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Following the approach of Cyclone Biparjoy to Gujarat’s coastal districts, the Border Security Force (BSF) has taken necessary preparations to meet any problems posed by the upcoming storm. Ravi Gandhi, the Inspector General of BSF Gujarat, toured the coastal areas of Bhuj and assessed the readiness to cope with any crisis. Speaking to ANI, BSF IG Ravi Gandhi said, “BSF forces are deployed at the international border. As per the IMD assessment, the concerned area is from Mandvi to Karachi. Our forces are alert with full preparation. We are helping people who are approaching us with any concerns. We are also in contact with other security forces like NDRF”. According to the BSF, roughly 50 inhabitants from Gunao hamlet, near the Jakhau shore, have been relocated to the BSF’s Gunao outpost. Meanwhile, Radhe Shyam Sharma, Director of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), stated that red, orange, and yellow advisories have been issued in numerous districts of Rajasthan due to severe rainfall. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan to host Asia Cup 2023
The tournament will take place from from 31 August to 17 September 2023 and the matches will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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Cyclone Biparjoy expected to make landfall between 6-8 pm
“We are expecting landfall to take place between 1800 to 2000 hours (6pm to 8pm). Anticipating the situation post that, we have kept around 15 ships and 7 aircraft on standby. We have also kept 4 special Dornier and 3 helicopters at Coast Guard Station in Daman. We will deploy them if necessary,” Inspector General AK Harbola, Commander, Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) said.
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Karnataka’s Congress govt to repeal anti-conversion law passed by previous BJP govt
The Congress government will repeal the anti-conversion law that was passed by the previous BJP government in Karnataka. The law against religious conversion through coercion, misrepresentation, or allurement was introduced through an executive order.
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India to buy Predator drones, set for ‘game changing’ deal ahead of PM Modi’s US visit
On Thursday, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Rajnath Singh, the Minister of Defence, authorised the purchase of Predator drones made in the US. Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States the following week, the Indian government has given its approval to the game-changing arrangement.
Since the DAC has provided the acceptance of need (AON), the international agreement may now be drafted. The deal’s terms would probably be revealed during PM Modi’s visit to the US on June 22.
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The age-gap in ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’ is concerning & it’s time Bollywood changes its ways
The Tiku Weds Sheru teaser has been out, and while the movie may have an intriguing premise, there are other dubious elements.
For starters, the casting of Avneet Kaur, a 21-year-old who co-stars with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, looks to be quite problematic.
It’s even more worrisome because the movie features some excellent performers, but it doesn’t excuse the casting.
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Cyclone Biparjoy has slowed down, will not make landfall before nightfall, says Pakistan minister
According to Pakistan’s Sherry Rehman, Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Cyclone Biparjoy has “slowed down” and would no longer make landfall before evening.
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Reddit reacts to Nawazuddin Siddiqui kissing Avneet Kaur in Tiku Weds Sheru
With Tiku Weds Sheru, which features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur, Kangana Ranaut will make her debut as a film producer.
Later this month, the movie will make its Prime Video debut.
The kissing sequence between Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur in the Tiku Weds Sheru teaser, which was published on Thursday, did not sit well with some social media users.
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Students escape using wires as coaching centre in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar catches fire
With the aid of wires, students at a coaching centre in Mukherjee Nagar, northwest Delhi, fled a fire via the window. On Thursday afternoon, there was a fire reported.
Videos taken at the scene that have gone viral show coaching centre pupils hanging on a wire for their lives as smoke pours out of the building’s top story.
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Cyclone Biparjoy to cross near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by tonight as VSCS
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Daman seafront lashed by massive waves
Massive waves batter Daman’s coastline as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches the Gujarat coast in a short while.
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WHO gears up preparedness and response for Cyclone Biparjoy in Pakistan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assisting the Pakistani government in its efforts to foresee and address Cyclone Biparjoy’s potential effects on public health.
