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Last month authorities asked people living near the banks of swollen rivers to move to safer ground, but Ahmed said many refused to do so.
Continuous torrential rain and ensuing floods in the northern part of Fujian Province forced the Xiamen Railway Station to suspend all trains after some railway lines were disrupted.
The government on Thursday categorically told the Parliament it had no plans discontinue subsidies to the farm sector.
Maneka said the Union environment ministry "is writing to every state government, allowing them to provide a list of animals that can be killed so that the Centre can give permission.
In his address at a conference of state secretaries, Rajan stressed the need to strengthen state-level coordination committees by ensuring participation, conducting meetings more frequently and sharing quality information among all stakeholders, including state government agencies.
The situation has improved marginally in Tripura and Mizoram in the past 24 hours.
'I think he has lifetime exemptions at every major event but I suspect we are probably not going to see Tiger in a competitive golf event going forward.'
The 'temporary ban' which came into force on Thursday will remain effective until December 2015 after authorities in Brussels found consignments infested with pests they fear could damage European salad crops.
The water level rose above the danger mark in Haridwar and Delhi and the level at Bhakra dam was a foot above the permissible mark.
Indian mango growers are suffering daily and some have been bankrupted.
Krishna district, which accounted for 24 deaths in house collapses and heavy rains, was the worst affected.
Given the relative paucity of cricket this year, Test cricket has emerged as a healer for deprived fans, notes Dhruv Munjal.
Floods have forced people to eat rats to survive as there is nothing left to eat. M I Khan reports from Patna.
Globally, jewellery buying fell 14%, investment slid 11%.
'I hope the anger that Gujarat farmers have demonstrated is also reflected in other parts of the country in ensuing elections.' 'Only then will the ruling parties accept that something is terribly going wrong in the hinterland.'
The flood situation in Assam worsened on Saturday with four more deaths reported and over 6.5 lakh people being affected in more than 1,400 villages due to incessant rains across the state.
While man and a woman were reported killed when trees came crashing down on them in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, a 13-year-old girl died in a similar incident in adjoining Howrah. No casualties have been reported from Odisha yet.
Akbar's lawyer said that he had resigned from the post of minister of state for external affairs due to these allegations and this showed the extent of damage caused to his reputation.
Once famous for its gardens and flowers, a still submerged Srinagar city now presents a grim and nauseating picture of the destruction caused by floods.
Both parties claimed they wanted to extend Diwali greetings to the governor and denied that any political discussion took place during the meeting.
Nawaz Sharif also appreciated India's efforts in the rescue operations in Nepal.
The toll in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu rose to 48 on Thursday even as the MeT office forecast another spell of heavy showers next week following formation of a new trough of low pressure.
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Shutters of at least 22 reservoirs in the state have been opened to drain out excess water.
Private traders had placed orders early this month with Egyptian suppliers at $320 a tonne
During the hearing in CJI's court No 1, an unfazed Justice Gogoi said the allegations are unbelievable.
The European Union on Tuesday decided to lift a ban on the import of mangoes from India after the country made improvements in plant health controls and certification system, clearing the way for them to return to the 28-member bloc.
The cross-examination of Akbar by Ramani's counsel remained inconclusive and would resume on on July 6.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said on Saturday the loss to the public and private property due to flash floods in the state could be much higher than the state government's preliminary estimate of around Rs 2,575 crore. He said the detailed estimate of flash floods loss would be assessed after normal life is restored in the entire area.
Months after the devastating flood ruined their life, the people of Poonch are today totally isolated. They feel they have been left unheard, once again.
So far, 15 bodies have been recovered from the debris, while 12 persons are still missing.
The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.
In many parts of central and north India, monsoon reaches only in July.
Strong start bodes well for Spurs' title hopes, says Lee
Mina Guli wants to complete 100 marathons across the world to raise awareness of water scarcity and save water.
Monsanto has taken the government to court over the royalty.
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