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IMD predicts warm November ahead with no hint of winter
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IMD predicts warm November ahead with no hint of winter

Guwahati, Nov. 2: India experienced its warmest October since 1901 with mean temperature recording 1.23 degrees Celsius above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. It predicted a warmer November, highlighting no indication of winter. Addressing a press conference in New...
India plays key role in finalising G20 consensus on disaster risk reduction
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India plays key role in finalising G20 consensus on disaster risk reduction

New Delhi, Nov 2: With the active participation of a high-level Indian delegation, a G20 meeting has arrived at a consensus in finalising the first Ministerial declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), according to an official statement issued on Saturday. The G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction...
TN: Yellow alert in 19 districts for the next two days
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TN: Yellow alert in 19 districts for the next two days

Chennai, Nov 2: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts of Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rains over the next two days. According to a statement from the Weather Department, these districts are expected to receive substantial rainfall due to a cyclonic...
Govt releases guidelines for Namo Drone Didi scheme
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Govt releases guidelines for Namo Drone Didi scheme

New Delhi, Nov 1: The government on Friday released the Operational Guidelines for the Central Sector Scheme 'Namo Drone Didi', which provides drones to women self-help groups (SHGs) under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), with an outlay of Rs 1,261 crore.The...
India to lose 24.7% GDP by 2070 due to climate change: ADB
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India to lose 24.7% GDP by 2070 due to climate change: ADB

Guwahati, Nov. 1: Climate change under a high-end emissions scenario could lead to a 16.9 per cent loss in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2070 across the Asia and Pacific region, with India projected to suffer a 24.7 per cent GDP loss, according to a new report. Rising sea levels and a decrease in...
Six trains remain cancelled on Guwahati line, after derailment of goods trains wagon
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Six trains remain cancelled on Guwahati line, after derailment of goods train's...

Guwahati, Nov 1: Train services continue to remain disrupted in Assam’s Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section after the derailment of a loaded goods wagon though efforts are on in full swing to restore the rail traffic. According to Railway officials, at least six trains continue to remain cancelled on...
India has 2 cyclone seasons unlike most coastal countries: IMD
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India has 2 cyclone seasons unlike most coastal countries: IMD

Guwahati, Nov 1: The number of cyclones developing in the Bay of Bengal is much higher than that in the Arabian Sea and unlike most countries having coasts, India has two cyclone seasons, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. He also said that though...
Assam-Mlaya border row: West Khasi Hills claims territorial rights over 54 Langpih villages
Assam

Assam-M'laya border row: West Khasi Hills claims territorial rights over 54...

Shillong, Oct 31: The Regional Committee for West Khasi Hills has claimed it has shared with Assam the documents to establish Meghalaya’s territorial right over the 54 villages under Langpih.West Khasi Hills Regional Committee Chairman, Paul Lyngdoh told the press that the documents were shared...
Nagaland Cabinet to recommend formation of Frontier Nagaland Territory to Centre
North East

Nagaland Cabinet to recommend formation of Frontier Nagaland Territory to Centre

Guwahati, Oct 31: The Nagaland Cabinet has agreed to forward the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation’s (ENPO) demand for a separate territorial entity to the Centre.Though the official name is yet to be finalised, the proposal, tentatively titled the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority...
Bomb blast in Imphal Wests Kadangband; authorities probe possible drone bomb attack
North East

Bomb blast in Imphal West's Kadangband; authorities probe possible drone bomb...

Imphal, Oct 31: A bomb blast shook Kadangband Part-II Mayai Leikai in Imphal West on Wednesday evening, drawing immediate concern from local authorities.The explosion occurred at approximately 4:20 pm at the residence of one Okram Haridas. No casualties or injuries have been reported from the site,...
Indian, Chinese troops disengagement complete; patrolling to begin soon
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Indian, Chinese troops disengagement complete; patrolling to begin soon

New Delhi, Oct. 31: Indian and Chinese troops have completed disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh and patrolling is set to commence soon at these points, Army sources said on Wednesday. Exchange of sweets between the two sides will take place on...
Rajnath Singh diverts to Tezpur after 2-day Tawang trip gets cancelled
Assam

Rajnath Singh diverts to Tezpur after 2-day Tawang trip gets cancelled

Sonitpur, Oct. 30: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Tezpur on Wednesday and is set to spend the night at Goroimari. The visit comes after Minister Singh’s plans to travel to Arunachal Pradesh were cancelled due to inclement weather.Speaking with The Assam Tribune, Sonitpur District...
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