Sunny Sunday in Delhi, Monday could be cloudy
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The national capital experienced a sunny day on Sunday with the maximum temperature at 34.5 degrees Celsius, average for the season, the Met office said. Monday is expected to be…
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How NASA aims to tackle medical emergencies in deep space
Toronto, Sep 4 (IANS) A team of experts is working with NASA to determine what medical training and technology astronauts need so that they can respond to any emergency like a heart attack, even when…
UN Chief praises China-US commitment to Paris climate deal
Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon on Sunday spoke highly of the ratification of the Paris climate change agreement by China and the US, calling for accelerated efforts from other countries to join…
Himachal sees 19% deficit monsoon rains
Shimla, Sep 4 (IANS) The southwest monsoon remained 19 per cent deficit with no major rainfall reported in Himachal Pradesh in the past week, the meteorological office said on Sunday. Similar conditions would continue this…
Japan on alert as typhoon Namtheun approaches
Tokyo, Sep 4 (IANS) Authorities on Sunday issued advisories of heavy rain, high waves and possible floods in Kyushu island of Japan as typhoon Namtheun approached the area, the weather office here said. Japan’s Meteorological…
Beijing tightens control of industries affecting air quality
Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) Beijing is to tighten control of industries that impact on air quality, the municipal bureau of quality supervision said on Sunday. The controls will cover the coal, petrochemical and chemical industries,…
Waterlogging woes: NGO writes to LG over inaction on 10-year old report
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) As people of Delhi continue to face waterlogging every time the city witnesses a heavy downpour, an NGO has written to Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and the Delhi Chief Secretary…
Good monsoon to hike earnings of farm related firms: Assocham
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) With a good monsoon this year, companies connected with India’s rural economy are set to post handsome growth in the coming two quarters, industry chamber Assocham said on Sunday, citing…
Partially cloudy Sunday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) It was partially cloudy Sunday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 25.5 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season’s average. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around…
Chinese province reports hottest month in 55 years
Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) China’s Qinghai province reported the hottest month in 55 years, 3.4 degrees Celsius above the average August temperature. Data provided by the local climate centre on Saturday showed the average temperature…
Tropical Storm Hermine batters US East Coast through weekend
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Tropical Storm Hermine on Saturday moved towards US mid-Atlantic and northeastern states after slamming US state of Florida, putting millions of people along the US East Coast under tropical storm. According…
New Jersey orders state of emergency ahead of storm Hermine
New York, Sep 4 (IANS) Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency in three counties, preparing for the extreme weather brought by Tropical Storm Hermine, according to the Governor’s statement…
Obama and Xi usher in new era against climate change, says Greenpeace
Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) US President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping on Saturday ushered in a “new era” in the fight against climate change by ratifying the Paris Agreement, Greenpeace said in a…
UNEP lauds China, US for ratifying Paris Agreement
Nairobi, Sep 4 (IANS) The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on Saturday lauded China and the United States for ratifying the Paris Agreement on the fight against global warming. UNEP Executive Director Erik Solheim said the…
Vijayan completes 100 days in office, sets road map
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday completed 100 days in office and announced a road map for the state including a green initiative, homes for the poor, and development…
Fadnavis, Bachchan dirty hands for ‘MahaCleanathon’
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday picked up brooms to clean up the sprawling Sir J.J. Hospital complex as part of the NDTV-Dettol ‘MahaCleanathon’ campaign….
More food during summer extends life in dormice
London, Sep 3 (IANS) High food availability during summer season, where hibernating animals such as the “edible dormouse” remain very active, contributes to their long life, a study has found. Hibernation — a state of…
Japan on alert against typhoon Namtheun
Tokyo, Sep 3 (IANS) The southwestern Japanese islands of Okinawa and Kyushu were on alert on Saturday against the arrival of typhoon Namtheun, weather authority said. The typhoon categorised as ‘strong’ by the Japan Meteorological…
China’s ratifies Paris Agreement on climate change
Beijing, Sep 3 (IANS) China’s legislature on Saturday ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change, officials confirmed. Lawmakers voted to adopt “the proposal to review and ratify the Paris Agreement” at the closing meeting of…
Scientists discover ‘ghost snake’ in Madagascar
New York, Sep 3 (IANS) A new species of snake discovered in Madagascar by a team of researchers has been named “ghost snake” for its pale grey colour and elusiveness. The ghost snake was found…