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Study estimates 900 square kilometres of land across five Indian megacities subsidingVast areas in New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru are sinking. This land subsidence puts millions of people and thousands of...
Transition to LPG for rural India could save over 150,000 lives a year: StudySwitching rural Indian households from wood, dung, and coal to LPG for cooking could save over 150,000 lives annually by reducing air pollu...
Airlines cancel more than 650 flights due to Cyclone MichaungIndia's airlines cancelled over 650 flights between Monday and Tuesday due to heavy rains in Chennai and Cyclone Michaung in Andhra Pradesh...
Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rainfall in Chennai causes massive waterlogging in several parts of cityWater logging has been experienced in several parts of the city like Maduravoyal, Porur, Saligaramam, and Valasaravakkam. Trees have been u...
LPG Price hike: Commercial cylinders to cost Rs 266 moreA 19 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi, which used to cost Rs 1734, will now cost Rs 2000.50 after the hike. In Mumbai, a commercial LPG cylinder no...
Ascendas-Firstspace to buy warehousing park in Chennai“Casagrand and Ascendas-Firstspace have signed a non-disclosure agreement and the deal is expected to close soon,” said one of the persons,...
Tirupati sacred laddus soon for devotees in Chennai, Bengaluru & HyderabadInterestingly,e-hundi cash offerings by devotees fetched a record income of Rs1.97 crore in April this year against Rs 1.79 crore during th...
LPG cylinder prices cut sharply, second price reduction in two monthsAs per IOC's revised rate list that was made public today, the 14.2 cylinder will cost Rs 744 in Delhi from today (April 1, 2020), down Rs ...
Chennai floods an eye opener for city planners: ExpertsSome experts have opined that Chennai being a major destination of foreign investment, the current disastrous situation could also affect t...
NW Monsoon fury abates in Tamil Nadu; normalcy returningVegetable prices, especially in the affected areas, have skyrocketed following poor arrival of the produce from other states.
Four flights diverted to Bangalore due to heavy rainsFour city-bound flights, including three international carriers, were today diverted to Bengaluru Airport following heavy rains.
Amma canteen model may head to land of pyramidsOn Saturday, a delegation from the ministry of trade and industry visited an Amma canteen at the Government Hospital here in Chennai.
LPG use in country falls due to cap on subsidized cylindersA tight vigil against diversion of subsidized fuel meant for domestic use seems to be paying off.
- Assocham backs Centre's decision to hike diesel price
Industry body Assocham today backed the Centre's decision to hike diesel price and allow FDI in multi-brand retail.
- Northeast issue: Exodus subsides in Chennai
The number of northeastern people making an exodus from the city fearing reprisals in the wake of Assam violence dwindled today.
Northeast issue: Exodus subsides in Bangalore, no let up in Chennai, PuneThe exodus of North Easterners from Bangalore on fears of attacks showed signs of subsiding on the fourth day.
- IOC's under-recoveries mount, seeks govt aid
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)is hoping the government will come out with a mechanism in addition to the proposed fuel price hike.