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New Delhi: A layer of fog engulfed Delhi as a cold wave gripped the national capital on Tuesday morning. The residents woke up to a cloudy morning today, experiencing severe cold. The city experienced a chill morning with a minimum temperature of 7.0 degrees Celsius. The weather office forecast a cloudy sky with light rain…
The Indian Railways has released a short notice for its Ministerial and Isolated category recruitment drive 2024, inviting applications for 1,036 positions across various roles. These include Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Chief Law Officer, Public Prosecutor, Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Librarian, and Primary Railway Teacher. Important Dates Eligibility Criteria Candidates must…
Kolkata recorded a slight rise in forest cover between 2021 and 2023, according to the Indian State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023). Despite the increase, the city remains the least green among India’s megacities. Successive cyclonic storms have been cited as a major factor behind the destruction of greenery in the region, as reported…
Cuttack: In a Kalahandi Cup Super League two-day match between ECORSA and Cuttack-A at Ravenshaw Ground-1 on Wednesday. ECORSA won the toss and opted to field first. Cuttack-A capitalised on this decision, by posting a formidable total of 327 for 7 in their allotted 90 overs. Manav Bhattacharya was the standout performer with the bat,…
Cuttack: Subhrakanta Parida took a five-wicket haul as BBSR-A thumped Jagatsinghpur by 10 wickets in a Group A match of OCA U-19 men’s inter-district cricket tournament on Saturday. Opting to bat at the Nimpur Ground here, Jagatsinghpur were bowled out for 62 in 26.1 overs, with BBSR-A’s Parida returning impressive spell of five for eight….
Cannes/Bhubaneswar: Filmmaker Biswanath Rath has made history at the 77th Cannes Film Festival by showcasing Odisha’s lesser-known handloom traditions. On his first visit to this prestigious event, Rath launched the posters of his upcoming feature documentary, “Habaspuri Weaving: The Second and Last Death???” This documentary highlights the unique and nearly extinct Habaspuri Handloom tradition from…
A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar reveals that urbanisation is significantly increasing night-time temperatures across over 140 major Indian cities. The research found that temperatures in urban areas rose 60 per cent more at night compared to their rural counterparts, primarily due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Cities…
Chandigarh experienced its warmest May in more than 13 years, with temperatures significantly higher than usual, according to the meteorological department. This trend has sparked concerns about the impacts of global warming on the region’s climate. The average maximum temperature in Chandigarh this May was recorded at 40.2°C, the highest since 2011. This surpasses the…
Rajkot: Early Sunday morning, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) convened with local authorities in Rajkot, Gujarat, following a devastating fire at a game zone that resulted in 27 deaths and three injuries. The fire occurred on Saturday evening, affecting many families enjoying summer outings. The victims’ bodies were charred beyond recognition, prompting officials to collect…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched “Let’s Move India,” a campaign aimed at encouraging physical activity and celebrating athletes heading to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This initiative invites people across India to participate in a digital challenge by sharing their moves on social media using @OlympicKhel and #LetsMoveIndia. “Let’s Move India” collaborates with…
