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April 24th, 2017
Chhattisgarh's Sukma Attack: 24 CRPF Jawans Killed in Encounter with Naxals
As per reports, around 24 CRPF personnel died and six other were critically injured in an attack by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday.
The CRPF personnel are from 74th battalion. They were deployed in the area for anti-naxals operations.
The attack took place between Burkapal and Chintagufa area in south Bastar, around 12.25pm.
Reports also say that the Naxals looted all the weapons, wireless and other belongings of the slain jawans.
April 19th, 2017
44 Dead in Bus Accident in Himachal Pradesh
As per reports, a major bus accident in remote Chopal area of Shimla district led to the death of 44 people on Tuesday. Authorities mentioned that death toll may rise even more as 56 people were travelling in the bus.
Reports also say that the bus was on its way to Tyuni. Uttarakhand.
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams from Chakrata and Dehradun are heading to the site for relief and rescue operations.
April 15th, 2017
Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express Derails Near Rampur
As per reports, eight coaches of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed on Saturday morning at 8.15 am near Rampur in Uttar Pradesh.
12 people were reportedly injured, while three of them are in critical condition. There was no report of any casualties.
Medical teams are on the site and operations are being supervised by the DRM Muradabad.
Reports also say that Rs 50,000 ex-gratia for each of the critically injured and Rs 25,000 ex-gratia for each of ....Read More →
March 14th, 2017
6 M Earthquake Hits Andaman & Nicobar Islands
A strong earthquake of 6 magnitude struck Andaman & Nicobar islands at 8.21 am onTuesday.
With a depth of 10km, the epicentre of the quake was in the Nicobar islands region.
There was no report of any loss of life or property.
Another earthquake of 3.6 magnitude occurred at 5.48 am at Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir.
February 28th, 2017
Location map of the bus accident in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
Reports revealed that at least seven people were killed and more than 30 others were injured after a Visakhapatnam-bound bus they were travelling fell in a canal in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. Reports say that many passengers were trapped inside the bus. The death toll may rise.
The Volvo bus was coming from Hyderabad. The driver lost control and hit a road divider, and ultimately fell in the canal.
The injured ....Read More →
February 7th, 2017
M 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Uttarakhand
An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit Uttarakhand on Monday at 10.33 pm. Tremors of the quake were felt in parts of north India, including Delhi, Gurgaon and Punjab. Reports say that slight tremors were felt in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh as well. However, there is no report of any damage yet.
The epicentre of the earthquake was near Ukimath in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand with a depth of seven kilometres.
December 28th, 2016
Sealdah-Ajmer Train Derails: 43 Injured
As per reports, 15 coaches of the 12987 Sealdah-Ajmer Express derailed at Rura near Kanpur this morning and killed two persons, injuring at least 43. According to a police official, eight people are in critical condition.
The train went off track while crossing a bridge over a dry canal, around 70 km from Kanpur. Two coaches toppled off and fell down. The reason of the accident is still not known. As per a railway spokesperson, a medical ....Read More →
December 12th, 2016
Cyclone Vardah Path Map
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Cyclone Vardah Latest Updates- December 13, 2016
Heavy rain forecast in TN, Karnataka, Kerala over next 12 hrs
30 electric transformers damaged after cyclone Vardah hits Chennai.
Chennai airport operation resumes.
The Met office has forecast heavy rain in the next 12 hours, offices and educational institutions will remain shut in the affected districts including Chennai on ....Read More →
December 1st, 2016
Cyclone Nada, which is weakening, is expected to make landfall early Friday near Cuddalore. The cyclone is heading towards Puducherry and Tamil Nadu and is currently located approximately 350 km from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. According to the Met office, Cyclone Nada may have downgraded to a deep depression, which is a mark below a cyclone.
During the day and tomorrow, Chennai and other parts of coastal Tamil Nadu may experience heavy rain
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November 30th, 2016
As per reports from the MWhat are Cyclones: Types, Causes and Effectset department, cyclone NADA which is building up in the Bay of Bengal may hit Tamil Nadu coast on Friday. The cyclone may also make a landfall between Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Moderate rainfall may start in Chennai from tonight, while north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may receive heavy rainfall from Thursday.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said ....Read More →
