Large-scale climatic phenomena conducive for monsoon: IMD chief MohapatraWeather scientists anticipate a favorable monsoon season amidst fading El Nino conditions and reduced Eurasian snow cover. India Meteorolog...
05 Apr, 2024, 03.33 PM IST
3.42 lakh migratory birds spotted in Odisha's Hirakud reservoirOver 3.42 lakh migratory birds visited Hirakud reservoir in Odisha's Sambalpur district this winter compared to 3.16 lakh avian guests last...
12 Jan, 2024, 06.49 PM IST
Sinking Joshimath: Admin sounds alert, asks residents to move to relief centresTaking stock of the prevailing situation in the popular pilgrimage site, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given instructi...
09 Jan, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
Sivok-Rangpo Rail project gets breakthrough evacuation tunnelThe first breakthrough in Tunnel No.11, located in Kalimpong district of West Bengal, was done in presence of Project Director, Chief Gener...
12 Dec, 2022, 10.13 PM IST
NDMA panel says 'do not allow construction near high flood level'The NDMA panel was formed after a glacier crack in the Tapovan-Raini area of Chamoli in Uttrakhand, more than a year ago, killed at least 8...
10 May, 2022, 11.45 PM IST
With over 400 species of birds, the Dudhwa National Park is a twitcher's delightYou can chance upon species like the drongos, silver-bill munia, baya weaver, cattle egret, cinnamon bittern, falcons, kites, owls and phea...
26 Apr, 2018, 05.19 AM IST
- 'Significant incidences' of gold found in Uttarakhand
Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) Scientists at the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have discovered, for the first time, "significant incidences"...
30 Mar, 2017, 02.46 PM IST
Camp in Terai region & spot wild animals in their natural habitatThe Terai region is a haven for wildlife, and it stretches in northern India and southern Nepal.
21 Jan, 2016, 08.06 AM IST
Spend the weekend amidst nature, plan a quick trip to Auli, Uttarakhand or Valparai in Tamil NaduET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
05 Nov, 2015, 07.58 AM IST
Nepal earthquake happened due to tectonic activities: ExpertIn conclusion, he said that the tensions being generated by this activity at forward part of Indian sub-continent, is main cause of earthqu...
01 May, 2015, 04.17 PM IST
J&K to Karnataka, rare storm and rain drench IndiaThere were various reports of damage to standing crops due to the intensity of rain. The crops that were hit included wheat, onion, grapes,...
02 Mar, 2015, 01.14 PM IST
- Salinity drop hits Chilika bird count this year
Close to 18,000 birds have shunned the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country this summer, as compared to last year.
28 May, 2013, 12.43 AM IST
- A look at some quick getaway travel options
Tarkarli village has become popular for its pristine beach, which offers clear waters and quiet relaxation.
14 Jun, 2012, 02.36 PM IST
Growing pills on a plant: Why Himalaya Drugs' strange formula worksIts pharma head is a rock guitarist, its big boss doesn't chase short-term returns and a pill it launched in the 1950s is still a bestselle...
08 Apr, 2012, 12.34 PM IST
- Himalayas hotspot of climate change
Himalayan ecosystems are 'the hotspots'. That's the message from the two-day South Asian Regional Climate Change Conference.
04 Sep, 2009, 03.21 AM IST
- Change dietary habits to reduce pollution: Lord Stern
Improved agricultural practices and dietary habits can contribute to lesser pollution and improvement in environmental conditions.
06 Nov, 2007, 02.18 AM IST
- Tourists outnumber population in Himachal
Statistics reveal that annual tourist inflow to Himachal Pradesh, which earned a revenue of around Rs 1,000 crore from the tourism industry...
23 Aug, 2007, 12.50 PM IST