Is India prepared for the next Glacial Lake Outburst Flood? Nepal catastrophe brings 200 high-risk lakes in focusNepal’s deadly glacial disaster has renewed scrutiny of India’s preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, with around 200 high-risk gl...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Risk of lake burst near China-Nepal border disaster site wanesThe risk of a glacial lake bursting near the China-Nepal border has eased after satellite images showed its size shrinking as water slowly ...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is 'negotiating'Nepal's foreign ministry stated no foreign assistance is needed for rescue operations. Security agencies are currently managing all search ...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Nepal issues new flood warning after dam breach in TibetNepal authorities issued a fresh flood warning after water levels rose significantly. Rising water mixed with mud increased the risk of ano...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Nepal flood rebuilding may cost $5 billion, says billionaire Binod Chaudhary: ReportNepal floods Day 3 latest update: Nepal's infrastructure reconstruction after recent flash floods may cost at least five billion dollars. D...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers againNorth America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their number...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
US coastal cities at risk? What a new study warns about sea levels surging by 2100Coastal cities face greater flooding and property damage from potential sea level rise. New research indicates oceans could rise significan...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Assam flood toll rises to 75, Himanta unveils Rs 9 lakh relief packageAssam floods have tragically claimed seventy-five lives, with seven new fatalities reported recently. Seven districts remain severely affec...
29 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
In 2013, the Army Corps fortified Lake Borgne with the $1.1 billion 'Great Wall of Louisiana,' the biggest design-build in its history, to shield New Orleans from another KatrinaIn the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the weaknesses in infrastructure were starkly highlighted, leading to the creation of the IHNC–Lake ...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Pakistan seeks U.S. help in unlocking $1.1 bln IMF loan- DawnThe IMF and Pakistan signed a $6 billion bailout in 2019, that was topped up with another $1.1 billion last year, but that came with condit...
26 Jan, 2023, 03.27 PM IST
Kerala Budget: Movie tickets, beer and wine prices to be dearerAs the southern state faced a severe financial crunch, finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac presented the budgetary proposals for the 2019-20 ...
31 Jan, 2019, 09.05 PM IST
Kerala requires Rs 30K cr for rebuilding: Finance Minister Thomas IsaacOn Monday, Finance Minister Thomas Isaac launched a special lottery, with each ticket costing Rs 250. The draw would be held on October 3. ...
03 Sep, 2018, 12.59 PM IST
Flood-hit Kerala to rope in KPMG as consultant for rebuilding stateAnnouncing the cabinet decisions in this regard at a press conference here today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the services of KPMG...
31 Aug, 2018, 01.22 PM IST
Home insurance under-purchased product in IndiaPeople don't purchase home insurance policy mostly due to lack of awareness and myth surrounding it that it comes with high premiums and in...
31 Jan, 2017, 12.12 PM IST
Home minister Rajnath Singh to visit Assam on SaturdayA senior official in state government told ET, “Singh will do aerial survey of the flood affected areas and will return to New Delhi on Sat...
29 Jul, 2016, 08.06 PM IST
- Floods hit Indian business in Australia
The Queensland state has been home for thousands of Indian nationals living here for years and hundreds of students who have migrated to st...
14 Jan, 2011, 02.58 PM IST