The death toll in the flooding caused by a dam collapse in Laos has climbed to 36 while 98 are still missing, national daily Vientiane Times reported on Monday.


Death toll reaches 36 in Laos dam collapse, 98 missing


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After heavy overnight rains, most of the roads in the interiors of Himachal Pradesh remained closed to traffic on Monday, stranding hundreds of travellers and commuters.


Heavy rains in Himachal close highways; hundreds stranded


Community-based NGO Himalayan Research Group has won the Himachal Pradesh State Innovation Award for 2016-17 for developing a cost-effective mountain solar water heating system.


Innovation award for HP NGO for solar water heating system


Actress-producer Dia Mirza, also an activist for clean and  green environment, on Sunday unveiled a 'wild anthem' titled "Mere desh ki zameen".


Dia Mirza launches 'wild anthem'


Expressing concern over the increasing number of elephant deaths in India, an international organisation involved in the preservation and protection of these animals globally has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive policy change in the country to arrest the rapid fall in elephant population.


Six new elephant corridors to protect natural nomads (August 12 is World Elephant Day)


The water level in Kerala's Idukki dam further decreased on Sunday and now stands at 2,399.28 feet even as parts of Ernakulam and Thrissur districts still remain submerged.


Water level at Kerala's Idukki dam further decreases


The flood situation in Kerala remained grim with vast swathes of land submerged in Idukki, Ernakulam an Thrissur districts, but there was some respite from rains on Saturday, even as the government announced Rs 10 lakh each for the families which lost their homes and properties.


Respite from rains, Kerala CM announces relief


Heavy rains of up to 15 cm lashed coastal and southern Karnataka, causing rivers to overflow and creating a flood-like situation in villages and towns in the region, said an official on Saturday.


Heavy rains lash coastal, south Karnataka


Indonesian authorities on Saturday raised the death toll in Lombok island earthquake to 387, while the number of injured and displaced went up to 13,688 and 387,067, respectively.


Death toll in Indonesia earthquake reaches 387


Thousands living around the Idukki dam and in Ernakulam and Thrissur heaved a sigh of relief on Saturday as the heavy rains predicted in Kerala did not happen and as a result the Idukki dam waters ravaging the area over the last few days subsided.


Kerala rains subside, Idukki waters recede


All battery-operated vehicles will now have to bear number plates with green background, the government said on Friday.


Now electric vehicles to have green number plates


Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) supplying compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) in the National Capital Territory on Friday posted a 9 per cent rise in net profit for the first quarter ending June at 176 crore.


Indraprastha Gas Q1 net profit up 9% at Rs 176 cr


Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi said on Friday taht climate change would impact agriculture in the state.


Climate change affecting Bihar: Sushil Modi


The flood situation in Kerala worsened on Friday as all the five gates of the Idukki hydel project were opened and shutters of over two dozen dams were lifted, inundating various parts of the state which reeled under the unprecedented downpour in decades. The floods have claimed 27 lives so far.


Kerala flood situation worsens as dams release water (Roundup)


India expects to save up to Rs 12,000 crore in foreign exchange over the next  four years through blending ethanol in petrol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.


India to save Rs 12,000 cr by blending ethanol in petrol: Modi


The Odisha government on Friday signed a subsidiary agreement for the implementation of a project on climate change for massive groundwater recharge.


Odisha signs agreement to invest Rs 1,115 crore for groundwater recharge


Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on phone and took stock of the flood situation in the state, besides assuring him of all central help.


Rajnath assures Kerala CM of central help for floods


An anthology series "The Red List: Save the Wild" with focus on the trials and tribulations of endangered species across the world will soon beam on Indian television.


Series on endangered species on small screen soon


Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the Centre will provide all possible assistance to Kerala for controlling the flood situation in the state.


Kerala flood: Centre to provide all possible help, says Rajnath


Designer Anita Dongre says the world of fashion is not all about trends, but more about making a difference with a growing interest in Indian handloom, traditional weaves and eco-friendly textiles.


Fashion is no longer limited to trends: Anita Dongre


Karnataka is rushing Rs 10 crore worth relief materials to the neighbouring flood-hit Kerala following heavy monsoon rains, said an official statement on Thursday.

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