GLOCAL: Finland, Netherlands to help MMRDA in rivers & waste management

Quaid Najmi | January 19, 2024 6:46 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Going global to tackle local problems, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will get help from Finland to save the rivers and assistance from The Netherlands to curb waste in country’s financial capital and its vicinity, collectively known as 'Mumbai Metropolitan Region', officials said here on Friday.

Kolkata Police to act tough against use of coal or wood ovens by roadside eateries

IANS | January 19, 2024 6:17 PM

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) Acting on the prolonged call of the environmental activists in the city, the Kolkata Police have decided to act tough against the use of highly-polluting coal or wood ovens by roadside eateries, here.

IMD issues red alert for north India, cold day & dense fog to continue for next five days

IANS | January 19, 2024 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert, saying that dense to very dense fog conditions are likely to continue to prevail over North India during the next five days while cold day to severe cold day conditions are likely to continue to prevail over North India during next three days.

Emergency situation declared for flooding in northern Australia

IANS | January 19, 2024 1:39 PM

Canberra, Jan 19 (IANS) An emergency situation has been declared and remote communities evacuated in Australia's Northern Territory (NT) amid flooding.

As Jammu improves, Kashmiris seek divine intervention for snowfall

IANS | January 19, 2024 9:45 AM

Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) Kashmir continued to remain in cold, dry freeze as weather improved pleasantly in Jammu on Friday.

IMD website now has weather predictions for Ayodhya

IANS | January 19, 2024 8:57 AM

Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has decided to forecast its weather updates in as many as 140 Indian and foreign languages, in view of the fact that devotees from across the globe will be visiting Ayodhya in the coming days and are eager to learn about weather conditions.

Dense fog, cold day conditions to continue for two more days in north India: IMD

IANS | January 18, 2024 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Dense to very dense fog and cold day to severe cold day conditions are likely to continue over North India during next two days and decrease in intensity thereafter, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday.

Heavy snowfall, freezing rain wreak havoc across Europe

IANS | January 18, 2024 1:18 PM

Brussels, Jan 18 (IANS) Extreme weather conditions involving heavy snowfall and freezing rain hit many countries across Europe, causing flight cancellations and delays and disrupting road traffic.

Over 50 flights affected, 18 trains delayed due to dense fog in Delhi

IANS | January 18, 2024 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Dense fog caused disruptions to air and rail traffic in the national capital, affecting over 50 flights and 18 trains.

Haryana to opt for clean fuel bus service in NCR

IANS | January 17, 2024 5:41 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 17 (IANS) In a major step towards tackling air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Wednesday announced the state's action plan with focus on transitioning its bus fleet to clean fuel alternatives like electric, CNG, and BS-VI diesel vehicles.

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GLOCAL: Finland, Netherlands to help MMRDA in rivers & waste management

Kolkata Police to act tough against use of coal or wood ovens by roadside eateries

IMD issues red alert for north India, cold day & dense fog to continue for next five days

Emergency situation declared for flooding in northern Australia

As Jammu improves, Kashmiris seek divine intervention for snowfall

IMD website now has weather predictions for Ayodhya

Dense fog, cold day conditions to continue for two more days in north India: IMD

Heavy snowfall, freezing rain wreak havoc across Europe

Over 50 flights affected, 18 trains delayed due to dense fog in Delhi

Haryana to opt for clean fuel bus service in NCR

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