Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

IANS | November 30, 2024 8:43 AM

Chennai, Nov 30 (IANS) Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have been shut and fishermen asked to stay home as the cyclone is projected to cross close to Puducherry.

TN heavy rain: Schools, colleges shut in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

IANS | November 29, 2024 10:21 AM

Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts.

India stands out as a leader in AI-driven sustainability initiatives: Report

IANS | November 28, 2024 3:19 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 28 (IANS) About 98 per cent of Indian business leaders are planning to increase investment in IT for sustainability over the next 12 months, as the country remains a leader in AI-driven sustainability initiatives, a report said on Thursday.

Navy braces up to deal with Cyclone Fengal brewing in Bay of Bengal

IANS | November 28, 2024 10:52 AM

Chennai, Nov 28 (IANS) The Navy was bracing up to deal with Cyclone Fengal which is brewing in the Bay of Bengal and expected to intensify in the next one or two days.

MP: Cheetah Neerva’s two cubs found dead

IANS | November 27, 2024 11:29 PM

Bhopal, Nov 27 (IANS) Two out of four newly borne cheetah cubs were found dead at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) on Wednesday.

Centre sanctions Rs 1,000 crore outlay for disaster mitigation projects in 15 states

IANS | November 27, 2024 12:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Centre has approved an outlay of Rs 1,000 crore for various disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects to tackle natural calamities in 15 states, according to an official statement.

Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates as AQI nears 'severe' levels

IANS | November 27, 2024 9:20 AM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi-NCR remained in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 396, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

India’s tiger population rises to 3,682, doubles since 2006

IANS | November 25, 2024 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) In a significant achievement in wildlife conservation, India’s tiger population has grown to 3,682 in 2022, up from 2,967 in 2018, showing a 6 per cent annual increase in consistently monitored areas, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

100 crore trees in five months: PM Modi lauds Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign success

IANS | November 24, 2024 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 116th episode of his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, announced that 100 crore trees have been planted under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign within just five months.

No relief from high pollution levels in Delhi as AQI remains 'very poor'

IANS | November 24, 2024 8:56 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) The air quality in the Delhi-NCR remained in the high concerning zone as several areas continued to be in the 'severe' AQI category on Sunday.

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Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

TN heavy rain: Schools, colleges shut in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

India stands out as a leader in AI-driven sustainability initiatives: Report

Navy braces up to deal with Cyclone Fengal brewing in Bay of Bengal

MP: Cheetah Neerva’s two cubs found dead

Centre sanctions Rs 1,000 crore outlay for disaster mitigation projects in 15 states

Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates as AQI nears 'severe' levels

India’s tiger population rises to 3,682, doubles since 2006

100 crore trees in five months: PM Modi lauds Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign success

No relief from high pollution levels in Delhi as AQI remains 'very poor'

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