Wayanad Landslide Devastation in Wayanad Revealed by ISRO Satellite Images After Landslide. admin, July 31, 2024 ISRO satellite images have revealed extensive devastation at the site of the Wayanad landslide, with over 150 fatalities and more than 200 injuries reported as rescue operations continue. The before and after images indicate that an area spanning approximately 86,000 square meters experienced land slippage, resulting in debris flow extending… Continue Reading
DY Chandrachud Supreme Court Approves Separate Quotas for Marginalized Groups within SC/STs admin, July 31, 2024 The landmark verdict was passed by the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud by a 6:1 majority, with Justice Bela Trivedi dissenting. Six separate judgments were written. The verdict overrules the 2004 judgment of a five-judge Constitution bench in the case of EV Chinnaiah vs State of… Continue Reading
City - Kerala Investigation into Online Campaign Against Kerala Chief Minister’s Call for Aid after Wayanad Landslides admin, July 31, 2024 The cyber police have intensified monitoring of social media to combat the spreading of false information. They have warned of strict legal action against those who edit, produce and disseminate fake posts in a way that spreads misconceptions. The post in question aimed at motivating people to reject the Chief… Continue Reading
Wayanad Landslide incident BJP Leader V Muraleedharan Discusses Wayanad Landslides admin, July 31, 2024 The recent Wayanad landslide incident has resulted in 75 bodies being handed over to relatives. V Muraleedharan, a BJP leader, spoke to ANI about the incidents, citing Home Minister Amit Shah’s assurance in the Rajya Sabha that the Prime Minister’s government stands with the people of Kerala. Shah also mentioned… Continue Reading
Uttarakhand - Cloudburst Emergency 2 Killed, 1 Injured in Uttarakhand Landslide Caused by Cloudburst admin, July 31, 2024 A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Tehri district claimed two lives at Ghansali. The victims were identified as Bhanu Prasad, 50, and his wife Neelam Devi, 45. The incident resulted in the temporary closure of a path, leaving nearly 200 pilgrims stranded in Bhim Bali. Emergency services, including SDRF, district police, and… Continue Reading
Uttarakhand Cloudburst 2 Killed, 1 Injured in Uttarakhand Landslide Caused by Cloudburst admin, July 31, 2024 A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Tehri district claimed two lives at Ghansali on Wednesday. The victims, identified as Bhanu Prasad, 50, and his wife Neelam Devi, 45, left nearly 200 pilgrims stranded in Bhim Bali due to the temporary closure of the path. Emergency services, including SDRF, district police, and local… Continue Reading
C P Radhakrishnan C P Radhakrishnan Takes Oath as Governor of Maharashtra admin, July 31, 2024 On February 18, 2023, C P Radhakrishnan was appointed as the governor of Jharkhand. He took the oath of office and secrecy administered by the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. Radhakrishnan, the 21st governor of Maharashtra since its formation in 1960, succeeded Ramesh Bais. The… Continue Reading
Indian Coastal Cities and Towns Mumbai Could Lose More Than 10% of Land by 2040 Because of Sea Level Rise: Study admin, July 31, 2024 The study conducted by Bengaluru-based think tank Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) examined the impact of rising sea levels on 15 Indian coastal cities and towns. It found that up to 5% of land in Kochi, Mangalore, Visakhapatnam, Udupi, and Puri may be submerged as a… Continue Reading
Investigation Woman from the US discovered chained to a tree in a jungle in Maharashtra had visited Mumbai in June, says police. admin, July 31, 2024 The Sindhudurg police have obtained information about Lalita Kayi, a woman found chained to a tree, including the region in the US where she is from. A police official stated that various teams are currently verifying this information and that the police will reach a conclusion once it has been… Continue Reading
New Delhi Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths: Students Petition President for Independent Investigation admin, July 31, 2024 The students’ demands for safety measures and accountability were voiced in a letter to the president following the tragic deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants. The incident occurred due to the flooding of the Rau’s IAS Study Circle building basement in Old Rajinder Nagar, a central Delhi… Continue Reading