Maharashtra is expected to experience above-normal temperatures in October, according to a temperature outlook released by the IMD. While most parts of the country can expect normal to above-normal maximum temperatures, some areas in northeast India may have normal minimum temperatures. Eastern coastal parts, northeastern states, east-central regions, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and northwest India have...
Read MoreIndia is now well-prepared to handle natural disasters, according to NCP chief Sharad Pawar. He credited the effective administrative system developed after the Killari earthquake in 1993 for the country’s readiness. Pawar spoke at a gratitude ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the earthquake, where he emphasized the importance of disaster management laws and...
Read MoreA 19-year-old student from St Xavier’s College died and four others were injured in a car accident on Maa flyover in Kolkata. The car was travelling at high speed and overshot a left turn, crashing into a lamp post and jumping the divider before landing on the opposite side. The driver was stuck in...
Read MoreThe city of Kolkata experienced heavy rainfall in September, reducing the monsoon rain deficit from 19% to 14%. The rainfall helped the city get closer to its target of seasonal rainfall. There is a chance of mild to moderate rainfall until at least next Wednesday. The IMD and RMC Kolkata predict a delay in...
Read MoreThe cybercrime branch and customs department in Ahmedabad have uncovered an international drug trafficking syndicate that used a private courier to smuggle cocaine and cannabis into India. The drugs were concealed in toys, notepads, and books. A joint operation resulted in the seizure of 2.31g of cocaine and 5.97kg of cannabis, with an estimated...
Read MoreA massive fire broke out in three workshops in Pune, India. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Firefighters were called to the scene and evacuated nearby residents. They were able to control and extinguish the fire after a few hours. The fire destroyed goods and materials in two...
Read MoreThe Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) has prepared a report stating that fixing the 36 choke points on the 17km stretch of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Bengaluru is crucial to ease the congestion in the tech-corridor. ORRCA representatives have met with the deputy chief minister to appeal for measures to decongest...
Read MoreResidents of Ganges Residency in New Alipore came together to mourn the death of 19-year-old Nihar Agarwal, who died in a road accident. Neighbours, classmates, and relatives gathered at the complex to support Nihar’s parents and siblings. Prajjwal Agarwal and Partha Garodia, who were in the same vehicle during the accident, also stayed with...
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