New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) A moderate spell of rain on Friday afternoon in the national capital brought misery rather than any joy to the commuters as they faced traffic snarls and water-logging at various…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Incessant rains in some catchment areas boosted water levels across major reservoirs in the country to 48 per cent of the total storage capacity of the reservoirs from 45 per…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) All battery-operated vehicles will now have to bear number plates with green background, the government said on Friday. A notification issued by the Road Transport and Highways Ministry said while…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) supplying compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) in the National Capital Territory on Friday posted a 9 per cent rise in net profit…
Aug 10 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi said on Friday taht climate change would impact agriculture in the state. Modi, who is also Forest and Environment Minister, said a mere increaee of…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) In the last decade, over 78,000 trees have been cut in the national capital, the Delhi Assembly was informed on Friday. In a written reply, Environment Minister Imran Hussain informed…
Idukki/Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) The flood situation in Kerala worsened on Friday as all the five gates of the Idukki hydel project were opened and shutters of over two dozen dams were lifted, inundating various…
Munnar (Kerala), Aug 10 (IANS) Kerala Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran on Friday said that nearly 60 tourists, including foreigners, stranded at a resort near here are safe. In his Facebook post, Surendran said that 24…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The CPI on Friday urged the union government to declare Kerala floods as a “national calamity” and enlist the services of the armed forces for rescue and relief operations. “This…
San Francisco, Aug 10 (IANS) Leaders of this year’s Global Climate Action Summit have announced that the event will meet or exceed international sustainability standards for large events like concerts and conventions through actions, including…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) A short spell of rain on Friday afternoon in the national capital brought more misery than joy to the citizens as they faced traffic snarls and water-logging at various places….
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India expects to save up to Rs 12,000 crore in foreign exchange over the next four years through blending ethanol in petrol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. Addressing…
Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday signed a subsidiary agreement for the implementation of a project on climate change for massive groundwater recharge. The Department of Water Resources signed the agreement with…
Idukki/Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) With heavy rains continuing in Idukki, the authorities in Kerala were forced to open the remaining two more floodgates of the nearly overflowing Idamalayar dam on Friday afternoon even as the…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on phone and took stock of the flood situation in the state, besides assuring him of…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) An anthology series “The Red List: Save the Wild” with focus on the trials and tribulations of endangered species across the world will soon beam on Indian television. As part…
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the Centre will provide all possible assistance to Kerala for controlling the flood situation in the state. Singh told the Lok Sabha…
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Designer Anita Dongre says the world of fashion is not all about trends, but more about making a difference with a growing interest in Indian handloom, traditional…
Idukki (Kerala) Aug 10 (IANS) Although Kerala on Friday got some relief due to lesser showers pounding it than has been over the last two days, the death toll rose to 27. With the water…
Idukki (Kerala) Aug 10 (IANS) With the water level at the Idukki dam fast rising, two more shutters of the dam were opened on Friday, said a Kerala Minister. Less rains on Friday though has…