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August 5, 2025 6:12 PM

Punjab Records 85% Drop in Stubble Burning Since 2021

In Punjab, incidents of paddy stubble burning have significantly reduced by 85 per cent in the year 2024 compared to 2021. This sharp decline has been gradually achieved due to a combination of stricter enforcement, access to machinery for crop residue management and some new policy interventions. T...

August 5, 2025 1:59 PM

Relentless Rainfall in Kerala Triggers Red Alert in Three Districts

Heavy rain has been lashing parts of Kerala since this morning, particularly in Idukki, Ernakulam, and Thrissur districts. Red alert, indicating extremely heavy rainfall, was already in effect in these areas from early morning. By this afternoon, the Meteorological Department issued a fresh red aler...

August 5, 2025 1:53 PM

Statewide Bus Strike in Karnataka Disrupts Public Transport

The Karnataka state-run transport corporation employees have started a statewide indefinite strike from today, affecting the commuters across the state. A very few buses plied across the state, affecting the passengers since morning today. The Joint Action Committee of the transport union is demandi...

August 5, 2025 1:38 PM

Floods Impact 1.72 Lakh People in Uttar Pradesh; Relief Operations Intensify

In Uttar Pradesh, flood relief and rescue operations have intensified across the state. Floods have affected 48 tehsils in 21 districts, impacting over 1.72 lakh people in the state. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, till now more than 38 thousand people have been shifted to sa...

August 5, 2025 12:13 PM

J&K Govt Extends Amnesty Scheme for 6 Lakh Domestic Power Consumers

In Jammu and Kashmir, the State Government has extended the Amnesty scheme aimed at providing relief to 6 lakh domestic electricity consumers with outstanding electricity dues. Under the scheme, domestic consumers can clear their electricity bills by paying only the principal amount, while the inter...

August 5, 2025 10:36 AM

Heavy Rain in Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy Puts Officials on High Alert

In Telangana, following heavy rain in Hyderabad and other parts of the state last evening, State Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed district collectors and officials concerned to be on high alert. Speaking at a meeting with officials, he directed all departments to work in coordination and tak...

August 5, 2025 10:20 AM

Rain Intensifies in Kerala; Alerts Issued for All 14 Districts

In Kerala intensity of rain is increasing. The meteorological department has issued warnings for all 14 districts in Kerala. An Akashvani correspondent reports that a red alert is declared in the Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts of Kerala with chances of extremely heavy rainfall of 20 cm an...

August 5, 2025 9:17 AM

Monsoon Rains Disrupt Life in Himachal; Orange Alert Issued for Several Districts

The monsoon rains continue across most parts of Himachal Pradesh, significantly impacting daily life in several areas. In the past 24 hours, Kasauli in the Solan district recorded the highest rainfall at 80 mm. The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall...

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