Sarus crane population increases in UP

IANS | June 23, 2024 4:48 AM

Lucknow, June 23 (IANS) The population of the Sarus crane, named the state bird of Uttar Pradesh in July 2015, has been increasing and the trend is expected to continue this year too, forest officials said.

Monsoon picks up momentum, Kharif sowing expected to speed up

IANS | June 21, 2024 5:57 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that the southwest monsoon has picked up momentum as it has advanced into some more parts of Maharashtra, remaining parts of Vidarbha, and some parts of Madhya Pradesh.

Rise in nighttime warming impacting sleep quality, health in India: Analysis

IANS | June 21, 2024 8:25 AM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) With Mumbai seeing the highest changes in the nighttime temperatures, India continues to suffer a severe heatwave, a new analysis on Friday showed climate change added nearly 50 to 80 nights each year where the temperature exceeded 25 degrees Celsius, with serious impacts on sleep and health.

Wildfire forces 1,200 people to evacuate in California

IANS | June 17, 2024 7:39 AM

Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) A fast-moving wildfire has burned over 12,200 acres (about 49.4 square km) overnight in Southern California, forcing at least 1,200 people to evacuate from a popular recreation area, authorities said on Sunday.