At least 11 people have died due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Strong winds, known as the Santa Ana winds, temporarily died down, giving firefighters a brief break. However, these winds are expected to pick up again soon, making the situation more dangerous. On January 11, the Los Angeles Fire Department issued a mandatory evacuation for affected areas. The fires have also led to the arrest of 18 individuals for crimes like looting and identity theft. President Joe Biden has warned that the winds will remain a threat for the coming week and announced federal support to cover costs for protecting lives and property. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for not signing a water restoration plan, which he claimed could have helped prevent the fires.
12 January,2025 12:37 PM IST
Amidst the raging wildfires in California that have led thousands to flee homes including the upscale areas of Los Angeles, on Jan 7, residents spoke out on the tragedy that put their lives in danger. The raging fire destroyed 2,921 acres of the Pacific Palisades area between the coastal towns of Santa Monica and Malibu. Currently, the fire is spreading to the Hollywood Hills, resulting in the evacuation of Hollywood residents, stars from Pacific Palisades. Several videos showed firefighters trying to contain the fire as it spread forward, with winds blowing up to 100 mph. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and warned in a briefing that, “We are not out of danger”. President-Elect Donald Trump called California wildfires a 'true tragedy' and criticized Governor Newsom.
10 January,2025 01:31 PM IST
A fast-moving wildfire broke out in California on January 7, affecting areas like Los Angeles and the Pacific Palisades. The fire has already burned 2,921 acres between Santa Monica and Malibu and is now spreading toward the Hollywood Hills. Many people, including celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, and Maria Shriver, had to evacuate their homes. Firefighters are battling the flames as strong winds of up to 100 mph make it harder to control. California's Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, warning that the danger is not over. President-Elect Donald Trump called the wildfires a "true tragedy" but also criticized Governor Newsom's response.
09 January,2025 05:35 PM IST
Another Cheetah named ‘Suraj’ died in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park. Eight Cheetahs have died at the national park since their translocation. Postmortem is being conducted on Suraj’s carcass to ascertain the cause of death. Earlier on July 11, a cheetah named ‘Tejas’ died in MP’s Kuno National Park due to injuries. Notably, PM Modi released 8 Cheetah brought from Namibia on Sept 17, 2022 to establish a viable cheetah population. In February 2022 again, 12 cheetahs from South Africa were translocated to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno.
15 July,2023 02:00 PM IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann issued an official statement on GoldyBrar, the alleged mastermind behind Sidhu Moose Wala murder. CM Said, ‘Gangster #GoldyBrar has been detained in USA…We had also issued a Red Corner Notice against Goldie Brar. Soon Goldy Brar will be brought to India and the families of the victims will get justice’
02 December,2022 03:31 PM IST | PunjabCalifornia Roll served at Cool Chef Cafe in Worli promises to capture the vibrancy of the state of California. Melissa D'costa meets Chef Kaviraj Thadani, to show you how. Story By - Melissa D'costa,MiD-DAY Video By - Mandar Shirsekar,MiD-DAY
15 October,2010 12:00 PM IST
Ferrari, a brand in automobiles that defines elegance, sportiness, versatility and exclusivity, has launched its most successful model Ferrari California T in New Delhi.
28 August,2015 07:14 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met California Governor Edmund G Brown Jr. while in San Jose city. PM Modi discussed issues like climate change, renewable energy and the digital economy with Brown Jr.
28 September,2015 11:59 AM ISTReacting to the California shooting, Pakistan Home Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said that the act of an individual does not represent a country or religion and asserted that every Pakistani with compassion condemns this incident.
07 December,2015 11:17 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
