Students on their way to school in Bhubaneswar on Thursday Bhubaneswar: Amid continuing heatwave conditions across the state, the district administrations in Cuttack and Khurda on Thursday announced morning session for all govt and private schools from June 19 to 25.As per directives issued by the respective collectors, schools in both districts will function from…
Jhansi: A delegation led by Samajwadi Party district president Brijendra Singh Bhojla submitted a memorandum addressed to the UP Governor Anandiben Patel through the DM Jhansi, highlighting various public issues affecting Jhansi district and the Bundelkhand region.The delegation raised concerns over persistent electricity shortages, drinking water scarcity, rising inflation, unemployment, farmers’ grievances, poor healthcare services,…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh recorded a peak electricity demand of 30,760 MW on Tuesday as intense summer temperatures drove up power consumption across the state.According to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), demand remained above 29,500 MW on June 14 and 15, making Uttar Pradesh one of the country’s highest power-consuming states during the current heatwave….
Berhampur: Ganjam district administration on Wednesday extended the summer vacation in schools till June 20 due to the prevailing heat and humidity. The govt has decided to reopen schools from Thursday and authorised the district authorities to take a decision considering the situation in their respective districts.“In the interest of students and to avert any…
With the summer vacation coming to an end, those returning from hill stations and the Himalayan region are also reporting viral infections File pic Ahmedabad: The city has endured nearly two months of temperatures at or above 40°C, and the combination of relentless heat and high humidity has led to a rise in viral infections,…
Lucknow: Hot conditions will intensify, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting a rise in mercury levels and the prevalence of strong dry winds across the state, including Lucknow, for the next few days.In Lucknow, the hot and humid conditions continued on Tuesday. The maximum temperature was 40.1 degrees Celsius. However, high humidity levels made…
Ahmedabad: On Monday, the city’s maximum temperature touched 40.4°C, which was 2.2 degrees above normal. It remained in the same range as Sunday as the city saw nearly two months of 40 degrees and above readings since April 1. At 29°C, the minimum temperature was also 1.6 degrees higher than normal.Relative humidity (RH) levels recorded…
Bhubaneswar: All schools in the state will reopen on June 18 and there will be no extension of the summer vacation, school and mass education minister Nityananda Gond said on Monday.Speaking to mediapersons in Bhubaneswar, Gond added, “The state govt has decided to reopen all govt, govt-aided and private schools as scheduled on June 18…
Prayagraj: The scorching sun is leaving its adverse impact on rose flower cultivation in trans-Yamuna belt in city. Rose flowers fade in colour due to intense heat leading to significant losses for local farmers.Experts claimed that intense heat has caused rapid dehydration, stunting bud development, and fading of petals. As the mercury rises, the size…
Times News Network hot weather weather pic TOI Lucknow Photo By V Sunil Kanpur: Mercury rose once again on Sunday, bringing back intense heat anddiscomfort for residents after a brief respite of one day. The combinationof soaring temperatures and high humidity left citizens perspiringthroughout the day.The city recorded a maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees Celsius,…
