Twin challenge? After India, Afghanistan may restrict river water supply to Pakistan; Taliban to construct dam

After India, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan is now taking aim at Pakistan’s water supply. The Taliban government has ordered the rapid construction of a dam on the Kunar River, Russian news outlet RT reported.This move comes amid escalating military tensions between the two neighbours along the Durand Line, the 2,640km (1,600-mile) international border separating Afghanistan and Pakistan.According […]

Saudi Arabia begins home delivery of Zamzam water via Nusuk app | World News

A 330ml bottle of Zamzam water, now available for home delivery across Saudi Arabia via the Nusuk app/Representative Image A new service launched by Saudi Arabia‘s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah now allows citizens and residents across the Kingdom to order and receive blessed Zamzam water directly at their homes, through a streamlined feature on […]

UAE bans Iranian ‘Uranus Star’ bottled water after two die from contamination in Oman; confirms no permits issued | World News

The UAE confirmed Uranus Star is absent from major retailers, no import permits were issued, and urged immediate disposal/ Representative Image Following the deaths of two individuals in Oman linked to contaminated bottled water from the Iranian brand Uranus Star, the UAE has moved quickly to block the product’s entry and trade within its borders, […]

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Storms hits China with powerful winds, raging water; nearly 2 million evacuated – watch

Super Typhoon Ragasa struck Xiachuan Island, China, bringing fierce winds, heavy rain, and widespread flooding after wreaking havoc in Hong Kong. One of the strongest storms in years, Ragasa has prompted Chinese authorities to issue evacuation orders for two million people.The national meteorological agency predicted that the powerful typhoon would hit the coast between Yangjiang […]

Mississippi cargo ship incident: Over 60 containers fall into water at Long Beach port; no injuries reported

More than 60 shipping containers fell off cargo ship at Port of Long Beach (Image credits: AP) More than 60 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship Tuesday morning at the Port of Long Beach, plunging into the water. No injuries were reported, according to Port of Long Beach spokesperson Art Marroquin, cited by AP.The […]

Hippo horror in Ivory Coast: Boat capsizes on Sassandra River, throwing people into water; children among 11 go missing

At least 11 people, including women, children, and a baby, are missing after a hippopotamus capsized a passenger boat on the Sassandra River in western Ivory Coast on Friday, authorities said.The boat, carrying 14 passengers, overturned in Buyo on the morning of September 5 after a hippo collided with it, according to the nation’s minister […]

District Collector Reviews Power, Water, and Medical Services in Udaipur | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, 1 September (Udaipur Kiran). District Collector Namit Mehta conducted a review meeting on Monday to assess the status of essential public services such as electricity, water supply, and healthcare. The meeting involved detailed discussions with concerned officials, and necessary directions were issued to ensure effective service delivery. The District Collector sought a comprehensive update […]

Rajasthan Weather News Continuous Rain In Udaipur Has Disrupted Life Many Roads Are Closed, Water Has Filled O – Udaipur News

Rajasthan weather Update News : उदयपुर शहर और जिले में रविवार रात से लगातार बारिश का सिलसिला जारी है, जिससे सामान्य जनजीवन प्रभावित हो गया है। मौसम विभाग ने जिले के लिए ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी किया है। इसी के चलते जिला कलेक्टर ने स्कूलों में छुट्टी की घोषणा कर दी है। सुबह करीब सात बजे […]

Afghanistan’s water push: Kabul seeks control of rivers; Taliban’s canal projects raise alarms as neighbours fear flow cuts

After decades of war, Afghanistan is moving to assert sovereignty over its water resources, a shift that is testing fragile ties with neighbouring countries. Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have launched large-scale infrastructure projects, including dams and canals, to harness river flows that spill into Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asia. But as per […]