Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is witnessing a notably different summer this year, with fewer heatwave days and significantly higher rainfall compared to the usual seasonal trends, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai. B. Amudha, Head of RMC Chennai, stated that the number of heatwave days … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 29 (IANS) Unseasonal and continuous summer rain have severely impacted the tourism industry across the Western Ghats and southern districts of Tamil Nadu, causing widespread disruption and economic loss to those dependent on the sector. With most popular tourist destinations temporarily closed, the hospitality and travel sectors have … Read more
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Friday urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Education Department to announce an immediate short summer break of one week for schools across the Union Territory, in view of the ongoing and intensifying heatwave, which poses serious health risks to students, particularly young children. In a statement, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Stable raw Yamuna water supply and steps for river pollution prevention topped agenda as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met her Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini at Delhi Secretariat on Thursday, said an official source. CM Gupta, who was accompanied by Cabinet Ministers Ashish Sood … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Assuring safety and welfare of labourers, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that her government has directed employers to give a three-hour ‘heat break’ to construction workers between noon and 3 p.m. in view of the harsh summer. Interacting with workers on Labour … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a major relief for traffic police personnel braving the scorching Delhi heat, the Delhi Traffic Police is planning to equip them with collar fans and air-conditioned helmets. The initiative comes after a ‘Sampark Sabha’ session where personnel shared their grievances with DCP (New Delhi … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Volunteers or ‘Jal Doot’ will soon start offering water to commuters waiting for public transport buses at stops, an official said on Friday. “Jal Doots, to be posted at Bus Queue Shelters (BQS), will be trained personnel providing clean drinking water to passengers waiting for … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Raipur, April 23 (IANS) In view of on-going heat-wave like conditions, the Chhattisgarh government has amended its summer vacation order in schools with effect from April 25 to June 15, 2025. Earlier, the summer vacations were announced from May 1 to May 15. Meanwhile, reports mentioned a villager from Bijapur … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Adani Electricity on Wednesday urged customers to stay cool while being mindful of electricity consumption during the scorching summer months. Increased use of cooling appliances can lead to higher electricity bills due to shifting into higher tariff slabs, said the Adani Group company. “Effectively managing electricity … Read more
