Himalayan glacial lakes across Ladakh, J&K and Himachal Pradesh flagged for risk of destructive floodingA recent Central Water Commission report reveals that over 400 glacial lakes in India are expanding, raising concerns about potential flood...
02 Sep, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
Rain ravages: 5 killed in cloudbursts in Uttarakhand, a chunk of Manali washed away, Punjab submergedTorrential rains across northern India triggered widespread devastation, with cloudbursts in Uttarakhand claiming lives and leaving many mi...
29 Aug, 2025, 08.45 PM IST
Why is India witnessing heavy rainfall? IMD explains the science behind 1,200% excess rainsNorth India, particularly Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, experienced excessive monsoon rainfall, leading to flood-like situations a...
28 Aug, 2025, 10.10 AM IST
41 Killed in J&K, Including 34 on Vaishno Devi RouteHeavy rains caused floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir. Forty-one people died, many were pilgrims near Vaishno Devi. Landslides occu...
28 Aug, 2025, 01.12 AM IST
Explained: How a cloudburst triggered deadly flash floods in UttarakhandA cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand triggered flash floods and destruction in Dharali village. A cloudburst is defined by the IMD as ra...
06 Aug, 2025, 12.53 PM IST
J-K: Dharhali and Saktoh river water level rise after heavy rainfall on Rajouri districtHeavy rainfall in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, has caused rivers to swell, mirroring the monsoon's devastating impact across India. Himachal...
06 Jul, 2025, 09.29 AM IST
Nearly half of Himachal Pradesh prone to landslide, floods, avalanchesOver 45% of Himachal Pradesh is highly prone to floods, landslides, and avalanches according to IIT Ropar. The study used geospatial data t...
17 Feb, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
Central team visits first Sikkim lake as part of GLOF warning systemsThe development is part of the government's GLOF EWS Mission, which comes in the backdrop of the October 3, 2023 glacial lake outburst floo...
03 Sep, 2024, 12.14 AM IST
Last date to file ITR: Will government extend ITR filing deadline for these taxpayers?Some taxpayers from certain states are hopeful for an extension due to the difficulties they have faced or are facing due to natural calami...
31 Jul, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
Centre pushes for mandatory floodplain zoning law as only 4 states complyWith only four states enacting floodplain zoning legislation, the Centre plans to make it mandatory for accessing central flood management ...
28 Jul, 2024, 11.04 AM IST
GLOF early warning system takes off; Centre targets 188 critical glacial lakesThe Indian government initiates an early warning system (EWS) for 188 critical lakes in the Indian Himalayan Region prone to glacial lake o...
02 May, 2024, 02.22 PM IST
Sandeep Chattoo, prominent businessman and owner of Real Kashmir FC, diesSandeep Chattoo who owns Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) died in Gurugram after suffering a severe heart attack, his family said on Sunda...
31 Dec, 2023, 10.43 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan spotted at Vaishnodevi Temple for 3rd time, ahead of 'Dunki' releaseExactly one year ago, on December 12, 2022, the actor was seen paying a visit to the temple, just before the release of his comeback movie ...
12 Dec, 2023, 06.53 PM IST
IMD's full forecast: Heavy rainfall across India until August 7; Flood concerns and impactAccording to the IMD, intense precipitation is anticipated in East Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, as wel...
05 Aug, 2023, 12.14 PM IST
72 pc districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25 pc of them have early warning systems: reportA report by The Council on Energy Environment and Water reveals that although 72% of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events...
13 Jul, 2023, 08.51 PM IST
4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.1, Occurred on 30-04-2023, 05:15:34 IST, Lat: 35.06 & Long: 74.49, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Jammu and Kashmir, Ind...
01 May, 2023, 11.59 AM IST
Budget 2023-24: Jammu and Kashmir gets Rs 35,581.44 croreAccording to the Budget papers, Rs 35,581.44 crore has been allocated to Jammu and Kashmir, of which Rs 33,923 crore is central assistance.
01 Feb, 2023, 06.55 PM IST