In order to facilitate coordination of all health efforts on the ground by health cluster partners and federal and provincial health ministries, as well as to deploy resources for readiness and response activities, WHO’s Incident Management Support Team (IMST) has been created.
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About 1 lakh evacuated from Gujarat, working to ensure minimum loss, says NDRF DG
According to NDRF DG Atul Karwal, authorities have evacuated about 1 lakh people in Gujarat as a result of Cyclone “Biparjoy.” Fishing boats have been anchored, large ships have been sent to open waters, more than 4,000 hoardings have been taken down, and pregnant women and salt pan workers have been taken to safer locations.
The NDRF has also maintained 15 teams on alert in the north, east, and south of the nation in order to airlift them and boost the strength of these 33 teams, which have been designated for cyclone relief and rescue activities in Gujarat and Maharashtra, according to the chief of the federal contingency force.
In Gujarat, which is expected to bear the brunt of the cyclonic storm’s high winds and heavy rains, a total of 18 teams have been stationed.
Biparjoy, a very strong cyclonic storm with top wind speeds of up to 150 kph, is anticipated to make landfall Thursday evening near Jakhau port, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Government issues advisory for media personnel covering Cyclone Biparjoy
When deploying their staff to cover Cyclone Biparjoy, media companies, especially television networks, are advised to take “abundant precaution” by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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Preparations completed at Gujarat’s Jamnagar airport to deal with Cyclone Biparjoy
DK Singh, the director of Gujarat’s Jamnagar airport, stated that all necessary preparations for cyclone Biparjoy had been made.
“NOTAM issued till 16th June- movement of all flights will be suspended from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Diesel and petrol required to operate the airport in case of emergency have also been stored. There is no aircraft in the parking area at the airport now,” he said.
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Armed forces ready to assist Gujarat residents, Defence ministry confirms
The Ministry of Defence has said that the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard have made sufficient preparations to provide assistance to the citizens of Gujarat in advance of Cyclone Biparjoy making landfall on Thursday evening.
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Wind speed is expected to be between 110 and 125 kmph
Although the speed of Cyclone Biporjoy has decreased, the wind speed is expected to be between 110 and 125 kmph, which is quite dangerous, says Relief Commissioner for Gandhinagar, Alok Pandey.
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Chargesheet filed against Brij Bhushan, Delhi Police recommends cancellation of POCSO case: Report
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the head of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and a member of the BJP, was charged on Wednesday by the Delhi Police with stalking and sexual harassment.
A cancellation report has reportedly been submitted by the Police in the POCSO Act case against Brij Bhushan, according to other reports. The lawsuit was founded on accusations made by the father of a young wrestler, who later recorded a new statement and withdrew the sexual assault accusations.
The next hearing date has been set on July 4 by the Patiala House Court in Delhi.
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More than 47,000 people shifted to shelters in Kachchh
More than 47,000 people shifted to shelter homes in the Kachchh district, says Gujarat Health Minister, Rushikesh Patel.
He also added that all pregnant women were moved to hospitals and other safe locations.
Patel also stated that their main aim was to ensure zero casualties.
He appealed to the people to remain safe at their respective locations and avoid travel.
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Gujarat Forest Department’s measures to safeguard wildlife
The Forest Department in Junagadh has prepared to guarantee the safety of wildlife and human lives during the severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy, which is predicted to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday evening. The department has implemented preventative measures and dispatched personnel.
In cooperation with regional authorities and specialists, it is closely observing lion habitats. Patrols are conducted continuously to maintain surveillance, analyse the situation, and quickly address any possible dangers. The unique fauna is still being prioritised for protection and preservation.
It has set up 21 control rooms around the area to efficiently manage the situation. These command centres act as operational hubs for organising emergency responses and promoting efficient teamwork.
The Forest Department’s main goal in this disaster is to conserve and protect the animals. A total of 500 forest employees, including Deputy Forest Officers (DFOs) and Range Forest Officers (RFOs), are patrolling the impacted regions in recognition of the importance of this mission.
