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Landslide tragedy on Vaishno Devi Yatra route, 31 deaths so far, Jammu-Katra highway closed, 22 trains also canceled

The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage faced interruptions following severe landslides in Jammu and Kashmir. All trains going to Katra have been canceled. Landslides and floods occurred in many districts on Tuesday. Around 30 people died when houses collapsed, while several others suffered injuries. Vaishno Devi Yatra has been stopped due to the disaster. Traffic has also been disrupted due to the breakdown of roads and rail lines. People were evacuated to safer places. The incident has completely destroyed the main route to the holy place located on Trikut Hill. Officials say that many people may still be buried under the debris, so rescue operations are on. Apart from this, many infrastructure in Jammu has also been damaged, including the collapse of bridges, collapse of electric poles and mobile towers, etc. On Tuesday, about 22 cm of rain was recorded in Jammu in just six hours, which started at 11:30 am and continued till 5:30 pm. The intensity of rainfall decreased after midnight, bringing some relief to the area. Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed The Jammu-Srinagar highway has been shut down following landslides and heavy flooding. Roads in many districts including Bani-Basohli, Basohli-Mabnaroo, Mahapur-Kathua and Kiala Chak-Ramkote are closed. Along with this, the Srinagar-Sonmarg-Gumri road has also been closed due to landslide near Bajri Nala. Apart from these, a pillar of the bridge of Devak river on Jammu-Pathankot National Highway fell. At present, traffic on this highway is completely closed. There is information that hundreds of trucks and cars are stranded. Authorities report that the Taranah river near Devak is currently flowing above safe limits. Therefore, people have been advised to move to safer places. Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas said that the army has sent three relief teams. NDRF and SDRF personnel are actively engaged in relief and rescue efforts across flood-hit zones of Reasi, Doda, Samba, and Jammu. Along with this, food, clean water and medical assistance is being provided to the affected people in temporary shelters. Jammu Divisional Commissioner issued helpline number The Meteorological Department of India has warned of heavy rains in many areas of Jammu and Kashmir till September 5. Thunderstorms are expected in many areas from 27 to 29 August. Then there may be light rain from 30 August to 1 September, while light rain is also expected in some areas from 2 to 5 September. Let us tell you that amid the forecast of rain in the next 40 hours, district-wise helpline numbers have been issued by the Jammu Divisional Commissioner.

PM Modi on Gujarat tour to launch multi-crore projects and roadshow

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from today, where he will launch and lay the foundation stone of several development projects costing more than Rs 5,400 crore. These projects include schemes related to urban development, energy, road and railways. PM Modi will reach Ahmedabad at around 4:30 pm today. Once he reaches Ahmedabad, the visit will kick off with a 3-km-long roadshow stretching from Naroda to Nikol. During this, a large number of people will give a grand welcome to PM Modi on both sides of the road. Let us tell you that a total of 12 stages have been built for the road show, on which cultural programs will be held. After the road show, he will rest for the night at the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. On August 26, at around 10:30 am, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the indigenous production of hybrid battery electrodes in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. Apart from this, he will launch the export of battery electric vehicles and will also address a public meeting. Will inaugurate the project for expanding the road into six lanes. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of the project to expand the SP Ring Road from four lanes to six lanes, estimated to cost Rs 1,500 crore. According to sources, this six-lane controlled-entry expressway will be constructed in two phases and will be implemented under the hybrid annuity model. Apart from this, Prime Minister Modi will launch projects related to rainwater drainage in Shela, Manipur, Godhavi, Sanathal and Telav areas of Ahmedabad. At the same time, water distribution centers will be set up in Chandkheda and Naranpura. An investment of about Rs 110 crore and Rs 50 crore will be made on these schemes respectively. Will visit Maruti Suzuki plant On August 26, the second day of his Gujarat tour, PM Modi will visit Hansalpur in Ahmedabad district to review the Maruti Suzuki plant. The visit will mark the launch of the company’s new electric vehicle unit and the commencement of production for its first electric SUV. Then after this program, the Prime Minister will leave for Delhi. State Health Minister Rishikesh Patel said that these initiatives will accelerate growth in urban development, railways, roads, power and industry sectors. It will also improve infrastructure and connectivity and open up new economic opportunities in Gujarat. PM Modi’s response to US President Trump’s remarks On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while responding to US President Donald Trump’s remarks, said in Bengaluru that India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. He said that the country has moved up from the 10th position to the top 5 and will soon be among the top 3. During a program in Bengaluru, PM Modi responded to this by saying that the country is progressing rapidly and its flag is flying high in the sky. President Trump had termed India and Russia as weak economies along with imposing 25 percent duty on India on July 31.

