Why Delhi NCR is hit by 'cloud burst' type rains? Residents capture ‘swimming pools’, 'waterfalls' videosDelhi rains: The National Capital Region was hit was heavy rainscausing severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorologic...
01 Aug, 2024, 10.08 AM IST
Manufacturing operations disrupted at Sikkim plant due to flash floods: Alembic PharmaFlash floods in the Teesta River has led to disruption in operations at its Sikkim-based manufacturing plant, said Alembic Pharmaceuticals ...
04 Oct, 2023, 04.13 PM IST
Delhi-NCR experiences sudden heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty windsModerate to heavy rain surprised residents of Delhi-NCR on Friday morning, bringing relief from the stifling heat. The India Meteorological...
15 Sep, 2023, 11.00 AM IST
Special relief package for Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh in the worksWhile both states together gave a preliminary estimate of ₹18,000 crore of losses, the Centre has asked for a detailed estimate and a centr...
14 Sep, 2023, 11.41 PM IST
No new hydro-electric project on Ganga, said government in 2019The decision, taken by the Prime Minister’s Office, will continue to be the guiding force for any future projects in the region which saw a...
09 Feb, 2021, 10.19 AM IST
Supercomputer 'Bhaskara' unveiled, to help better weather forecast"Now we are ahead of China and the UK and match the facilities of Europe and the US," Harsh Vardhan, the Minister of Earth Science, said.
02 Jun, 2015, 10.03 PM IST
- Uttarakhand needs smarter projects: World Bank
India had sought assistance from multi-lateral agencies like the World Bank and the ADB for undertaking rehabilitation work in Uttarakhand.
27 Oct, 2013, 12.57 PM IST
NHPC reports Rs 719 cr net profit for Q1State-run hydro power producer NHPC today reported more than 7 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 719.93 crore for the first quarter end...
31 Jul, 2013, 11.11 PM IST
Army to open new land route to Kedarnath shrineWith rains hampering aerial operations in rain-ravaged Kedarnath area, the Army today said it is opening a new land route to the holy shrin...
09 Jul, 2013, 07.20 PM IST
- MSME Minister donates Rs 10 lakh to PM's Relief Fund
Besides, the Minister has contributed his one month's salary to All India Congress Committee Relief Fund, the release said.
01 Jul, 2013, 08.43 PM IST
'Potato crop likely to get damaged in Uttarakhand; no price impact'Potato crop, which contributes about 10% to the country's total output, is expected to get damaged due to recent flash floods but the Centr...
27 Jun, 2013, 03.06 PM IST
Rescue work to take another fortnight: Vijay BahugunaRescue teams will take another fortnight to evacuate flood victims as the roads leading to affected areas have been badly damaged, U'khand ...
23 Jun, 2013, 04.53 PM IST
- Uttarakhand disaster got magnified due to heavy pilgrim rush
Blaming dams, deforestation and climate change for this particular tragedy partially diverts attention from the unfettered pilgrim traffic ...
21 Jun, 2013, 09.53 AM IST
Situation in Uttarakhand unprecedented: ITBP DGThe rain and flood situation in Uttarakhand is quite serious and unprecedented, chief of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) today said h...
19 Jun, 2013, 02.29 PM IST
- Government approves crop damage due to cold wave eligible for relief
Damage to crops due to cold wave and frost would now be eligible for central and state assistance.
20 Jul, 2012, 12.54 PM IST
- Pvt operators did not offer adequate support in Leh: Pilot
The govt has expressed unhappiness with private telecom operators for not coming forward to join hands in restoring communication links in ...
19 Aug, 2010, 03.13 PM IST
- PM announces ex-gratia relief for Leh flash flood victims
PM announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs one lakh each to kin of deceased.
06 Aug, 2010, 01.10 PM IST