Twin cloudbursts led to Kishtwar tragedy: Deputy Commissioner

A preliminary investigation revealed that dual cloudbursts, not a glacial lake outburst flood, triggered the devastating flash floods in Kishtwar’s Chasoti village on August 14, resulting in 65 fatalities. A prior government study had already warned of GLOF risks in vulnerable tehsils like Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan, highlighting their susceptibility to sudden flooding…

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‘One more game to go’: Harmanpreet Kaur keeps focus on World Cup final

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed immense pride after her team reached the Women’s ODI World Cup final with a historic five-wicket victory over Australia. A record 339-run chase, powered by Kaur’s 89 and Jemimah Rodrigues’ 127, secured their spot. Kaur emphasised the team’s focus remains on winning the final, highlighting lessons learned from earlier close…

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Woman with rare health condition undergoes successful surgery at Ranchi sadar hospital

Doctors in Ranchi successfully performed a laparoscopic gallbladder stone removal on a 61-year-old woman with Complete Situs Inversus, a rare condition where organs are mirrored. The reversed anatomy presented unique surgical challenges, requiring the team to operate from an opposite perspective. The patient’s treatment was provided free under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

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‘Storm of the century’: Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica risking 1.5 million people; PM orders evacuations

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is poised to unleash catastrophic destruction on Jamaica, with UN weather officials warning it could be the worst storm this century. Expected to bring extreme winds, storm surges, and heavy rainfall, the hurricane is forcing mandatory evacuations and threatening widespread damage to infrastructure and homes.

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