Pratiksha Mishra talks about her latest album 'Lollipop' featuring Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar. In this interview, Pratiksha shares insights into her musical journey, discusses the inspiration she drew from Neha Kakkar, and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming projects.
17 December,2023 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai
The World’s first portable hospital, ‘Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube’ was unveiled on December 02 in Gurugram. Designed indigenously under the Project ‘BHISHM’, it was initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and jointly developed by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence, and the National Security Council. This cube is tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasizing rapid response and comprehensive care. In the face of mass casualty incidents (MCIs), where requirements range from basic aid to advanced medical and surgical care, the Aid Cube stands out with its ability to be deployed within 12 minutes. The portable hospital includes 72 detachable mini-cubes and these cubes can be converted into a surgical station that has all the facilities where small operating procedures can also be performed. It can handle bullet injuries, burns, head, spinal and chest injuries, minor surgeries, fractures and major bleeding. These cubes are light and portable, and can be rapidly deployed anywhere, from airdrops to ground transportation. It represents a transformative leap in India’s humanitarian efforts and emergency response capabilities. Under this project, India has pledged to provide essential medical supplies to any developing country affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
03 December,2023 12:12 PM IST
Cyclone Biparjoy has caused massive destruction to the farmers in Gujarat. The torrential rain and gusty winds have led to the felling of mangoes and mango trees. In Gujarat’s Gadhasisa, the farmers in the village witnessed severe losses in mango and kharek cultivation as the strong winds from Cyclone Biparjoy up-rooted several mango and kharek trees. On June 15th, the cyclonic storm made landfall in Gujarat’s coastal areas causing large-scale devastations.
18 June,2023 01:13 PM IST
Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on the Gujarat coast on June 15. High-velocity winds struck the region causing significant destruction. Kachchh’s Mandvi of Gujarat witnessed strong winds as an impact of the cyclone. Electric poles were damaged and trees were uprooted in aftermath of the storm. Along with the destruction, heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in several areas of Mandvi. Earlier, heavy rains and gusty winds at a speed of over 115-120 kmph wreaked havoc in Gujarat’s Morbi. In addition to this, 23 animals were killed in Gujarat. Several relief and rescue teams were on alert as thousands of people were evacuated to safe locations. The eye of the storm is currently near the Pakistan-Kutch border.
17 June,2023 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai
Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on the Gujarat coast on June 15. High-velocity winds struck the region causing significant destruction. Kachchh’s Mandvi of Gujarat witnessed strong winds as an impact of the cyclone. Electric poles were damaged and trees were uprooted in aftermath of the storm. Along with the destruction, heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in several areas of Mandvi. Earlier, heavy rains and gusty winds at a speed of over 115-120 kmph wreaked havoc in Gujarat’s Morbi. In addition to this, 23 animals were killed in Gujarat. Several relief and rescue teams were on alert as thousands of people were evacuated to safe locations. The eye of the storm is currently near the Pakistan-Kutch border.
17 June,2023 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai
Cyclone Biparjoy which formed over the Arabian Sea and recently made landfall on Gujarat's coastal area is now heading towards Rajasthan. A "red" alert has been issued for Jalore and Barmer districts of Rajasthan. Parts of Rajasthan have seen heavy rainfall since last night as the cyclone approaches the state in the form of a ‘depression’. There is also a possibility of a storm with a speed of up to 70 km.
16 June,2023 03:43 PM IST
Cyclone Biparjoy left a trail of destruction across Gujarat on June 15 disrupting normal life. After the cyclonic storm made landfall in Gujarat’s coastal areas, large-scale devastations were witnessed. The high-velocity winds uprooted trees and damaged several vehicles and houses. Electricity has been snapped in several cities of the state. The damage may have a long-lasting impact on the communities. Normal life will remain disrupted in the coastal region of Gujarat for the upcoming days.
16 June,2023 12:36 PM IST
Mandvi of Kachchh is witnessing rough sea conditions and strong winds as cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ nears the coast of Gujarat. Earlier on June 11, the IMD issued a cyclone alert for Saurashtra and Kachchh coasts in Gujarat. Under the influence of the cyclone, high tidal waves hit Gujarat on June 15. Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near the Jakhau coast, Gujarat later in the day. Afterwards, the cyclone will traverse all along the Rann of Kutch up to Rajasthan. Meanwhile, NDRF, SDRF and BSF have made adequate arrangements to combat any challenges.
15 June,2023 12:45 PM IST | Mumbai
The next 24 hours are going to be crucial for Gujarat as Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is expected to make landfall on June 15. The IMD on June 14 sounded a Red Alert for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts of Gujarat. In view of cyclone ‘Biparjoy’, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel chaired a meeting over preparedness in Gandhinagar. NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi informed that 18 teams of NDRF have been deployed on the coastal area of Gujarat. Around 47,000 people have been shifted to safer places from 8 coastal districts of Gujarat so far. IMD Director General informed that coastal Gujarat will witness gusting wind speed, and heavy rainfall on June 14. As per IMD's latest update, ‘Biparjoy’ lies 290 km WSW of Devbhoomi Dwarka and 280 km WSW of Jakhau Port, Gujarat. “Possibility of intensity of Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ decreasing once it crosses coast”, informed IMD Ahmedabad Head. Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is expected to traverse on June 15 all along the Rann upto Rajasthan thereafter. The BSF has prepared itself to overcome the challenges posed by the effects of the cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ along the Rann upto Rajasthan. Earlier today, people residing in the villages in coastal areas of Kutch were evacuated by the BSF.
15 June,2023 11:33 AM IST | Mumbai
Cyclone Biparjoy has rapidly intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and is traversing the Arabian Sea at present. However, there is a possibility of the intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy decreasing once it crosses the coast, informed IMD Ahmedabad Head Manorama Mohanty. Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a review meeting with officials in Gandhinagar city of Gujarat on June 14 over the preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy.
14 June,2023 04:36 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
