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September 8, 2025 1:17 PM

Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for 14th consecutive day

The pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi remained suspended for the 14th consecutive day on Monday due to adverse weather conditions and multiple landslides in the region. Authorities said persistent rainfall has triggered landslides, blocking tracks leading to the shrine and making m...

September 7, 2025 4:31 PM

IMD issues warning for fishermen; 123 dams in Gujarat on high alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between September 7 and 10, citing rough weather conditions.   According to details shared by the State Emergency Operations Centre, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is currently at 91.26% of its capacity, storing 3...

September 3, 2025 3:52 PM

J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs meeting to review situation amid incessant rains

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the situation arising from continuous heavy rainfall across the Union Territory. He directed officials to intensify relief efforts, ensure the clearance of waterlogged areas, safeguard essentia...

September 3, 2025 3:50 PM

Eastern Ladakh to witness heavy rains for 48–72 hours: IMD Director

As North India continues to reel under heavy rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense showers in the Union Territory of Ladakh. IMD Director for Ladakh Sonam Lotus said that eastern Ladakh has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past 48 to 72 hours. "Cont...

September 2, 2025 5:10 PM

Pollution and pathogens: Double trouble for Delhi’s residents, says study

Invisible microbes may be lurking in Delhi’s polluted air, silently increasing health risks for millions of residents. A new study by scientists from the Bose Institute, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has revealed that airborne pathogenic bacteria - r...