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Hundreds of tourists faced an unexpected halt at Gulmarg's famous Gondola cable car service due to a technical glitch on Monday. Officials confirmed that both phases of the popular attraction were suspended. Trained rescue teams from sdrf and NDRF safely evacuated all stranded visitors from the cabins. Restoration efforts are currently in progress.

A landslide on the Kedarnath Yatra route caused disruptions, requiring overnight restoration efforts. Helicopter services to the sacred shrine have been repeatedly suspended due to unpredictable weather, impacting pilgrim movement. Despite a slight overall dip in Char Dham Yatra footfall, Kedarnath saw an increase, with authorities managing health, safety, and crowd control amid concerns over high-altitude pilgrimage challenges.

A 30-year-old man met a tragic end while attending his mother-in-law's funeral in Gonda. He was reportedly dragged into the water by a crocodile as he went to wash his hands near the riverbank.

A tragic accident claimed the lives of five individuals, including a Lucknow-based medical company officer, his wife, two sons, and their driver, when their car plunged into a 500-meter gorge in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The family was on a religious trip to Kainchi Dham. Rescue efforts were hampered by the treacherous terrain.

A four-year-old boy was safely rescued from a newly dug borewell in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, after a challenging nine-hour operation. Multiple rescue agencies and local volunteers collaborated to pull the child out from a depth of 20 to 30 feet. The boy, who appeared stable after the rescue, was immediately taken to a hospital for examination.

In Hoshiarpur, a heart-stopping rescue operation is in full swing after four-year-old Gurkaran Singh found himself trapped in a borewell during playtime. Rescuers have established contact with the little boy, who is currently situated 25 feet below ground.

In response to the relentless threat of flooding, Bihar's disaster management minister has mandated the construction of permanent flood shelters on elevated terrains to mitigate waterlogging risks. Immediate inspections of ongoing projects are underway, as officials recognize the importance of their role in protecting lives and ensuring accountability.

A severe thunderstorm and squall ravaged Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, claiming 117 lives and injuring 79. Violent storms, collapsing structures, and lightning strikes caused widespread destruction, with Prayagraj being the worst-hit district. High wind speeds, reaching nearly cyclonic levels, uprooted trees and damaged hundreds of houses and livestock.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to strive for zero casualty and minimum property damage during natural disasters. He lauded the NDRF's global recognition and proactive approach, emphasizing capacity building and community participation to tackle challenges posed by climate change.

In a tragic incident on Thursday afternoon, a massive fire consumed a government textbook warehouse located within Hailakandi's education complex. Dense clouds of smoke filled the air as the flames wrecked extensive stocks of textbooks and educational materials designated for the Samagra Shiksha initiative.