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BENGALURU: With scorching heat, Karnataka is expected to lose up to 7 tmcft of water from all the reservoirs, tanks, rivers and other surface water resources this summer, forcing farmers and others to depend on ground water for drinking and agricultural purposes. Some districts, especially in North Karnataka, are experiencing temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius, which will only go up in the coming days. GS Srinivas Reddy, former director, Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (UNI) The Marathwada region has been put on alert following a forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting intense pre-monsoon activity, including thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms over the coming days. The weather disturbance is expected to intensify across central Maharashtra, particularly affecting districts such as Ch. Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed and Parbhani, where wind speeds of 50-60 kmph are likely on April 3 and 4, along with hail act ...Read More >
Seasonal crop fires across northern India are increasingly ignited later daily, satellite scientists warn, complicating monitoring and air quality assessments during the October to December stubble-burning season, NASA said on 2025-12-16. For decades, smoke corridors have stretched across the Indo-Gangetic Plain each autumn. Farmers traditionally burned rice residue soon after harvest completion. In 2025, the season's overall spread appeared broadly familiar. Yet scientists observed a clear shi ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 (ANI): Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan made strong remarks on the necessity of education while addressing a gathering at the Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. Education is the only weapon that can break the chains of dictatorship and Sanatan, the Rajya Sabha MP said on Sunday. Kamal Haasan added, Dont take anything else in your hands, only education. We cannot win without it, because the majority can make you lose. Majority Fools (Moo ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (KTCDA) on Sunday proposed a scientific modification of buffer zones around lakes and nalas, linking buffer widths to the size of water bodies, which is said to be the first-of-its-kind move in the country. According to KTDCA, the proposal follows a comprehensive study of buffer zone practices across states and aims to address disproportionate restrictions caused by the current uniform 30-metre buffer prescribed by the Supreme ...Read More >
LADAKH, India (AP) - Carrying her 1-year-old son on her back, Tsering Dolma herds a dozen yaks into a stone-walled corral as evening approaches in the desolate mountains of India´s remote Ladakh region. A few herders tending livestock are the only people visible for miles on the wind-swept plains where patchy grass gives way to gravelly foothills and stony peaks. For generations, herders such as Dolma have relied on snowmelt that trickled down the mountain folds to sustain the high-altitude pas ...Read More >
Mumbai : Tesla's long awaited India debut finally took place with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurating its showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-led car maker unveiled its Model Y compact all-electric SUV at its 'Experience Centre' in Bandra-Kurla Complex with the CM describing it as the "right city and the right state" for the launch."Mumbai stands for innovation and sustainability. In 2015, when I went to the US, I had my first ride in a Tesla, and then I thought we need such a ...Read More >
Kanpur: The Noon river in Kanpur Nagar underwent a remarkable revival from its previously barren condition under the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'One District-One River' programme.The successful restoration of the Noon has become a model across Uttar Pradesh. The river, once essential for agriculture and community activities in Bilhaur, Shivrajpur, and Chaubepur, severely declined due to unauthorised constructions and accumulated silt blocking its flow.District magistrate Jitendra Pratap Si ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Home and Power Minister Ashish Sood will on Tuesday boost the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign - inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - by planting a sapling in the Janakpuri area, said an official. As part of the ongoing Van Mahotsav of the Delhi government, the Minister will plant a sapling at Municipal Corporation of Delhi park in A-2 Block Ram Vatika in Janakpuri, said the official on Monday. Sood's green initiative follows Lieutenan ...Read More >
Panaji: Scientists have mapped the troubling forest structure dynamics in Goa, revealing a steep decline in forest health in a study. They have called for an urgent need for ecological safeguards. The study used over five decades (1973-2022) of satellite data and spatial modelling to quantify forest cover loss, fragmentation, and its cascading impacts on ecosystem services in the central Western Ghats region -- an ecological treasure trove that includes Goa. "Total forest cover declined by 3.7 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The capital city turned into a canvas of colour and devotion on Friday as thousands of devotees thronged the streets to witness Rath Yatra celebrations. Over 50 large and small chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were pulled through different parts of the city, accompanied by chants of 'Jai Jagannath'.The air reverberated with sounds of devotional music as people from all walks of life joined hands to pull the intricately decorated wooden ...Read More >
