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Wayanad Landslide Disaster: Over 100 Bodies Recovered, Rescue Operations Continue In a devastating series of landslides that struck Wayanad, Kerala, over 100 bodies have been recovered, with more casualties feared. Major General VT Mathew, General Officer Commanding, Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area, reported that more than 500 Army personnel are actively involved in the ongoing search and rescue operations. Details of the Incident Two major landslides occurred in the early hours of July 30 in Mundakkai and Churalmala, Wayanad, resulting in widespread destruction. According to the Kerala Revenue Department, 167 people have been confirmed dead. The landslides caused severe damage to infrastructure, including homes and roads, and have significantly disrupted rescue efforts. Rescue and Relief Efforts The Army, in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies, is working to rescue survivors and recover bodies. A critical aspect of the operation involves con...

Students Protest Against MCD and IAS Coaching Institute After Basement Flooding Claims Three Lives in Delhi In a tragic incident, three students lost their lives due to flooding in the basement of an IAS coaching institute in Old Rajender Nagar, West Delhi. The incident has sparked widespread protests, with students and community members criticizing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the coaching institute for negligence. The Incident and Immediate Response The flooding occurred following heavy rains, which led to water accumulation in the basement of the coaching center. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was called in for rescue operations, during which three bodies were recovered. The police have registered a criminal case and are conducting an investigation into the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police Central, M Harshavardhan, confirmed that forensic teams are collecting evidence and that two individuals have been detained as part of the investigation. Studen...

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Visit Kanchenjunga Express Train Accident Site Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is en route to Darjeeling, West Bengal, following a tragic train collision that resulted in the deaths of at least five passengers and injured over 20 others. The Kanchenjunga Express was struck from behind by a goods train, causing two of its bogies to derail near Ruidhasa, close to the Rangapani station in the Katihar Railway Division. Incident Details The accident occurred around 8:45 am on Monday, as the Kanchenjunga Express, traveling from Agartala in Tripura to Sealdah in Kolkata, was hit from behind by a goods train. The collision took place ahead of New Jalpaiguri Junction, within the Siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling district. The impact caused significant damage, with visuals showing one of the bogies suspended in mid-air. Immediate Response Minister Vaishnaw is expected to arrive at Bagdogra airport, approximately 40 kilometers from the accident site, to ove...