Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited disaster-hit Himachal Pradesh, reviewed the situation and damage caused by cloudbursts, rains and landslides, and announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore for the state.
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 9 (IANS) Moved by the plight and overloaded with feelings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met 11-month-old Neetika, the lone survivor of her family in the Himachal floods, and softly tapped her face.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that her government is preparing to provide compensation to farmers whose crops got damaged by rain and flood.
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 9 (IANS) She was just 11 months old, fast asleep, when the raging waters came calling. Her parents and grandmother stepped out to divert the flood that threatened their home. They never returned. Only the baby remained -- untouched, as if the monsoon fury had paused at her cradle.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit flood-affected regions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday to review the ongoing disaster response and rehabilitation efforts following severe monsoon-triggered floods and landslides that have wreaked havoc across northern India.
Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) It’s the basic rule of 'Punjabiat' to be charitable and serve selflessly those in need. It is this rule, that keeps hope and community resilience alive despite the devastation caused by monsoon fury in Punjab. The state is witnessing one of the worst floods in recent history, with thousands of homes submerged, or damaged, crops destroyed, and thousands of families displaced and their livestock dead.
Haridwar, Sep 8 (IANS) A significant portion of the Mansa Devi hill near the Bhimgoda railway tunnel and Kali Mata temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar collapsed on Monday, triggering a massive landslide that brought train services to a complete halt on the busy Dehradun-Haridwar route.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) In a major relief effort for passengers stranded due to recent floods in the Jammu region, the Jammu division of Northern Railways has announced the commencement of special train services between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Reasi district and Sangaldan in Ramban district.
Bhiwani, Sep 7 (IANS) Facing rain related major issues, a village in Haryana’s Bhiwani district has set a remarkable example of humanity and solidarity. Despite facing flood situation due to incessant rains, the villagers of Dhanana are sending truckloads of relief material to support flood-affected residents in Punjab.
Chandigarh/Shimla, Sep 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday to take stock of the situation of monsoon fury that left a trail of widespread destruction in both northern states.
