Seven UP rivers in spate
August 8th, 2012 - 12:02 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 8 (IANS) Seven rivers in Uttar Pradesh are in spate as rains continued in most parts of the state.The Burrhi Rapti river in Kakrahi, Sharda river in Palia ... Read more...
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Wearability, comfort are important for me: Debarun Mukherjee (With Images)
August 5th, 2012 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Debarun Mukherjee Sunday showcased a wide range of traditional clothing for both men and women, including layered skirts, high collared tops, pleated pants, saris and sherwanis ... Read more...
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Rivers near danger mark in Uttar Pradesh
July 16th, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 16 (IANS) With heavy rains lashing many parts of Uttar Pradesh, some rivers are rising menacingly, officials said Monday.In many places, the embankment of the rivers have eroded, ... Read more...
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Here are some facts on the river Ganga
March 25th, 2012 - 12:00 pm ICT by IANS
Here are some facts on the river GangaSize of the river: 2,525 sq kmSource: Gaumukh (Gangotri glacier) at 4,100 metres above sea levelGanga basin: More than one million square km (1,060,000 ... Read more...
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I was skeptical about walking the ramp: Sharmila Tagore
July 25th, 2011 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, who modelled for designer duo Ashima-Leena on the third day of the Synergy1 Delhi Couture Week (DCW) Sunday, said that she ... Read more...
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Flash flood threat looms in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh districts
August 28th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
By Sarabjeet/ Kamna MathurUdham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand)/ Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 28 (ANI): Incessant rains have caused flash floods in Uttar Pradesh's Bahriach district, crippling normal life.Waters of the swollen River Ghaghra ... Read more...
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Four kids killed in house collapse in Uttar Pradesh
August 26th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 26 (IANS) Four minor siblings were killed and their mother received critical injuries when their mud house collapsed in Uttar Pradesh early Thursday, police said.
The accident took place in the ... Read more...
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Uttar Pradesh rivers in spate, situation alarming
August 25th, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 25 (IANS) Widespread heavy downpour has led to steep rise in the level of most Uttar Pradesh rivers, flooding vast areas and affecting millions of people, officials said Wednesday.
The release ... Read more...
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Jharkhand police swings into action following Maoist attack
February 25th, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by ANI
Gumla (Jharkhand), Feb 25 (ANI): The state police have swung into action following the Maoist attack that took place on Thursday in Jharkhand's Gumla district.Superintendent of Police (SP) Gumla Narendra Kumar Singh ... Read more...
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Smiley Suri walks the ramp for Nisha Sagar
January 19th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Rachna Sansei completes 50 years and their students held a fashion walk with top models. To honour their work, designer Nisha Sagar showcased her designs on the ramp and actor Smiley ... Read more...
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Jharkhand Campaign for 3rd phase intensifies
December 4th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Ranchi, Dec 4 (ANI): In Jharkhand, the leaders of the various political parties are leaving no stones unturned in wooing the voters for the third phase of the State elections.The polling ... Read more...
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Rahul Gandhi arrives in Ranchi for poll campaigning
December 4th, 2009 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
Ranchi, Dec 4 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived here today to campaign for the remaining three phases of the Jharkhand assembly polls.Gandhi was received by Union Food Processing Industries ... Read more...
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Floods kill 31 in Uttar Pradesh
October 12th, 2009 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 12 (IANS) Flash floods in parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh due to release of water upstream from Nepal have left at least 31 people dead in the past four days, ... Read more...
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UP government distributes relief material to flood affected
August 23rd, 2009 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Puraabazar (Uttar Pradesh) (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Government on Sunday initiated distribution of relief material to the flood affected families of Munda village in Faizabad District.The affected families of Mudna have been ... Read more...
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Rain, floods wreak havoc in Uttar Pradesh, army deployed
September 23rd, 2008 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 23 (IANS) The army has been called out to assist the Uttar Pradesh civil authorities after torrential rains combined with flooded rivers wreaked havoc in India's most populous state, claiming ... Read more...
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Torrential rains take Uttar Pradesh toll to over 1,000
September 21st, 2008 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 21 (IANS) Torrential rains over the past two days since Sunday have claimed a staggering 1,066 lives in Uttar Pradesh, besides causing considerable damage to property, an official said. Ninety-two ... Read more...
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Floods displace thousands in people in Bihar
August 27th, 2008 - 7:36 pm ICT by ANI
Patna, Aug 27 (ANI): With the Kosi River continuing to unleash its fury in Bihar districts bordering Nepal, over 20 lakh people are bearing the brunt of floods.
The Army was ... Read more...
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Mayawati alarmed by flood situation in Uttar Pradesh
August 27th, 2008 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 27 (IANS) Alarmed by the worsening flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Mayawati Wednesday summoned government officials to discuss relief measures being undertaken in the 21 affected districts.The chief ... Read more...
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Nitish Govt. failed to tackle flood situation in Bihar: Paswan
August 27th, 2008 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghNew Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers and Steel Ram Vilas Paswan today accused the Bihar Government of failing to handle the flood situation ... Read more...
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Gorakhpur flooded with rainwater
July 24th, 2008 - 3:53 pm ICT by ANI
Gorakhpur, July 24 (ANI): Incessant rains have caused flooding in several villages across Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Rising water levels in the Ghaghra and Kuano rivers has flooded the several villages causing ... Read more...
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Heavy rains claim 16 lives in Uttar Pradesh
July 23rd, 2008 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 23 (IANS) At least 16 people have died in Uttar Pradesh due to the heavy rains that have been lashed the state over the past week, officials said Wednesday. Incidents ... Read more...
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Heavy rains claim 15 lives in Uttar Pradesh
July 18th, 2008 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 18 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed in rain related incidents in eight districts of Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, officials said Friday. House collapses due to ... Read more...
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Floods wreak havoc in Uttar Pradesh
July 6th, 2008 - 9:48 pm ICT by ANI
Lucknow, July 6 (ANI): Incessant rains have caused flooding in several villages of Uttar Pradesh.Rising water levels in rivers like Ghaghra and Kuano has flooded the neighbouring villages causing massive loss ... Read more...
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