PM Modi’s gift to Kolkata: Inauguration of three projects, including India’s first underwater metro

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally open three metro projects in Kolkata on 22nd August. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared this information on Twitter on Thursday. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar posted that this metro project is a “historic gift” for Bengal before Durga Puja. It is also being said that these also include an important section of India’s first underwater metro. At present, Kolkata Metro’s Green Line operates in two separate stretches—one between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade, and the other from Sealdah to Salt Lake Sector 5. The newly added route will greatly benefit the thousands of daily commuters heading to the IT hub in Sector 5. Because the Green Line connects to the Blue Line at Esplanade and also connects Howrah and Sealdah railway stations. Now the airport will also be connected to this route, which will provide a lot of convenience to the passengers. Let us tell you that this inauguration ceremony will be held at Jessore Road Metro Station of the Yellow Line. Along with the new metro projects, Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate the new subway built at Howrah Metro Station. Mamata Banerjee will stay away from the program There is news that Mamata Banerjee will not attend PM Modi’s West Bengal program. It is being said that she will not share the stage with PM Modi. This information was given by a top official of the state government. Mamata Banerjee’s party, TMC, also said that this decision has been taken keeping in mind the allegations of alleged harassment and linguistic discrimination against migrants from Bengal in BJP-ruled states. The official said that in such an environment, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does not want to share the stage with the officials of the Central Government. An official even alleged that these projects were planned by Mamata Banerjee during her tenure as Railway Minister. But after slow progress for a long time, now BJP is inaugurating them to take electoral credit. Actually, assembly elections are going to be held in West Bengal, and BJP has been trying its best to gain a foothold in Bengal since the last two elections. But despite all the efforts, Mamata Banerjee’s TMC continues to remain in power.

A unique initiative of green energy in Banaras: solar panels installed in the middle of the track. Know how the whole system will work

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In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Indian Railways has set up solar panels along the railway track. TBanaras Locomotive Works has added a removable solar panel system measuring 70 meters, according to the Railway Ministry. It has 28 panels with a total capacity of 15 kilowatt peak (KWp). This step is being considered an important effort towards green and sustainable rail transport. Let us tell you that it can be easily removed and reinstalled as per the requirement, and it will not have any effect on the trains. It is being said that in the coming time this technology can also be used at other railway premises and stations. The most important thing in this is that rubber mounting pads have been used to reduce the vibration caused by trains passing on the tracks. Not only this, CCTV cameras have been installed, keeping in mind theft and vandalism. New initiative of Indian Railways! This initiative of Indian Railways is being considered an important contribution towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Green India” vision and the Net Zero Carbon Emission 2030 target. PM Modi has announced that India intends to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. He had assured the world that by the year 2030, India will succeed in achieving many sustainable development goals. Let us tell you in detail what this India Vision-2030 is. How will this goal be implemented? What kind of changes will come in the country after 2030? Let us tell you that the vision of the Government of India, which has been talked about, is to reduce GDP emissions by 33 to 35 percent as compared to the year 2005. The government’s goal is to run 40% of the country’s electricity production capacity on non-fossil fuel and absorb 2.5 to 3 billion tons of carbon dioxide by planting more forests. Under the “Green India” vision, every possible effort is being made to bring a green revolution to the whole country. So far, forests have been increased by 5 million hectares. The government’s aim is to keep the environment clean and provide fresh air to the people by increasing forests. Despite this, a lot of trees are being cut every day for the construction of big buildings. In such a situation, will the government be able to meet the goals of sustainable development on time? It will be very interesting to see this in the coming times. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Guwahati Times (@theguwahatitimes)

Good news! A new Vande Bharat will run between Katra and Amritsar six days a week.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the newly introduced Vande Bharat Express connecting Katra and Amritsar. This train will serve 6 days a week; its service will be closed only on Tuesday. With the start of this rail service, travel between Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab will also become more convenient. Now devotees will board the train to visit Maa Vaishno Devi in Katra. They can start their day in Jammu and Kashmir and offer prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar by the same evening. The Vande Bharat Express going from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Amritsar will depart at 6:40 am and reach Amritsar at 12:20 pm. In this way, this train will complete the journey in just 5 hours and 40 minutes. There was a demand for a direct train for a long time People had demanded a direct train to go from Amritsar to Katra for a long time. In the year 2016, only one AC train was started, but after some time it was stopped. It is said that the railway officers did not work properly in this, due to which it was stopped. There was a demand to start the Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express trains, which has now been fulfilled. This train will stop at four places on the way during the journey: Jammu, Pathankot Cantt, Jalandhar City, and Vyas. The Vande Bharat Express returning from Amritsar to Katra will leave at 4:25 pm and will reach Katra at 10:00 pm. On the way, this train will stop at stations like Vyas, Jalandhar City, Pathankot Cantt, and Jammu. Now talking about its ticket or fare, the fare of the AC chair car will be Rs 1170, and the ticket price for the executive AC chair car will be Rs 2085. Union ministers and leaders attend the launch ceremony Union Minister Jitendra Singh, BJP MP Jugal Kishore, and Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary attended the launch ceremony of the Vande Bharat train in Katra. Senior railway officials and a large number of people were present on this occasion. Or another option: He talked about the features of the new train and its benefits for the passengers. The railway official said that this train is equipped with modern facilities, which include facilities like comfortable seats, high speed, better security, and attractive interiors. This train is suitable for completing the journey from Katra to Amritsar and back in a single day, which will give more convenience to the devotees in the journey.

