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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mizroam to boost online ILP as Bairabi-Sairang line nears completion
Aizawl: A meeting chaired by Mizoram CM Lalduhoma on Monday discussed about streamlining of online Inner Line Permit (ILP) mechanism and raising of railway police to man six proposed railway stations in the state as the Bairabi-Sairang 51.38km railway project is expected to be commissioned by July. The meeting reviewed the new ILP guidelines and suggestions for additional provisions as well as operating online ILP Phase-2 and crackdown on the non-tribals who overstay the period of their ILPs. The issue of raising railway police was also deliberated in the meeting. It was reported in the meeting that the state department of personnel & administrative reforms (DP&AR) had approved raising the railway police and creation of posts for the purpose. Home minister K Sapdanga told TOI that initiatives have been taken encouraging the youths of the state to join the Railway Protection Force (RPF) or the Govt Railway Police (GRP) so that they can be deployed at the railway stations in the state.
Scroll.in
14 hours ago
- Climate
- Scroll.in
North East rains: Assam's Silchar breaks 132-year rainfall record, 3,365 houses damaged in Manipur
The Silchar district in Assam recorded 415.8 mm of rain over a 24-hour period on Sunday, marking the highest single-day rainfall since 1893, NDTV reported. Rainfall in Silchar, the second-largest city of Assam, on Sunday shattered a 132-year-old record, surpassing the previous single-day high of 290.3 mm with 415.8 mm of rain. The flood situation in the rest of the state remains critical, with forecasts predicting more heavy rain on Monday, PTI reported. Meanwhile, heavy rains continue to batter other parts of the North East as well. In Manipur, more than 19,000 residents have been hit by floods after four consecutive days of downpour, PTI reported. As many as 3,365 houses have been damaged due to the rains. Thirty one relief camps have been opened mainly in Imphal East, with Heingang, Wangkhei, Khurai and Senapati being the worst hit areas. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have evacuated more than 500 residents from flooded areas in Imphal and distributed relief supplies, the Army said on Monday. #OpJalRahat2 | #ManipurFlood On Day-2 of Operation JalRahat-2, the #IndianArmy and Assam Rifles continued extensive rescue efforts across #Imphal East and West, evacuating over 500 civilians, from severely waterlogged areas of Wangkhei, Heingang, Lamlong, Khurai, JNIMS, and… — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) June 2, 2025 In Mizoram's Aizawl district, schools were closed on Monday due to landslides and mudflows. On Sunday, Chief Minister Lalduhoma held a meeting to coordinate relief efforts and ensure unhindered road access in the state after 211 landslide and four deaths were reported besides 60 houses being damaged, ANI reported. The Indian Air Force also rescued 14 people stranded by floods in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley early on Monday, ANI reported. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Manipur, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh and assured all possible assistance from the Centre in the wake of heavy rainfall.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
All schools remain shut in Mizoram for third day due to rain
Representative image NEW DELHI: All schools across Mizoram remained shut on Monday due to heavy rain that triggered landslides, mudslides, rockfalls and waterlogging in different parts of the state, an official said. Angela Zothanpuii, Director of School Education Department, confirmed that all 11 district administrations ordered schools to close on Monday as a safety precaution for students. District administrations issued notifications citing IMD's weather forecasts, which warned of continued heavy rainfall and potential natural hazards, including landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls across various regions of the state. Previously, schools across the state remained closed on May 29 and May 30. Despite overcast conditions in Aizawl, the state capital, Monday morning saw no rainfall. Heavy rains since May 24 have resulted in five fatalities, including three Myanmarese refugees, due to landslides, building collapses and related calamities. State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department officials reported 60 houses have been damaged or collapsed, whilst 69 others were evacuated due to landslides, mudslides and flooding throughout the state. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo By Sunday, officials documented 211 landslides across the state, with roadblocks at 83 locations along highways. State power department officials confirmed damage to seven 33 KV sub-stations, leaving over one-third of the state without electricity. They expect power restoration within two-three days, weather permitting. The State Public Health Engineering Department reported water supply disruptions at approximately 50 locations, with submerged pumping machines affecting Kolasib and Hnahthial towns and Keitum village in Serchhip district. According to IMD data, Serchhip district recorded 10.46 cm rainfall in 24 hours, followed by Kolasib (9.83 cm) and Aizawl (9.74 cm). The forecast predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall for Monday. Chief Minister Lalduhoma convened an emergency meeting on Sunday with ministers and senior officials to address rain-induced landslides and waterlogging. The meeting established stricter construction and building plan regulations, acknowledging human error as a contributing factor in several incidents. Officials agreed to expedite fund release to district disaster management authorities and prepare detailed reports for the Centre regarding calamities and challenges faced. They prioritised maintaining connectivity to district headquarters and Lengpui airport.
