209 MW solar plants have been set up at 2,249 railway stations: Vaishnaw

IANS | April 2, 2025 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Indian Railways has set up about 209 MW of solar plants on 2,249 railway stations and service buildings across the country so far as part of its efforts to promote solar energy in line with the government policies to enhance renewable energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Met dept warns of rains, heatwave in different parts of Rajasthan

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:51 AM

Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) The Meteorological Department in Rajasthan has warned of a significant rise in temperatures, with a 3 to 5 degree Celsius increase expected in both minimum and maximum temperatures over the next three to four days. Also, it has predicted rains and cloudy weather in some parts of the state.

IMD warns of exceptionally hot summer: Record heatwave days expected

IANS | March 31, 2025 9:24 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an exceptionally hot summer ahead, with rising temperatures expected across the country. The department forecasts six to ten heatwave days from April to June, potentially increasing to 10-11 by June.

Delhi Assembly: CM Rekha Gupta to table CAG report on air pollution tomorrow

IANS | March 31, 2025 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Glitches in ‘Pollution Under Control’ certification for vehicles and entry of polluting trucks into Delhi may come up for discussion in the Assembly on Tuesday as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prepares to table a Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report ‘exposing’ failures of the previous AAP government in cleaning the city’s toxic air.

'Catch the Rain', PM Modi seeks public participation in water conservation

IANS | March 30, 2025 12:17 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Addressing the 120th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the pressing need for water conservation, highlighting the extensive efforts being undertaken across the country to address water scarcity.

‘First Responder’: How India’s Operation Brahma helping quake-hit Myanmar

IANS | March 29, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Hours after a high-intensity earthquake jolted Myanmar, causing widespread devastation, India came to the quick rescue of the neighboring country by sending rescue teams and providing humanitarian aid to assist in evacuation efforts as well as comforting the displaced populace.