New Delhi, Nov 4 : Union Agriculture Minister, Sharad Pawar said that impact of scant monsoon and flood will delay moderation of prices of food articles to the next Rabi season. Pawar said that the growth of agriculture would hover around
Vietnam, Sep 29: After Philippines, the typhoon Ketsana hit Vietnam killing at least 22 people and causing almost 170,000 people to flee their homes."According to our official count as of Tuesday afternoon from the local authorities, the typhoon killed 22 people,"
Dhaka, May 26: Cyclone Aila which disrupted the normal life in the state of West Bengal, has reportedly claimed 18 lives in the neighbouring Bangladesh. Over 500 others are reported to be missing.Four people in Bhola, three each in Khulna, Patuakhali,
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): A new study has suggested that the ancient flood that some scientists think gave rise to the Noah story in the Bible may not have been so massive in proportion as earlier believed.
Cairo, Feb 4 (ANI): In excavations at the Karnak temple complex in Egypt, archaeologists have discovered a 250-metre-long embankment used to protect Karnak from the Nile flood, along with a quay, baths and a settlement.
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have suggested that an ancient flood, similar to the biblical Noah's flood, which was believed to have occurred 9,500 years ago and drowned the shores of the Black Sea, was much smaller than previously proposed by other researchers.
London, Jan 21 (ANI): The discovery of the fossil of a reptile on New Zealand's South Island has helped to rebuff the theory that an ancient flood had submerged the country's islands, just like the fabled Atlantis.
Chennai, Mar 22: Accusing the DMK Government of inaction in taking up relief works in the flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu, Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa today urged the party workers to involve themselves in relief measures.
Agartala, Jan 3: The Centre has approved the 90:10 funding pattern in the Flood Management Programme (FMP) for the Northeastern states and Kashmir while deciding to follow the same model for restoration of damaged irrigation projects across the country.
Kochi, Nov 18: Corporates the world over should be more proactive in tackling global warming by investing in projects for renewable energy, waste management and clean technology, Doha Bank CEO R Seetharaman said here.