Power transformer explodes in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, at least 15 killed

Power transformer explodes in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, at least 15 killed

An injured being taken to hospital after a power transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda river, in Chamoli district, on July 19, 2023. At least 15 people were killed and several injured in the accident, according to officials. | Photo Credit: PTI Fifteen people were killed and several injured after a power transformer … Read more

Need robust mechanism to check migrant workers’ exploitation: Jharkhand CM

Need robust mechanism to check migrant workers’ exploitation: Jharkhand CM

Concerned over the “exploitation” of Jharkhand migrant workers in various parts of the country, especially in difficult terrains, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has voiced the need to put in place a robust mechanism to check such practices and said he would hold necessary discussions with his counterparts from other states. Soren also claimed that several … Read more

Uttarakhand Disaster: Expect unexpected and prepare yourself for that!

Uttarakhand Disaster: Expect unexpected and prepare yourself for that!

Development is mandatory but certainly not on the cost of life and property. (Photo source: IE) By Nakul Tarun,  When the whole country was enjoying Sunday off on 7 Feb from work District Chamoli of Uttarakhand seen an unexpected flash flood. After a week today, a rescuer found 12 more bodies from the site of … Read more

High alert in UP as glacier breaks off in neighbouring Uttarakhand

High alert in UP as glacier breaks off in neighbouring Uttarakhand

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday put on high alert the authorities in all districts on the banks of the Ganga and asked them to continuously monitor the water levels in the river after a glacier broke off at Joshimath in neighbouring Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, triggering a massive flood there. The glacier burst triggered an … Read more