New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) Heatwave conditions are expected to continue across large parts of northwest India over the next four to five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining a red alert for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and a yellow alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.Meteorologist Akhil Srivastava told IANS that a western disturbance was currently centred over Jammu & Kashmir, which is likely to trigger thunderstorm activity in the hilly r…
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New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) India’s total fish production reached approximately 197.75 lakh tonnes during 2024–25, with cold-water fisheries contributing nearly 3 per cent of inland fish production, the government said on Saturday.National cold-water fish production currently stands at around 7,000 metric tonnes, while trout production alone has increased nearly 1.8 times over the last decade to about 6,000 metric tonnes in 2024–25, according to Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dai…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Television superstar Hina Khan was recently in for a surprise as bestie and television superstar Rubina Dilaik sent her fresh mangoes and home-made ghee straight from Himachal Pradesh.Taking to her social media account, Hina shared a video featuring a tray full of ripe mangoes along with a container of homemade ghee.She thanked Rubina for the thoughtful gesture, and wrote, “Himachal ka home made ghee aur mangoes. Thank you Rubzyyy.”Talking about Hina Khan and Rubina Dil…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Severe heatwave conditions continued to intensify across Delhi and several parts of North India on Wednesday, with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in many areas of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts in multiple states.According to the IMD, the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist over the next few days, severely impacting normal life across the region.In Delhi, scorch…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Chemists across India on Wednesday observed a one-day strike under the banner of the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) to protest against online pharmacy sales, alleged irregularities in the e-pharmacy sector, and concerns over counterfeit medicines. The strike led to the closure of medical stores in several states, disrupting medicine availability and healthcare services in many areas.Bihar Chemists and Druggists Association (BCDA) President and A…
Shimla, May 18 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Monday congratulated party workers and the people of the state on the Congress’ impressive victory in Urban Local Body (ULB) elections. He said Congress-backed candidates won in 32 out of 47 municipal bodies, proving that the public has full faith in the policies and welfare programmes of the Congress government in the state. Chief Minister Sukhu said the Congress-supported candidates received widespread public approva…
Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday congratulated V.D. Satheesan on taking oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala.Revanth Reddy, who along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, attended the swearing-in of Satheesan and his Cabinet in Thiruvananthapuram, wished the new Kerala Chief Minister great success in leading Kerala towards greater prosperity and growth.At swearing-in ceremony, CM Revanth Reddy also met All India Congress Committee (A…
Shimla, May 18 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jairam Thakur, while expressing gratitude to the people of the state for the BJP’s resounding victory in the local body elections, on Monday said these results served as a clear message of the public’s rejection of the alleged failures, corruption, anarchy, and “mafia rule” of the Congress government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Celebrating the victory alongside party office-bearers and workers at the BJP headquarte…
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘Daldal’, recently opened up on her inward journey, as she met the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, 14th Dalai Lama. On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures of her visit from Dharamshala where she met the spiritual leader.She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, “In the presence of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, everything felt lighter, cal…
Dharamshala, May 17 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first team to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs after defeating Punjab Kings by 23 runs in a high-scoring contest at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday.Defending a massive total of 222/4, RCB produced a disciplined bowling effort led by Rasikh Salam Dar, who claimed three wickets, to restrict Punjab Kings to 199/8 despite a fighting half-century from Shashank Singh. The victory…