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Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help

Published on Aug 31, 2024 12:46 PM IST

Investors profited hugely from catastrophe bonds raising eyebrows: Find out more

A man walks in a flooded street as Hurricane Beryl hits the southern coast of the island, in Kingston, Jamaica, July 3, 2024. (Marco Bello/Reuters)

business

Published on Aug 19, 2024 07:13 PM IST

Landslide devastation in Kerala highlights need for sustainable development

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NDRF personnel conduct search and rescue operation following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala. (Photo from X)

environment

Published on Aug 18, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Wayanad landslides: Both LDF, UDF ask MLAs, MPs to donate in CM relief fund

Volunteers carry boxes of rations to a relief camp, after landslides hit several villages in Wayanad district, in Meppadi, in the southern state of Kerala (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Aug 08, 2024 01:22 AM IST

Learning lessons from unhealed scars as Mandi readies for another bout with monsoon

Rain triggered landslides had left nearly 3,000 houses fully or partially damaged in Mandi district last year. (Birbal Sharma/HT)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:50 AM IST

Four killed, 120 injured after 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Iran

At least four people were killed and 120 injured Tuesday in a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Iran's northeastern city of Kashmar (Representative file image)

world news

Published on Jun 18, 2024 11:44 PM IST

Himachal to earmark areas for NDRF units as part of monsoon prep

Floods triggered monsoon rains had ravaged Himachal last year. (HT FIle)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:00 AM IST

Meghalaya landslide: Four bodies recovered

Officials said the teams had to carry out the rescue operations with only small tools and implements as no heavy machinery could be brought since the village is not connected by road. (Representative Image)

others

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:41 PM IST

2023 monsoon havoc fresh on Mandi voters’ minds

Polling team members setting up a booth for voting in Mandi on Friday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)

chandigarh news

Updated on May 31, 2024 11:31 PM IST

Cyclone Remal: Bangladesh evacuates 800,000; sends them to concrete shelters

A man salvages a cart and other material as water flows on to the Kuakata beach on the coast of Bay of Bengal caused by the advancing Cyclone Remal in Barisal, Bangladesh,

world news

Published on May 26, 2024 06:16 PM IST

Mumbai looks like ‘Hollywood movie shot in Mexico’: Netizens on rain, dust storm

Mumbai: A NOWCAST issued at 4 pm forecasted gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/hr, thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate to intense rainfall. Isolated areas were expected to experience hail.

trending

Published on May 13, 2024 08:32 PM IST

Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupts, spews ash clouds as high as 5 km

This handout photo taken and released by the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) on May 13, 2024 shows Mount Ibu spewing thick smoke in Indonesia's North Maluku Province.

world news

Published on May 13, 2024 03:39 PM IST

International Chernobyl Remembrance Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26.

art culture

Published on Apr 25, 2024 02:35 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee, governor CV Ananda Bose take stock of storm-hit areas in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee meets a cyclone-affected person at the Jalpaiguri Super Specialty Hospital, on Sunday.

kolkata news

Published on Apr 01, 2024 07:05 PM IST

India's NDMA official appointed as UN secy-general's special representative

Kamal Kishore

india news

Published on Mar 28, 2024 09:19 AM IST

Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake

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world news

Published on Feb 06, 2024 05:45 PM IST

China landslide: Death toll rises to 39, five people still missing

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers carry out operations in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong in southwestern China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Chinese state media say the death toll from a landslide in the remote, mountainous part of southwestern China has risen while more remain missing.

world news

Published on Jan 25, 2024 12:04 PM IST

Cyclone Michaung points to a looming urban crisis

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Cyclone Michaung hit Chennai. (PTI)

opinion

Published on Dec 11, 2023 10:00 PM IST

Happy ending and a call for caution

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister of State VK Singh with rescue officials after the successful evacuation of 41 workers from the collapsed Silkyara Tunnel.

editorials

Published on Nov 30, 2023 05:19 AM IST

ODI Cricket World Cup 2023: The very best of HT's coverage

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - Final - India v Australia - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - November 19, 2023 India's Rohit Sharma walks past the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy during the medal ceremony REUTERS/Amit Dave

cricket

Updated on Nov 21, 2023 09:57 AM IST

A complete guide to the upright and reversed meaning of the Tower card

The tower card upward and reversed meanings.

astrology

Published on Oct 25, 2023 05:00 PM IST

Morocco declares three days' national mourning after quake

A woman reacts standing infront of her earthquake-damaged house in the old city in Marrakesh on September 9.

world news

Published on Sep 10, 2023 12:27 AM IST

‘Go home Joe!’ Maui protesters slam Joe Biden with ‘no comment’ sign

U.S. President Joe Biden stands as Hawaii Governor Josh Green gestures as they visit the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii, U.S., August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

world news

Updated on Aug 22, 2023 06:23 AM IST