VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Jay Shetty shares an emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere: ‘You were the brave one…your vulnerability moved others’ ‘There’s a problem at the border’: Rijiju admits delineation issue in Arunachal, rejects China incursion claim FBI puts Indian national Major Singh on Most Wanted list | World News Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh authorities have intensified flood relief and rescue operations across 13 districts, with 173 villages affected and 4,845 people shifted to safer locations as the state government keeps a close watch on rising river levels and vulnerable areas.The government has deployed 16 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) teams across the state, while 724 medical teams and 534 ambulances have been placed on duty for emergency response and healthcare services.The Relief Commissioner’s Office said 13,058 hectares of land and 84,362 people have been affected by the floods so far. The administration has established 1,589 flood outposts and prepared 1,263 flood shelters, of which 41 are currently in use and accommodating 1,045 people.13 districts affected, river levels monitoredThe affected districts are Badaun, Bahraich, Ballia, Barabanki, Bijnor, Farrukhabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Gonda, Kasganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Muzaffarnagar, Sitapur and Unnao.The state government said the overall flood situation is currently under control, but several rivers are flowing at or above danger levels, prompting continued monitoring and preparedness in vulnerable districts.The Ghaghra near Elgin Bridge in Barabanki is flowing above the danger mark, while the Ganga has reached the danger mark at Kachhla Bridge in Badaun and Fatehgarh in Farrukhabad.The Sharda river at Palia Kalan and Shardanagar in Lakhimpur Kheri, and the Ghaghra at Ayodhya and Turtipar in Ballia, are also flowing around the danger mark.District administrations in these areas have been kept on alert, with officials instructed to monitor river levels and respond to any deterioration in the situation.Relief Commissioner Dr Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod reviewed the flood situation and ongoing relief and rescue operations on Tuesday. He directed district magistrates to move affected residents to relief camps or other safe locations wherever necessary.Officials have also been instructed to ensure adequate supplies of food, medical facilities and essential relief material, while keeping flood outposts operational.Relief operations expanded across affected areasThe administration has deployed 428 boats and motor boats along with 1,101 local divers to support rescue operations.So far, 15,238 food-grain packets and 30,316 meal packets have been distributed among flood-affected people.The government has also directed officials to ensure adequate availability of rescue teams and equipment and to activate additional resources immediately if the situation requires.The Control Room at the Relief Commissioner’s Office is maintaining contact with district officials and monitoring information received from flood-affected areas. Complaints and requests received through the 1070 helpline are being acted upon, according to the government.724 medical teams deployedHealthcare arrangements have been strengthened in the affected areas, with 724 medical teams and 534 ambulances available across the state.Authorities said 19,406 people have received medical treatment so far, while anti-snake venom has been provided to 566 people.To support public health measures, 43,612 chlorine tablets and 23,476 ORS packets have been distributed. Larvicide has also been sprayed in 1,468 villages to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases.The administration has also made arrangements for livestock affected by the floods. According to the government, 6,067 animals have been affected so far.A total of 208 quintals of fodder has been distributed, while 11,465 sick animals have received treatment. More than 4.04 lakh animals have also been vaccinated.NDRF, SDRF and PAC teams on standbySixteen NDRF teams have been deployed across Uttar Pradesh to deal with emergency situations. SDRF teams are operating in various districts, while PAC personnel have been deployed in 52 districts.The administration has been instructed to deploy additional rescue teams and resources wherever required.A joint team of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and the United Nations Development Programme has also conducted field inspections in Basti, Siddharthnagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Azamgarh, Mau and Ballia.The team reviewed flood shelters, model flood shelters, relief kits, rescue and relief teams and preparedness measures in affected villages.Ministers in charge and local public representatives have also been conducting field visits to assess the situation and relief arrangements.140.52 crore SMS alerts sentThe state government has placed emphasis on early warnings and public communication as part of its flood management measures.