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No threat to paddy crop despite deficient rain forecast: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 17:15

The government today tried to allay concerns on paddy crop, saying there's no threat to it despite IMD's projection of deficient rains in July and August.

India remains at 44 in IMD global competitiveness rankings

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 18:20

India remains at 44th rank in the annual global competitiveness report by a Switzerland-based business school which cited problems like high corporate taxes and existence of a parallel economy for the low ranking.

Fog hits normal life in Punjab, Haryana

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 14:18

A thick blanket of fog in most parts of Punjab and Haryana today again disrupted normal life adversely affecting air, rail and road traffic.

Pleasant Friday in Delhi, cloudy Saturday expected

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 22:21

Delhi experienced a pleasant Friday although the maximum temperature touched 18 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season`s average. Saturday is likely to be cloudy.

Respite from cold as minimum temperatures rise in Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 13:08

Residents of the Kashmir Valley got some respite from the freezing cold as the minimum temperatures rose by several degrees in the region.

Fog, winter chill return in Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 12:31

Fog and the winter chill returned to Uttar Pradesh Monday after a bright sunny Sunday, crippling rail and air traffic once again.

Chilling cold across North India, drizzle in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 10:17

National capital Delhi and the whole of north India continues to reel under severe cold as the temperature plummeted further, claiming more lives in the past few days.

Cold wave intensifies in HP, Shimla experiences coldest night

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 14:20

Himachal Pradesh capital Shimla experienced the coldest night of the season as mercury dipped to 5.8 degree Celsius and high altitude tribal areas received another spell of fresh snowfall.

Severe cylonic storm stationary between Chennai and Trincomalee

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 13:35

Very severe cyclonic storm `Madi` over the Bay of Bengal remained stationary between Chennai and Triconamalee in Sri Lanka and would weaken gradually, India Meterological Department (IMD) said on Monday.

Andhra coast faces another cyclone threat

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 17:09

In less than a week, the Andhra Pradesh coast faces second cyclone threat with the met office Monday issuing an alert.

Pleasant Sunday ahead for Delhi

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 12:15

A light mist enveloped the city Sunday morning and minimum temperature settled at 11.5 degrees Celsius, average for this time of the season. The day ahead is expected to be sunny, according to the Met Office.

Depression over Bay of Bengal crosses coast near Nagapattinam

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 16:35

A depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast near Nagapattinam on Saturday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department said.