Cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region: A devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least four people and sweeping away homes.A cloudburst is defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rainfall exceeding 100 mm/hour over a small area (20–30 sq km). A 2023 IIT Jammu & NIH study redefined […]
Tag: 6th Aug 2025
Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur
Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur: Parliament has approved a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur, following its initial imposition in February 2025.President’s Rule refers to direct central governance in a state under Article 356 of the Constitution when the constitutional machinery fails or the elected government cannot function as per constitutional norms. Article […]
Sunflower Sea Stars
Sunflower Sea Stars: Scientists have finally identified Vibrio pectenicida as the bacterium causing sea star wasting disease (SSWD), which led to the loss of over 5.8 billion sunflower sea stars across North America since 2013.A large, fast-moving marine predator with up to 24 arms; vital in regulating underwater ecosystems by preying on sea urchins. Native […]
Haat on Wheels Initiative
Haat on Wheels Initiative: The Ministry of Textiles launched the “Haat on Wheels” mobile handloom marketplace during the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations on August 5, 2025, in New Delhi.A mobile retail platform designed to take authentic handloom products directly to urban consumers, launched as part of a national campaign to promote handloom heritage. Ministry […]