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Red alert in Gujarat as landfall expected today
Today, Saurashtra and Kutch beaches in Gujarat are under a red message cyclone warning from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
At 8:30 this morning, Cyclone Biparjoy was located close to latitude 22.6 degrees north and longitude 67.1 degrees east. It is about 210 kilometres west of Devbhumi Dwarka and around 170 km west-southwest of Jakhau Port.
By this evening, it will cross close to Jakhau Port, according to the IMD.
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Indian Navy on standby
At several locations, including Okha and Mundra, our ships are prepared, said Inspector General MV Pathak, Deputy Director General (Operations & Coastal Security), Indian Coast Guard.
In Gujarat, there are 21 Disaster Response Teams available, four Dornier planes and one ALH on standby, while at Daman, there are four Dornier, four Chetak helicopters, and one ALH, stated Pathak.
He also added that the pollution response teams were also prepared.
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Fishing operations should remain suspended: IMD
Due to Cyclone Biparjoy, sea conditions in the northeast Arabian Sea will remain unsettling today, says IMD Director General Dr. Mrityunjay Mohapatra.
All fishing activities should continue to be halted. Oil exploration, port operations, and offshore activities should all be controlled today added the IMD Director.
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Gujarat: Heavy rain lashes parts of Aravalli district under the influence of Cyclone Biporjoy
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Cyclone Biparjoy about 180 km away from Jakhau port
IMD said that Cyclone Biparjoy is now 180 km distant from Jakhau port and is travelling north-northeastward towards the coasts of Saurashtra and Kutch.
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As Cyclone Biparjoy approaches Gujarat, a look at the deadliest cyclones that have hit India
According to India’s weather service, Cyclone Biparjoy, which has been downgraded from “extremely severe” to “very severe,” is scheduled to make landfall on Thursday between the Gujarati city of Mandvi and the Pakistani city of Karachi.
Biparjoy, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 km/h (78-84 mph) gusting to 150 kph, may cause storm surges of two to three metres in height, the destruction of thatched houses, damage to pucca houses and roads, flooding, extensive damage to standing crops, plantations, and orchards, as well as disruption of railways, powerlines, and signalling systems in Gujarat’s northern and western coastal districts.
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Gujarat: Visuals from Kachchh as Cyclone Biparjoy draws closer
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Pakistan’s Sindh province ‘prepared for the worst’
As cyclonic storm Biparjoy approaches Pakistan and India on Thursday, officials in Sindh province are bracing for the worst, with tens of thousands of people being relocated to safer places. According to the latest Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) bulletin issued on Wednesday night, Biparjoy has moved north-eastwards during the last six hours, according to Dawn news.
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Lifeguards deployed at Mumbai’s Juhu beach
Lifeguards have been stationed at Mumbai’s Juhu beach as tidal waves batter the shore. The entrance to the beach has been prohibited due to Cyclone Biparjoy.
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Ishan Kishan refuses to play Duleep Trophy
India player Ishan Kishan has refused to take part in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The wicketkeeper has informed his decision to the Zonal selection committee, as per the news agency PTI.
Kishan is seen as India’s potential wicketkeeper in the Test side on their tour to West Indies next month but the latest decision has put his Test future in doubt.
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High tide expected in Mumbai at 10:29 am today
The coastal stretch of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, is predicted to experience high tide on Thursday at 10:29 a.m. Rough seas were witnessed near the Gateway of India just hours before Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that a high tide would occur in Mumbai today at 10:29 a.m.
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Cyclone Biparjoy packs strong winds as it nears Pakistan and India
According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre, the cyclone, whose name means “disaster” in Bengali, was the equivalent of a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday but weakened to a strong tropical storm with sustained winds of 69 mph and gusts up to 86 mph in Pakistan and India on Thursday morning. It was previously travelling with hurricane-force winds.
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Intense high tide waves hit Mumbai’s Marine Lines
As Cyclone Biparjoy is scheduled to make landfall in Gujarat, intense high tide waves hit Mumbai’s Marine Lines. The high tide in Mumbai is anticipated around 10:29 am.
