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Delhi's Bawana under water after midnight breach of major canal

Delhi's Bawana under water after midnight breach of major canal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The pictures and videos of the locals wading through waist deep water in Bawana JJ colony area, waterlogged houses, school and hospital went viral on social media even as teams of engineers from Haryana and Delhi worked on a war footing to plug the breach.

AI flight brings 225 stranded Indians from US to Mumbai

AI flight brings 225 stranded Indians from US to Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Air India is operating the San Francisco sector after 50 days as India had imposed restrictions due to COVID-19 spread.

3 drown, 2 feared dead as landslides, heavy rains lash parts of Jammu

3 drown, 2 feared dead as landslides, heavy rains lash parts of Jammu

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Heavy rains lashed wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the past couple of days, triggering landslides at many places and raising the level of water bodies.

2 dead, over 130 injured during Rath Yatra in Odisha

2 dead, over 130 injured during Rath Yatra in Odisha

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

More than 600 people have visited hospitals and medical camps in Puri. However, only over 130 have been admitted to hospital, said Director of Health Services, Bijay Mohapatra.

COVID-19: Visas of foreigners stranded in India extended till Apr 30

COVID-19: Visas of foreigners stranded in India extended till Apr 30

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Earlier, the government had extended the regular and e-visa of those foreigners who are currently in India and unable to leave the country due to the outbreak of coronavirus, till April 15.

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative engine of a well-oiled serial killer mystery, observes Arjun Menon.

Nearly 150 of 1,500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Nearly 150 of 1,500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Two pilgrims -- Leela Narayanan Mandredath, 56, of Kerala and Satya Laxmi of Andhra Pradesh -- have died due to high altitude sickness in Simikot and heart attack in Tibet respectively, the Indian Embassy said.

Aamir Gets Rescued From Chennai Floods

Aamir Gets Rescued From Chennai Floods

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The actor was rescued with help from the fire and rescue department of the state government.

How South Africa pulled it off against England...

How South Africa pulled it off against England...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram applauded his bowlers for sealing a thrilling seven-run victory over England in a T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match in St Lucia on Friday, saying they did not wilt under pressure.

'Pant's jokes eased batting pressure', says Axar

'Pant's jokes eased batting pressure', says Axar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Chahal asked Axar about being promoted to number four in the batting order to which the bowling all-rounder said that things were made easy as Pant was joking around and having fun between the deliveries.

Iyer's Celebration Mocks Stokes

Iyer's Celebration Mocks Stokes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Catching Stokes off guard with quick thinking, Iyer pointed to his index finger in playful mimicry, reminiscent of Stokes' celebration during a spectacular catch that dismissed Iyer on Day 3.

Egypt protests worsen, stranded Indians return

Egypt protests worsen, stranded Indians return

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

With the civil unrest in Egypt showing no signs of abating, the Indian government has sent a special aircraft to fly back the hundreds of Indians stranded in the troubled country, where over a 100 protestors have been killed in the clashes with the police over the last one week.

HC orders Haryana govt to remove barricades at Shambhu border

HC orders Haryana govt to remove barricades at Shambhu border

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday ordered the Haryana government to remove within a week the barricading set up at the Shambhu border near Ambala where farmers have been camping since February 13 when their 'Delhi Chalo' march was stopped.

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Addressing the Manipur assembly during the commencement of the budget session, she said that 198 companies of central armed police forces and 140 army columns have been deployed along with state forces to maintain law and order.

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...VVS Laxman is going to Zimbabwe but new coach will join from Sri Lanka series'

JK highway remains closed, 400 vehicles stranded

JK highway remains closed, 400 vehicles stranded

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Vehicular movement remained suspended on the 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, as over 400 vehicles and passengers were stranded at various places. "The highway was closed for traffic for the third day due to heavy snowfall and landslides at various places en route," a police official said.

IAF airlifts stranded passengers in J&K

IAF airlifts stranded passengers in J&K

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Hundreds of passengers stranded in various parts of the Valley due to heavy snowfall were airlifted on Wednesday to their homes by the Indian Air Force, who arranged special helicopter sorties for the purpose.

Second batch of stranded Indians reaches Bishkek

Second batch of stranded Indians reaches Bishkek

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The Indians, many of them students, are trapped in Kyrgyzstan's southern Osh city, which has been ripped by street fighting and arson.

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

They then vandalised the premises, breaking CCTV cameras and locking the main gate before leaving, he said.

