India is now well-prepared to handle natural disasters, according to NCP chief Sharad Pawar. He credited the effective administrative system developed after the Killari earthquake in 1993 for the country’s readiness. Pawar spoke at a gratitude ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the earthquake, where he emphasized the importance of disaster management laws and...
Read MoreA massive fire broke out in three workshops in Pune, India. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Firefighters were called to the scene and evacuated nearby residents. They were able to control and extinguish the fire after a few hours. The fire destroyed goods and materials in two...
Read MoreThe cybercrime branch and customs department in Ahmedabad have uncovered an international drug trafficking syndicate that used a private courier to smuggle cocaine and cannabis into India. The drugs were concealed in toys, notepads, and books. A joint operation resulted in the seizure of 2.31g of cocaine and 5.97kg of cannabis, with an estimated...
Read MoreThe city of Kolkata experienced heavy rainfall in September, reducing the monsoon rain deficit from 19% to 14%. The rainfall helped the city get closer to its target of seasonal rainfall. There is a chance of mild to moderate rainfall until at least next Wednesday. The IMD and RMC Kolkata predict a delay in...
Read MoreA 19-year-old student from St Xavier’s College died and four others were injured in a car accident on Maa flyover in Kolkata. The car was travelling at high speed and overshot a left turn, crashing into a lamp post and jumping the divider before landing on the opposite side. The driver was stuck in...
Read MoreSeveral neighbourhoods in Kolkata experienced waterlogging due to heavy rain throughout the day. South Kolkata and parts of north Kolkata were particularly affected, with areas such as Ballygunge, Kalighat, and Behala experiencing flooding. In contrast, the northern neighbourhoods received less rainfall. The intensity of the rain reduced in the afternoon, preventing longer hours of...
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