Heavy Rain in Sonbhadra: Twelve Gates of Dhandhraul Dam Opened

Sonbhadra, 23 August (Kiran News). Continuous rainfall since Friday night in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district has led to the opening of all twelve gates of the Dhandhraul Dam on Saturday afternoon. The increasing water pressure forced the Irrigation Department and administration to open the gates. District administration has also issued an alert for people living …

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Heavy Rain in Jaipur Causes Collapse of Amer Fort Wall, Elephant Rides Suspended

Jaipur, 23 August (Kiran News). Continuous heavy rainfall in the state capital led to a major incident at Amer Fort on Saturday, as a nearly 200-foot-long wall of the Dil-E-Aram Bagh inside the fort suddenly collapsed. Two motorcycles were damaged in the incident. Fortunately, no one was present nearby at the time, preventing a major …

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Hindustan Zinc Plants 5,000 Saplings to Support Baghdarra Crocodile Conservation Reserve

Large-scale plantation drive under ‘Ek Ped Ma ke Nam’ as part of the Government’s Hariyalo Rajasthan Noteworthy ₹5 crore MoU with Forest Department, Udaipur August 23, 2025 (Kiran News). Hindustan Zinc (NSE: HINDZINC), the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, in association with the Forest Department, Udaipur, organised a large-scale plantation drive under its flagship initiative …

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Kilmarr Garcia Deportation Controversy: Costa Rica Deal Rejected, Now Preparations to Send Him to Uganda

Nashville, 23 August (Kiran News). US immigration authorities have indicated that they are planning to deport Kilmarr Abrigo Garcia to Uganda. This development comes after Garcia rejected an offer to remain in jail and accept charges of human trafficking in exchange for being sent to Costa Rica. This information was presented to the court by …

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Man Who Shot 25 Dogs Welcomed with Sweets in Jhunjhunu Village, Animal Lovers Outraged

Jhunjhunu, 23 August (Kiran News). In Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, a man who recently shot and killed 25 dogs while running around with a gun was welcomed with celebration after being granted bail. Villagers played DJ music, garlanded him, and took him on a rally throughout the village in a pickup vehicle. During the rally, villagers …

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Chambal River Crosses Danger Mark in Dholpur, Authorities on High Alert

Dholpur, 23 August (Kiran News). Due to continuous heavy rainfall in the catchment area of Kota Barrage in recent days, the water level in the Chambal River is rising rapidly once again. Large-scale water is being released from the barrage gates, directly affecting the Dholpur district. On Saturday, the river’s water level crossed the danger …

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Bus and Pickup Collision in Rajsamand: Two Drivers Dead, Five Passengers Injured

Rajsamand, 23 August (Kiran News). In the Charbhuja police station area of the district, a severe collision occurred early Saturday morning near the Jal Wale Balaji Temple in Amartiya village between a roadways bus and a pickup vehicle. Both drivers lost their lives in the accident, while five passengers travelling in the roadways bus were …

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Heavy Overnight Rain Turns Varanasi Streets into Water Pools, Children Float Paper Boats in Lanes

— Children Face Hardship Getting to School in Morning, Sewer Overflow Reported Varanasi, 23 August (Kiran News). Continuous heavy rain through Friday night and into Saturday morning turned the roads and lanes of Varanasi’s lower areas into water pools. Waterlogging in the streets caused major inconvenience for school-going children and commuters in the morning. In …

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Continuous Rain Increases Worry for Durga Puja Organisers in West Bengal

Kolkata, 23 August (Kiran News). Unseasonal weather just before Durga Puja has impacted festival preparations in Kolkata and several districts of West Bengal. Due to a cyclonic system over Gangetic West Bengal and Bangladesh, a new low-pressure area is likely to develop on Monday. According to the Meteorological Department, this will be the eighth low-pressure …

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IRCTC Announces Special Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Tour: Detailed Price, Destinations, and Inclusions

IRCTC has launched a new Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train tour covering major spiritual and cultural destinations in India. The itinerary includes visits to Gaya, Kolkata, Gangasagar, Puri, Konark, Baidyanath, Varanasi, and Ayodhya, offering a unique travel experience for devotees and tourists. Tour Price Per Person Category Single/Double/Triple Child (5-11 years) Comfort – 2A ₹40,300 ₹38,700 …

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