Massive deforestation in PoK increases landslides, amplifies flooding: Report

IANS | September 3, 2025 6:31 PM

Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Citing the recent Google Earth satellite imagery of the Neelum Valley, a report has indicated the ongoing massive deforestation in several areas of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) which were once large areas of lush woodlands but are now stripped bare due to illegal logging carried out by the timber mafia in collaboration with elements of the Pakistani army and government officials.

Madhya Pradesh: NBHM boosts scientific beekeeping, paves way for self-reliance of Neemuch youths

IANS | September 3, 2025 6:00 PM

Neemuch, Sep 3 (IANS) Beekeeping, once considered a supplementary activity, is now turning into a promising industry for farmers and entrepreneurs across India. With the launch of the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) in 2019-20 under the Self-Reliant India Scheme, the government aims to promote the 'Sweet Revolution', increase agricultural-horticultural productivity, create employment, and empower rural communities, particularly women.

Flood situation alarming in J&K, rivers cross danger mark

IANS | September 3, 2025 2:30 PM

Srinagar/Jammu, Sep 3 (IANS) The flood situation worsened significantly on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir, with nearly all rivers and streams flowing above the flood mark as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a meeting to assess the latest conditions across the UT.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Punjab tomorrow to assess flood devastation

IANS | September 3, 2025 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Punjab on Thursday to assess the extensive damage caused by floods in the state.

Jammu flood: Tawi, Chenab cross danger levels as heavy rainfall continues

IANS | September 3, 2025 8:29 AM

Jammu, Sep 3 (IANS) Incessant rainfall has swollen all the rivers and streams in the Jammu division, as the water level again crossed the flood alert mark in Tawi, Chenab, Basantar and Ujh rivers, with authorities using loudspeakers to sound an alert in Jammu city on Wednesday.

India best-performing G20 nation on sustainability, trade talks on across the globe: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 2, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India is one of the best-performing G20 nations in meeting sustainability commitments, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, adding that the country is also expanding trade ties across the globe.

Delhi breathes like the hills, rains gift capital its cleanest air in months

IANS | September 2, 2025 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) For a change, Delhi’s lungs feel lighter. After days of incessant rain, residents of Delhi-NCR are soaking in air so fresh that it has reminded many of a holiday in the hills.

‘Modi govt will continue to provide financial support to flood victims’: HM Amit Shah visits Jammu areas (2nd Ld)

IANS | September 1, 2025 7:58 PM

Jammu, Sep 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday visited the flood-affected areas in Jammu and asserted that the Modi government will continue to provide financial and other assistance to the victims.

Inter-Ministerial Central Teams constituted to assess damage in disaster-affected states

IANS | August 31, 2025 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs), each for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir to assess damage caused by heavy rainfall, flood, flash flood, cloudbursts and landslides, an official said on Sunday.

IMD forecasts wetter September, little respite from nature’s fury

IANS | August 31, 2025 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) As several parts of the country continue to face floods, landslides and cloudbursts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday released its monthly report forecasting a wetter September with above normal rainfall.

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Massive deforestation in PoK increases landslides, amplifies flooding: Report

Madhya Pradesh: NBHM boosts scientific beekeeping, paves way for self-reliance of Neemuch youths

Flood situation alarming in J&K, rivers cross danger mark

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Punjab tomorrow to assess flood devastation

Jammu flood: Tawi, Chenab cross danger levels as heavy rainfall continues

India best-performing G20 nation on sustainability, trade talks on across the globe: Piyush Goyal

Delhi breathes like the hills, rains gift capital its cleanest air in months

‘Modi govt will continue to provide financial support to flood victims’: HM Amit Shah visits Jammu areas (2nd Ld)

Inter-Ministerial Central Teams constituted to assess damage in disaster-affected states

IMD forecasts wetter September, little respite from nature’s fury

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