Regional News

August 2, 2024 11:11 AM

views 18

Three pilgrims killed in Tamil Nadu road accident

In Tamil Nadu, three pilgrims were killed in an accident at the Sattur-Kovilpatti National Highway early this morning. Fifty pilgrims from Sankarankovil were on a pilgrimage to Irukkankudi temple by road at the National Highway when a lorry from Tirunelveli to Madurai ran berserk and hit them. Three...

August 2, 2024 9:13 AM

views 72

US President Joe Biden expresses condolences on landslides in Wayanad, Kerala

US President Joe Biden has expressed his deepest condolences on the deadly landslides in Wayanad, Kerala. In a statement released yesterday, Mr Biden extended his and his wife's deepest condolences to all those affected by the deadly landslides. He said, their prayers are with the victims of this tr...

August 2, 2024 8:55 AM

views 13

Kerala: Death toll rises to 281, over 180 injured in Wayanad landslides

In Kerala, with the launch of the 190 ft long Bailey bridge across the rivulet at Chooralmala last evening, more men and machinery are being moved to the landslide hit areas of Wayanad district this morning. The death toll in the calamity has risen to 281. Over 180 people injured in the landslide ar...

August 2, 2024 8:40 AM

views 69

Telangana Cabinet passes resolution expressing deep sorrow at heavy toll in landslides in Wayanad

The Telangana state Cabinet has passed a resolution expressing deep sorrow at the heavy toll in the devastating landslides in Wayanad. It extended sympathies to the bereaved families. The Cabinet also pledged to provide necessary relief measures for those affected by the calamity. The Cabinet meetin...

August 2, 2024 8:33 AM

views 23

ED Arrests Punjab Congress Leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu in Tender Allotment Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the working president of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee PPCC and former Cabinet Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in tender allotment scam yesterday. The State Vigilance Bureau had exposed the scam. Ashu was summoned for investigation by ED and questioned ...