Kashmir experiences heatwave conditions; Srinagar at 35.7 C is hotter than Kolkata, Delhi
Srinagar/IBNS: The serene valley of Kashmir, which attracts several tourists not just from India but also from abroad owing to its stunning scenery and refreshing air, is reeling under heatwave-like situations along with the rest of the country.
Cyclone Remal: Landfall process begins over West Bengal, Bangladesh
The landfall process of severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' started over the coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Cyclone Remal likely to make landfall in Bengal tonight, flight ops suspended
New Delhi/IBNS: Severe cyclonic storm Remal is expected to make landfall between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara at midnight on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
American aerospace engineer and NASA scientist Swati Mohan, who is known for her leadership in the guidance, navigation, and control operations of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, on Thursday said she is hopeful to see more collaboration between her organisation and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in future.
Greens, heritage lovers flag off special tram ride in Kolkata to usher in eco-friendly Durga Puja
Kolkata/IBNS: As another Kolkata tram trundled out of the Gariahat depot in the city's south this Sunday to complete a full circle of the surviving tracks of the streetcars, a group of environmentally-conscious, heritage-loving people gathered to flag it off and cheer.
Multimedia journalist, educator, Fulbright scholar, and founder of Lens15 Media, Jason Strother, visited Kolkata recently to conduct a workshop on the topic of 'Disability Representation In Mass Media, Reporting On Disability And Making Media More Accessible For People With Visual Disabilities' at the American Center. In a conversation with IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra, he talked about climate change, disability journalism and more. Excerpts:
Kolkata sees a rise in number of cyclists: For livelihood and not lifestyle, says study
Kolkata/IBNS: In keeping with the worldwide movement of cycling to work, SwitchON Foundation, a Kolkata-based environment conservation society, recently launched a sustainable programme in line with the initiative.
India’s most advanced C&D waste recycling facility opens in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata on Friday got its first Construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling plant with a capacity of 1600 tonnes per day in New Town spread across 5 acres.
Kolkata: Awareness and Joint Action by BIMSTEC countries could stem the climate rot
Kolkata: The BIMSTEC conference in Kolkata on Saturday deliberated on the issue of climate change in the region and unanimously called for cooperation and understanding of the problems and creating joint-action tempered by scientific decisions to stem the rot of climate change.
Kolkata/IBNS: With climate change a major concern across the globe, various organisations are trying to address the issue in their way and spread awareness about Climate Action.
Kolkata: Despite slight rise in temperature, city wilts under cold
Kolkata: It's bone-chilling cold in the entire state, although the mercury has risen slightly in 24 hours, the overall winter mood remains.
Cyclone Ashani gradually loses its strength, turns into deep depression in West Bengal
Kolkata/UNI: Cyclone Ashani gradually lost its strength and turned into a deep depression, the weather office forecast stated on Tuesday, adding that scattered rains will be received in the southern part of West Bengal including Kolkata, Howrah, Purba Medinipur, North and South 24 Parganas and Nadia districts.
'Very Severe Cyclonic Storm' Yaas to cross Odisha-West Bengal coast tomorrow: IMD
Met officials on Tuesday said severe cyclonic Storm‘Yaas’ is going to move north-north-westwards, intensify further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours.
Cycles and other NMT will help reduce pollution and boost urban mobility in Kolkata, say experts
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengal Clean Air Network under SwitchON Foundation recently organised a stakeholder consultation on sustainable urban mobility in Kolkata.
Severe cyclonic storm Amphan to hit Bengal today, authorities alert
New Delhi/IBNS: Several areas of West Bengal and Odisha are experiencing heavy winds and rainfall as extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Amphan' is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.