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SBS Australia
a day ago
- Climate
- SBS Australia
India Report: Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian to enter International space station
A cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh causes flash floods while Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Kerala face heavy rain warnings. The defence ministers of India and China hold a constructive dialogue. The United States embassy now requires full social media history from Indian visa applicants. Amit Shah clarifies his language stand and says he promotes Hindi but does not oppose English. Shubhanshu Shukla scripts history as he becomes the first Indian in an International space station. Find our podcasts here at SBS Hindi Podcast Collection. You can also tune in to SBS Hindi a t 5pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website.
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Climate
- Al Arabiya
3 Dead and a Dozen Missing as Torrential Rains Cause Flash Flood in North India
Three people died and at least a dozen are feared missing after being swept away in a flash flood triggered by torrential rains in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities said on Thursday. A rescue operation has been launched to trace the missing, said Dinesh Sharma, a local government spokesperson in Kangra. The town is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Dharamshala, a popular tourist destination known for its Tibetan culture and as the home of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Sudhir Sharma, a lawmaker from Dharamshala, said in a social media post that at least 15 to 20 workers resting in a temporary shed near the site of a hydroelectric power project were swept away after water levels at a local reservoir rose suddenly late Wednesday. In a status report issued Thursday, the state government confirmed at least eight people were missing in Kangra and three in nearby Kullu. The authorities have evacuated around 50 stranded tourists to safer places in the state. The state government confirmed three people died, but did not provide details. Flash floods and cloudbursts are common in India's mountain states, such as Himachal Pradesh, during the monsoon season. Deforestation to make way for infrastructure development and expansion of hydroelectric power projects has often led to calls by critics for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness in such states.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
3 dead and a dozen missing as torrential rains cause flash flood in north India
Three people died and at least a dozen are feared missing after being swept away in a flash flood triggered by torrential rains in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities said on Thursday. A rescue operation has been launched to trace the missing, said Dinesh Sharma, a local government spokesperson in Kangra. The town is about 18 kilometres (11 miles) from Dharamshala, a popular tourist destination known for its Tibetan culture and as the home of Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama. Sudhir Sharma, a lawmaker from Dharamshala, said in a social media post that at least 15 to 20 workers resting in a temporary shed near the site of a hydroelectricity power project were swept away after water levels at a local reservoir rose suddenly late Wednesday. In a status report issued Thursday, the state government confirmed at least eight people were missing in Kangra and three in nearby Kullu. The authorities have evacuated around 50 stranded tourists to safer places in the state. The state government confirmed three people died, but did not provide details. Flash floods and cloudbursts are common in India's mountain states such as Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season. Deforestation to make way for infrastructure development and expansion of hydel power projects has often led to calls by critics for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness in such states.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Climate
- Associated Press
3 dead and a dozen missing as torrential rains cause flash flood in north India
NEW DELHI (AP) — Three people died and at least a dozen are feared missing after being swept away in a flash flood triggered by torrential rains in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities said on Thursday. A rescue operation has been launched to trace the missing, said Dinesh Sharma, a local government spokesperson in Kangra. The town is about 18 kilometres (11 miles) from Dharamshala, a popular tourist destination known for its Tibetan culture and as the home of Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama. Sudhir Sharma, a lawmaker from Dharamshala, said in a social media post that at least 15 to 20 workers resting in a temporary shed near the site of a hydroelectricity power project were swept away after water levels at a local reservoir rose suddenly late Wednesday. In a status report issued Thursday, the state government confirmed at least eight people were missing in Kangra and three in nearby Kullu. The authorities have evacuated around 50 stranded tourists to safer places in the state. The state government confirmed three people died, but did not provide details. Flash floods and cloudbursts are common in India's mountain states such as Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season. Deforestation to make way for infrastructure development and expansion of hydel power projects has often led to calls by critics for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness in such states.
CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: Bukit Timah residents, do you need help?
CNA938 Rewind CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: Bukit Timah residents, do you need help? Since the middle of last year, a string of burglaries at landed properties has been reported, with some cases linked to foreign syndicates. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Associate Professor Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim, Head of the Public Safety and Security Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. 29 mins CNA938 Rewind - Is cocaine now a vape? Three Singaporeans have been arrested by Malaysian police in a drug bust involving almost 10 litres of cocaine, contained in 4,958 cartridges of vape liquid. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr. Steve Yang, Consultant Respiratory Physician at The Respiratory Practice. 15 mins CNA938 Rewind - More homes and mixed developments to come, in the City Centre At least 80,000 homes across more than 10 new housing areas, more green spaces, and efforts to refresh Singapore's shopping district. These are among the development plans set to guide Singapore's land use policies for the next 10 to 15 years. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Woo Jun Jie, Senior Lecturer at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in the National University of Singapore. 16 mins CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the hidden soul of Himachal Pradesh In Destination Anywhere, show producer Vaisali Prabhakaran speaks with Divyakshi Gupta, travel storyteller and creator of Quirky Wanderer, about her journey through the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. While many know it for snow and the city of Shimla, Divyakshi takes us beyond the usual trail, to sacred mountain temples, ancient wooden architecture, and high-altitude treks. She also shares the story behind Himachali Dham, a traditional feast, and what it's like to travel the dramatic Hindustan–Tibet Road. 17 mins
