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September 16, 2024 5:57 PM

Wayanad landslides: Death toll reaches 93; 3,069 people are in relief camps

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that 93 bodies have been recovered and 128 people have been injured after massive landslides hit hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district. He further said that 3,069 people are in 45 relief camps in Wayanad alone, and five minister...

September 16, 2024 4:52 PM

Wayanad Landslides: Death toll rises to 54, rescue operations in full swing

The death toll from the massive landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kerala's Wayanad district has risen to 54, state authorities said on Tuesday. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out on a "war footing." Kerala Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran confirmed the number of casualties follo...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

PM Modi holds meeting with BJP CMs & Deputy CMs, reviewing welfare schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the steps to increase outreach of central government schemes with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states. Modi gave several suggestions on further improving the governance in their respective states, emphasising on messaging of the welfa...

September 16, 2024 5:19 PM

Lunar occultation of Saturn observed across various locations in India

Various parts of the country witnessed Shani Chandra Grahan, also known as the Lunar Occultation of Saturn, on the night of July 24-25. The eclipse was visible in different parts of the country, including the India Gate area in Delhi, and West Bengal's Kolkata. Shani Chandra Grahan or Lunar Occulta...