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Odisha floods worsen as heavy rain inundates villages, roads in north

Odisha floods worsen as heavy rain inundates villages, roads in north

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Flooding in several northern Odisha districts threatened to worsen on Friday as heavy rain pushed up river levels, inundated villages and farmland, disrupted road links and forced residents to take shelter on rooftops and embankments. Flooding has hit Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and other Odisha districts, while the CWC warned of flash-flood risk in 11 districts. (ANI Video Grab) The Central Water Commission (CWC) warned of a flash-flood risk in 11 districts, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rain in parts of northern Odisha through August 17 and in western districts until August 15. Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh and several other districts have been affected by the latest spell of rain. In Mayurbhanj, flooding in the Budhabalanga river submerged several areas of Betanati block, affecting 16 gram panchayats and inundating farmland, roads and villages. Near the Nakhara bridge, about three feet of floodwater was flowing over the old and vulnerable structure, bringing traffic on the busy Baishinga-Manatri-Udala road to a halt. Vehicles were stranded on both sides of the flooded stretch. The situation was …

Ladakh grants organic certification to 102 more villages

Ladakh grants organic certification to 102 more villages

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Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena awarded organic certification to the 102 villages in Kargil, Dras, Zanskar and Sham regions on Monday, taking the total to 207, saying it will protect the Himalayan ecosystem and build climate-resilient agriculture. In a post on X, Saxena said, “Proudly awarded organic certification to 102 villages across Kargil, Dras, Zanskar, and Sham districts on Sunday, marking a significant stride towards transforming Ladakh into a fully organic region. This brings the total number of certified organic villages in Ladakh to 207.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Police Pilot Project: Horse-mounted patrols to cover hills, villages & narrow lanes in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

Police Pilot Project: Horse-mounted patrols to cover hills, villages & narrow lanes in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

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2 min readPanchkulaUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 03:01 PM IST Panchkula police said the horse-mounted patrols will now be deployed to the unit in hilly terrain, villages and narrow lanes, with an aim to strengthen policing in difficult-to-access areas, ACP Vikram Nehra said on Friday. Police are launching horse-mounted patrols as a pilot project for areas where conventional vehicles often struggle to reach. The ACP also said the pilot project initiative was also to patrol remote and deserted stretches, crowded areas and rugged terrain within the district’s jurisdiction. This comes a day after police launched the horse patrols under the supervision of Sector 21 police post in-charge Didar Singh. During the patrol exercise, mounted personnel also interact with residents to gather feedback on security concerns. Nehra said Panchkula police currently has a dedicated horse-mounted unit stationed at the Sector 21 police post. The administration has also assigned trained riders for operating the patrols. “The initial response has been encouraging and we are also assessing the extent of fuel savings that such a model can generate,” he …

‘Dam is right in front of us, yet we struggle for water’: Pune’s villages battle deepening crisis | Pune News

‘Dam is right in front of us, yet we struggle for water’: Pune’s villages battle deepening crisis | Pune News

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As Pune city braces for alternate-day water supply from June 15 due to critically low storage in the Khadakwasla dam chain, residents in several rural pockets and peri-urban areas of the district say they have been living with a far more severe reality for years, walking for hours, depending on tankers and rationing every litre of water despite living in some of the highest rainfall zones. Across villages in Ambegaon, Junnar, Bhor, Mulshi, and Purandar, among others, residents say the annual water crisis has deepened even as the region receives abundant monsoon rainfall and hosts reservoirs that supply water to urban and industrial centres across Pune district. For many families in the tribal hamlets of Bhimashankar temple area in Ambegaon taluka, fetching water has become a daily struggle. “Our area is largely tribal and women from remote hamlets have to walk across steep, rocky hillsides in search of water. They return carrying pots on their heads through difficult terrain. It has become a routine for survival because wells have dried up and hand pumps no …

Jhansi first UP district with ‘no child labour in its 496 villages’ | Lucknow News

Jhansi first UP district with ‘no child labour in its 496 villages’ | Lucknow News

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In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s announcement to make Uttar Pradesh child labour-free by 2027, Jhansi is set to become the first district of the state where all 496 of its gram panchayats would be declared child labour-free. Meanwhile, the district is also gearing up to eradicate child labour from its urban areas. Divisional Commissioner of Jhansi, Bimal Kumar Dubey is scheduled to present the district’s child labour-free model before CM Adityanath and Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar at a state-level consultation in Lucknow on ‘World Day Against Child Labour’ on June 12. Dubey said the milestone is the result of a year-long campaign that combined administrative mobilisation, community participation, village-level monitoring and support from trade bodies, NGOs and welfare departments. What it means Officials clarified that ‘child labour-free’ status does not imply that every household in the district was physically inspected. Rather, it means that all identified child labourers were withdrawn from work, enrolled in schools, and their families linked with welfare schemes. A working child under the age of 14 years is considered …

