'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.' IMAGE: Search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad.......

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on Tuesday is responsible for the south Lhonak lake outburst, which triggered a flash flood in......

Gujarat braces for Cyclone Biparjoy, landfall likely near Kutch on June 15

The Gujarat government is deploying National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams in coastal areas and will set up shelters in six districts as the extremely severe......

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 to April 4, during which three conclaves will be held in the state on a range of issues, where delegates from different countries will......

Industries in rural areas allowed to operate from April 20

Industrial units located in rural areas will be allowed to function from April 20 under fresh government guidelines issued on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown,......

Centre allows states to borrow 50% of '20-'21 limit in April

This permission was given some time late last month, before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 31 issued the indicative borrowing calendar for the states for April-June and the one for the......

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Lack of literacy is compromising the ability of farmers in India and China, two of the world's most populous countries with the smallest farm size, to raise productivity without losing soil......

Agenda of the two-day agri meet starting from Wednesday

The Centre is expected to discuss issues related to drought management and also review the progress of major central schemes like soil health cards, irrigation programmes Even though no state has......