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According to geology expert Prof. Virender Singh Dhar, the main causes of the increase in landslides are extensive cutting of hill slopes for building and enlargement of roads, blasting for tunnels, and hydro projects. Image Source: Zee News The Increase in Death Toll at Himachal The Impact of Infrastructure Development NDRF Continues its Search and Rescue Operations Chhattisgarh CM Announces Compensation The Increase in Death Toll at Himachal Authorities claim that the rain has caused 74 deaths in Himachal Pradesh, and on August 17 another body was found among the debris of a Shiva temple. Massive landslides in Shimla, including those…

Chetan Singh Chaudhary, an RPF constable, was fired from his position after killing three passengers and his senior on a moving train last month. An official made the announcement on August 17. Mr. Chaudhary has a history of at least three cases involving disciplinary action, the official claimed.  Image Source: Outlook India The DismissalThe Previous Records of the RPF OfficerThe Tragic Incident The Investigation Points to be Noted  The Dismissal Chetan Singh, an RPF policeman who killed his superior and three other passengers on a moving train just last month, has been fired. The senior divisional security commissioner of the Railway Protection…

According to the Chief Minister’s office’s most recent statistics, 60 people have died in the state as a result of the severe rain and landslides. Ten NDRF teams were sent to the affected communities, and the Air Force took part in airlifting the stuck inhabitants. Image Source: News 18 The Tragic Toll Roads Blocked Evacuation Operation Due to Flood Schools Remain Closed in HimachalPoint to be Noted  The Tragic Toll On Tuesday, three more bodies were discovered among the debris at the site of the collapsed Shiv temple in Shimla. Rescuers feared there might still be more bodies trapped. According to Chief Minister…

In Himachal Pradesh, rain-related occurrences resulted in the deaths of about 21 persons. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the disaster sites in Shimla’s Fagli neighbourhood and the temple collapse site in the Summer Hill area, where several homes were buried beneath mud and snow. Image Source: India Today The Tragedy in Himachal  The Action Taken by the Government All Educational Institutes Remain ClosedPoint to be Noted The Tragedy in Himachal  16 people have died in two separate incidents due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours, according to the state’s chief minister. A cloudburst occurrence in the…

With forecasts for “heavy to very heavy rainfall” in the area over the next two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert across sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Image Source: Mint IMD Issues Orange Alert Landslides and InconveniencesDamages Caused Due to the Rain The Warning Point to be Noted IMD Issues Orange Alert With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an “orange” alert expecting heavy to severe rains on Sunday, Himachal Pradesh is still experiencing the monsoon’s rage. Additionally, a “yellow” alert has been issued for Monday for significant rains. The next two days are expected to see…

In order to confront Nuh communal violence and adopt resolutions for peace and concord, Khaps, farmer unions, and religious authorities hold maha panchayats in Haryana. Six people died as a result of the conflicts, which took place on July 31 during a procession put up by the VHP. Image Source: The Statesman Haryana Farm Unions Demand Arrest of Monu Manesar Curfew Lifted in Haryana The Incident  Haryana Farm Unions Demand Arrest of Monu Manesar Numerous farmer unions and Khap panchayats have intervened in the wake of recent communal fighting in Haryana’s Nuh to appeal for peace and to demand the arrest of…

The same organisation that rated India’s economy as fragile in 2013 has now enhanced that assessment, According to Nirmala Sitharaman.  Prime Minister (PM) Modi is expected to respond today, to the vote of no-confidence put out by the opposition parties. Image Source: Hindustan Times Nirmala Sitharaman’s Speech PM Modi to Reply Oppositions No-Confidence Motion No Confidence Motion Points to be Noted Nirmala Sitharaman’s Speech Speaking to the Lok Sabha during the discussion of the vote of no confidence against the BJP administration, the Finance Minister claimed that although the World Bank predicts a drop in the world economy, India is in a remarkably…

On the first day of the debate on the no-trust motion put forth by the Congress, the opposition and treasury benches were at conflict. Rahul Gandhi Addressed the Parliament today. Image Source: Hindustan Times The No Confidence Motion Rahul Gandhi Gives the BJP a Flying Kiss in Parliament.The Tribute Point to be Noted The No Confidence Motion  During today’s vote of no confidence, Rahul Gandhi unleashed a scathing attack on the BJP, claiming that the party had murdered Bharat Mata in Manipur. Union Minister Smriti Irani refuted him, stating that India believes in merit rather than dynasties. “In the nation, there is…

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey is currently proceeding, despite increased safety precautions at the Gyanvapi mosque compound in Varanasi. According to a Hindu side petitioner, the ‘Tahkhana’ is expected to open today officially. Image Source: Mint The Survey Thus FarThe Allahabad HC dismisses PIL The Reason for the ASI Survey in Gyanvapi MosquePoint to be Noted  The Survey Thus Far On day five of the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque, a lawyer for the Hindu side stated on Tuesday that the survey of the dome’s location had not been completed. “It appears that…

The Haryana district of Nuh’s curfew had been relaxed on Monday from 9 am to 1 pm to permit public movement. According to police, 156 persons have been detained and 56 FIRs have been filed in relation to the violence and rioting that occurred in Haryana’s Nuh district on Monday. Image Source: CNBC TV 18 Action Taken by the Government The CurfewThe Struggles Faced by the People in NuhPoint to be Noted Action Taken by the Government Authorities have made 156 arrests and filed 56 FIRs in relation to the violence and rioting that occurred in Haryana’s Nuh district on Monday. According…