July 14, 2025 8:14 PM

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Monsoon Stays Active in Himachal; Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued Till July 20: IMD

The monsoon remains active in Himachal Pradesh, with intermittent rainfall continuing across most parts of the state. The Meteorological Centre Shimla has issued an Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur districts on 15th July.   Meanwhile, a Yellow Alert ha...

July 14, 2025 8:10 PM

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ISA to hold 7th Asia-Pacific regional meet in Colombo to boost solar deployment

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will convene its Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and Pacific region in Colombo from tomorrow. The event will bring together government officials, private sector leaders, technical institutions, and regional organisations to accelerate sola...

July 14, 2025 8:07 PM

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Sri Lanka Launches ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ to Curb Fraud Schemes

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today launched the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ to run till July 18, under the theme “Pyramid is a trap - don’t get into the wrong track.” Organised by the CBSL’s Financial Consumer Relations Department, the campaign aims to raise public awareness on th...

July 14, 2025 7:49 PM

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Rajasthan Braces for More Downpours; Red Alert Issued for Heavy Rain in 3 Districts

In Rajasthan, the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert of extremely heavy rainfall for tomorrow for Nagaur, Ajmer, and Pali district. It has also issued orange alert for tomorrow for 10 districts including Tonk, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jalore, and Bhilwara.   In the last 24 hours, heavy r...

July 14, 2025 9:11 PM

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Behdeinkhlam Festival Blends Ancient Rituals, Modern Messages in Meghalaya

The sacred Behdeinkhlam Festival was celebrated with fervor today in Jowai, Meghalaya, blending ancient Pnar rituals with modern social themes.   Thousands of people gathered as vibrant processions, drumbeats, and towering ‘Rots’ filled West Jaintia Hills. The festival, meaning “driving away th...