More News06 Sep 2026 | 12:24 AMPatna, Sept 5 ( UNI) With the Ganga continuing to rise at several locations and the threat of backwater from tributaries looming over low-lying areas, the Bihar government on Saturday ordered for night patrolling of embankments and critical flood-control structures.
05 Sep 2026 | 11:36 PMBy Raymond Kharmujai
Shillong, Sep 5 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday called on union Home Minister Amit Shah amid reports that nine United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators plan to shift allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
05 Sep 2026 | 10:32 PMSiliguri, Sep 5 (UNI) The Ganga crossed the extreme danger level at Manikchak in Malda on Saturday, further worsening the flood situation in the vast Bhutni Diara area, where nearly one lakh people are stranded by floodwaters.
At around 5 pm, the Ganga was flowing about seven centimetres above the extreme danger level at Manikchak. Several areas of Bhutni Diara, including Kesharpur, Pulintola, Kalutola and Basantatola, have been inundated. Many affected families have taken shelter on the existing embankment, a portion of which has already been washed away.
05 Sep 2026 | 10:31 PMImphal, Sep 5 (UNI) Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Government of India, Srinivas Katikithala, undertook a four-day visit to Manipur from September 2 to 5 to review the progress of development projects and schemes being implemented in the State under MDoNER and the North Eastern Council (NEC).
05 Sep 2026 | 10:18 PMBirbhum, Sep 5 (UNI) Seven months after a massive cache of explosives was intercepted in the district, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made its first arrest in the case.