Lucknow: The urban development department has launched a campaign to ensure cleanliness, lighting, and drinking water arrangements in urban bodies in view of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra.Acting on the directives of CM Yogi Adityanath, the state govt will also be conducting a communicable disease control campaign from July 1 to July 31 and the Dastak campaign from July 11 to July 31. A meeting was held under principal secretary Amrit Abhijat to discuss these preparations.The govt officials instructe ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 27 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Department (UDD) has launched a comprehensive plan to ensure cleanliness, lighting, and water arrangements for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, Sawan Mela, and other festivals, the state government said in a statement on Friday. Principal Secretary of UDD, Amrit Abhijat, has directed urban bodies to carry out daily cleaning operations from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. Special emphasis will be placed on Kanwar Yatra routes and ghats, with dedicated sani ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 27 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Department (UDD) has launched a comprehensive plan to ensure cleanliness, lighting, and water arrangements for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, Sawan Mela, and other festivals, the state government said in a statement on Friday. Principal Secretary of UDD, Amrit Abhijat, has directed urban bodies to carry out daily cleaning operations from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. Special emphasis will be placed on Kanwar Yatra routes and ghats, with dedicated sani ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Brihaspathi Technologies, an AI surveillance and security solutions provider, on Thursday said it has raised $10 million in funding from foreign institutional investors and others. Brihaspathi will use the capital to establish a new 72,000 sq. ft. CCTV manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, which is expected to be operational by the end of the current financial year, the company said in a statement. It also plans to hire over 400 new employees. The company has been awa ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The political rivalry between deputy CM DK Shivakumar and Union minister HD Kumaraswamy of JD(S) has spilled into Bengaluru's infrastructure space, as both pitch competing underground road projects to tackle the city's traffic mess.While Shivakumar is pushing ahead with his tunnel road project, Kumaraswamy has pitched an alternative: An ultra-modern underground road network (UMURN). Earlier this week, he met Union minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to discuss the proposal. He has also pr ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Telangana continues to be among the states with the highest number of forest fire incidents in the country, with most fires attributed to human activities rather than natural causes. Negligence and, in some cases, deliberate acts have led to repeated and widespread fires, even within critical tiger reserves. Between November 2023 and January 2024, Telangana reported 13,479 forest fire incidents, including large and recurring fires. The numbers are consistent with previous years -- 13 ...Read More >
India - Agri Minister assures hailstorm-hit Shopian farmers of multi-channel compensation In the wake of the recent devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to crops in Chitragam area of south Kashmir's Shopian district, Minister for Agriculture, Javed Dar on Tuesday visited the affected fields to assess the situation firsthand and to express solidarity with the distressed farming community. Speaking to reporters, the minister said the government is making all possible efforts to i ...Read More >
Mysuru: The forest department in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar has initiated a comprehensive drive to identify and reclaim encroached forest lands. Early this week, the Mysuru forest department reclaimed eight acres of forest land in Hunsur.The forest department is currently investigating encroachments of a minimum of three acres and above, and measures are being taken. They are either evacuating encroachments by individuals or cancelling illegal grants of land by the revenue department by producing ...Read More >
The Cederberg Wilderness Area, located in South Africa, is a world-class destination for rock climbing. Its untamed landscape features dramatic sandstone formations and ancient San rock art, providing both natural beauty and challenging climbs. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a beginner with a sense of adventure, the Cederberg offers a memorable experience with a wide range of routes to tackle. Before venturing into the Cederberg Wilderness, make sure you're well-prepared. This means check ...Read More >
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