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
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