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Flights got cancelled due to heavy rains in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 02 (ANI): Heavy rain has lashed Mumbai and its neighbouring areas and the downpur has entered its fifth day today. Several flights got cancelled due to heavy and continuous rains in Mumbai today. They stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport as 54 flights have been diverted and 52 got cancelled. Mumbai witnessed heavy rains with the downpour resulting in water logging in several areas of the city. The passengers are facing various problems at the airport due to the delay in flights. Maharashtra government has also declared public holiday in Mumbai today.

Several injured after private bus falls into gorge in AP's Vizianagaram

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh), July 02 (ANI): Several passengers sustained injuries after a private bus they were travelling in plunged into a gorge at Vizianagaram on Tuesday morning. Around 25 passengers were travelling on the bus, however, the exact number of injuries is yet to be confirmed by the police. Soon after the incident was reported, police rushed to the spot and started rescue operation. Injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Not BMC's failure but an accident: says Sanjay Raut on Mumbai wall collapse incident

New Delhi, July 02 (ANI): While speaking regarding the wall collapsed in Pimpripada, Malad East due to heavy rainfall, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "It's not BMC's failure. It is an accident. It is because of heavy rainfall. There are several illegal constructions in Mumbai and BMC has nothing to do with it." Earlier, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis visited the Shatabdi Hospital to meet the 13 people injured in the Malad wall collapse incident.

RJD MLAs protest against deaths due to AES in Patna

Patna (Bihar), July 02 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) protested against the deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar's Patna today. They protested at the State Legislative Assembly in Patna. They are demanding the resignation of Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey.

18 people die in wall collapse in Mumbai's Malad

Mumbai, July 02 (ANI): Atleast 18 persons died, while 13 others sustained injuries after a wall collapsed near a school in Pimpripada area of Malad East on Tuesday night. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments due to heavy downpour. While speaking to ANI, NDRF Inspector Rajendra Patil said, "In the search by advance equipment, canine search and physical search no more bodies were found so search operation is now being closed." Thirteen people have been admitted to the trauma centre at Jogeshwari and Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali. Some people were rescued by the public before the arrival of the fire brigade and NDRF team.

Harsh Vardhan visits vandalised temple in Delhi, appeals residents to maintain harmony

New Delhi, July 02 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and BJP MP from Chandni Chowk, Harsh Vardhan visited Delhi's Hauz Qazi on Tuesday. A clash broke out between 2 groups over parking and a temple was vandalised on Sunday night. Security in the area has been tightened. While speaking to media personnel on the issue, Harsh Vardhan said, "It is very unfortunate and painful. The kind of thing done to the temple is unforgivable. I have been told that Police is already in action, culprits will be arrested soon and punished. I appeal to the people to maintain harmony."

CM Fadnavis visits BMC control room to review rainfall situation in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 02 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) control room on Tuesday morning to monitor the situation due to Mumbai rain. Various streets in Mumbai are flooded following heavy rainfall in the city. Life of Mumbaikars is disrupted leaving many stranded in rain-hit areas. Maharashtra government has declared July 2 as public holiday.

New STPs, ghats to keep Ganga water unpolluted in Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand July 2, 2019 (ANI): A growing metropolis and hub of religious tourism, the ancient city of Haridwar attracts lakhs of tourists every year to take a holy dip in river Ganga. With rising population and high inflow of visitors, the city generates over 108-Million litres of sewage per day, but its existing sewage treatment plants can treat only half of it. So, to prevent the discharge of sewage into the river, several initiatives have been taken by the government under the Nanami Gange programme. Out of 22 major drains in Haridwar, 21 of them have been completely tapped and the flow has been diverted. The capacity of Sewage Treatment Plants (or STPs) is also being enhanced by constructing new facilities. 68 MLD STP at Jagjeetpur and 14 MLD STP at Sarai are near completion. Constructed under Hybrid Annuity based PPP model, these STPs will exclusively address the sewage treatment requirements of the town. With the launch of new STPs, the total sewage treatment capacity

DMK supporters stage protest against Kiran Bedi over her alleged remark demeaning TN people

Puducherry, Jul 02 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supporters staged protest against Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi. Bedi allegedly called Tamil Nadu people 'selfish and cowards'. Yesterday, DMK legislators walked out from Assembly after Speaker didn't let DMK chief raise the issue. The remark has been condemned by everyone, including AIADMK and DMK.

