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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a harsher winter in India by the end of this year, attributing the forecast to the possible resurgence of La Niña. This weather phenomenon, which is characterized by cooler sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, can have far-reaching impacts on global weather patterns. In India, La Niña is often associated with colder-than-average winters. The US National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Centre has predicted a 71% ch ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a fresh weather system will likely form over the Bay of Bengal this week. According to the weather body, a fresh upper air cyclonic circulation/low-pressure area may form over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around September 20. Director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre Manorama Mohanty said, "We are keeping a close watch on the anticipated weather system and details regarding its intensity and influence over Odi ...Read More >
-- the proposed Sethusamudram / Sethudundaram project (a shipping canal or bridge between India and Sri Lanka through the Palk Strait) would have far-reaching implications for Sri Lanka. Let's break them down into political, geographical/environmental, and financial/economic aspect 1. Political Implications * Strategic Balance in the Region * India's construction of a bridge or canal would consolidate its influence over the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar, potentially reducing Sri Lanka's lev ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: IMD forecast on Saturday said that a yellow warning for heavy rainfall would continue in eight districts over south and interior Odisha over the next two days. The affected districts are Nawarangpur, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Ganjam and Gajapati. Light to moderate rain is also expected at several other places until Monday. The rainfall is being caused by a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to move west-northwestwards across south ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday opposed the exemption of atomic mineral mining from public consultation and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the office memorandum issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Tamil Nadu's coastal districts are endowed with deposits of Rare Earth Elements embedded in beach sand systems, and these coasts are ecologically fragile and highly vulnerable, he said. "Policy changes of such significance must be de ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately withdraw the recent Office Memorandum (OM), issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), which exempts the requirement of public consultation for mining projects involving atomic and strategic minerals notified in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. The CM has also pointed out that the OM directs that from now on, all such projects need to be exclusiv ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday demanding immediate withdrawal of Union govt's decision to exempt mining of atomic, critical, and strategic minerals from public consultation."Public hearings are a mandatory safeguard for ecology, livelihoods and democracy. I urge you to roll back this memorandum and ensure that such important policy decisions are first discussed in Parliament and with the States," Stalin wrote. Voices of opposition against Union ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi objecting to exemption from public consultation for atomic mining projects. He cited an Office Memorandum issued by the Impact Assessment Division of the Ministry of Environment, whereby all mining projects of atomic minerals notified in Part B and critical and strategic minerals notified in Part D of the First Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act have been exempted from ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the withdrawal of a recent Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, exempting mining projects of atomic, critical, and strategic minerals from mandatory public consultation. In his letter, the CM noted that the memorandum, issued on September 8, directs all such projects to be appraised at the Central level regardless of the lease area involved. He cautioned that ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 12 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged the Centre to immediately withdraw the September 8 Office Memorandum exempting the requirement of public consultation for all mining projects of atomic minerals. Also, he reiterated Tamil Nadu's commitment to contributing to the nation's strategic and defence requirements, as has always been done in the past. The Office Memorandum (internal communication) was issued by the Environment Impact Assessment Division of the M ...Read More >
A low pressure is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by Tuesday, triggering moderate to heavy rainfall across the State, especially in the north and the central regions, ahead of Onam. According to a weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, an upper air cyclonic circulation lies over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Myanmar coast. Under its influence a low-pressure area may form over the north Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. A trough r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): India and Fiji on Monday unveiled significant initiatives to bolster defence and maritime security cooperation between the two nations, including the creation of a Defence Attache post at the High Commission of India in Fiji capital of Suva. According to the Joint Statement issued following the joint press conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today, there is growing momentum in bilateral ties aimed at pr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen the state's disaster management system. During the meeting, Pujari highlighted Odisha's vulnerability to natural disasters like cyclones and floods due to its long coastline and sought Shah's support for five key projects. Pujari has sought technical and financial support from the Centre for the execution of these projects. The state ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will construct 800 additional cyclone shelters to strengthen disaster preparedness, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Thursday. During his visit to New Delhi , Pujari met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and formally placed the demand, citing Odisha's high vulnerability to natural calamities such as cyclones and floods. He presented seven booklets detailing the state's disaster-related needs and sought enhanced central assistance. The minister ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], August 14 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has reported a week of varied weather activity across Punjab and Haryana, marked by thunderstorms, heavy rainfall in isolated areas, and fluctuating temperatures due to prevailing monsoon systems. The monsoon trough at mean sea level extended from Bikaner to the low-pressure area over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh ...Read More >
