Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘moderate’
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The overall air quality of Delhi improved to the ‘moderate’ category on Thursday after being in the ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ category for days, due to rains and high wind….
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Heavy rains, hailstorm damage crops in northwest India
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Heavy rains, accompanied with hailstorms, hitting northwest India for past three days have damaged standing crops, raising concerns over the overall output and the quality this season. Light to heavy…
No more slingshots at monkeys in Taj Mahal complex
Agra, Feb 7 (IANS) The simian population in the Taj Mahal complex on Thursday appeared relaxed and free, after the CISF personnel decided to hang up their catapults bowing to the pressure from wildlife enthusiasts….
78 families shifted from avalanche prone areas in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 7 (IANS) A total of 78 families were shifted to safer places from avalanche prone areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, officials said. The authorities said 60 families from Waltangoo…
Another avalanche warning in Himachal high hills
Shimla, Feb 7 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority on Thursday again issued a travel advisory after an avalanche warning in the high hills by the Manali-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE)….
Meat-eating humans shoving large animals toward extinction
New York, Feb 7 (IANS) Increased consumption of meat by humans has led to the decrease in the number of at least 200 species of large animals and have put more than 150 under the…
Uttarakhand receives snowfall
Dehradun, Feb 7 (IANS) The higher altitudes of Uttarakhand received snowfall on Thursday, bringing the entire hill state in the spell of fresh cold conditions, the Met Office said. Besides, the state also received rainfall…
Pollution under control in tributaries of Ganga
Dehradun, 7 Feb (IANS) Industrial pollution in tributaries of the Ganga in Uttarakhand is safe enough for pilgrims to take the holy dip in the river during the Magh and Kumbh melas, say experts. The…
AI identifies microscopic marine organisms: Study
New York, Feb 7 (IANS) Researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme that can automatically identify microscopic marine organisms, according to a new study. The study showed that specifically, the AI programme has proven…
Heavy snow in J&K, roads closed, flights cancelled
Srinagar, Feb 7 (IANS) Fresh snowfall in the Kashmir Valley and rains in plains of Jammu on Thursday adversely affected life across the state with people forced to stay indoors without electricity at many places,…
Rains in Delhi, more in store
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) It was a cloudy Thursday morning here as light to moderate rains lashed parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), while the weather office has predicted more showers throughout the…
Flight operations suspended at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, Feb 7 (IANS) Flight operations were suspended on Thursday at the Srinagar airport due to poor visibility and heavy snowfall. “All flights to and from Srinagar were cancelled on Wednesday. No flight could land…
2018 fourth hottest year on record: NASA
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Earth’s global surface temperatures in 2018 were the fourth warmest since 1880 and the planet will warm further, especially since greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to rise, NASA and the National…
Rain continues in UP
Lucknow, Feb 7 (IANS) Most parts of Uttar Pradesh woke up to heavy rains on Thursday morning, while the weather office announced that more heavy showers were in store. The present weather conditions would continue…
Trump nominates David Malpass to head World Bank
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated David Malpass, one of his top economic advisers and a Wall Street veteran, to be the next president of the World Bank. Malpass, currently…
Government approves setting up of 12,000 MW solar power projects
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The government on Wednesday approved a proposal for setting up of 12,000 MW of solar power projects by state-run producers. According to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), the…
India, Germany decide to cooperate on water, waste management
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India and Germany on Wednesday agreed that after their robust bilateral economic cooperation, they will focus on the environment and cooperate on water and waste management. “Just like Indo-German Climate…
Congress alleges illegalities in eco-tourism project of Parrikar’s son
Panaji, Feb 6 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday alleged that three successive BJP-led governments in Goa had facilitated several illegalities in an eco-tourism project promoted by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s son Abhijat in a south…
Sudden wind change deprives Delhi of rain; likely to return and bring temperature down
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Delhiites woke up to light showers and a cloudy sky on Wednesday morning with the rain expected to return by night and may continue till Thursday morning. “Due to a…
Rain, thunderstorms in parts of UP
Lucknow, Feb 6 (IANS) The skies opened up in the State capital and many other parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, adding to the winter chill. Heavy rain started early in the day, disrupting normal…