Flights suspended at US airport after plane slides

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 01:02

Flights have been suspended at the Salt Lake City International Airport after a cargo plane slid on a taxiway made slick by a winter storm.

Parts of Dal Lake freeze, Srinagar experiences coldest night

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 12:46

Parts of the famous Dal Lake and other water bodies froze here as the cold wave continued in Kashmir Valley where Srinagar city witnessed the coldest night of the season at minus 3.7 degrees Celsius.

NASA rover finds remnants of freshwater lake on Mars

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 09:22

A US space agency rover tooling around on the dry surface of Mars has for the first time uncovered direct evidence of what used to be a freshwater lake, scientists said Monday.

Tough for Kolkata, Mumbai to meet Under-17 World Cup standards: AIFF

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 04:29

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel Monday dropped hints that Kolkata and Mumbai may lose out on hosting 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup matches if infrastructure is not upgraded immediately to meet international standards.

12 lakh migratory birds flock to Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 10:09

Over 12 lakh migratory birds from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Japan have flocked to Kashmir, giving a vibrant look to the wetlands and water bodies in the Valley.

Three lakh birds arrive at Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:10

Nearly three lakh winter migratory and resident birds have arrived at Chilika Lake, Asia`s largest brackish water lagoon situated in Odisha, since the middle of October, a state wildlife official said Saturday.

J&K to expedite rehabilitation of people living in Dal lake

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 13:43

The Jammu and Kashmir government will expedite the rehabilitation of Dal Lake inhabitants as part of its conservation programme for the endangered water body.

I-League: Massive win for Mohun Bagan

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:04

A brace from debutant Christopher Chizoba inspired Mohun Bagan to a 4-0 thumping win over United SC in the round-13 clash of the Airtel I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Friday evening.

Bird poacher arrested near Chilika lake

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 13:46

In the first poaching case in the Chilika lake during this migratory season, wildlife officials have arrested a bird poacher at Balipatapur, official sources said.

Patrolling stepped up in Chilika lake to prevent poaching

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 20:51

With the onset of winter, patrolling has been stepped up in Chilika lake, which attracts thousands of winged guests during this time every year.

One killed,2 injured in clash between anti-socials in Kolkata

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 16:34

One person was shot dead and two others were injured in a clash between anti-socials in Lake Town area of the metropolis on Friday, police sources said.

Lovers commit suicide in Mount Abu`s Nakki Lake

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 21:06

A man and a woman, said to be lovers, allegedly committed suicide on Sunday by jumping into Nakki Lake of Mount Abu, sole hill station in Rajasthan, police said.