Month: May 2024

As temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, Delhi is facing a severe water crisis. Plummeting Yamuna levels and power failures at treatment plants have slashed the city’s water supply, triggering political accusations amid the Lok Sabha elections. Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials have reported that the water level in the Yamuna has been plummeting over the past few days. Coupled with power failures at treatment facilities, the water utility supplied only 977.79 million gallons per day (mgd) on Tuesday, falling short of the 1000 mgd target. The Wazirabad barrage in…

India’s onion exports have witnessed a significant upsurge, surpassing 45,000 tonnes since the recent lifting of the ban on outbound shipments earlier this month. The ban, imposed last December and extended in March due to rising prices caused by sluggish production, had put a strain on farmers’ incomes. This surge in exports underscores India’s capacity as the world’s biggest vegetable exporter and highlights the resilience of its agricultural sector in responding to market dynamics. To ensure the affordability of onions during the election period, the government lifted the ban on…

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis reacts to a horrifying incident where a 17-year-old boy crashed his Porsche into a motorbike, resulting in the deaths of two IT professionals on the spot. Fadnavis condemns the Juvenile Justice Board’s lenient punishment for the teen, which includes a 300-word essay on accidents, a 15-day stint working with traffic police, and mandatory counselling for his drinking habit. The decision by the Juvenile Justice Board sparks widespread public outrage, with citizens, activists, and lawmakers alike expressing shock and dismay. Despite being apprehended, the teen is granted…

Intense Heat Wave Grips North India A Severe Weather Warning Mixed Fortunes: Relief in South, Agony in North  Health Concerns Amidst Rising Temperatures, Preventive Measures Urged Rajasthan Bears the Brunt The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a dire warning for North India as it braces for a relentless onslaught of scorching temperatures. With the mercury anticipated to surge beyond 47 degrees Celsius in several regions, IMD has raised a red flag for parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh, signaling severe heatwave conditions for the next five…