Kolkata waterlogged after cloudburst; residents hitch rides in pickup trucks to reach destinations

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:23 PM

Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) A cloudburst at midnight has thrown life out of gear in Kolkata, West Bengal leading to severe waterlogging across the city. Even the usually dependable Metro Railway hasn’t been spared and services between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar Metro Stations were suspended early Tuesday due to flooding on the tracks.

Kolkata rain havoc: Mayor appeals to people to stay home after 7 electrocution deaths

IANS | September 23, 2025 12:08 PM

Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) Following overnight heavy rain, which crippled the city, resulting in seven deaths due to electrocution, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Tuesday appealed to people not to venture out of their homes for the day.

Clean Plant Programme to strengthen India’s horticulture, empower farmers

IANS | September 21, 2025 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Nine Clean Plant Centres will be established across the country as part of the recently approved Rs 1,765.67 crore Clean Plant Programme (CPP), the government said on Sunday.

PM Modi plants Kadamb sapling gifted by King Charles at his residence

IANS | September 19, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Interestingly, this Kadamb sapling was given to him by King Charles III of the United Kingdom as a birthday gift on turning 75 on September 17.

Karan Veer Mehra gets Injured on 'Silaa' set: 'Commitment is a promise you don’t break'

IANS | September 18, 2025 4:54 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actor Karan Veer Mehra suffered a painful leg injury while shooting for his next "Silaa". However, despite the challenge, he ensured that the shoot did not suffer.

‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’: Odisha achieves historic plantation feat with 1.5 crore saplings

IANS | September 17, 2025 9:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birth anniversary, Odisha achieved a historical feat by successfully planting around 1.5 crore saplings in just 12 hours under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam – 2.0’ initiative on Wednesday.

Union Health Minister plants saplings in Rohtak, takes pledge for environment protection

IANS | September 17, 2025 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday inaugurated ‘Namo Van’ and planted saplings in Rohtak city, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday.

IIT Kharagpur study shows a steady decline in the country's forest health

IANS | September 16, 2025 8:58 PM

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) India's forest health is steadily declining due to reduced photosynthetic efficiency, despite the country experiencing significant greening and contributing to global terrestrial carbon sequestration, a new study by IIT Kharagpur researchers has revealed.

Automatic sirens in Andhra villages to protect people from lightning, floods

IANS | September 16, 2025 4:00 PM

Amaravati, Sep 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government is installing automatic sirens at village secretariats to protect citizens from lightning and floods, a top official said on Tuesday.

GST rejig a major push towards advancing India’s climate goals: Centre

IANS | September 16, 2025 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) In a significant development, the GST rationalisation is set to provide a major push towards advancing India’s climate goals by making renewable energy, waste management, biodegradable products, and green mobility more affordable and within reach, the government said on Tuesday.

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Kolkata waterlogged after cloudburst; residents hitch rides in pickup trucks to reach destinations

Kolkata rain havoc: Mayor appeals to people to stay home after 7 electrocution deaths

Clean Plant Programme to strengthen India’s horticulture, empower farmers

PM Modi plants Kadamb sapling gifted by King Charles at his residence

Karan Veer Mehra gets Injured on 'Silaa' set: 'Commitment is a promise you don’t break'

‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’: Odisha achieves historic plantation feat with 1.5 crore saplings

Union Health Minister plants saplings in Rohtak, takes pledge for environment protection

IIT Kharagpur study shows a steady decline in the country's forest health

Automatic sirens in Andhra villages to protect people from lightning, floods

GST rejig a major push towards advancing India’s climate goals: Centre

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