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Four Indian Navy ships with HADR bricks embarked are on standby at short notice
“Five relief teams each at Porbandar and Okha, and 15 relief teams at Valsura are on standby,” according to the Indian Navy.
Helos are being prepared for embarkation to Gujarat at INS Hansa in Goa and INS Shikra near Mumbai. P8i and Dornier aircraft ex-Hansa Goa are on standby for aerial reconnaissance and relief supplies and manpower transfer, according to the Indian Navy.
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Cyclone to make landfall between 4-5 pm today in Gujarat
The hurricane is scheduled to make landfall between 4-5 pm today, according to Amit Arora, Collector Kachchh, Gujarat. 46,000 people have been evacuated and are being housed in shelters. According to Amit Arora, 6 NDRF, 3 RPF teams, 2 SDRF teams, and 8 Army columns are on alert.
“More than 20,000 animals have been taken to safer places. Adequate amount of food ration available at all shelter homes. 50 teams ready for road clearance,” he added.
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Cyclone Biparjoy less than 200 km from Gujarat coast; 74,000 evacuated
Cyclone Biparjoy is less than 200 kilometres from the Gujarat coast, and its expected impact on Thursday evening, accompanied by heavy rain and storm surge, has prompted officials to evacuate 74,000 people living in susceptible locations.
The administration has relocated residents from roughly 120 villages in the Kutch area, which are located between zero and ten kilometres from the beach.
Biparjoy is forecast to make landfall near Jakhau port as a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum wind speeds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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As Cyclone Biporjoy strengthens, high tides lash Gujarat
According to the IMD, VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm) Biparjoy is expected to pass Saurashtra and Kutch, as well as the neighbouring Pakistan beaches between Mandvi and Karachi, near Jakhau Port, by this evening.
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Dwarkadhish Temple closed for devotees today
In light of Cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat’s Dwarkadhish Temple in Devbhumi Dwarka is closed to worshippers today.
According to the IMD, VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm) Biparjoy is expected to pass Saurashtra and Kutch, as well as the neighbouring Pakistan beaches between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port, by this evening.
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Rajasthan CM holds meeting to review arrangements for Cyclone Biparjoy
On Wednesday night, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met with authorities to evaluate preparations for the effects of cyclone Biparjoy, which is due to make landfall on the coast of adjacent Gujarat on Thursday.
The conference was informed that significant rainfall is expected in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur and Udaipur divisions on June 16 and 17 due to the cyclone’s effects. Strong winds of 60 to 70 km/h are forecast in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalore, and Jodhpur on June 16, and in Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ajmer the next day.
“The chief minister directed all departments concerned to be ready for rescue and relief operations,” a release from the Chief Minister’s Office said.
Gehlot said that the district administration should be prepared for the rescue and relief of the common people and instructed all district collectors and related departments to operate 24-hour cyclone and flood control rooms.
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Western Railway cancels seven more trains as precautionary measure
The Western Railway (WR) decided on Wednesday to cancel a few additional trains as a precaution in advance of the violent cyclone ‘Biparjoy’, which is due to make landfall in neighbouring Gujarat on Thursday evening.
In a statement, the WR stated that seven additional trains have been cancelled, three have been shortened, and four other services have been shortened in order to ensure the safety of passengers and railway operations as the cyclone approaches the Gujarat coast.
According to the announcement, 76 trains have been cancelled, 36 have been short-terminated, and 31 have been short-originated.
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Cyclone Biparjoy to hit Sindh’s Keti Bandar today
Pakistan Climate Energy Minister Sherry Rehman warned on Wednesday that Cyclone Biparjoy will make landfall in Sindh’s Keti Bandar on Thursday at 11 a.m. (local time), according to Pakistan-based Geo News.
Sherry Rehman addressed a news conference in Islamabad on Wednesday about the cyclone that is expected to reach Sindh on Thursday. She went on to say that 66,000 people have been evacuated from Sindh’s coastal districts so far.