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Nearly 200 dead in 4 flood-hit states, rescue operations intensify

India | Aug 13, 2019, 12:02 AM IST

In Jammu and Kashmir, three members of a family died after they came under a boulder during a landslide in Resai district. Two others were also injured in the incident that took place on Sunday evening in Laar village in the district's Mahore belt. In states hit by floods, several roads were cleared on Monday, allowing partial movement of traffic, with priority being given to trucks carrying essential goods.

300 Muslim families, students in Pune sacrifice Eid celebrations to help flood victims of Sangli, Kolhapur

India | Aug 12, 2019, 09:35 PM IST

Meanwhile, Eid al-Adha prayers on Monday morning at various mosques in Kashmir concluded without any violence, police said. According to the Union Home Ministry, people came out in good numbers to offer Eid prayers in Jammu and Kashmir and 'namaz' was offered at prominent mosques in Srinagar and Shopian.

Indian Air Force to the rescue: Hundreds of lives saved in Gujarat floods

India | Aug 12, 2019, 07:06 PM IST

Western and Southern parts of the country are battling floods in the wake of heavy rains. Lakhs of people in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are in need of help. The Indian armed forces and other agencies have stepped-in to provide help and rescue citizens stuck amid the floodwaters. Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are stepping in with their men and machines to help authorities, police and agencies like National Disaster Respose Force (NDRF).

Riteish, Genelia donate Rs.25 lakh for Maharashtra flood relief

Celebrities | Aug 12, 2019, 04:21 PM IST

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has thanked the actor couple of Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh for contributing Rs.25 lakh towards Chief Minister Relief Fund for Maharashtra floods.

This video of a child saluting Army jawan for Maharashtra

'Aap bohot achha kaam karte ho': This video of a child saluting Army jawan for flood rescue is winning hearts

India | Aug 12, 2019, 08:50 AM IST

Yet another year, yet another monsoon mayhem in India. But no worries, India's paramilitary forces are always around you in distress. Even as some states of the country are facing devastating floods, these men in uniform are risking their lives and wading through to save us. We just can't thank them enough. However, in a symbolic gesture, a little child in Maharashtra tried conveying through the expression.

Maharashtra minister enjoys video selfie while touring flood-hit areas | Watch

India | Aug 09, 2019, 02:06 PM IST

Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan who has been inspecting the flood situation in Kolhapur was seen waving hands and smiling while travelling in a boat while someone else in the boat was taking videos.