Patna most vulnerable to floods in India, finds new researchThe researchers said the top 10 districts where flood severity is the highest are: Patna, Murshidabad, Thane, North 24 Parganas (West Benga...
07 May, 2024, 06.53 PM IST
View: Artificial Intelligence isn't just a buzzwordWhile the global race in AI among countries and corporations focuses on developing the largest AI models, India is developing and deploying...
29 Feb, 2024, 11.46 PM IST
1,555 farmer suicides, drought looms large, is govt aware of severity of situation: WadettiwarWadettiwar said the Aurangabad division has seen 584 farmer suicides. While Nashik division saw 174 such deaths, Nagpur and Pune divisions ...
21 Sep, 2023, 04.50 PM IST
July will be hottest month ever recorded, say scientistsJuly will be the hottest month ever recorded and may even be the hottest month in 1,20,000 years with the average temperature about 1.5 deg...
28 Jul, 2023, 12.51 AM IST
As air quality plummets, Mumbai, Pune huff and puff to breathe easyAs per the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Maharashtra has the largest number of non-attainment cities, all fast-growing metropolitan ...
23 Oct, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
At least 18 killed in rain-related incidents in Gujarat, Maharashtra, MPHeavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed Mumbai and suburbs and also flooded many parts of the city within a couple of hours, throwin...
12 Jul, 2022, 10.44 PM IST
Delhi's pollution fight: Plenty of orders but little gains in 2021A government official said Delhi will be better prepared to deal with the situation next year and major focus will be on vehicular emission...
31 Dec, 2021, 04.42 PM IST
M&M to set up a new tractor plant, scouting for land in Punjab, elsewhereAccording to people in the know, the new tractor plant is expected to have a minimum capacity of 50,000 units a year. The exact quantum of ...
21 Apr, 2021, 10.02 PM IST
IMD to start issuing predictions for major malaria outbreak from next monsoon: Official"The IMD first studied the malaria data it got from Nagpur. This can be applied to other places as well. This can give predictions on large...
07 Nov, 2020, 01.45 PM IST
Rising pollution could hit monsoon rains: UN reportThe report states that the presence of particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5), a deadly tiny pollutant, can affect precipitation patterns during m...
31 Oct, 2018, 04.11 AM IST
Focus on consumption, not investment for faster growth: Sridhar Sivaram, Investment Director, Enam HoldingsIf the government focuses a bit more on consumption instead of focusing on the investment cycle, that will give faster recovery cycle for t...
16 Jun, 2016, 12.34 PM IST
Maharashtra to review drought like situation, says Ajit PawarMaharashtra state government authorities have instructed that first priority must be given to drinking water, followed by irrigation, he sa...
27 Jul, 2014, 11.59 PM IST
More pilgrim spots seek weather reports and better met department coverageIndian Meteorological Department tries to keep a tab on weather around all major pilgirmage centers in the country to avoid major mishaps l...
04 Jul, 2013, 05.37 AM IST
- Maharashtra cotton output may fall on dry weather
Dry weather has taken a toll on cotton production in Maharashtra, the second largest cotton producer in the country.
11 Apr, 2012, 01.19 AM IST
- Rs 2000 crore package for cotton, soya and paddy growers in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Government today announced a financial package of Rs 2000 crore for cotton, soya and paddy growers who have suffered losses due...
14 Dec, 2011, 09.37 PM IST
- Maha's first Doppler Radar installed in Nagpur
A Doppler Weather Radar (DWR), the first in Maharashtra and the third in the country was installed here for accurate predictions of monsoon...
01 Mar, 2011, 11.24 AM IST
- Frost & extended cold spell damage chana
Minimum temperatures may further fall by 1-2 degree C while maximum temperatures will remain stable during the next two to three days.
19 Jan, 2011, 12.15 AM IST