Dehradun, Sep 17 (IANS) The Met Department has issued an alert for a hailstorm in Uttarakhand in the next 24-hours, an official said on Monday. The regional Met Office director Vikram Singh has said there…
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) It was a sunny Monday morning here in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 25.9 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season’s average. “The sky will remain…
Naypyidaw, Sep 17 (IANS) A Myanmar top official has called for all-inclusive efforts to lessen substances that cause ozone layer depletion, authorities said on Monday. Observing World Ozone Day here on Sunday, Minister of Natural…
Beijing/Hong Kong, Sep 17 (IANS) Typhoon Mangkhut, the world’s strongest storm this year, continued its path of destruction across Southeast Asia, reaching mainland China after pummeling Hong Kong and killing dozens in the Philippines, authorities…
By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar, Sep 16 (IANS) As turtle doves and pigeons compete with each other to the accompaniment of cicada’s flattering music to pick the fallen grain left behind in paddy fields after harvesting,…
Manila, Sep 16 (IANS) The death toll due to typhoon Mangkhut slamming the Philippines rose to 25 on Sunday while dozens were still reported missing, authorities said. Presidential adviser Francis Tolentino confirmed these figures in…
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) It was a sunny Sunday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 25.5 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season’s average, the weather office said. “The…
Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) The death toll from tropical storm Florence that made landfall in the US east coast, has increased to 13, with authorities warning of continued rains and flooding. Of the 13 victims,…
Hong Kong, Sep 16 (IANS) Hong Kong authorities lifted the storm alert to its highest level on Sunday as typhoon Mangkhut was fast approaching, bringing the city to a standstill as residents prepared for the…
By Vishal Gulati San Francisco, Sep 16 (IANS) Top UN officials welcomed the outcomes of the Global Climate Action Summit that concluded here on Friday, showcasing a surge of climate action and commitments from regions,…
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) At least seven people were killed as hurricane Florence made landfall in the US state of North Carolina, battering the state with a powerful combination of wind and rain. Warnings were…
Siliguri, Sep 15 (IANS) Fresh landslides on Saturday on two important national highways connecting Sikkim’s capital Gangtok with northern West Bengal hit traffic movement badly, leaving hundreds of tourists and goods-laden vehicles stranded. The two…
Manila, Sep 15 (IANS) At least three people died and four others were injured as typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, bringing ferocious gale-force winds and pounding rains, officials said. The Philippines National…
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described river Ganga as our “culture, heritage and identity” and urged people to contribute towards cleaning it. “I want to thank the people of…
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) It was a sunny Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 25.5 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season’s average, the weather office said. “The…
Manila, Sep 15 (IANS) Super typhoon Mangkhut made landfall in the Philippines on Saturday, bringing with it ferocious gale-force winds and pounding rains, as aid agencies warn millions are at risk from rising flood waters…
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) At least five people, including an infant, were killed in the US state of state of North Carolina as hurricane Florence made landfall, authorities said. After coming ashore in North Carolina…
By Vishal Gulati San Francisco, Sep 15 (IANS) A major global summit ended on Friday in this California city with delegates calling on national governments to join forces to step up climate action ahead of…
By Vishal Gulati San Francisco, Sep 15 (IANS) Former US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday slammed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the landmark Paris Climate Change Agreement. Calling Trump’s…
Itanagar, Sep 15 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives at Modirijo and Donyi Polo area of capital complex due to landslide on Friday. Incessant rain for…