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Himachal declares entire state disaster-hit

Shimla, Sept. 2 -- The Himachal Pradesh government declared the rain-battered entire state as "disaster affected" under Section 34 of the National Disaster Management Act, following widespread devasta... Read More


Uttarakhand rains: Over 300 roads blocked, orange alert for seven districts

India, Sept. 2 -- Uttarakhand has recorded 273% excess rainfall in the past 24 hours, leaving over 300 roads blocked. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for seven dis... Read More


Not enough to eat

Nepal, Sept. 2 -- Remote districts of Sudurpaschim Province, including Bajhang, have long reeled under an acute food crisis. For instance, Saipal, one of the most food-insecure rural municipalities of... Read More


Three killed as Ludhiana drowns in deluge

Ludhiana, Sept. 2 -- Torrential rainfall has unleashed widespread destruction across Ludhiana, claiming three lives and leaving a trail of collapsed buildings, submerged roads, and severe waterlogging... Read More


Assam: Seven staff suspended for misleading infant death probe at GMCH

Guwahati, Sept. 2 -- The Assam Government's health department suspended seven staff members for misleading the probe and failing to maintain records following an infant's death. Reports state that th... Read More


5 die in landslides, over 1,200 roads shut in Himachal

Shimla, Sept. 2 -- A 35-year-old man and his 10-year-old daughter were among five people killed due to landslides triggered by heavy rain that disrupted essential services in Shimla district, official... Read More


How to invest smarter: 5 critical mistakes investors make while selecting mutual funds and how to avoid them

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Choosing the right mutual fund is more than just selecting the top-performing funds. Time and again, many investors fall into avoidable traps, such as opting for funds based on s... Read More


Recognition: English Bazar Municipality declared ODF+

Malda, Sept. 2 -- The English Bazar Municipality (EBM) has achieved the Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF+) status for its significant efforts in building adequate community toilets and managing liquid w... Read More


PM gives 'Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi' mantra, urges traders to display 'Swadeshi' board

Patna, Sept. 2 -- Amid the US slapping 50 percent tariffs on India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave a new mantra "Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi" for building an Atmanirbhar Bharat, and... Read More


Amit Shah visits flood-hit areas of Jammu, reviews relief efforts

JAMMU, Sept. 2 -- Union home minister Amit Shah, on Monday, visited Jammu and inspected the rain, flood, and landslide-affected areas of Jammu division and took stock of the damages caused by the natu... Read More