ISRO has released satellite images of the Wayanad tragedy, shedding light on the scale of the incident and providing insights into its causes. These images offer a detailed view that could help understand the magnitude and circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event. In Kerala’s Wayanad district, a tragic landslide has caused widespread devastation, resulting in the loss of over 250 lives, with 206 individuals still unaccounted for. Rescue operations are actively underway, with the Indian Army deploying search dogs to locate survivors buried under the rubble. The situation remains grim as efforts continue to find those missing and provide relief to…
Author: Resham Khan
Shimla Rampur Cloud Burst: According to Shimla district disaster management, the authorities have responded to a cloud burst incident. The Deputy Commissioner of Shimla, Anupam Kashyap, and Superintendent of Police for Shimla, Sanjeev Gandhi, have been mobilized to the site. The initial reports are that 19 people have gone missing after the disaster. A cloud burst is a sudden, intense rainfall event that may trigger flash floods and can cause high damage to infrastructure and communities in mountainous regions like Shimla. This might include immediate response efforts of search and rescue for missing persons and safety of all people affected…
Hamas, similarly, arrived at an official statement that Ismail Haniyeh was dead, and Israel was to blame for such an assassination. The State of Israel itself has not come up so far with any statement regarding this one. The incident occurred in Iran, and the targeted location connected with Hamas was and is no more due to an airstrike. Tensions rose up with mutual accusations coming in from either party of Hamas and then Israel. Things remain tense as a standoff between each party to the dispute continues to assess and react under the evolving situation. International observers are keeping…
JHARKHAND; The Howrah-CSMT Express was derailed near Rajkharsawan West Outer and Barabamboo within the wee hours of Tuesday morning. En route from Howrah to Mumbai, this train met with a catastrophic derailment around 3.45 am near Sarai Kela in the Potobedda area of Tata Nagar. It is one of the most serious rail disasters that happened recently, with 18 coaches derailed, leading to a great loss of life and injuries to so many passengers. Preliminary reports indicate that two people were killed in the accident, and about 20 were injured, two of them seriously. Railway officials and emergency teams rushed…
With the tragic death of three students due to flooding in the basement of an IAS coaching institute, new revelations are emerging against the management’s negligence in Delhi’s Rajendra Nagar. It has been found that a complaint regarding the unauthorised operation of a library in the basement had been lodged a month prior; no action was taken. One such student, Kishor, who was preparing for the UPSC exams, had this shocking revelation to share with the AIIMS. “An unauthorized library was functioning in the institute’s basement. Complaints were filed regarding this a month ago on June 26, but no action…
Varanasi: YouTube personality Elvish Yadav created a huge controversy at the ghats of Varanasi as BJP leaders came out against him through posters. They demand action taken against him. The comedian shot to fame through his comic skits and is being attacked by local BJP leaders for making a farce of the city’s cultural heritage. Now, there are posters along the ghats opposing his work and asking for intervention from the state government. Varanasi is a city steeped in cultural and religious traditions; it holds prime importance to Hinduism, with millions visiting as pilgrims annually. Therefore, any perceived disrespect shown…
The country is paying tribute to the victorious struggle of its armed forces on 26 July as Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is celebrated in memory of the heroic victory won by the Indian forces against Pakistani infiltrators during the Kargil war in 1999. This day is devoted to those recruiters who have shown courage, sacrifice, and tough resistance for the sovereignty of the country. THE KARGIL STORY The Kargil War, also named the Kargil Conflict, erupted when Pakistani troops and mercenaries crossed over to the Indian side in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. In this continuous hostilities, the…
Chandrabani Choila, a quiet suburb on the outskirts of Dehradun in Uttarakhand, has been in the middle of a long-standing controversy over the issue of land ownership, which turned deadly this Tuesday morning. The incident evolved tragically when an altercation between two factions suddenly flared up and a former serviceman died. Deceased Bir Bahadur had been having litigation over one plot for quite some time. The dispute flared up in the recent past when Anshul Chaudhary tried to forcibly occupy the disputed plot with the help of a posse of 15-20 persons armed with weapons. According to various eyewitnesses and…
The Supreme Court of India recently issued a landmark judgment on the NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate) examinations, emphasizing its profound impact on academic fairness and integrity in the country. This judgment has sparked extensive debate and scrutiny due to its potential implications for millions of aspiring medical students, particularly in light of allegations regarding a leaked question paper. The controversy broke out after reports received on the alleged leak of the NEET question paper raised questions over the whole examination process. This kind of allegation does not only question the fairness of the examinations, it…
The recent decision of the Supreme Court of India has sparked controversy and national debate regarding the law. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s order for businesses along the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display nameplates with their names became a focal point of contention. Originally intended to enhance accountability and security during the annual pilgrimage, the order received both praise and criticism from various sectors of society. Big decision of Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a significant judgment — it suspended the execution of its order that had made nameplates in shops compulsory during the Kanwar Yatra. The…