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Microplastics found in human brains: Scientists urge global action
New York: The widespread use of plastics has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now infiltrating vital human organs, including the brain. A growing body of evidence reveals that these tiny plastic particles—less…
Need system to monitor Himalayan ecology – NGT
NEW DELHI: A recent report submitted to the National Green Tribunal has called for comprehensive monitoring mechanisms to safeguard the fragile ecosystems of the higher Himalayas.
The report was prepared by a joint committee formed by…
Heavy rains ahead in second half of southwest monsoon, says IMD
NEW DELHI: The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal rainfall and temperatures during the second half of the southwest monsoon season (August to September) 2024.
According to the department, the rainfall would most…
IMD issues yellow alert as heavy rain hits Delhi
NEW DELHI: The commuters traveling on Friday had to face a hard time as moderate to heavy rains lashed the national capital and its adjoining areas leading to severe water logging in several parts of the city, paralysing the normal life of…
एक पेड़ माँ के नाम- वृक्षारोपण जागरूकता अभियान भी किया गया आयोजित
राजेंद्र पांडे और सुनील भाटी 21 किलोमीटर की रन में रहे प्रथम और द्वितीय, 0 किमी रन में सत्येन्द्र तपेश्वर यादव और रणवीर सिंह विजयी
मोहाली के ईएसआई अस्पताल मे पुलिस के स्टॉफ द्वारा पौधारोपण किया गया
मोहाली: पंजाब पुलीस की ओर से पौधे लगाने की मुहीम के तहित सब - डिवीजन सांझ केंद्र सिटी- 1 मोहाली की ओर डी एस पी, मोहित अगरवाल व इंडस्ट्यल एरिया पुलिस चौकी इंचार्ज एस. आई, अभिशेक शर्मा की हाजरी मे ई.एस.आई अस्पताल इंडस्ट्यल एरिया मे…
चंडीगढ़ में वार्ड नंबर 11 के पार्षद अनूप गुप्ता ने “एक पौधा मां के नाम” अभियान की शुरुआत…
वार्ड पार्षद और मंडल अध्यक्ष सुमिता कोहली ने सभी सदस्यों से पौधों की उचिल देखभाल और संरक्षण की अपील की
Monsoon strong, flash flood alert for next 24 hrs sounded across country
In addition, IMD predicted isolated extremely heavy rainfall over northwest regions, east and northeast regions in the next 4-5 days.
IMD forecasts heavy rains in northwest India in next 5 days
New Delhi; India Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northwest India including Delhi & the Northeast states during the next 4-5 days.
IMD also said that the Southwest Monsoon has…
Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR brings relief from intense heat
New Delhi; Parts of the Delhi-NCR on Thursday received rain, bringing relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorms and more showers during the day for…
5 killed in lightning strike in Odisha, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia
Bhubaneswar: As many as five persons died in lightning strikes in Odisha's Bargarh and Balangir districts on Wednesday.
Sukhdev Banchor (58), Niroj Kumbhar (25), and Dhanurjya Nayak (45) from Dewandihi village in Bargarh district…
देश के सामने पर्यावरणीय स्वास्थ्य को बचाने की कड़ी चुनौती
हमारे सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञ *डॉ नरेश पुरोहित, (विजिटिंग प्रोफेसर, एनआईआरईएच, भोपाल) पर्यावरण की बढ़ती चुनौतियों पर विस्तृत जानकारी के साथ
IMD forecasts light rain for northern states, heavy rain for south
New Delhi; A Western Disturbance, seen as a cyclonic circulation over Himachal Pradesh and its neighbourhood and an induced cyclonic circulation over Uttar Pradesh, is likely to result in light to moderate rainfall in Delhi - which had…
Weather Contrast: Heavy rainfall likely in Bengal, Assam;
New Delhi; Even as northern India reels under scorching heat, the Met Office has predicted respite for the eastern and northeastern parts of the country, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to hit the region till June 20.
The IMD…
22 more succumb to heat stroke in Bihar, met office issues heat alert
Patna: The severe heat waves and high humidity in Bihar claimed 22 lives in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday.
With the Meteorological Department issuing an alert for heat waves for the next 72 hours, people have been…
Heavy rains likely in Maha, Goa, & K’taka; heatwave to continue in some parts: IMD
New Delhi: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Goa and Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Coastal & North Interior Karnataka on June 10 and 11.…
Heavy rains likely in Maharashtra & Karnataka, another heat wave in Northwest India: IMD
New Delhi: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Maharashtra, coastal and northern Karnataka during the next five days while a fresh spell of heat wave conditions is likely to commence over Northwest India from June 9, according to an…
Human-induced warming rose to 1.19 degrees C in last 10 years: Scientists
New Delhi: Human activities are accelerating global warming at record levels, leading to a rise of 1.19 degrees Celsius between 2014 and 2023, according to new research on Wednesday by over 50 leading international scientists.
This is…
Relief for Delhi-NCR from crippling heat soon, says IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy
New Delhi: The entire north India, including the Delhi-NCR, is reeling under an oppressive heat wave with cases of heat stroke being reported from different parts, but respite is likely soon, according to an IMD scientist.
IMD's weather…
Reduction in heat wave intensity in next three days: IMD
IMD said heat wave conditions over northwest, central and east India were likely to continue with reduced intensity during the next three days.