Punjab Floods Cause Massive Damage, Government Seeks Aid
The Punjab government has reported a significant financial impact following recent floods, estimating the losses at around ₹14,000 crore. In a bid to support affected residents, they have requested an immediate allocation from the National Disaster Relief Fund. Tragic news confirms three more fatalities, raising the total death toll to 46. The flooding has severely affected agriculture, damaging crops across approximately 1.75 lakh hectares and impacting over 3.87 lakh individuals in nearly 2,000 villages.
Uttarakhand’s Tiger Population on the Rise
A recent survey by the Uttarakhand forest department indicates a remarkable increase in the tiger population within the Ramnagar division adjacent to Corbett Tiger Reserve. The latest report reveals that the number of tigers has surged from 67 in 2022 to an impressive 96 as of July 2025. This survey, conducted in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature, highlights ongoing conservation efforts in the region.
Kerala Police Take Action Over Controversial Flower Arrangement
In Kerala, police have filed charges against 27 members of the RSS after they created a flower arrangement known as pookkalam, which resembled the group’s saffron flag, near a temple in Kollam. This incident occurred close to the Sree Parthasarathy Temple in Muthupilakkadu. The BJP has criticized the police’s action, labeling it an attack on what they term “Operation Sindoor pookkalam.”
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