On the occasion of 79th Independence Day, celebrate the festival of independence of the country with the patriotic song ‘Hum Hain Bharatwasi.’

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This year India is going to celebrate its 79th Independence Day. This day makes us proud and teaches us that this freedom has to be preserved for the generations to come. When patriotic songs are played, the heart of every Indian is filled with enthusiasm for the country. The patriotic song “Hum Hain Bharatwasi” was released on 10 August 2025, and it is becoming very popular on social media these days. This patriotic song has been written by Ashok Gupta, an Indian-origin writer and lyricist settled in America. This song is dedicated to the Indian Army’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the Chandrayaan Mission. This song not only pays tribute to the martyrs of the country and is not only dedicated to the Indian scientists who contributed to the success of the Chandrayaan mission but also expresses a sense of respect and pride towards the country. According to Ashok Gupta, it is a symbol of love for his motherland. And it is hoped that it will touch the heart of every Indian. Why is Independence Day 2025 special? Independence Day 2025 carries a special meaning for the country, as it will mark 79 years since India gained freedom, completing 78 full years of independence. Each year, the celebration is centered around a specific theme. In 2024, the focus was on “Nation First, Always First,” while in 2025, the theme will be “Developed India.” Also, it has been decided to invite 50 excellent sanitation workers selected from different areas of the capital as special guests in the program. Five names have been selected from each zonal office, which will include three women and two men. Their spouses will also be able to attend the occasion. This time the Independence Day program will start with giving a guard of honor to PM Modi. Then after hoisting the tricolor flag from the Red Fort, the national anthem and 21-gun salute will be given. After this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the country, in which he will talk about the achievements of the past year and the goals to come. After the speech is over, the national anthem will be played again. At what time will Delhi Metro operations commence on August 15? Special preparations are going on in Delhi for Independence Day. Meanwhile, DMRC has released new timings for the operation of the metro. DMRC has informed us that for the convenience of passengers on Independence Day, metro services will start from 4 am. Trains on all metro lines will run at an interval of every 30 minutes till 6 am. After this, the timings will remain as per the regular schedule. Let us tell you that on the occasion of Independence Day, special security arrangements have been made at Lal Qila, Jama Masjid, and Delhi Gate metro stations. Because all these three stations are closest to the venue.

Tariff Bomb: PM Modi replied to Trump’s tariff bomb. know how India will deal with Trump’s tariff bomb

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US President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on India, escalating trade tensions. Trump has decided to impose a 25 percent tariff on India. There has been a stir in India after this shock from Donald Trump. Let us tell you that the tariff can directly affect India’s exports as well as common consumers. This tariff will be implemented in two phases; the first phase will start on August 7, in which a 25% tariff will be imposed. At the same time, the second phase will be implemented from August 27. That is, now a total of 50 percent tariff will be applicable to India. Donald Trump claims India is supporting Russia. Donald Trump says that India is buying oil from Russia and selling it in the market and making profits. Along with this, Trump said that India does a lot of trade with us, but we do very little trade with it because it imposes heavy duty on us. This is the reason why we have decided to impose an additional 25 percent tax on India. Not only this, but Trump also says that if India responds, he will increase the tariff even more. After this decision of Trump, the relations between America and India have soured a lot, and this is considered to be a turning point for the US-India relations. The Indian government has called this decision of America unfair. PM Modi has given a strong reply to Trump’s tariff bomb. PM’s reply to Trump’s tariff Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday responded to the 50 percent tariff imposed by Donald Trump. Speaking at an event in Delhi, he said, ‘The welfare of our farmers is India’s top priority. We will never compromise on their interests. He said that I know that I will personally have to pay a huge price, but India is ready for this. We believe that the strength of our farmers is the foundation of the nation’s progress. Therefore, we are constantly working towards increasing the income of farmers and creating new sources of livelihood. Prime Minister Modi’s statement is being viewed as a reply to President Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian goods. Pressure may also increase on Russia India is one of the biggest countries buying oil from Russia. Trump has also warned Russia that if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not take necessary steps to end the war in Ukraine, then America will impose more economic sanctions on Russia. Along with Russia, its allies will also have to pay the price for this. Clearly, this ban has been imposed to target Russia’s oil and energy industry.