Jammu-Srinagar national highway shut, 500 passengers stranded

Jammu-Srinagar national highway shut, 500 passengers stranded

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for traffic for the third day on Friday due to fresh landslides triggered by heavy rains, leaving over 500 Kashmir-bound passengers stranded.

The Goat Life Review: A Saga Of Pain

The Goat Life Review: A Saga Of Pain

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is undoubtedly one of the most successful experiments in Prithviraj's journey as an actor, applauds Divya Nair.

Mumbai's LIFELINE hit, thousands stranded

Mumbai's LIFELINE hit, thousands stranded

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Thousands of commuters were left stranded on Wednesday morning after local trains on the Central and Harbour lines in Mumbai were severely affected due to a fire that broke out at suburban Kurla station on Tuesday night.

South Tamil Nadu under water after downpour, villages cut off

South Tamil Nadu under water after downpour, villages cut off

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Villages, towns, roads and highways in several regions of southern Tamil Nadu including Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi just resemble rivers in spate.

Stranded Kashmiris demand subsidised airfare

Stranded Kashmiris demand subsidised airfare

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Kashmiris stranded in Jammu due to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway have demanded subsidised airfares from the government to help them fly back to Srinagar.

SEE: Stranded honeymooners end up as Olympic ambassadors

SEE: Stranded honeymooners end up as Olympic ambassadors

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Unable to resume their journey to Europe and then home to Japan and unwilling to head to the African mainland, where virus cases are spiking, they had to trade their skills with domestic businesses to earn funds in the absence of work visas.

Over 3,100 vehicles stranded on JK highway

Over 3,100 vehicles stranded on JK highway

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

With over 3,100 vehicles, mostly trucks and tankers, stranded on the 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to snowfall and landslides, state authorities are trying to clear them before allowing fresh traffic on the arterial road.

IAF airlifts 200 stranded passengers from Jammu

IAF airlifts 200 stranded passengers from Jammu

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday airlifted 200 Kargil-bound stranded passengers from Jammu Airport to Leh in Ladakh region of the state, a defence official said.

Govt working on plan to bring back thousands of stranded seamen

Govt working on plan to bring back thousands of stranded seamen

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The government will chart out a plan for the evacuation of seafarers stuck on international waters amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya has said. Thousands of Indian seafarers are currently stuck aboard cruise ships and cargo vessels in far off waters, and maritime bodies have been demanding from the government strategies for bringing them home fearing that delays might result in disruption in supply chain.

Recipe: Bharwa Shimla Mirchi

Recipe: Bharwa Shimla Mirchi

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Make use of Shimla mirchis in the tastiest of ways.

Army rescues 400 stranded tourists from flood-hit Ladakh

Army rescues 400 stranded tourists from flood-hit Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

About 400 stranded tourists have been evacuated by the army from flood-hit areas of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir as several villages of the region were cut off from the main land.

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday

India seeks assistance for sailors stranded in Chinese waters

India seeks assistance for sailors stranded in Chinese waters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Indian bulk cargo vessel MV Jag Anand has been on anchorage near Jingtang port in Hebei province of China since June 13 and it has 23 Indian sailors.

Safety cover being laid for rescue team inside tunnel; workers to get phone

Safety cover being laid for rescue team inside tunnel; workers to get phone

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Apart from that, as part of efforts to provide assurance to 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel and relieve their stress, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has stepped in to provide them with a landline through which they can talk to their families.

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.

Iraq crisis: Families give details about 45 stranded from Haryana

Iraq crisis: Families give details about 45 stranded from Haryana

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A day after it was set up, the Haryana government control room has so far got information about 45 persons from the state, stranded in strife-torn Iraq. Majority of those stranded in Iraq hail from the northern parts of Haryana

All 2,376 stranded tourists evacuated from Andaman Islands

All 2,376 stranded tourists evacuated from Andaman Islands

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

As the weather cleared in the morning, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Union Territory administration started a joint evacuation drive and brought back all stranded tourists to Port Blair from Havelock and Neil islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

While there was a brief respite from the incessant downpour on Tuesday, collaborative efforts from the defence, national, and state disaster response forces took the lead in executing rescue and relief operations.

Tensions with Pakistan ground 65 flights; passengers stranded

Tensions with Pakistan ground 65 flights; passengers stranded

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Around 47 flights from New Delhi alone were cancelled, while 16 flights from Mumbai were not operated following the Air traffic control barring civil aircraft movements at the Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Dehradun, Leh, Pathankot, and Shimla airports, among others, for about four hours since morning.