Haryana set to minimise farm fire incidents

IANS | September 29, 2023 6:49 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) In an effort to combat stubble burning in Haryana, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Friday issued directives to impose fines and take decisive action against those responsible and penalizing officers for laxity in dealing with farm fires.

Cauvery water dispute: CWRC order a 'death sentence' for K’taka, says Yediyurappa

IANS | September 27, 2023 2:39 AM

Bengaluru, Sept 27 (IANS) Taking exception to the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee's (CWRC) order to release 3,000 cusec of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu till October 15, former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has said that the order pronounced is a "death sentence" for the state and slammed the Congress government for losing the trust of the people, especially farmers of the state.

Heavy rain in Guatemala kills 32

IANS | September 26, 2023 1:33 PM

Guatemala City, Sep 26 (IANS) Heavy rain amid the ongoing monsoon season in Guatemala has claimed the lives of 32 people and left 16 others missing, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) said.

Australians warned against looming natural disasters

IANS | September 25, 2023 10:35 AM

Canberra, Sep 25 (IANS) Australia will face possible compounding and cascading natural disasters throughout this upcoming summer season, the nation's top emergency management authority warned on Monday.