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Tamil Nadu: Unprecedented Rains Cause Flooding In Uthangarai, Pochampalli

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Heavy rainfall in Chennai has led to the cancellation of eight flights, prompting officials to advise passengers to check with airlines for updates.

Chennai On Alert: Heavy Rains Disrupt Life, Flights Cancelled, Schools and Colleges Closed

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Oct 15, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

India on Thursday dismissed Bangladesh's accusation against India of causing flood in the country's eight districts.

Flooding in Bangladesh Not Caused by Release of Water from Indian Dam on Gumti River, MEA Clarifies

2 Min Read

Aug 22, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

The magisterial report on the flooding death of three civil service aspirants in Delhi highlights violation of laws, including unauthorised use of the building's basement and failure to act on prior notices about misuse. The report also accuses officials of deliberate misconduct and mishandling of the situation.

Magistrate's Probe Report Into Basement Flood Deaths Slams MCD, Fire Dept for Misconduct

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Aug 8, 2024

PTI

Jharkhand Not Responsible For Bengal Floods: JMM, Cong, BJP Refute Mamata's Allegation

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Aug 5, 2024

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The bail plea of four individuals, co-owners of a coaching centre's basement involved in a drowning incident, was dismissed by a Delhi court following the case's transfer to the CBI by the Delhi High Court. The accused were advised to file a fresh bail application with the appropriate CBI court.

Coaching Centre Deaths: Court Disposes of Plea of Basement Co-Owners

1 Min Read

Aug 3, 2024

PTI

AAP MP Sanjay Singh pledged Rs 3 crore from his MPLAD fund to build a library in memory of three students who died in a flooded basement at a Delhi coaching centre. He also announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the victim's families. Singh also promised to secure CCTV footage of the incident and support demands for job placements and public libraries.

Will Donate Rs 3 Crore for Library in Memory of 3 Students: AAP MP Sanjay Singh to UPSC Aspirants

3 Min Read

Aug 2, 2024

PTI

Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan led to the drowning of three individuals, including a six-year-old girl, in a basement flooded with rainwater. Meanwhile, in Jhalawar, three people were swept away by the overflowing Kalisindh river. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announced financial aid for the families of the deceased and directed officials to manage the aftermath of the flooding

Rajasthan: 6-Year-Old Girl Among Three Dead in Jaipur Basement, Three Swept Away in Jhalawar River

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Aug 2, 2024

PTI

Following the death of three students in a coaching centre basement flood in Old Rajinder Nagar, UPSC aspirants have met with MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar to address concerns over inadequate safety measures at coaching centres. Protests by Civil services aspirants have continued for four days, with some staging a hunger strike.

UPSC Aspirants Meet MCD Commissioner, Flag Safety Concerns at Delhi's Coaching Centres

2 Min Read

Jul 31, 2024

PTI

In response to the drowning of three IAS aspirants in a coaching centre basement in Old Rajinder Nagar, the Delhi government plans to create legislation to regulate coaching institutes. Atishi, the cabinet minister revealed that the law will cover areas such as infrastructure, teacher qualifications, fee controls, and accurate advertising.

Delhi Govt to Bring Law to Regulate Coaching Centres: Atishi

1 Min Read

Jul 31, 2024

PTI

The Delhi HC will hear a petition on Wednesday seeking the formation of a high-level committee to investigate the recent flooding incident at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar, which resulted in the deaths of three civil services aspirants.

Coaching Centre Deaths: HC to Hear Plea Seeking Setting up of Panel to Probe Incident

1 Min Read

Jul 30, 2024

PTI

Civil services aspirants and locals continued their protest outside Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar for the third day. The demonstration, sparked by the recent flooding of the coaching centre's basement which led to the deaths of three students, targets both the MCD and the coaching centre's management. Protestors demand compensation for victim's families and stricter safety regulations.

Coaching Centre Deaths: Protest by IAS Aspirants, Locals Enters Day 3

1 Min Read

Jul 30, 2024

PTI

Delhi's Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bhardawaj is in dispute over a proposed desilting plan for city drains. While Bharadwaj asserts that the plan was approved and will be implemented after the monsoon, sources from the LG office claim the proposal has been pending since August 2023.

Delhi's LG Office Accuses Bharadwaj of Holding Up Drain Desilting Plan, Minister Refutes Claims

3 Min Read

Jul 30, 2024

PTI

Following the deaths of the three students in a coaching centre basement flood, Delhi LG VK Saxena assured protestors that action would be taken. Concurrently, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has organised an emergency meeting to address the issue and involve relevant officials.

Delhi LG VK Saxena Visits Protesting Students; Mayor Calls Emergency Meeting Over Flooding Incident

1 Min Read

Jul 29, 2024

PTI

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has terminated a junior engineer and suspended an assistant engineer following the deaths of three IAS aspirants in a basement flooding incident at Rau's IAS Study Circle. The Delhi Police are probing the MCD's role in maintaining the the drainage system and issuing necessary clearance certificates.

MCD Fires Junior Engineer, Suspends Another Amid Police Probe into Corporation's Role in Delhi Coaching Centre Flooding

1 Min Read

Jul 29, 2024

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