Schools to remain closed in rain-hit Jammu region till Aug 30

[ad_1] The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of all schools in the Jammu region till August 30 following heavy rainfall and flooding as a measure to keep the safety and well-being of students, teachers and school staff on the highest priority. The schools remained closed for the third consecutive day on Thursday […]

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Area under sugarcane sees slight increase

[ad_1] Area under sugarcane for the sugar marketing season that will commence on October 1, 2025 is estimated to be 57.24 lakh hectare in late June 2025 compared with 57.11 lakh hectare last season. The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) said in a press release that in Maharashtra, the cane area had increased […]

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Sugar season expected to end with 52 lakh tonnes carry over stock

[ad_1] The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) estimates the current season to end in September with net production of 262 lakh tonnes, after diverting almost 33 lakh tonnes for ethanol production. The carry over stock for the 2025-2026 sugar year is expected to be 52 lakh tonnes. Sugar production for the 2024-2025 marketing […]

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Poor summer showers lead to water shortage in Ernakulam

[ad_1] Several panchayats neighbouring Kochi are experiencing a severe shortage of drinking water, largely because of a steep drop in summer showers. According to weather watchers, there is an overall 48% shortage in summer rains this year. Poor rainfall has resulted in water wells not being replenished. While Wayanad and Pathanamthitta districts received substantially excess […]

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Evacuation begins in Delhi areas abutting Yamuna as river flows high above danger mark

[ad_1] The evacuation alert was issued Tuesday morning after the water level of the Yamuna crossed the 206-metre mark The evacuation alert was issued Tuesday morning after the water level of the Yamuna crossed the 206-metre mark Authorities on Tuesday started evacuating people living in the low-lying areas near the Yamuna banks in Delhi with […]

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Unique Kollywood themes and movie settings in Madurai restaurant

[ad_1] Inspired by popular Kollywood hits, newly renovated Cine Suvai offers the city its first taste of sushi, iconic movie scenes and even a train for selfies Inspired by popular Kollywood hits, newly renovated Cine Suvai offers the city its first taste of sushi, iconic movie scenes and even a train for selfies For every […]

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