Electric poles collapse amid storm and rain, in Ghaziabad | Photo Credit: ANI At least 34 people died, and dozens were injured as powerful storms accompanied by heavy rain and lightning created havoc across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday (May 22, 2025). The sudden and intense weather has left a trail of devastation in at least … Read more
Property owners in Bengaluru who fail to clear tax dues for two consecutive years will now face 100% penalty (equal to the unpaid amount), along with an annual interest of 9%. The move, expected to impact around two lakh habitual defaulters, is part of a stricter enforcement drive by the city’s civic body. The penalty … Read more
Police interacting with villagers as part of bandobast arrangements for Maha Sivaratri celebrations, at Tadimarri in Sri Sathya Sai district on Sunday. To maintain perfect law and order during the Maha Sivaratri celebrations in Sri Sathya Sai district, the district police on Sunday undertook extensive cordon and search operations, focusing on the famous Saivite centres … Read more
Curbs will shortly be imposed on movement of heavy vehicles in the Aroor-Thuravur NH 66 corridor which has been barricaded for building an elevated highway, it was decided at a meeting on Saturday chaired by PWD Secretary K. Biju. These vehicles will instead be diverted through alternative roads owned by the PWD and local bodies, … Read more
A low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to trigger a few intense spells of rain across the State in the coming days. An orange alert warning of very heavy rainfall has been issued for three districts – Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur — on Thursday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According … Read more
Water is stagnating in the Big Temple complex in Thanjavur after a spell of rain on Monday (November 18, 2024). | Photo Credit: R. Vengadesh Several parts of the Cauvery delta districts continued to receive moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday (November 18, 2024), in what is seen to be largely beneficial northeast monsoon season … Read more
Prakasam District Collector A. Thameem Ansaria speaking to cyclone-affected families, who are taking shelter at ZP High School in Kothapatnam, on Tuesday night. | Photo Credit: The Hindu With heavy rain forecast, Prakasam Collector A. Thameem Ansaria on October 15 (Monday) asked the officials to take measures to prevent any loss of life, with a … Read more
Bengaluru, which saw incessant rainfall on Tuesday following the onset of the north-east monsoon, is likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall during the next three days. C.S. Patil, scientist and director, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, said the city is very likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall during the next three days. “The … Read more
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has sought a comprehensive report on the devastation caused by the recent heavy rains in different parts of the State. Officials should focus on complete assessment of the damage and the funds needed for restoration and rehabilitation of affected families, ensuring that these details are included in reports to be … Read more
As a prelude to prohibit heavy goods vehicle movement during the daytime on Kulur Old Bridge of National Highway 66 to facilitate its repairs for a month, the Dakshian Kannada district administration will do a three-day trial from August 19 to August 21. | Photo Credit: H S MANJUNATH As a prelude to prohibit heavy … Read more