Gangtok, April 9 (IANS) The Indian Army has successfully evacuated all 1,321 stranded tourists and 84 local residents from North Sikkim on Thursday after landslides snapped road connectivity in the region, officials said. Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that ‘Operation Him Setu’, launched earlier to evacuate stranded tourists in the Lachen area of North Sikkim, has been completed successfully.He noted that the evacuation of all stranded individuals was carried out in an …
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Gangtok, April 9 (IANS) The Army has so far rescued 135 stranded tourists from North Sikkim, where landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps launched ‘Operation Him Setu’ to evacuate stranded tourists at Lachen in North Sikkim.He said that the evacuation is being conducted in phases. So far, 135 tourists have been safely evacuated, along with 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles…
Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) Traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after a fresh landslide hit the road in the Banihal sector of Ramban district.Traffic department officials said the national highway (NH44) was blocked, and road clearance was going on at Shalgarhi, Banihal, which will take some time.Moreover, there is continuous rainfall along the national highway. People have been advised not to travel on NH-44 until the…
Srinagar, April 6 (IANS) Traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway was suspended on Monday due to shooting stones and landslides in Ramban district.Traffic department officials said that vehicular movement on the national highway has been stopped in both directions, from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa, as landslides and shooting stones blocked both roads between Karol Bridge and Chander Kot.“People are advised not to travel on NH-44 until the road is fully restored. Please don’t …
Srinagar, April 3 (IANS) The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4.A statement by the local MeT Department said, “J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4.On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate r…
Kohima, April 1 (IANS) Researchers from Nagaland University and a Nainital varsity have used advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) modelling and remote sensing techniques to examine environmental changes in Nagaland’s Kohima district, with their study offering critical scientific insights into the fragile geo-ecological conditions of the Northeast’s hill region and highlighting growing concerns over environmental degradation.The paper was co-authored by Dr Khrieketouno Belho and Prof. M…
Srinagar, March 30 (IANS) A timely rescue operation on Monday helped the safe evacuation of 22 vehicles carrying tourists and other passengers after snow and a landslide blocked Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora-Gurez road.Officials said that the District Administration of Bandipora, in close coordination with the Mechanical Engineering Department (MED) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), successfully facilitated the evacuation of stranded vehicles and tourists from Gurez Valley following the…
Kabul, March 29 (IANS) At least 17 people were killed, and 26 others were injured in rain-related accidents in Afghanistan during the last 24 hours, the country’s National Disaster Management Authority announced on Sunday. Heavy rains triggered flash floods, along with landslides, thunder, and lightning, across the country, including parts of Parwan, Daykundi, Wardak and Logar provinces, said Hafiz Mohammad Yusuf Hammad, spokesman for the authority.Floods have also damaged 147 houses, washed awa…
Wayanad (Kerala), Feb 19 (IANS) The first phase of the Wayanad Model Township, built to rehabilitate survivors of the Mundakkai–Chooralmala disaster, has been completed, with 178 houses ready for handover.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the township and distribute title deeds to beneficiaries at a function to be held at Elstone Estate in Kalpetta on February 25.Conceived as a comprehensive rehabilitation project, the township is being developed through coordinated efforts of mu…
Jakarta, Jan 6 (IANS) The death toll from flash floods and landslides that struck Indonesia’s eastern province of North Sulawesi has risen to 16, while three others remain missing, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said.The disaster hit Sitaro Islands Regency at around 2:30 a.m. on Monday (local time) after hours of torrential rain triggered river overflows, BNPB said on Tuesday.According to the agency, at least 148 houses across four districts were affected, with seven destroyed, 2…