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Gangtok, Jul 19 (PTI) Vehicular movement on a stretch of National Highway-10 connecting Sevoke in West Bengal and Sikkim's Rangpo has been temporarily halted due to landslides and rockfall, officials said on Saturday. Clearance activities are underway on the stretch following landslides at Birik Dara in Kalimpong district of West Bengal, they said. The road is closed for all vehicular movement along the stretch since 11 am on Friday, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corpora ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average, the Met office said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with showers during the day, and the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 35 degrees Celsius. The humidity was recorded at 83 per cent at 8.30 am. The air quality was recorded in the "satisfactory" category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) readi ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a "pioneering warrior" who challenged British authority and remains a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism. Recognised as one of the earliest voices of resistance, Mangal Pandey played a key role in the events that sparked the Revolt of 1857, which eventually led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy skies over the national capital on Saturday. The weatherman has forecast the maximum temperature in Delhi to hover around 35 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature is likely to be 24 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, the sky will remain cloudy for the upcoming week with the possibility of rain. Overall, the heat in Delhi is not expected to increase much next week. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (C ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Capital witnessed light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and gusty winds on Thursday, offering residents respite from the July heat and keeping temperatures below the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department recorded scattered rainfall across the city, while forecasting continued cloudy skies and intermittent rain in the coming days. The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's base weather station, logged 5.4 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am, with anot ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full ...Read More >
Patna: The monsoon is expected to remain subdued on Saturday, with no rainfall anticipated in most of the regions. However, it is likely to regain momentum across the state from Sunday. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated light rainfall in parts of the northern districts of the state on Saturday.An alert of thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning activity, has been issued by the IMD for all the districts on Sunday. Heavy rain alert has also been issued for Kishanganj and ...Read More >
Amritsar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition in Punjab and Congress lawmaker Partap Singh Bajwa, on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately convene an all-party meeting in Amritsar to discuss continuing threats to the Golden Temple through threatening emails. Speaking after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, where he was accompanied by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala and other Congress leaders, Bajwa said that he met with of ...Read More >
New Delhi -- At least 33 people were killed and dozens injured by lightning strikes in the eastern Indian state of Bihar this week, officials said Friday. The deaths occurred as powerful storms and monsoon rains battered the state. Most of the deaths were reported on Wednesday and Thursday, when intense storms hit at least 10 districts in Bihar. Most of the victims were agricultural workers, including an elderly man killed by a lightning strike in the Nalanda district while he was out with graz ...Read More >
Heat threatens children's education * Aircon fuels global warming * Architects turn to passive cooling By Emma Batha LONDON, July 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When prize-winning architect Francis Kere was growing up in Burkina Faso he spent his schooldays in a gloomy classroom that was so stifling he says it would have been better suited to making bread than educating children. Years later, while studying abroad, Kere returned to his home village to build a light and airy school wher ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The city witnessed light, isolated rainfall in several areas on Thursday, offering brief relief from the prevailing humidity. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), recorded 1mm of rain, primarily during the morning hours.The day began with overcast skies, but weather conditions improved by the afternoon, with sunshine returning across most parts of the city. Despite the early showers, temperatures rose slightly. The maximum temperature was recorded at 32.1 degrees Cels ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Motihari in Bihar Tomorrow on July 18 where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Will be in Motihari, Bihar, tomorrow, 18th July. Development works worth Rs. 7200 crore will be dedicated to the nation or their foundation stones would be laid. These works cover Software Technology Parks, four new Amrit Bharat trains, road proje ...Read More >
A Sydney-based study of 69 young people seeking mental health care found almost a quarter showed disrupted body clocks that showed signs that looked like jet lag, despite not having traveled across time zones. The University of Sydney researchers suggest the finding could lead to new ways to treat and study mental health conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. The study, led by Dr. Joanne Carpenter and Professor Ian Hickie from the University of Sydney, is the first to look simultan ...Read More >
Delhi Airport has advised travelers to plan their journeys carefully due to unpredictable weather conditions impacting the capital. Heavy showers and strong winds have disrupted road movement, prompting the airport to suggest using the Delhi Metro and checking flight updates. Recent rainfall has narrowed Delhi's monsoon deficit, with southwest Delhi experiencing excess rainfall. Delhi airport on Monday urged travelers to plan their journeys carefully as unpredictable weather continued to impact ...Read More >
India's residential power consumption has surged by 10% annually, driven by urbanization, heatwaves, and population growth. Air conditioner sales have spiked, potentially adding 120 GW to peak demand by 2030. While coal dominates electricity generation, solar energy offers a chance to reduce reliance on it, especially during peak demand hours. Energy storage is crucial to meet evening electricity needs. Residential power consumption in India has been rising steadily by around 10 per cent annual ...Read More >
