WMO lauds IMD for accurate prediction of cyclone Amphan

In a letter to IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra, WMO Secretary General E Manaenkova said the cyclone advisories were provided to the WMO and in particular Bangladesh which was also affected by the storm. The letter said that the accurate prediction of the genesis, track, intensity, landfall point and time as well as associated weather … Read more

Clashes at London black lives matter protest

Glass bottles, traffic cones and fireworks were thrown at lines of police along Whitehall and in parliament square, the political heart of the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the protests had been “subverted by thuggery”, warning those responsible would be held to account. Tens of thousands took to the streets of London earlier on … Read more

820 protected monuments under ASI reopen from today

The Ministry of Culture has approved opening of 820 centrally protected monuments under the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) which have places of worship from today. The Union Minister of Culture  has said that all the protocols issued by the Home Ministry and Health Ministry will be followed in these monuments. In its order, Culture … Read more

Southwest Monsoon to arrive in Mumbai by June 11

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said it was observed in the past that rainfall activity increases on the west coast when a low-pressure area develops over Bay of Bengal. IMD Director General Mrutyanjay Mohapatra said, it is a positive development as it will allow the further advancement of monsoon, and most probably it will meet its … Read more

Delhi borders reopen today

He also informed that barring hotels and banquet halls in the city, malls, restaurants and places of worship will open from Monday. While briefing the media Kejriwal said, the state government received over 7 lakh suggestions from the residents regarding the issue of treatment of patients in Delhi hospitals. Kejriwal informed that the state cabinet has … Read more