New Delhi, September 5 The next-generation GST reforms are a historic leap forward for India’s textile sector, serving as a catalyst for the country’s march towards becoming a $350 billion textile economy by 2030, according to the government. The Ministry of Textiles has reaffirmed its commitment to work hand-in-hand with industry stakeholders, exporters, artisans, and […]
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Ahmedabad, September 5 Widespread rainfall continued across Gujarat, with 195 talukas receiving rain in the past 24 hours. Umarpada in Surat topped the charts with eight inches of rainfall, while Jambughoda and Bodeli recorded over six inches. Pavi Jetpur and Netrang in Bharuch saw more than five inches, while over 20 talukas received upwards of […]
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Chandigarh, September 5 The rescue of devotees stranded during the Manimahesh pilgrimage in the interiors of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh for the last many days began on Friday, with three flights of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopters evacuating a batch of 135 devotees from Bharmour to the district headquarters. A government spokesperson said […]
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