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Bodies of three youths fished out from Beas near Goindwal Sahib, one missing
The trio had gone to perform a religious ceremony near the river when they were washed away due to strong currents
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 07:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Upper reaches of Beas, Sutlej flashflood-prone: Centre
Flash floods are generally caused due to hill torrents cascading down steep slopes. Bank erosion in the upper reaches with steep slopes and the bed consisting of boulders is a natural regulating function of a river.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Guest Column| Irreversible damage to Beas in Kullu due to ’23 flash floods
The entire river plain is unrecognisable, and the damage is particularly severe in areas such as Manali, Aloo Ground, Patli Kuhal, Raison, Devdham, Bhuntar, and Manikaran valley.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Ramesh Pathania
Rare Indus dolphin found dead in Harike Lake
The 7-foot-long Dolphin weighed 100kg and was found dead at gate number 2 of the Ferozepur feeder canal, which originates from this lake.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 09:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Amid rising water level in Beas: Army, NDRF evacuate 250 people from mand area in Kapurthala
Approximately 250 people stranded in the Mand area near the Beas River in Kapurthala's Bholath sub-division were evacuated due to rising water levels. The army, Punjab police, and locals helped in the rescue operation and the evacuees have been moved to relief camps. Jalandhar has also been put on high alert due to the release of water from Bhakra Dam.
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Kapurthala
Punjab: Radha Soami Beas donates ₹2 crore to CM relief fund
CM Mann said such contributions will go a long way in providing timely support to people. He said the generosity shown by the philanthropists will certainly provide a healing touch to the flood-ravaged areas of the state
Updated on Aug 16, 2023 10:56 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Punjab: Water level on the rise, BBMB opens Pong dam floodgates
As the water level of the Pong dam on Beas rose by over two feet on Monday, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) opened the floodgates releasing 13,848 cusecs of water, officials said
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 12:34 AM IST
Amid heavy rains, overflowing river systems taking a toll
Heavy rains in the upper reaches of Chamba and Kangra districts, the source of the Ravi river, have resulted in flooding of several downstream areas.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:02 AM IST
Beas, Ravi threaten to inundate Punjab’s Majha region
In Amritsar, Ajnala area was most affected. Punjab cabinet minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal visited the flood-affected areas and took stock of the situation and relief activities. Dhaliwal also went to Ghonewal, the last village of Amritsar district on the banks of the Ravi, to take stock of the situation
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 01:36 AM IST
Surjit SinghAnil Sharma, Amritsar
Despite crackdown, illegal sand mining continues unabated in Himachal Pradesh
The situation in the border areas of Kangra district and Sirmaur district is graver as jurisdiction conflicts are common due to un-demarcated boundaries. There have been instances of the mining mafia attacking government officers on inspection to check illegal activities
Updated on May 07, 2023 02:51 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala