IMD Issues Orange and Yellow Alerts as Heavy Rain Forecast for Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued critical orange and yellow alerts for several districts across Uttarakhand, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. These warnings, valid between August 10 and August 14, come as the state continues to grapple with the aftermath of recent flash floods. [16] Districts such as Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri,…
Uttarakhand Cabinet Passes Key Bills: Agniveer Quota, Stricter Anti-Conversion Law Approved
In a significant move, the Uttarakhand Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has approved two pivotal proposals. The first grants a 10 percent horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in direct recruitment for Group ‘C’ government services, offering exemptions in physical efficiency tests and age relaxation. [8] Concurrently, the Cabinet also sanctioned…
Housing Boost for Capital: 1000 Modern Flats Approved for Raipur Government Staff
A significant welfare initiative is on the horizon for government employees in Chhattisgarh’s capital, Raipur, as the Central Government has given its nod for the construction of 1000 modern flats. This ambitious project, spearheaded by MP Brijmohan Agarwal, aims to provide quality and affordable housing in a phased manner to central, state, and public sector…
ISRO Reveals Devastation: Satellite Images Show Dharali Transformed by Flood
The true scale of the recent devastation in Uttarakhand’s Dharali village has been laid bare by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Utilizing Cartosat-2S satellite data, ISRO has released striking ‘before and after’ images comparing the region on June 13 and August 7. [13] The latest imagery reveals a massive, fan-shaped debris field, spanning nearly…
Uttarkashi Flash Floods: Rescue Operations Intensify Amidst Rising Concerns
A wave of devastation has swept through Uttarkashi’s Dharali region, triggered by a powerful cloudburst on August 5. Flash floods and subsequent landslides have claimed multiple lives, with dozens still unaccounted for. [7, 11] Rescue and relief operations are in full swing, with teams from the police, Army, NDRF, and SDRF working tirelessly. [5, 7]…
Tricolour Rises in Bastar: 29 Naxal-Hit Villages Celebrate First Independence Day
In an unprecedented and deeply symbolic event, 29 villages across Chhattisgarh’s Naxal-affected Bastar region experienced a truly historic Independence Day as they hoisted the national flag for the very first time. This monumental occasion, facilitated by sustained efforts from security forces and administrative initiatives, signals a significant stride towards integrating these remote communities into the…
Punjab Commuters Stranded as Public Bus Workers Launch Major Strike
Across Punjab, thousands of daily commuters found themselves grappling with widespread disruptions as contractual employees of the state’s public bus services, including Punjab Roadways and PRTC, initiated a major strike. The industrial action, which has brought nearly 3,000 buses to a standstill, is a direct result of long-standing demands for job regularisation and the urgent…
Tragedy Strikes Rajnandgaon: Six Dead in Horrific Highway Collision
A somber Friday morning cast a pall over Chhattisgarh as a horrific road accident on the Raipur-Nagpur National Highway claimed the lives of six individuals, leaving another critically injured. The devastating head-on collision, suspected to be caused by driver fatigue, occurred near Chirchari village, sending shockwaves through the community and raising urgent questions about road…
Uttarakhand Governor Mandates Round-the-Clock Monsoon Alert Post-Dharali
In a decisive move to bolster the state’s resilience against natural calamities, Uttarakhand Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) convened a high-level meeting today. The focus was a comprehensive review of the recent Dharali disaster response, with a stern directive for all agencies to maintain a 24×7 alert throughout the active monsoon season. The Governor…
Punjab Scraps Controversial Land Policy After Widespread Protests
Chandigarh witnesses a significant political reversal as the Punjab government announces the complete withdrawal of its contentious land pooling policy. The move comes after relentless pressure from farmer organizations, opposition parties, and a crucial intervention by the High Court, which had questioned the policy’s hasty notification. This landmark decision is being hailed as a resounding…