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAccording to the Relief Commissioner’s Office, 140.52 crore SMS alerts were sent between August 1 and August 18 to communicate weather department warnings to residents.Information on flood prevention and safety measures is also being shared through social media.The state control room is maintaining continuous communication with district officials and monitoring flood-related developments. Information received from the districts is being used to track relief and rescue operations and identify areas requiring immediate intervention.The administration is also monitoring river water levels and maintaining the availability of boats, motor boats, rescue teams and other resources.With several rivers still at or above danger levels, authorities have kept vulnerable districts on alert despite describing the overall flood situation as under control.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Everything we know as police detain 3 suspects File photo: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressing the gathering during ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Dehradun NEW DELHI: Congress is planning to move court to seek permission for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ programme in Pune if it is stopped by the district administration’s curfew for the coming fortnight.Rahul’s student convention is planned for Pune on August 22, while the administration is said to have imposed a ban on the gathering of more than four persons from August 18-31.The party is learnt to have secured permission from a city college that is to serve as the venue of the programme. It applied for permission from police and municipal corporation Monday, coinciding with the information about imposition of curfew.The district administration is said to have issued the ban on big gatherings with an eye on protests and festivals, but Congress views the sudden order as targeted at its upcoming programme.‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ conventions are aimed exclusively at students, with Rahul coming up with the series to deepen connect with Gen Z in the wake of NEET paper leak related protests at Jantar Mantar. The Pune leg has the novelty of being exclusively for girls, with Rahul himself making the announcement on Sunday.“Dehradun administration rescinded permission for July 17 for the main Parade Ground and the venue had to be shifted. The same problem was faced in Allahabad on August 8. Rajasthan govt also tried to block the first of the series of the programme in Kota on June 17. Now, it is Pune. The curfew is clearly aimed at our programme,” a party functionary said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSources said that if Pune denies permission, Congress will move court and seek a direction to the district administration.Congress strategists believe the programme’s targeted wooing of the young has disturbed its political rival BJP, which is looking to undercut its programmes. That Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, UP and Maharashtra are all governed by BJP has only deepened the suspicion in the party.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Women’s workforce participation has also increased more than threefold.”He also highlighted the state’s expanding infrastructure, noting that “multimodal logistics and industrial corridors, electronics and semiconductor ecosystems, and data-centre infrastructure are continuously expanding.”Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh accounts for 60 per cent of the country’s total expressways and has 17 airports, India’s largest railway network, metro networks, the country’s first Rapid Rail, first inland waterway, two dedicated freight corridors and logistics hubs, providing global-standard connectivity.Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasised leveraging Japanese technology and expertise to benefit Indian farmers at the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026.Pitching Uttar Pradesh as a strong destination for Japanese investment, he said the India-Japan partnership should not be limited to investment, but should extend its benefits to farmers, youth and the rural economy.Adding to this, he noted, India’s vast market, large young population and significant agricultural potential, combined with Japan’s technological and industrial expertise, could open new opportunities in the agriculture sector.Chouhan urged Japanese industries and institutions to develop technologies and machinery that are useful and easily accessible to small and marginal farmers.He said the state has the potential to combine Japan’s technological expertise with Uttar Pradesh’s talent and market opportunities to create new avenues for employment, innovation and sustainable growth.However, Chouhan stressed there is a need for technologies that can increase farm productivity, reduce water consumption and production costs, and raise farmers’ incomes. The Minister also called for greater participation of rural youth in the agriculture technology ecosystem.He emphasised that closer coordination between agriculture and manufacturing could help develop technologies suited to farmers’ needs.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 is being held from August 18 to 23 across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, with more than 200 Japanese industrialists, CEOs, business representatives and policymakers.Further, bilateral trade between India and Japan stood at around $27.5 billion in 2025-26. Exports from Japan to India during this period were $21.43 billion and imports were $6.04 billion, with India ranking 14th in Japan’s total trade with a 1.75 per cent share, as per government data.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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