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Encounter on between security forces, terrorists in Poonch

Rising Pollution, Winter Could Worsen COVID-19 Situation

10:38 pm October 11, 2020

Written By Aditya Vikram Singh: Studies from China and Italy show that in areas where there is increase in PM 2.5 levels, it leads to a surge of at least 8-9% in coronavirus cases. The study conducted by Ocean and Climatic Sciences at IIT-Bhubaneswar have revealed every degree rise in temperature corresponds to a 0.99% […]

Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens

Rain batters several parts of Karnataka, flood situation looms large

3:12 pm August 6, 2020

Bengaluru: Battered by torrential rains, several parts of Karnataka are facing a flood-like situation for the third consecutive year, putting lives and property at risk. Several districts of the state’s coastal, Malnad and north interior regions are receiving heavy rains and the showers are expected to continue, while there are reports of landslides in hilly […]

1,118 fresh COVID-19 cases; 26 more deaths in Delhi

COVID-19 situation in Delhi shows ‘remarkable’ improvement: MHA

8:16 pm July 9, 2020

New Delhi: With a recovery rate of over 72 per cent and doubling rate of nearly 30 days, the COVID-19 situation in the national capital has shown remarkable improvement in recent days because of joint efforts, the Union Home Ministry said Thursday. Addressing a press conference, Home Ministry Joint Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said the […]

Indian-American lawmaker Pramila Jayapal along with 13 other US Congressmen urge Modi to restore communication in Kashmir

Two US lawmakers seek immediate end of communication blackout in Kashmir

6:47 am September 12, 2019

Washington: Two US lawmakers have expressed concerns over the human rights situation in Kashmir, and urged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to press India to immediately end the communication blockade and release those who have been detained. In a letter to Pompeo dated September 11, Pramila Jayapal, the first and the only Indian-American Congresswoman in […]

Delhi: Water levels in Yamuna rise after heavy rains

Water level of Yamuna river starts receding

7:05 pm August 21, 2019

New Delhi: Water level of the Yamuna started receding on Wednesday, but the river still continues to flow above the danger mark, an official said. According to the Flood Control Room, the water level came down to 206.50 metres at 5 pm from 206.60 metres at 2 pm. “The water level is likely to recede […]