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New Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Hope fades for 75 missing as death toll rises to 66 in cloudburst-hit Kishtwar
SRINAGAR: Hope is fading for the survival of 75 people still missing beneath the debris following a devastating flash flood and landslide triggered by a massive cloudburst in remote Chisoti village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. As the search and rescue operation entered its sixth day on Tuesday, the death toll rose to 66 with the recovery of two more bodies. Rescue teams comprising personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Indian Army, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), local police, and other civil agencies continued round-the-clock operations in the disaster-hit village. The Army deployed two Specialist Mobility Vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) capable of operating in extreme conditions, to accelerate the search efforts. Officials believe these machines will be of immense help given the challenging terrain and unstable weather. Heavy machinery, including JCBs and LNTs, has already been deployed in the area. According to a Jammu-based Defence spokesperson, five relief columns of the Army are actively engaged in the ongoing operations. Additional medical teams and equipment have been moved forward to strengthen the relief effort. Senior Army officials are present on the ground, overseeing and coordinating the multi-agency operations.
LBCI
18-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Israeli violations escalate in South Lebanon with incursion into Meiss El Jabal
Israeli violations in southern Lebanon continued on Friday, as an Israeli force advanced at dawn into residential neighborhoods of Meiss El Jabal, reaching the western district near the local water reservoir. The troops detonated two large excavators belonging to the Council for South Lebanon that were working to remove rubble from the destroyed western neighborhoods. Israeli soldiers also patrolled the town's streets on ATVs.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Noisy ATVs have one Sask. man considering move
Watch WATCH: One Martensville, Sask. resident tells CTV News he's trying to get his city to deal with the noisy dirt bikes and ATVs in the streets.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
‘Wish I would have never moved here': Noise from ATVs has Martensville man considering move
A feud is brewing in Martensville, Saskatchewan over the noise of vehicles like dirt bikes and ATVs puttering through the town. The predominantly off-road vehicles are allowed in the city limits under certain guidelines, but one resident is trying to get the wheels in motion to eliminate them entirely. 'I've told the mayor that I wish I would have never moved here. I would rather live someplace else where there's a little bit more safety without endless noise pollution,' Punch Archer told CTV News. Archer has taken videos of the ATVs on the road outside his home in Martensville's northeast corner. Now, he's taken the issue, and his videos, to city council. Martensville ATVs (Courtesy: Punch Archer) 'We moved here three years ago to live close to the city, but not in a city, in a community that was, as Martensville website [says], quote, 'safe and quiet.' Well, it didn't take us two days to realize that that was not the case,' he said. Noise is not the only concern he has about the vehicles. Drivers often speed above the 60-kilometre limit, he says, and he routinely sees children driving the vehicles. SGI issuer and customer support director Curtis Mead tells CTV News that municipalities decide what works best for their community when it comes to ATVs. Provincially, Mead says those between the ages of 12 and 16, the legal driving age, must follow specific rules when driving ATVs on public property. 'You can't travel on the road except to cross, but you have to be accompanied by someone who has a license or took an ATV training,' Mead said. In nearby Warman, their city bylaw states that ATVs cannot be driven anywhere within city limits. That's what Archer wants to see in Martensville. 'I want to live in a safe community, and I want to live in a quiet community,' Archer said. The City of Martensville is currently conducting a survey on the issue. '[The] process will run throughout the summer until September. Feedback will help inform potential changes to municipal bylaws, as well as guide improvements in public education and enforcement,' the city says. Archer is concerned the survey may not be effective if not enough residents know about it. Martensville RCMP told CTV News in an email it's encouraging the public to 'keep safety top of mind when driving.' 'Traffic laws apply to all automotive vehicles. This includes following the posted speed limits and not distracted driving. Drivers who violate the road regulations may be ticketed.' In his research, Archer says he discovered another resident brought the issue up back in 2016, but didn't see results. 'If I see they're actively doing something, you know, I'm willing to work with you guys in one way or another,' he says. He plans to attend a city council meeting Tuesday, where the issue is on the agenda.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Doctor Reveals 1 Thing Kids Should 'Never' Do During Summer
Summer is the time for kids to have fun and make life-lasting memories. School is out, and the possibilities for good times seem endless. However, while children are usually carefree, there are plenty of things their parents need to be concerned about when they're out playing, says Dr. Arun Chopra. Chopra, a pediatric critical care physician, provided the New York Post with six safety tips for children this summer. The advice was related to staying cool, practicing water safety, avoiding bug bites and other important topics. The one specific thing that Chopra said he "never let my kids do" is ride a bicycle, scooter, skateboard, ATV or any other device with wheels without the protection of a helmet. "Head trauma is probably the most preventable serious injury that kids can get while playing," the doctor explained. "It really is an absolute requirement that they wear a helmet at all times." Chopra added that he is concerned about brain damage and major head injuries, which is why he cautioned parents to be very wary of letting their kids ride one particular recreational vehicle. "That's why I would be particularly cautious with ATVs. While they can be a lot of fun, they present significant risks," Chopra said. "First, they can go fast. Younger children can get thrown very easily, so helmets and seatbelts are imperative. "They're also heavy and can crush a child if they roll over. Parents need to confirm that the machine is the right size and that operators know what they're doing. Alcohol should not be involved." According to the Consumer Federation of America, there were 420 ATV fatalities in 2024. A large number--288 to be exact--of those deaths were suffered by the driver, with the passenger being killed 43 times and a bystander dying on three occasions. Eighty-six ATV fatalities fall under the "unknown" or "other" categories. In total, 65 people between the ages of 0-15 were killed in ATV accidents, per the same report. Doctor Reveals 1 Thing Kids Should 'Never' Do During Summer first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 7, 2025
