Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) Flood preparedness, early warning systems and satellite-based surveillance were in spotlight as the Indian Army’s Central Command organised a National Civil-Military Symposium on Flood and Flood Related Disaster Management, an official said on Sunday. The symposium, organised at Surya Auditorium in Lucknow in coordination with Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), came ahead of Monsoon 2026 to reinforce whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach,…
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New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) BJP MP Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday came out in support of Keshav Negi, a cook who was arrested in the Malviya Nagar hotel fire case, and assured all possible legal support to him to ensure justice. A massive fire broke out in the multi-storeyed Flourish Stay B&B in the Malviya Nagar area on June 3, claiming 21 lives, including 13 foreigners, and injuring dozens of others. The property’s owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, was arrested following the tragic incident.Keshav Negi …
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) A major accident was averted early Sunday morning in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand after an SUV carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath lost control and fell nearly 50 metres down the road, landing near a riverbank.According to officials, the incident took place around 5 a.m. near Tilwara petrol pump in Rudraprayag when the vehicle bearing registration number UP-16 DK 0856 was en route to Kedarnath Dham from West Bengal. The SUV suddenly went out of control and veered off t…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions for filling vacant posts in the Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission and framing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for timely appointments in human rights bodies across the country. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V. Mahadevan questioned the maintainability of the plea under Article 32 of the Constitution and asked the petitioner to pursue remedies before the A…
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Singer Kailash Kher recently visited the sacred Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. He offered prayers and attended the early morning, Bhasma Aarti. Speaking to IANS, the singer described his visit as a life-changing experience. Kher expressed profound devotion and gratitude. He shared that being at Mahakal feels like attaining one of life’s greatest purposes. He shared, “Whenever we come in the presence of Jai Shri Mahakaal, it feels like achieving life’s biggest achieve…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) After its inaugural trial phase, the Delhi Pro Volleyball League (DPVL) will conduct its Phase 2 Trials on Sunday here at Laxmi Public School, Karkardooma.The Phase 1 trials recorded a 100 percent attendance rate among all athletes who received confirmation calls, underlining the strong interest among players to be part of the league’s first season.DPVL is now expanding its talent identification process beyond Delhi by calling athletes from seven states and regions acr…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and appreciated his efforts towards the development and progress of the state. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Best wishes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath Ji on his birthday. His work towards the state’s progress is noteworthy. He has always focused on improving the quality of life for people and ensuring all-round …
Jaipur, June 4 (IANS) The search for three members of a Jaisalmer family missing after their vehicle plunged into the Alaknanda river near Devprayag in Uttarakhand entered its second day on Thursday, with SDRF teams and divers intensifying operations in the river’s deeper stretches.Devprayag Police Station In-Charge Prashant Bahuguna said rescue teams are conducting extensive searches in the river and adjoining areas to trace the missing mother and her two daughters. While three victims have bee…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday cancelled his scheduled visit to the hilly state of Uttarakhand due to inclement weather. The Congress MP had to put off his tour mid-way and return to the national capital from Pant Nagar due to adverse weather conditions. In a video message before his return to Delhi, the Congress leader said that he was on his way to the Devbhoomi and had reached Pant Nagar, but was being forced to cancel it midway. He,, however, promised …
Dehradun, June 4 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to begin a two-day visit to Uttarakhand on Thursday, during which he will address a public gathering, interact with ex-servicemen and hold discussions with party leaders and workers as the Congress intensifies efforts to strengthen its organisational base ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections in the state.The visit is being viewed as a significant political exercise aimed not only at public outreach but al…