Indian Army killed the terrorist of Pahalgam attack through ‘Operation Mahadev.’ know full details

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It has been almost 3 months since the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in the month of April. Now, 97 days after the attack, the Indian Army has had a big success. In ‘Operation Mahadev,’ the Indian Army eliminated three terrorists, including the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack. These were the same terrorists who were involved in the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April this year. The meaning behind naming Operation Mahadev is that the Mahadev peak of Srinagar is the main peak of Jabarwan. It is considered very sacred. The campaign was therefore named Operation Mahadev. Let us know how ‘Operation Mahadev’ started and how the army carried out this operation. What is Operation Mahadev? On July 11, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) received intelligence that terrorists were hiding in the forests of Mahadev Hills in the area of Dachigam connecting Srinagar and Tral. The army started ‘Operation Mahadev’ and conducted a search operation. During the operation, the army tracked the location of the terrorists with drones. After tracking, the army found out that they were present in an inaccessible area of Mahadev Hill. After this, the army surrounded the entire area and started monitoring the activities of the terrorists with the help of drones. After 15 days of surveillance, three terrorists were surrounded near Lidwas peak on Monday morning. Army’s 4 Para, 24 National Rifles, and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police killed all three terrorists. These include Suleman Shah, alias Hashim Musa, the mastermind of the Pahalgam attack. Operation Mahadev is considered to be a retaliatory attack after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Innocents were killed in Pahalgam The Pahalgam attack on 22 April 2025 shook the entire country. On April 22, the terrorists killed 26 people by asking their religion. 26 people died in this terrorist attack, and 16 people were seriously injured. Following the attack, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. Also, on May 7, by running ‘Operation Sindoor,’ more than 100 terrorists were killed inside Pakistan, and their hideouts were also destroyed.

Jhalawar School Accident: Major accident in Rajasthan, roof of government school collapsed, 4 dead, many seriously injured, including teachers

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A major accident took place in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan. While the children were engaged in morning prayers around 7:30 AM, the roof of the school building suddenly collapsed. 4 children died due to the collapse of the school roof, and many children are feared to be buried. This incident is from Piplodi village of the Dangi Pura police station area. As soon as the information about the accident was received, there was panic among the people of the village. Police and administrative officials also arrived at the scene. All the injured were immediately admitted to the hospital and are currently undergoing treatment. Several individuals are reported to be in critical condition. According to reports, this accident happened on Friday morning at around 8:30 am, shortly after the school started. It is being said that this school is very old. There was heavy rain in the area in the last few days. After this, there was dampness in the school building. Even after the building was old, it was not repaired. Due to which this accident happened. Police statement While talking to the media, Jhalawar SP Amit Kumar said that so far 3-4 children have been confirmed dead and 17 injured. The debris is being removed, and rescue work is going on. Let us tell you that immediately after the incident, the work of removing debris with JCB was started for relief work. Along with this, the local people are also engaged in removing the debris with mutual cooperation so that the children can be taken out as soon as possible. SP Amit Kumar further said that the state government has taken this accident seriously. The district administration and the education department have been ordered to investigate immediately. Along with this, the condition of the school building and the negligence in construction will also be investigated. Negligence will not be tolerated Education Minister Madan Dilawar has also expressed deep sorrow over the incident involving the collapse of the government school roof. The education minister said that all possible help will be given to the affected children and family members. He also clarified that a high-level investigation will be conducted into the incident. Along with this, strict action will be taken against whoever is found guilty. The minister also said that such negligence will not be tolerated at all. The education department is fully committed to the safety of children. Let us tell you that this is the third such incident in Rajasthan. First, in February, 3 children died due to the collapse of the roof of a water tank in Bikaner. Second, a child died due to the collapse of a school wall in Chohtan, Barmer. Thirdly, several children and teachers were reported injured this morning following the collapse of the roof of a government school in Piplodi village.

PM Kisan Yojana: Who are those farmers whose bank accounts will not get the 20th instalment? Know here

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To provide relief to crores of farmers across the country, the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is expected to be transferred to their bank accounts soon. Farmers registered under the scheme are eagerly awaiting this upcoming instalment. Under this scheme, an amount of Rs 2-2 thousand is given to the farmers associated with this scheme three times a year. The government sends money to the account of every farmer at an interval of every four months. Till now, 19 instalments have been successfully released under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, and now the 20th instalment is next in line. On February 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred ₹2000 as part of the 19th instalment directly into farmers’ bank accounts. With that done, all eyes are now on the 20th instalment, which farmers across the country are eagerly awaiting. Now the month of July is about to end, so there is a possibility that the 20th instalment will be received by the end of the month. But sadly, there may be some farmers who will be deprived of the benefits of this 20th instalment. So, let’s find out which farmers might face delays in receiving their next instalment. The instalment of these farmers can get stuck If you want the 20th instalment of Rs 2000 under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana to come in your account, then do the necessary work mentioned immediately.