Dibrugarh: Floodwaters have cut off Janzimukh Gaon for five days, leaving boats as its only lifeline.The Burhidihing has submerged every road and path linking the village, 42 km from Dibrugarh town, to the mainland. Its 99 households, comprising 575 residents, now depend on tulunga nao, or small country boats, for transport.The Mising village relies mainly…
FOSTTA submits memorandum to Surat collector Tejas Parmar Surat: The Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) on Thursday submitted a memorandum to Surat Collector Tejas Parmar, urging the district administration to ensure speedy and hassle-free disbursal of relief to textile traders affected by the recent floods.The association said heavy rainfall on July 7…
IMD recorded 80mm of rainfall at its Gurgaon observatory between 8.30am and 5.30pm Gurgaon: It took just one proper monsoon spell to expose the city’s oldest vulnerability. As the season’s first widespread showers lashed on Tuesday, roads disappeared under water, traffic slowed to a crawl, school buses got stranded and commuters found themselves trapped for…
Health and family welfare minister UT Khader holding a review meeting in Udupi Saturday Udupi: Health and family welfare minister UT Khader Saturday directed all govt departments to coordinate closely to tackle monsoon-related emergencies and ensure prompt relief for people affected by floods and other natural calamities.Chairing a review meeting on rain-related damage and drinking…
The hovercraft has a payload capacity of 8 tonnes, a maximum speed of 45 knots, a cruising speed of 35 knots, can carry up to 42 personnel and has an operational endurance of nine hours Panaji: In a milestone for India’s defence manufacturing sector, Chowgule Shipyards on Thursday delivered the country’s first indigenously built Air…
Prayagraj: As flood relief remains top priorities for the state government during monsoon, as many as 44 ‘Aapda Sakhis’ are being trained for disaster management. ‘Aapda Sakhis’ will serve as first responders in local communities during disasters, assist in relief operations, and raise public awareness.Officials claimed that the state has suffered significant losses due to…
