Rising rivers in eastern India swamped new areas and destroyed homes on Tuesday, affecting more than 2 million people, as some frustrated villagers beat up officials and others remained glued to radio weather bulletins. Torrential rains have killed more than 1,000 people in South Asia since the monsoon began in June, mainly in India’s states […]
Kosi wreaks havoc in Bihar, claims 42 lives
With over 20 lakh people bearing the brunt of floods in 14 districts of Bihar, three Indian Air Force helicopters continued to drop relief materials in the worst hit Supaul, Araria and Madhepura for the fifth successive day on Tuesday as the turbulent waters of the Kosi submerged fresh areas in the three districts. So […]
Three killed as Kashmir protestors defy curfew
Three people have been killed and over 80 injured as protesters defied curfew and clashed with the security forces across the Valley. The latest victim was a 22-year-old woman who died when security forces fired to disperse a mob in Handwara. Srinagar has turned into a virtual fortress and there is a severe crackdown to […]
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