NEW DELHI: A development that is expected to help farmers better plan their sowing and harvesting schedule and prepare for climate-related risks, the central government on Thursday launched the “gram panchayat level weather forecasting” initiative that will enable residents of the over 2.5 lakh gram panchayats to have access to localised weather information with a…
Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall on the Odisha coast between Thursday night and Friday morning, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This severe cyclonic storm is predicted to bring wind speeds of 100-110 km/h, with gusts possibly reaching 120 km/h. These conditions could result in dangerous weather scenarios, including heavy rainfall and…
India vs New Zealand first Test (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru faced a major setback on Wednesday as persistent rain wiped out the entire Day 1 without even toss happening. After heavy rain battered the region for over 48 hours,…
In light of heavy rainfall and an orange alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the Karnataka government has advised IT, BT, and private firms in Bengaluru to allow their employees to work from home on October 16.The decision was made to prioritise the safety and well-being of employees amid concerns of transportation disruptions…
Representative image. Kolkata: Demand for woollens and thermal wear have declined by 30% year on year this season mainly due to late arrival of winter, prompting knitwear makers to slash production by up to 50%. Dealers and distributors are unwilling to pick up new stocks as they are yet to offload last year’s stock, and…
