Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh, rains stop in Kolkata
Kolkata/Dhaka, May 21 (IBNS): Touching the coastal areas of West Bengal, cyclonic storm Roanu, which was created on the Bay of Bengal, entered the terrain of Bangladesh through Cox's Bazar coast on Saturday afternoon.
Bangladesh : Cyclonic storm Roanu makes landfall
Dhaka, May 21 (IBNS) Making a landfall, Cyclonic storm Roanu on Saturday crossed the Chittagong coast of Bangladesh, officials said.
Study helps explain sea ice differences at Earth's poles
California, May 21 (IBNS) Why has the sea ice cover surrounding Antarctica been increasing slightly, in sharp contrast to the drastic loss of sea ice occurring in the Arctic Ocean? A new NASA-led study finds the geology of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are responsible.
Mahindra Lifespaces, TERI tie-up for Centre for Excellence for sustainable habitats
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Mahindra Lifespaces on Friday announced the creation of a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on improving energy efficiency in India's residential buildings sector.
At 51 degrees, India records highest temperature ever
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) India on Thursday recorded its highest ever temperature as heatwaves swept across Rajasthan's Phalodi city, forcing the mercury to rise to 51 degree Celsius, reports said.
​​IdeaHive Media launches campaign to address water crisis
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): IdeaHive Media Pvt Ltd, a Cause Driven Media Campaign Management start-up company, is all set to launch 'Paani ka Teeka', a people's movement project that aims to collectively work towards reversing the effect of the water crisis across India.
Cyclone Roanu follows Indian east coast and deposits heavy rain
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) Heavy rainfall warning has been sounded in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Thursday as cyclone Roanu is seen hugging the east coast of India with chances of moving towards Bangladesh and/or Myanmar, according to media reports.
NASA crash-test dummies suit up for action
California, May 19 (IBNS) Upon re-entry from a deep space mission, NASA’s next generation spacecraft, more commonly known as Orion, will descend under its three main parachutes, swaying in the wind until its final splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
Forest fire near Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K
Jammu, May 18 (IBNS) Indian Air Force helicopters have been pressed into service on Wedndesday to douse the forest fire raging near the famous Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir, according to media reports.
6.7 earthquake hits Ecuador, no casualty
Quito, May 18 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter Scale hit western Ecuador on Wednesday.
Fort McMurray fire sends up huge columns of smoke
California, May 17 (IBNS) Huge columns of smoke rise up from the myriad of fires in the Fort McMurray complex in Alberta, Canada.
NASA super pressure balloon begins globetrotting journey
Wanaka, New Zealand, May 17 (IBNS) NASA on Tuesday said it successfully launched a super pressure balloon (SPB) from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand on a potentially record-breaking, around-the-world test flight.
Birmingham water experts develop device to help save lives in India
Birmingham/New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): Experts at the University of Birmingham have developed a device that could save lives in India by quickly and simply testing whether water supplies are safe to drink.
New study maps rate of New Orleans sinking
California, May 16 (IBNS) The highest rates of sinking were observed upriver along the Mississippi River around major industrial areas in Norco, and in Michoud, with up to 2 inches (50 millimeters) a year of sinking.
4.4 earthquake hits Nepal, no casualty
Kathmandu, May 15 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Sindhupalchok district of central Nepal on Sunday, media reports said.