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330 roads closed due to rain-triggered landslides in Himachal Pradesh

Vikramaditya Singh expressed gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for assuring Rs 400 crore package for flood-hit Kullu district restoration during his recent visit to the state

Himachal monsoon mayhem: 199 people dead, 31 missing till now: SDMA

Out of 199 deaths, 57 were due to landslides and flash floods while 142 people died due to road accidents during the monsoon period

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Wheels India pegs domestic wheel business to pick-up post monsoon

Wheels India, manufacturer of wheels for trucks, tractors, passenger vehicles and construction equipment, expects the domestic wheel business to pick up during the second half of the year, according to a top official. The city-based company had registered a 24.2 per cent rise in its net profit for the April-June 2023 quarter at Rs 13.3 crore, from Rs 10.7 crore registered in the same period of last year. Revenues during the quarter under review grew by 6.74 per cent to Rs 1,124 crore, from Rs 1,053 crore recorded in the corresponding period of last year. "In Q1 amidst a muted domestic market, exports were strong at 25 per cent of our sales. There was a strong demand for buses in the latter part of Q1," Wheels India Ltd MD, Srivats Ram said. "We believe that the domestic wheel business would pick up post monsoon, in the second half," he said on the outlook for the company. In July, the National Company Law Tribunal approved the merger of Sundaram Hydraulics Ltd with Wheels India,

Monsoon session: Lok Sabha to take up no-trust motion debate on August 8

The Lok Sabha will debate the no-confidence between August 8 and 10 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to reply to the opposition-sponsored move on the last day. The decision was taken at the Lok Sabha's business advisory committee (BAC) meeting as constituents of the INDIA alliance walked out in protest of the debate not being taken up on priority. "The debate on the no-confidence motion will begin on August 8 and continue till August 10 when the prime minister will reply to the debate," a senior leader said. The opposition bloc INDIA with the Congress, DMK, Left parties and the TMC, as well as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, demanded that the House take up the motion immediately and protested the government pushing through its legislative agenda this week. The government has insisted that there are no rules or precedence which make it mandatory for the House to take up the no-confidence motion immediately. It has argued that rules state the motion should be taken up for discuss

Monsoon session: Delhi Services Bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

According to the Lok Sabha legislative business notification, the Bill on the Delhi services is listed for introduction in the Lower House

Godavari river flows above danger mark in Bhadrachalam, warning issued

Officials added that relief operations are being undertaken in the villages in Telangana and all district officials are on high alert

Badrinath Highway blocked in Chamoli district as stones roll off hill

According to Chamoli Police, traffic movement was temporarily suspended on the route after stones slipped down the hill in Karnprayag town of Chamoli district

Monsoon affects tourism industry in HP, Dharamshala-McLeodganj NH damaged

A loss of more than Rs 6 crore has been estimated due to rains in Dharamshala only which may increase further as reports are yet to come from many departments

Monsoon has claimed 187 lives in Himachal Pradesh till now: HPSDMA

Over 650 roads including three national highways are closed

Vegetables in India to stay expensive for longer on erratic monsoon

Vegetables prices, which have a 6% weighting in the overall consumer price index (CPI), hit a seven-month high in June, rising 12% month-on-month, official data shows

IMD predicts heavy rainfall, issues orange alert for 9 districts in HP

The Revenue Minister of the state government, Jagat Singh Negi said that the alert is continued and all are prepared in the field

BMC declares holiday for schools, colleges as IMD issues 'red alert'

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges on July 27 after the IMD issued a "red alert" for the metropolis. Iqbal Singh Chahal, municipal commissioner and administrator of the BMC, issued a statement about it on Wednesday night. "In view of the red alert issued for Mumbai, the BMC has declared a holiday for all municipal, government-run and private primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and all colleges in the city and suburbs on Thursday as safety of students is a top priority," the statement said. The IMD Mumbai issued "extremely heavy rainfall" warning (red alert) for Mumbai city and its suburban areas from 8 pm on July 26 to afternoon on July 27. "The BMC requests all citizens to stay alert, remain indoors and kindly follow instructions from the administration," Chahal urged. While the BMC said that the weather department's 'red alert' will be valid till afternoon, IMD officials ...

Roads waterlogged, schools shut as Delhi-NCR wakes up to a rainy Wednesday

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for most of Delhi-NCR, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall and heavy thunderstorms

Delhi govt issues advisory on water-borne diseases in view of monsoon

Cautioning that there is an increased risk of contracting water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea, dysentery and cholera in the rainy season, the Delhi government has issued an advisory mentioning dos and don't . The city health department's advisory was published in several leading dailies on Friday. The advisory mentions the dos and don't that need to be followed in view of the monsoon season. Water-borne diseases spread due to consumption of contaminated water, ice or food. The advisory has asked people to eat home-cooked fresh food, maintain good personal hygiene, use ORS solutions to prevent dehydration and visit a health facility in case of vomiting, jaundice or fever. It has also asked people to not consume roadside uncooked food, such as cut-fruits. The advisory also asks them to not urinate or defecate in the open. Authorities earlier had also cautioned that in the aftermath of the recent flooding in parts of Delhi, there was a risk of spread of water-borne and vector-bor

Hydropower in Himalayan states restart as floods recede but more rain looms

Plants managed by NHPC Ltd., JSW Energy Ltd., SJVN Ltd. and Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. are operating again after being clogged by silt from the floods, according to the regional grid operator

PM Modi speaks to LG on steps taken to deal with flood situation in Delhi

Immediately after returning to Delhi from abroad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Lt Governor V K Saxena to enquire about the progress made in dealing with the flood-like situation in the national capital, officials said. Water inundated several parts of Delhi following massive rains as Yamuna flowed above the danger mark. However, the river's water level followed a downward trend on Saturday, allowing authorities to open roads and ease traffic movement as floodwaters receded from many areas. An official said, "Immediately on his arrival in Delhi, PM spoke to LG of Delhi about the status of the flood-like situation in Delhi due to Yamuna river and the progress achieved in mitigation." Modi was on a three-day visit to France and the UAE.

Himachal govt sets up disaster fund for people affected by monsoon fury

Urging his followers to come forward and contribute to the cause, the CM said those willing to donate to 'Aapda Kosh' could do so by cash, cheque, demand draft or net banking

Monsoon: Yellow alert issued for Mumbai, Thane, other Maharashtra districts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, "Yellow alert issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigarh and other districts of Maharashtra today."