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Rapid rise of Jhelum threatens life and property in Kashmir

Rapid rise of Jhelum threatens life and property in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The Jhelum continues to flow above the danger in south Kashmir as well as in summer capital Srinagar even though it has stopped raining.

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir

World Bank to offer $900 mn to Pakistan

World Bank to offer $900 mn to Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The World Bank has agreed to provide give a $900 million financial aid to Pakistan which is facing devastating flood that has affected 14 million people.

NIIT's big plan: Teach one billion students!

NIIT's big plan: Teach one billion students!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

NIIT Chairman Rajendra Pawar on why he's building a new university in hot, dry Rajasthan.

JK: Cloudburst in Pulwama, army rushes to rescue

JK: Cloudburst in Pulwama, army rushes to rescue

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The flashfloods inundated the low-lying areas and submerged the ground floor of the houses in the villages. A large number of livestock were drowned and standing crops were destroyed.

Why poultry, mutton prices have surged by 20%

Why poultry, mutton prices have surged by 20%

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Mutton is retailing here at Rs 600 a kg, from Rs 500 a kg about a month before. Price of broiler chicken is Rs 150-160 a kg, as compared to Rs 130 a kg earlier.

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Besides the five Indian films that are playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this year -- a rather large collection at an international film festival, says Aseem Chhabra -- there are more films with an Indian connect.

Save the planet, save money!

Save the planet, save money!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

You can do small things and bring about big changes to make your planet live longer...

Cong launches campaign against holding of NEET, JEE

Cong launches campaign against holding of NEET, JEE

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The Congress and various opposition parties have demanded that NEET and JEE examinations be deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic and floods in parts of the country, even as the Union government has made it clear that they will be held as per schedule with due precautions.

'We won't have Onam this year'

'We won't have Onam this year'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Flood in the rice bowl: Keralites who lost everything stare at uncertainty.

How Pak could overcome its economic crisis

How Pak could overcome its economic crisis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

With its economy battered by the devastating floods, Pakistan must make peace with India and normalise its economic ties if it wants to overcome the crisis, a noted American scholar has said.

Srinagar records first sub-zero temperature of winter season

Srinagar records first sub-zero temperature of winter season

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The denizens of Kashmir division experienced bone chilling cold as the night temperature in most places including summer capital Srinagar slipped below the freezing point, compounding the problems of those affected by the recent floods.

Furious Nitish cancels dinner for Modi, BJP leader

Furious Nitish cancels dinner for Modi, BJP leader

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

In a clear snub to its coalition partner, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday cancelled a dinner for the top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party, to convey his disapproval about an advertisement featuring him with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and another on the aid provided by Gujarat during the devastating floods that had hit Bihar two years ago. The Janata Dal - United leader has always distanced himself from Modi.

What Hurricane Irma left behind

What Hurricane Irma left behind

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Hurricane Irma hopscotched up Florida's west coast making two landfalls and driving a wall of water and winds that submerged Miami. Here are some of the most telling images from the ground from Irma's path.

5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Kashmir

5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

A moderate intensity earthquake rocked Kashmir valley on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among the residents.

Rajinikanth postpones Enthiran 2 announcement

Rajinikanth postpones Enthiran 2 announcement

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Exquisitely shot, with shadows and light capturing the hypnotic mood of the film, Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself.

Lightning strikes UP, Bihar; 110 dead in two days

Lightning strikes UP, Bihar; 110 dead in two days

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Chief Ministers of both states announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia to the next kin of the deceased.

'No ghar wapsi': Tikait reiterates at another 'mahapanchayat'

'No ghar wapsi': Tikait reiterates at another 'mahapanchayat'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Asserting that the agitation against the Centre's farm laws is a people's movement that will not fail, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday said there will be no 'ghar wapsi' till protesting farmers' demands are met.

JuD claims to have received donations from UK

JuD claims to have received donations from UK

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Amid global concerns that terrorists may take advantage of the devastating floods in Pakistan, the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), blamed by India for the Mumbai attacks, has claimed that it has received donations for the deluge-hit people from "hundreds" of British-Muslims. The JuD, which acts as a front for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba that carried out the 2008 strikes in Mumbai leaving 166 people dead, is said to have significant support in the UK, The Sunday Times reported.

Ladakh: Paradise shattered

Ladakh: Paradise shattered

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Tarun Vijay, the Member of Parliament who has just returned from Ladakh, recalls the agony of a region devastated by last week's flash floods.

Massive dewatering operations in Srinagar, 2.26 lakh people rescued

Massive dewatering operations in Srinagar, 2.26 lakh people rescued

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Over 2.26 lakh people have been rescued in Jammu and Kashmir so far as the rescue and relief operations in the flood-ravaged state entered 14th day on Monday.

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

As floodwaters recede, Bihar braces for more nature's fury

As floodwaters recede, Bihar braces for more nature's fury

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning about havoc rainfall or a cloud burst hitting Bihar's flood-affected districts in the next 24 to 48 hours, officials said on Sunday.

Kashmir receives fresh rainfall; Army beings rescue operations

Kashmir receives fresh rainfall; Army beings rescue operations

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

With the flood threat continuing to loom large over the valley, the Army has started the evacuation process in Srinagar as the city experienced fresh rainfall on Tuesday.

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

More than 3,000 squads under health and local self-government departments have started the process of cleaning houses and public places, official sources said.

Jaya stays 'within four walls' while people suffer: Rahul in TN

Jaya stays 'within four walls' while people suffer: Rahul in TN

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Attacking the Tamil Nadu chief minister over a host of issues, including unemployment, he alleged that her rule was marked by corruption and that industries had migrated to other states

Extreme weather events most deadly

Extreme weather events most deadly

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Typhoons, cyclones and storms have proved to be more devastating than earthquakes as far as the loss of human life was concerned.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

UN praises IMD for 'Pinpoint accuracy' on Cyclone Fani

UN praises IMD for 'Pinpoint accuracy' on Cyclone Fani

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state of Odisha, killing at least 12 people.

700-km Brazil 'megaflash' sets lightning record: UN

700-km Brazil 'megaflash' sets lightning record: UN

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The new records for extreme lightning bursts, or 'megaflashes', during 2019, are more than double the size and duration of the previous record flashes.

The most moving feature you'll read today

The most moving feature you'll read today

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

In these dark, divisive times, Ajitha's humanity gives us cause for hope.

Finally, health ministry acts on Uttarakhand

Finally, health ministry acts on Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Fearing outbreak of epidemics, the ministry is sending a high level team to review the public health measures in the area

India lost $79.5 billion from climate-related disasters in 20 years

India lost $79.5 billion from climate-related disasters in 20 years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

According to the report, floods (43.4 per cent) and storms (28.2 per cent) are the two most frequently occurring disasters.

This fashion show is breaking barriers

This fashion show is breaking barriers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Chromat's colourful show was all about inclusivity and sustainability in fashion.

Listen to students: Rahul to govt on NEET, JEE

Listen to students: Rahul to govt on NEET, JEE

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

With the tweet, Gandhi also tagged a video of him urging the government to listen to students and take a decision only after reaching a consensus.

Seventh body recovered from INS Sindhurakshak

Seventh body recovered from INS Sindhurakshak

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Rescuers from the Indian Navy on Monday extricated one more body from INS Sindhurakshak, taking the number of victims recovered from the fire-devastated submarine to seven even as professional savers from reputed companies commenced preliminary survey activities.

'The Garhwal mountain range is perhaps the most fragile ecosystem'

'The Garhwal mountain range is perhaps the most fragile ecosystem'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'We need an early warning system in India.'