GI tag for rice, irrigation, sewing machines: As Chhattisgarh CM travels to villages, residents queue up with requests | India News

GI tag for rice, irrigation, sewing machines: As Chhattisgarh CM travels to villages, residents queue up with requests | India News

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4 min readMarwahi, SaktiJun 11, 2026 07:00 AM IST Sitting outdoors on a cot alongside the district collector and senior officials in Marwahi, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai listened as villagers queued up to air their grievances. There were complaints about erratic electricity supply and pending road projects. Some sought lift irrigation schemes, colleges and community halls. Members of a women’s self-help group requested support for securing a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Vishnubhog, an organic rice variety grown in the region’s black soil. The meeting in Marwahi, near the Madhya Pradesh border, was one of dozens of such “chaupals” that Sai has conducted across Chhattisgarh over the past 40 days as part of a state-wide outreach programme. Travelling largely by helicopter, the Chief Minister visited more than 30 districts, holding informal public meetings aimed at hearing complaints and demands directly from residents. The Indian Express accompanied Sai during the final leg of the tour in Marwahi in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district. Analysis of the 6.47 lakh complaints received showed that a majority — 5.37 lakh …

Nuh violence erupts in two villages, 14 people sustain injuries

Nuh violence erupts in two villages, 14 people sustain injuries

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At least 14 people were injured in two separate incidents of violence in Nuh on Thursday, prompting police to deploy additional personnel in the affected villages to maintain law and order, officials said on Friday. Nuh violence erupts in two villages, 14 people sustain injuries The first incident occurred in Nizampur village, where at least six people were injured in a clash allegedly linked to a long-standing political rivalry stemming from past panchayat elections. A senior police official said two groups, led by a former sarpanch and his rival, were returning after offering Eid prayers when supporters allegedly exchanged provocative remarks. “Two groups were led by person who was earlier a sarpanch and another one led by his rival were returning after offering prayers when supporters made adverse comments on each other,” the official said. Police said the argument escalated into a violent clash in which people allegedly attacked each other with rods, sticks and sharp weapons. Investigators said around 10 people were injured in the violence. An FIR was registered against at least 45 …

12 injured in clashes between rival groups in Nuh villages after Eid prayers

12 injured in clashes between rival groups in Nuh villages after Eid prayers

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Clashes broke out between rival groups in two villages in Nuh district after Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) prayers, leaving at least 12 people injured in both incidents, police said. Scuffle broke out between rival groups in Nuh villages after Eid prayers (Representative image/ HT photo) The first incident occurred in Nizampur village, where the clash stemmed from an old Panchayat election dispute that left six people injured. An argument had broken out between a faction led by Jamil and the one led by Ramzi after the morning prayer that soon escalated into a violent clash. According to eyewitnesses, the two groups pelted stones at each other and also used sticks and axes in the fight, creating panic in the village. After receiving information, police from the Akera police station arrived at the scene and pacified the warring factions. Inspector Virendra Kumar, SHO of Akera Police Station, said that neither party has filed a complaint yet and added that they are monitoring the situation. Kumar said they will take action once they receive a complaint. The second …

Marathwada water crisis: 92 villages depend on tankers amid scorching heat

Marathwada water crisis: 92 villages depend on tankers amid scorching heat

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At least 92 villages across four districts in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra are currently dependent on water tankers due to an acute shortage amid the ongoing heatwave conditionssummer season, according to an official report, as per the PTI. The affected districts include Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Latur and Hingoli. As of Tuesday, a total of 156 water tankers are supplying water to 92 villages and 36 smaller settlements across the region. The situation highlights the growing strain on water resources as temperatures continue to rise, as per the PTI. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar worst-hit According to the PTI, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has been the worst affected, with 71 villages and 14 settlements relying on tanker supply amid scorching heat. Notably, the district is home to the Jayakwadi Dam, one of India’s largest earthen dams built on the Godavari river—underscoring the severity of the current water crisis. In Jalna, 38 tankers are supplying water to 19 villages and 20 settlements. Meanwhile, two villages in Latur and one settlement in Hingoli are also dependent on tanker water supply. Private wells acquired …