September 2023

New York: New York submerged: Heavy rains paralyze subways, airports and roads

New York: New York submerged: Heavy rains paralyze subways, airports and roads

In a devastating turn of events, heavy rains overnight have left parts of New York City submerged, wreaking havoc on its infrastructure and daily life. The catastrophe unfolded as torrential downpours pounded the northeastern United States, leaving New York City paralyzed and prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to declare an official state of emergency for multiple regions.Images from the affected areas...

Man dies as roof of Chennai fuel station collapses during rain | Chennai News

Man dies as roof of Chennai fuel station collapses during rain | Chennai News

CHENNAI: A worker of an Indian Oil fuel refilling station in Chennai’s Saidapet died on Friday evening when its roof collapsed during rain. Six others suffered injuries in the accident.The fuel station is located on the Jones Road off the Anna Salai.Fire and rescue services personnel and police were involved in rescue operations. They removed the collapsed roof using cranes.Seven people, who were...

Over 20 AAP functionaries join Congress in Delhi | Delhi News

Over 20 AAP functionaries join Congress in Delhi | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Over 20 leaders and office-bearers from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Northeast Delhi have officially joined the Congress, and more are expected to follow suit in the coming days, according to party officials. The group includes former Delhi Congress secretaries Kuldeep Bhati and Yogendra Bhati, as well as block ex-president Mahendra Kumar, all of whom left the AAP to join the...

Thane’s ‘noisy farewell’ to Lord Ganesha prompts concern from activists | Thane News

Thane’s ‘noisy farewell’ to Lord Ganesha prompts concern from activists | Thane News

THANE: The city bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with loud processions, reaching ear-splitting noise levels of 110 decibels, as reported by anti-noise activists. Dr Mahesh Bedekar, one such activist, measured noise levels across the city and noted that despite fewer processions this year, the excessive use of amplifiers and speaker walls contributed to the high noise levels.Areas like Charai, Panchpakhadi,...

World Cup: Grand comeback of luxury train after post-pandemic refurbishment | India News

World Cup: Grand comeback of luxury train after post-pandemic refurbishment | India News

One of India’s renowned royal trains and a prestigious project of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, the Deccan Odyssey Luxury Tourist Train, has emerged from a major post-pandemic refurbishment, ready to embark on its renewed journey. This revitalization project inaugurated on September 21 by assembly speaker Rahul Narvekar, tourism minister Girish Mahajan, and school education and...

75-year-old woman dies of electric shock while watching Ganpati Visarjan in Palghar | Thane News

75-year-old woman dies of electric shock while watching Ganpati Visarjan in Palghar | Thane News

PALGHAR: A 74-year-old woman named Jayanti Mhatre died due to electric shock after she came in contact with an electrict poll during Ganpati Visarjan procession in Nalla Sopara area in Palghar district. The incident unfolded as Mhatre ventured outside her residence on Thursday evening to witness the visarjan procession.She accidentally came in contact with an electric pole and lost consciousness. She...

Kolkata Metro introduces ‘infotainment on wheels’ for commuters | Kolkata News

Kolkata Metro introduces ‘infotainment on wheels’ for commuters | Kolkata News

KOLKATA: Kolkata Metro has launched an exciting initiative to enhance the daily commute for passengers. The North-South Metro's Medha rake now offers engaging infotainment content, including popular cartoon shows, on digital screens within the Metro cars.The move aims to make commuting more enjoyable and has received praise from parents and passengers. This innovative addition promises to add...

CWMA meeting: Tamil Nadu to seek release of 12,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily | Chennai News

CWMA meeting: Tamil Nadu to seek release of 12,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily | Chennai News

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government will make a demand at the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s meeting on Friday afternoon that Karnataka release water at the rate of 12,500 cusecs daily. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of state-wide bandh call given by the pro-Kannada organisations, Tamil Nadu water resources minister Duraimurugan said the state was asking for as it lacked water and not that...

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