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Business Standard
17 hours ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
All schools remain shut in Mizoram for third day due to heavy rainfall
All schools across Mizoram remained shut on Monday due to heavy rain that triggered landslides, mudslides, rockfalls and waterlogging in different parts of the state, an official said. School Education Department Director Angela Zothanpuii said that all the 11 district administrations announced the closure of schools on Monday as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the students. The notifications issued by the district administrations said that the school closure directive comes following alarming weather forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which predicted further heavy rainfall and possible natural hazards, including landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls across several parts of the state. Earlier, schools were closed across the state for two days on May 29 and May 30. Although there was no rain, the state capital Aizawl experienced cloudy weather on Monday morning. At least five people, including three Myanmarese refugees, have been killed so far due to landslides, house collapses and other calamities triggered by heavy rain that lashed the state since May 24. Officials of the state Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department said that 60 houses have collapsed or have been damaged, and 69 others have been vacated due to landslides or mudslides and floods across the state so far. A total of 211 landslides have been reported in different parts of the state till Sunday, and highways have been blocked at 83 locations, they said. Officials of the state power department said that at least seven 33 KV sub-stations have been damaged and more than one-third area of the entire state is facing power outages due to rain. Restoration works are underway and power is expected to be restored in such areas within the next two-three days if there is no further rain, they said. The State Public Health Engineering Department also said that water supply has been disrupted in around 50 places and water pumping machines, which feed Kolasib and Hnahthial towns and Keitum village in Serchhip district, have been submerged under water. An IMD report said that Serchhip district received the highest amount of rainfall in the last 24 hours at 10.46 cm, followed by Kolasib (9.83 cm) and Aizawl (9.74 cm). Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in the state on Monday, it said. Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Sunday held an emergency meeting with ministers and senior officials in the wake of landslides and waterlogging, triggered by heavy rains. The meeting agreed to take stringent measures regarding construction and building plans as it was observed that several incidents were caused due to human error. The meeting decided to facilitate the immediate release of funds to district disaster management authorities to enable them to expedite various work. Detailed reports of calamities and the challenges faced by the state government in the wake of heavy rain would be submitted to the Centre as soon as possible. They also agreed to give priority to highways connecting district headquarters and Lengpui airport to ensure that connectivity was not disrupted. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
All schools remain shut in Mizoram for third day due to rain
Aizawl, All schools across Mizoram remained shut on Monday due to heavy rain that triggered landslides, mudslides, rockfalls and waterlogging in different parts of the state, an official said. School Education Department Director Angela Zothanpuii said that all the 11 district administrations announced the closure of schools on Monday as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the students. The notifications issued by the district administrations said that the school closure directive comes following alarming weather forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department , which predicted further heavy rainfall and possible natural hazards, including landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls across several parts of the state. Earlier, schools were closed across the state for two days on May 29 and May 30. Although there was no rain, the state capital Aizawl experienced cloudy weather on Monday morning. At least five people, including three Myanmarese refugees, have been killed so far due to landslides, house collapses and other calamities triggered by heavy rain that lashed the state since May 24. Officials of the state Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department said that 60 houses have collapsed or have been damaged, and 69 others have been vacated due to landslides or mudslides and floods across the state so far. A total of 211 landslides have been reported in different parts of the state till Sunday, and highways have been blocked at 83 locations, they said. Officials of the state power department said that at least seven 33 KV sub-stations have been damaged and more than one-third area of the entire state is facing power outages due to rain. Restoration works are underway and power is expected to be restored in such areas within the next two-three days if there is no further rain, they said. The State Public Health Engineering Department also said that water supply has been disrupted in around 50 places and water pumping machines, which feed Kolasib and Hnahthial towns and Keitum village in Serchhip district, have been submerged under water. An IMD report said that Serchhip district received the highest amount of rainfall in the last 24 hours at 10.46 cm, followed by Kolasib and Aizawl . Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in the state on Monday, it said. Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Sunday held an emergency meeting with ministers and senior officials in the wake of landslides and waterlogging, triggered by heavy rains. The meeting agreed to take stringent measures regarding construction and building plans as it was observed that several incidents were caused due to human error. The meeting decided to facilitate the immediate release of funds to district disaster management authorities to enable them to expedite various work. Detailed reports of calamities and the challenges faced by the state government in the wake of heavy rain would be submitted to the Centre as soon as possible. They also agreed to give priority to highways connecting district headquarters and Lengpui airport to ensure that connectivity was not disrupted.
