For nearly two decades, Eklavya Prasad has wielded his camera like a storyteller’s pen, capturing untold tales of resilience and despair from the flood-ravaged lands of North Bihar.
At least 38 lakh people have been affected by floods in 12 districts of Bihar. CM Nitish Kumar has now ordered that Covid factor be taken into account while providing relief.
One image shared by Gandhi Vadra, of houses submerged in water due to floods, is from 2019 and the second, of a man carrying grains on a banana raft, is from 2017.
Pappu Yadav and his team of volunteers helped flood-hit victims in Patna all through the crisis, earning a slew of admirers and embarrassing Nitish govt.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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