BJP leaders conclude party's first parliamentary meet at Parliament library building

New Delhi, Jul 02 (ANI): The first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary meeting was held at Parliament library building today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived for the meeting. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also arrived for the meeting. The meeting was attended by many prominent leaders including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP working president Jagat Prakash Nadda andothers.

Forest Range officers plant saplings to protest against TRS attack in Telangana

Asifabad (Telangana), July 02 (ANI): Scores of Forest Range officers came together in a show of unity here on Monday to protest against the attack by Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) workers and their supporters on their colleagues and police recently. As many as 400 officials took part in this plantation drive, including 50 policemen, and planted saplings as a way of responding to the assault. Adilabad and Warangal Forest Department officers, including DFOs, also participated in the event. It was organised not only to boost the morale of the department but also to ensure that the plain land is converted into a forest. The forest officials were allegedly attacked by TRS supporters led by Krishna when they went to plant saplings at a plot allotted for forest development. The main accused Krishna, a local body chairman representing the ruling party and brother of Konnappa, resigned soon after the incident. A case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered and two

Maharashtra govt declares July 2 as public holiday

Mumbai, July 02 (ANI): Mumbai received intense spells of rain. It led to water logging in several parts of the city. Meanwhile, railway tracks were also submerged at Sion railway station, after heavy rains in the area. As per IMD, intense spells of rainfall is likely to continue in the districts of Mumbai in next 2 hours. Maharashtra government declared July 2 as public holiday.

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims from first batch enroute Amarnath cave shrine

Udhampur (J and K), July 02 (ANI): Pilgrims from the first batch enroute Amarnath cave shrine on Tuesday. They were being served with 'langar' at a camp in Moud area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur. Number of pilgrims has increased this year in Amarnath Yatra as compared to last year.

6 dead after wall collapses in Pune's Ambegaon

Pune (Maharashtra), July 02 (ANI): Atleast six died and 3 injured after a wall collapsed in Pune's Sinhgad College, Ambegaon collapsed at around 1:15 am today. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had reached the spot to rescue those trapped under the debris. The wall collapsed due to heavy downpour. The injured have been admitted to the nearby hospital.

13 people die in wall collapse, several feared trapped in Mumbai's Malad

Mumbai, Jul 02 (ANI): At least 13 persons died while 13 others sustained injuries after a wall collapsed near a school in Pimpripada area of Malad East on Tuesday night. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments due to heavy downpour. Many are feared trapped under the debris. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade and police had rushed to the spot to rescue those trapped under the debris. Thirteen people have been admitted to the trauma centre at Jogeshwari and Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali. Some people were rescued by the public before the arrival of the fire brigade and NDRF team.

Five dead after wall collapses in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Jul 02 (ANI): At least five died and four injured after a wall in Maharashtra's Pune Sinhgad College, Ambegaon collapsed at around 1:15 am today. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had reached the spot to rescue those trapped under the debris. The wall collapsed due to heavy downpour. Those injured have been admitted to the hospital.

Samsung CEO admits galaxy fold wasn't ready

New Delhi, Jul 02 (ANI): Samsung Galaxy Fold is yet to see the store shelves and the company is finally admitting its mistake on being too pushy about its first foldable smart phone.In an interview, Samsung CEO DJ Koh explained what went wrong with the Galaxy Fold. He said that he pushed the device through before it was ready. He further said that Samsung is testing the device thoroughly before the official release, Cnet reported. The Galaxy Fold with its foldable display is priced at nearly USD 2,000. However, the smart phone has been delayed more than twice over issues with the screen. Samsung is yet to announce an official release date.

Coimbatore: 3 boys drown in pond, 2 bodies recovered

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Jul 02 (ANI): At least three boys drowned in deep water pond while taking bath in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Monday. While two bodies have been recovered, the search is underway to locate one more body. A case has been registered in this regard.

Sri Lankan refugees in TN's Madurai seek Indian citizenship

Madurai (TN), Jul 02 (ANI): More than 200 Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu's Madurai today reached collector office to submit request for Indian citizenship. A total of 457 Sri Lankan refugees have been living in Madurai for the past 29 years.

Watch: Heavy downpour results in water logging in several areas in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 02 (ANI): Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas today. Monsoon showers led to water logging at Nala Sopara Railway Station and Malad area following heavy rain in Maharashtra. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) PRO confirmed that all government as well as private schools will remain closed today.