Flash floods expected in Uttarakhand on Friday

Flash floods expected in Uttarakhand today, warns Central Water Commission

With heavy rain forecast in Uttarakhand, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has warned of rise in water levels in rivers of the hill state with some areas likely to witness flash floods even as several stations in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar continued to above danger levels on Thursday. Aug 20, 2021
festival season

Festive season poses a Covid challenge for Karnataka authorities

Amid growing apprehensions about a looming third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, managing the festive season's line-up in the month of Shravana (as per the Hindu calendar) can turn into a headache for the health department and civic agencies in Karnataka. Aug 12, 2021
Dragon fruit

Dragon fruit cultivated in India is now exported to UK, Bahrain

The dragon fruit, also known as Kamalam in India, is currently being shipped to the United Kingdom, and the Baharain Prime Minister applauded the praised fruit production during the "Mann Ki Baat" programme, stating that this goal has been realised. Aug 4, 2021