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WAYANAD FLOODS 2024
Wayanad: Channelling CSR funds to rebuild lives and futureIn July 2024, Wayanad faced severe flash floods and landslides, leaving a trail of destruction that impacted homes and children's education...
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
Kerala flood volunteer Rajesh dies after handing life jacket to 61-year-old man he just rescued from riverKerala flood volunteer and swimming instructor R Rajesh died after he gave his own life jacket to a 61-year-old man he had just rescued fro...
Wayanad Landslides: The hills are alive, but have a warningWayanad faces escalating ecological crises and deadly landslides. Recent disasters highlight unscientific development and policy conflicts....
All valuable articles donated to Ram temple safe; over 30 kg gold-like items in possession of Trust: TreasurerThe Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust detailed its extensive gold and silver holdings. These valuables were donated by devotees sin...
The cloud bursts: Frantic call for a Himalayan research stationEvery year, the Himalayas shed 300–400 sq km of ice, amplifying monsoonal fury that already costs India nearly Rs 50,000 crore annually, in...
Central govt virtually failed Wayanad landslide victims: Kerala HCThe Kerala High Court has strongly criticized the Union government. It stated the government has failed victims of the 2024 Wayanad landsli...
Govt approves Rs 4,645 cr for various mitigation projects in 9 statesAmit Shah-led high-level committee approved disaster mitigation, recovery, and reconstruction projects worth Rs 4,645.60 crore across nine ...
Indian Army mobilised 150-plus personnel within minutes of Air India plane crashThe Indian Army swiftly responded to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. They mobilised over 150 personnel for rescue. Disaster relief ...
View: Wealth acquisition and lifestyle expression should, at some point, converge for rich IndiansIn most parts of the developed world, living a 'clean' life, in terms of environment and spaces, is a generational practice. This is exactl...
Indian Coast Guard poised to achieve its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030The Indian Coast Guard aims to expand to 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030, ensuring maritime safety with operations that have...
Build capabilities to ensure correct assessment of climate change risks: RBI Dy Guv RaoRBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao emphasized the urgent need to assess and mitigate climate-related financial risks at an international ...
IMD issues red alert for several districts in Kerala, heavy rainfall expected in Karnataka due to Cyclone FengalThe India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for multiple districts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone Fengal’...
Centre says Wayanad landslides cannot be declared as 'national disaster'The central government has informed the Kerala government that the landslides and flash floods in Wayanad in July cannot be declared a "nat...
Nearly 1,500 died in extreme weather events in 2024 monsoon seasonDuring the 2024 monsoon season, India faced severe weather, resulting in 1,492 deaths. Floods and rain claimed 895 lives, while thunderstor...
Jairam Ramesh submits privilege motion notice against Amit Shah over remarks in RS on Wayanad landslidesCongress leader Jairam Ramesh submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of misleadi...
From 2019 floods to 2024 Wayanad landslides: Why are deadly disasters repeatedly hitting Kerala?Kerala’s vulnerability to such disasters is evident from its recent history. The 2018 floods, the worst the state has seen in a century, ca...
Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst: At least 40 missing, 3 dead in Shimla and MandiAt least 40 people went missing in Shimla's Samej Khad area due to a cloudburst, with rescue operations underway. Roads were washed away an...
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...
Climate change hardly a burning issue for Indian votersUnprecedented climate change disasters are impacting India, but political parties and voters are largely overlooking the issue during the e...