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May 23, 2024 12:07 PM May 23, 2024 12:07 PM

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Scorching heat leads to unexpected increase in demand for electricity across Punjab

Severe heat wave conditions continued to sweep Punjab. Bathinda city adjoining Rajasthan has remained the hottest place in the state for the last several days. Scorching heat has led to an unexpected increase in the demand for electricity across the state.   A report: During this period of scor...

May 23, 2024 8:34 AM May 23, 2024 8:34 AM

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Sikkim celebrates Saga Dawa festival

Today, Sikkim is celebrating Saga Dawa, a festival that falls annually on the 15th day of the fourth month of the Northern Buddhist Calendar. Saga Dawa is considered the most sacred Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (passing away) of Buddha Shakyamuni. Th...

May 22, 2024 9:21 PM May 22, 2024 9:21 PM

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Relief for Delhiites as no heatwave conditions observed 

Delhiites today experienced some relief from the intense heatwave conditions as no heatwave conditions were observed over Delhi. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in the Najafgarh area. The minimum temperature in the city was recorded as 30.9 degrees ...

May 22, 2024 9:57 PM May 22, 2024 9:57 PM

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Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan; Barmer remains hottest at 48 degrees celsius

Most of the parts of Rajasthan remain in the grip of severe heat waves today. The maximum temperature at many places in the state has increased by 1-2 degrees as compared to yesterday. Barmer was the hottest place, where the maximum temperature recorded was 48 degrees Celsius. Apart from this, day t...

May 22, 2024 8:38 PM May 22, 2024 8:38 PM

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Heavy rainfall to continue in Kerala: Met Dept

The Met Department predicts heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning to continue in Kerala. A red alert is issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts today. An orange alert is issued in 10 districts and a yellow alert in the remaining two districts. Restrictions, including a night travel ban in...

May 22, 2024 6:11 PM May 22, 2024 6:11 PM

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Delhi HC mandates notification via WhatsApp, email for organ transplant documentation

In a move to enhance communication and efficiency in the organ transplantation process, the Delhi High Court has ordered that donors and recipients must be informed of any deficiencies in their documentation via WhatsApp or email. This decision aims to streamline the notification process and ensure ...