The downpour has already disrupted travel, with airlines advising passengers to account for slower traffic and potential flight delays Mumbai and its neighbouring districts are grappling with heavy rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the city on Tuesday, warning residents to steer clear of coastal and low-lying areas. Thane and Pune were also placed under an orange alert, while Raigad faced a red alert and Palghar a yellow alert, according to a News1 ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- India's government is seeking to limit temperature settings on new air conditioners to save electricity in the country that is considered the fastest-growing market for them. The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). Officials hope the small change will create massive energy savings in the country of more than 1.4 billion people. About 10 millio ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi experienced patchy rainfall on Monday, with some areas receiving a short spell of intense rainfall in the evening. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered light showers throughout the week.According to IMD officials, no colour-coded alerts have been issued until July 20, with only very light to light rain expected during this period, as the monsoon is not anticipated to be particularly active over Delhi-NCR.Between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Monday, Safdarjung, ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- India's government is seeking to limit temperature settings on new air conditioners to save electricity in the country that is considered the fastest-growing market for them. The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). Officials hope the small change will create massive energy savings in the country of more than 1.4 billion people. About 10 millio ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- India's government is seeking to limit temperature settings on new air conditioners to save electricity in the country that considered the fastest-growing market for them. The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). Officials hope the small change will create massive energy savings in the country of more than 1.4 billion people. About 10 million t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Delhi residents woke up to a pleasant morning on Monday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 23.6 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches below the season's average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy skies with moderate rainfall throughout the day. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 33 degrees Celsius. Also Read | Sneha Debnath, Tripura Girl Missing for Past 6 Days, Found Dead, Body Recovered From Yamuna River in Delhi; ...Read More >
Delhi rain LIVE updates: Delhi is predicted to have generally cloudy skies and light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning today. The maximum temperature will settle at 32-34 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature will be between 23-25 degrees Celsius. While there is no weather warning for today, the IMD has predicted very light rain or drizzle in Delhi for the day....Read More ...Read More >
Varanasi: A huge congregation of pilgrims and kanwariyas gathered in Kashi a day ahead to offer 'jalabhishek' at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the first Monday of Shravan. The barricaded area in the vicinity of Kashi Vishwanath Dham was occupied by pilgrims by Sunday evening to ensure early entry into the temple.Apart from enforcing traffic diversions and crowd regulation exercises, officials ensured activation of all kanwariyas camps. District administration announced closing of schools up to clas ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several parts of the city were hit by an intense spell of rain on Sunday evening, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of up to 57 kmph. While light to moderate rain is expected on Monday, the weather department has forecast scattered rain activity to continue for a week starting Tuesday. However, there is no colour-coded weather warning issued for the upcoming days.According to the India Meteorological Department, from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm, Safdarjung, which is the city's base s ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram on Saturday said he is not going to contest in future elections but would be willing to serve in other capacities such as a Rajya Sabha member or as a governor. Speaking to the media in Sambalpur after attending a Rozgar Mela there, the six-time Lok Sabha member said, "I won't run for MLA or Lok Sabha MP any more. I will continue working for the party, but I feel it's time to make way for younger candidates."The 64-year-old veteran politician ...Read More >
New Delhi: Parts of the city saw light to very light rain, mostly towards the afternoon on Saturday. However, the intensity of rain is likely to drop over the week. Delhi experienced an overcast sky, and the day remained humid. However, rain in many areas during the late afternoon brought some respite.Meanwhile, the air quality index (AQI) on Saturday was 105 (moderate), compared to 79 a day earlier, thereby breaking the 16-day trend of it being satisfactory.The maximum temperature at the base s ...Read More >
Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon Today Live News Updates: The body of Manoj Sharma was found in the debris, he said, adding a call about the collapse was received at 1.56 am. Delhi News LIVE Updates: A 46-year-old man died after a three-storey building collapsed in the Bada Hindu Rao area in the early hours of Friday, a fire services official said. The body of Manoj Sharma was found in the debris, he said, adding a call about the collapse was received at 1.56 am. The body was later sent to Hindu Rao Hospi ...Read More >
Mumbai: According to IMD, Mumbai expects mild temperatures and scattered showers, with a 98% likelihood of rain later in the day, particularly in the afternoon on July 11. Residents ought to get ready by bringing umbrellas and ensuring they drink enough water. The prediction shows temperatures ranging from 27°C to 29.9°C, with humidity at 74% and wind gusts reaching 21.6 km/h. Visibility is anticipated to be moderate at 9.3 km. Drivers should exercise caution because of the possibility of slipp ...Read More >
ANANTNAG: On the auspicious occasion of Ashad Purnima, the saffron-robed silver mace of Lord Shiva, traditionally known as 'Chhari Mubarak', was ceremoniously taken to Pahalgam for the Bhoomi Pujan ritual, marking the formal commencement of the age-old traditions associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Amid the chanting of Vedic hymns, a group of Sadhus led by Swami Mahant Deependra Giri took the Chhari Mubarak from its abode in Srinagar. The holy mace was then taken to Gauri Shankar Temple, ...Read More >
Gurgaon: A "yellow alert" for heavy rain was issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday. Meanwhile, the city's minimum temperature was recorded at 24.4°C, a degree lower than Wednesday's 25.4°C, as cloudy skies and intermittent rain kept conditions relatively cool. The maximum temperature was recorded at 28.9°C, 5.1°C lower than 34°C on the previous day. On Thursday, when the city received 133mm of rain, an orange alert was sounded, warning of heavy to very heavy showers that may ...Read More >
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