The major problems caused by landslides being faced by thousands of pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra could have been mitigated had the Government taken cognisance of the GIS-based risk mapping of the yatra routes conducted by the Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC).

According to USAC director MM Kimothi, a report of the risk assessment of the Char Dham Yatra route conducted usin

Traffic on Char Dham Yatra routes was closed due to roads blocked by landslides caused by heavy rains on Sunday. However, Tehri SP Rajiv Swarup claimed that the Border Roads Organisation had opened most roads for passage of light vehicles by Sunday afternoon.

At least 58 people were killed and 17 remain missing in different incidents of natural disaster including lightning, floods and landslides that occured in various parts of country since May 15.

Natural disasters claimed 58 lives in several parts of the country from mid-May to as of now, according to National Emergency Centre under the Home Ministry.

Kohima: Continuous rainfall hit life in Nagaland today as andslides were reported from across the state though traffic remained largely unaffected. Official sources said landslides were continuing on National Highways 29, 61 and 155.

After three-year time overrun, Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board has finally announced commissioning of 4.5MW Bhaba Augmentation Project.

Four members from single family have been killed and other two missing when the landslide swept away their house at Thumki-7 of Kaksi district on Monday morning.

The deceased have been identified as Narmaya pariyar, 65, Dhan Maya Pariya, 60, Mamata pariyar, 13 and Shanti Pariyar, 9.

They died soon after their rescue, locals said.

Likewise, Dhani Pariyar, 36, and Sajan Pariyar, 8, have gon

The Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Sunday because of the inclement weather and landslides along the yatra route.

KOHIMA: Due to incessant rains, landslides occurred at various locations along the NH-39 between Dimapur and Kohima. With the onset of monsoon, it is anticipated that bigger slides may occur along this road. The Border Roads Organization has been working tirelessly to clear the slides as and when they occur.

SHILLONG: Incessant rains that lashed Shillong since Tuesday night have flooded many areas in Shillong and its outskirts. Many people have been displaced as rain waters and waters of the Wahumkhrah river inundated their houses.