Study warns of glacial outburst risks from hydropower projects in Himalayas, caution comes after nod to resume Teesta III
An international study has cautioned that the growing number of hydroelectric projects near glacier lakes in the Himalayas increases risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). The 2023 flood that ...
Donald Trump talks so much that even his White House stenographers are struggling to keep up
The flood of words is one of the most visible — or audible — shifts from Biden to Trump, who craves the spotlight and understands better than most politicians that ...
India’s import of pulses doubled in 2024; Industry asks for curbs
Indias import of pulses in 2024 doubled from the previous year, reaching an all-time high of 6.63 million tonnes. The surge, particularly in yellow peas, aimed to curb retail inflation. The industry ...
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell to 207,000 last week in a sign the labor market remains strong
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell to 207,000 last week in a sign the labor market remains strong.
Teesta River floods threaten densely populated areas in India and Bangladesh during monsoons
The Teesta River, critical to 12,000 sq km across India and Bangladesh, faces severe flooding risks due to climate-induced ...
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Feni villagers endure ordeal as collapsed bridge remains unrepaired
For thousands of residents in Sonagazi upazila's Chardarbesh and Bogadhana unions, a collapsed bridge is more than a broken structure—it is a daily ordeal that has stretched for over six months. The ...