Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In a major move to tackle the water needs of Delhi during the peak summer season, the Delhi government will roll out 1,111 GPS-enabled water tankers on Sunday. The initiative, aimed at boosting the water supply across areas with limited or no piped water access, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, April 10 (IANS) The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC), in collaboration with the district administration in Tamil Nadu, has launched an aggressive campaign to enhance rainwater harvesting (RWH) across the city. With summer heat touching 38.5 degrees to 39 degrees Celsius in many districts of Western Tamil Nadu like … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Farmers in the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu have begun cultivating summer paddy as a short-term interim crop, utilising groundwater drawn through energised borewells. Traditionally, the Delta region, which includes districts like Thanjavur and is often referred to as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, cultivates … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Expressing concern over frequent power cuts in the national capital, Delhi unit Congress president Devender Yadav on Thursday said that the BJP-led government does not seem to have any concrete action plan to meet the high power demand during summer. He said that the Delhi … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, April 3 (IANS) With Gujarat set to experience an intense summer, the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) has initiated proactive measures to combat the soaring temperatures. GSDMA, on Wednesday, organised a multi-stakeholder workshop in Gandhinagar, identifying ten cities and towns most vulnerable to extreme heat. The state government … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed power distribution companies to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply for the people during the summer season. He emphasised the need for continuous monitoring of power distribution and timely completion of projects related to line improvements, transformer installations, and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, April 2 (IANS) In anticipation of the summer vacation rush, Chennai Airport has announced the launch of 206 special flights under its “Summer Special” initiative. These include 42 international and 164 domestic services, aimed at accommodating the significant rise in passenger traffic during the upcoming summer holiday season. With … Read more
Follow Us on Google News 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. In fact, in normal situations, India experiences … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday encouraged children to engage in constructive and productive activities during their upcoming summer vacations, emphasising the government’s efforts to provide new learning opportunities. Addressing the 120th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, he urged students to … Read more