Chinese engineer at Hambantota port in Sri lanka

In J&K, 15000 engineering jobs in danger as Govt dumps SHG scheme

The 'Self Help Group of Engineers Scheme' was launched by the J&K government in 2003 wherein 30 per cent of the total works in government departments, corporations and autonomous bodies was earmarked for SHGs of unemployed engineers as an alternative to government jobs. Aug 13, 2020
Assam

Floods, coronavirus dent India's tea output in first half of 2020

India's tea production in the first half of 2020 fell 26.4% from a year ago to 348.26 million kilograms (kg) as heavy floods and coronavirus movement restrictions curbed output in the main producing region, the state-run Tea Board said in a statement. Aug 11, 2020
Bengaluru: People shield themselves using umbrellas during rains in Bengaluru on July 20, 2020.

Heavy rain alert in Karnataka districts

Heavy to very heavy rainfall alert has been issued for 13 districts in Karnataka after the state's coastal districts witnessed heavy downpour, an official said on Monday. Aug 11, 2020