Flood situation improves in Manipur, security forces continue rescue operation
The Assam Rifles and Army continued rescue and relief work under Operation Jalrahat-II across the state, which has been battered by heavy rains since May 31, they said.
The flood has affected over 1.65 lakh people and damaged 35,242 houses across the state. The overflowing Imphal, Kongba and Nambul rivers breached several embankments, aggravating the situation, they added.
So far, 4,097 people have been rescued and given shelter in 78 relief camps, officials said.
A 57-year-old man was killed after being swept away by a river in the Imphal West district on Tuesday.
The rain has damaged crops on 115.59 hectare, officials said.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- The Hindu
Water Resources Department to establish separate wing to oversee dam safety and rehabilitation measures
The Water Resources Department (WRD) will establish a separate wing, State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO), with a dedicated chief engineer for effective management of dam safety and implementation of various initiatives, including dam rehabilitation and improvement projects in Tamil Nadu. The SDSO will be the 15th wing of the WRD, bifurcated from the Operation and Maintenance Wing, and would adhere to the Dam Safety Act, 2021. The State government recently issued an order, notifying the constitution of the SDSO headed by a chief engineer to adhere to the requirements of the Act and perform the functions specified by it. The Act specifies that States with more than 30 dams must have an SDSO. Therefore, the formation of a wing was essential to prioritise the safety of dams that are several decades old. Tamil Nadu has nearly 128 dams, including 90 under the WRD and 38 under the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco). Functions Sources in the WRD said that the functions of the SDSO could not be effectively carried out due to the lack of a functional head. This wing would be a monitoring and advisory body, which would coordinate with the State Dam Safety Committee and National Dam Safety Authority. It would have 25-30 members with expertise in hydrology, dam hydro mechanics, and dam safety engineering. The wing would perform various activities like inspection, vulnerability and hazard classification of the dams, recording dam failures and funds for maintenance and repairs. Moreover, some of the major tanks and water bodies would be brought under the dam category, warranting enhanced monitoring and special attention, sources said. Besides inspection of the dams once in five years, ongoing initiatives like DRIP-II being carried out with World Bank assistance would be expedited. The new wing would also coordinate with National Dam Safety Authority on rapid risk assessment of dams to evaluate potential impact during dam failure.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
TNPSC Group 2 notification 2025 released; registration begins at tnpsc.gov.in for 645 posts- Here's how to apply
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification for TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2025. A total of 645 vacancies have been announced under Group 2 and Group 2A services. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website – – starting July15. The last date to submit applications is August 13 2025. This year, TNPSC has revised the exam pattern and syllabus. Key changes include the introduction of General English in the Preliminary exam and an updated format for the Mains exam. Candidates are advised to download and read the detailed information bulletin available on the TNPSC website. Start of Online Application: 15 July 2025 Last Date to Apply: 13 August 2025 Application Correction Window: 18 to 20 August 2025 Prelims Exam Date: 28 September 2025 Prelims Exam Timing: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Group 2 (Interview Posts): 50 vacancies Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts): 595 vacancies 1. Preliminary Exam (Objective Type) 2. Main Written Exam (Descriptive Type) 3. Interview/Personality Test 1. Single Written Exam (Objective Type) 2. Selection based on written exam performance 1. Visit the official website: 2. Register/Login through the One-Time Registration (OTR) system 3. Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details 4. Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and required documents 5. Pay the application fee using the available online payment options 6. Review your details and save the confirmation page for future reference Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) General Studies – 175 questions General English / General Tamil – 25 questions Total Marks: 300 Duration: 3 Hours Main Examination (Descriptive Type) – For Group 2 Only Paper I: General Studies (Degree Standard) Paper II: Aptitude & Mental Ability Interview/Personality Test: 100 Marks Prelims Exam Fee: ₹ 100 100 Mains Exam Fee: ₹ 150 150 Both Papers (for selected candidates without exemption): ₹ 300 Note: Fee exemptions can be claimed as per the rules mentioned in the official notification. The Combined Civil Services Examination-II (CCSE-II), conducted by TNPSC, is commonly known as the Group 2 Exam. It is held to recruit candidates for various civil service posts in Tamil Nadu. Group 2 (Interview Posts): Selection is based on the Preliminary exam, Mains, and Interview. Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts): Candidates are selected solely based on their written exam performance.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Massive turnout at Shiva temples across capital on first Somwari
1 2 3 4 5 6 Patna: Temples across the city resonated with the chants of 'Bam Bam Bhole', 'Om Namah Shivaye' and 'Har Har Mahadev' on the occasion of the first 'Somwari' (Monday) of the auspicious Shrawan month. A large number of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across the city since early morning. They offered prayers and sought blessings for good health, prosperity and spiritual growth, and also performed 'jal abhishek'. Men and women of all ages were seen walking barefoot to temples, which wore a festive look and were decorated with flowers and festoons. Some unmarried girls claimed that they observed fasting so that they could get employment and a good husband. "I have been observing fast on 'Somwari' since my school days, for peace and happiness in my family," Archana Kumari, a resident of Fatuha, said, adding that she also thanked Bholenath for everything in her life. A serpentine queue was witnessed outside the Baikunth Dham Gauri Shankar temple in Khusrupur, where devotees gathered from far-flung areas of Patna and the neighbouring districts like Nalanda, Vaishali and Saran. The doors of the temple were open for devotees after 2am. The head priest of the temple, Vijay Shankar Tiwari, said over 2 lakh devotees offered prayers. "Separate queues were made for men and women devotees. The local police also helped in managing the crowd. SDPO-II Pankaj Kumar was seen monitoring the security arrangements near the temple premises," he said. Devotees reached with water, milk, flowers and 'belpatra' and other puja materials to offer on the Shivling. Vidyapati Sah, a devotee from Sultanganj, said it is believed that performing Jalabhishek with milk can help wipe out past sins, bring emotional balance, and purify the mind and body. A collective 'Rudrabhishek' was performed with rituals at the Narmadeshwar Mahadev temple in Ashiana Nagar Phase-2. The temple management committee's president, Shivshankar Acharya, said the main sanctum and its outer area were adorned with marigold flowers. "The prayer service started from 5am and continued till late evening," he said. A rush of devotees was also witnessed at Mahavir Mandir near Patna Junction. Temple superintendent, K Sudhakaran, said a total of 700 people offered 'jal abhishek' at four Shivlings on the temple premises between 5am and 11am, while 62 families performed 'rudra abhishek'. "Around 2,500 devotees visited the temple and sought the blessings of God," he added, while the management made elaborate arrangements with additional facilities for them. A 54 feet-long 'kanwar yatra', a decorated pole with pots of holy water, was carried by hundreds of devotees in Kaimashikoh locality of Patna City. The yatra started on the beats of drums, march of horses and decorated elephants, in which kanwariyas and devotees wearing saffron clothes participated, shouting "Bol Bam". An ebullient devotee Kundan Sinha showed high enthusiasm and said Baba would make us completely pure and give wisdom to all the devotees. Another devotee, Pritam Kumar, said he prayed after taking a bath in the Ganga river.