The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Andhra Pradesh until August 19. South Coastal Andhra Pradesh is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall, while other regions will likely face heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and other trough systems are contributing to the increased rainfall activity. The IMD forecast "heavy rainfall and thunderstorms" at isolated places across Andhra Pradesh for the next seven ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: A high alert has been issued in Andhra Pradesh due to heavy rains expected in various parts of the state under the influence of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre, Amaravati, has issued a orange alert for coastal districts, warning of very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, and a yellow alert for Rayalaseema districts, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. The IMD reported that the low-pre ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said a low-pressure area has been formed over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, off the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts, on Wednesday and predicted it to persist over the same region. The weather department added, "The upper air cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting southwards with height. It is likely to move west-northwestward and become well-marked on Thursday, and move across N ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounded a yellow alert till Aug 18 and issued a forecast of moderate-to-heavy rain over parts of south-interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru and the coastal belt. Along with widespread rain, IMD officials forecast gusty winds at a speed of 30 to 50 kmph across northern plains and parts of south Karnataka.CS Patil, a scientist at IMD Bengaluru, said a well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression over ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh is currently grappling with intense monsoon activity, expected to persist for another 24-36 hours. The meteorological department attributes this to a shifted monsoon trough and a cyclonic circulation. Several districts have already recorded substantial rainfall, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures, with a gradual decrease in rainfall intensity expected from August 5. Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a spell of heavy rainfall, which is expected to continue for the next 24-36 ...Read More >
Lucknow: It turned out to be a pleasant Sunday for the city, with moderate to heavy rains leading to a drop in day temperatures by 4.8 degrees Celsius.According to the weatherman, it was the first time this monsoon season that it rained throughout the day. In Lucknow, a rainfall of 34.7 mm was recorded, while in Malihabad, the rainfall crossed the 60 mm mark.Similar weather conditions are expected till Tuesday. The maximum and minimum temperatures recorded were 28.5 and 27.2 degrees Celsius, res ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 03: Since its launch in 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has insured 78.41 crore farmer applications up to June 30, 2025.During this period, around 22.67 crore farmers have received compensation amounting to Rs 1.83 lakh crore, highlighting the scheme's wide reach and impact in supporting farmers against crop loss, informed Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in a written reply to Rajya Sabha on August 1.Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima ...Read More >
Kolkata: The city experienced another humid day with scattered morning rain and a sharp spell of evening shower, even as the maximum temperature reached 31.6°C, a degree less than Saturday's maximum. With the monsoon trough having slipped up north, rain will remain scanty and sporadic over the next few days, said the Met office. North Bengal, however, could receive heavy rain over the next 48 hours. Kolkata recorded 9.6 mm of rain following a month of heavy rain in July, which turned out to be t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intense rainfall activity across Kerala over the coming days, triggered by a cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining south Tamil Nadu. Several districts in the state have been placed under Orange and Yellow alerts till August 7, with southern Kerala likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall. According to the IMD, the weather system currently lies at an altitude of 5.8 km above ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 20 ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 3 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a spell of heavy rainfall, which is expected to continue for the next 24-36 hours without significant change, as per the meteorological department. According to a press note from the meteorological department on Sunday, the active monsoon conditions are a result of a favourable synoptic situation. The monsoon trough has shifted north of its normal position, passing through Shamli, Shahjahanpur, and Lucknow. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Since its launch in 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has insured 78.41 crore farmer applications up to June 30, 2025. During this period, around 22.67 crore farmers have received compensation amounting to Rs 1.83 lakh crore, highlighting the scheme wide reach and impact in supporting farmers against crop loss, informed Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in a written reply to Rajya Sabha on August 1. Pradhan ...Read More >
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