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Avoid stepping out during heatwave, warns health experts
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi and other parts of North India, health experts have warned people not to go outside from 11 am-4 pm as it can lead to several health issues.
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Himachal: Forest fire breaks out in Shimla's Tutikandi, no loss of life re
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The fire department and forest department are engaged in extinguishing the blaze, which threatens local wildlife and vegetation.
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Rajasthan gears up for severe heatwave; Delhi feels the heat at 44 degrees
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The premier weather forecasting agency, IMD (India Meteorological Department), held out no immediate respite from the searing and scalding heatwave and has issued a red wave alert for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh, stating that the heatwave will continue for a few days.
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Uber to ply Shuttle bus services in Delhi-NCR for daily commuters
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Delhi Transport Department has granted an aggregator license to Uber to operate buses for commuters in Delhi under the Delhi Premium Bus Scheme.
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US cites 'logistical reasons' for inability to assist Iran after President
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"We were asked for assistance by the Iranian government. We did make it clear to them that we would offer assistance, as we would do in response to any request by a foreign government in this sort of situation," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a daily briefing.
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"Deeply committed to promoting universal respect for freedom of religion":
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"We are deeply committed to promoting and protecting universal respect for the right to freedom of religion or belief of all around the world. We have engaged many countries including India on the importance of equal treatment for members of all religious communities," US State Department
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US condoles deaths of Iran's president, foreign minister in helicopter cra
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"The United States expresses its official condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. As Iran selects a new president, we reaffirm our support for the Iranian p
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DGR, Alliance Francaise boost France-UAE cultural, education ties
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in collaboration with the Alliance Francaise in Sharjah, has launched a series of initiatives and events aimed at strengthening cultural and educational ties with the French Republic.
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Fishermen not to venture out into sea off north Odisha, West Bengal coasts
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"A low-pressure area is likely to form over Southwest Bay of Bengal around 22nd May, 2024. It is likely to move initially north-eastwards and concentrate into a depression over central parts of Bay of Bengal by morning of 24th May, 2024," Sunanda, Director, Visakhapatnam cyclone warning cent
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Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand launches "E-Swasthya Dham" App for monitoring
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Uttarakhand chief secretary Radha Raturi on Monday said that in view of the high number of pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra, the state's health department has introduced the "E-Swasthya Dham" App. This platform requires all devotees to upload their health information, allowing the government
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"Wear loose clothes, drink water": AIIMS professor cautions against heatwa
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As temperature soars and heat wave kicks in, Dr Neeraj Nishchal, professor in the Department of Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, advised the public to exercise caution during peak heat hours to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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IMD forecasts thunderstorm with gusty wind, lightning in several districts
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Moderate thunderstorm with gusty wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph and lightning and light to moderate rain are likely to affect some parts of districts of Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal within next three hours, said a release issued by the India Meteorological Department at
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