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Anjali Marar
Anjali Marar writes on science, space and climate change-related issues. She tweets @LittleMurthy
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Kerala seeks weather services from four private forecasters; will use IMD’s forecast ‘only for comparison’Subscriber Only
May 16, 2020 22:32 IST
A 10 per cent budget from the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) has been allotted towards procurement of services from these private agencies.
Sat, May 16, 2020
Monsoon onset to be delayed in Kerala, to hit on June 5: IMDSubscriber Only
May 15, 2020 13:50 IST
Normally, the onset date over Kerala is June 1. However, since 2015, the monsoon has not made a timely arrival. Monsoon onsets during 2015, 2016 and 2019 took place sometime in the first week of June.
Fri, May 15, 2020
Stranded labourers seek cooking fuel, drinking water and cash: StudySubscriber Only
May 14, 2020 00:35 IST
Last month, the Union government had proposed to credit Rs 500 to women Jan Dhan account holders after many of them lost jobs and livelihood. However, the study found that of the 592 participants, only nine per cent from Maharashtra and 12 per cent from Gujarat owned Jan Dhan accounts
Thu, May 14, 2020
Maharashtra govt plans community outreach for better health, hygienic practicesSubscriber Only
May 04, 2020 23:29 IST
The programme will aim at sharing the best practices and habits for good health and hygiene and promoting scientific temperament among the masses through community participation at the grassroots.
Mon, May 04, 2020
Pune: IISER physicists design low-cost ventilator in 18 daysSubscriber Only
May 04, 2020 00:32 IST
A group led by physicists Umakant Rapol and Sunil Nair said they were inspired by the Bharucha ventilator.
Mon, May 04, 2020
Pune records coolest April since 2015Subscriber Only
April 30, 2020 21:48 IST
The hottest April day recorded over Pune this year saw the mercury climb to 38.7 degrees Celsius. The day remained fairly cloudy with high levels of humidity.
Thu, Apr 30, 2020
Target to donate 1 lakh face shield masks by May: Venture CentreSubscriber Only
April 24, 2020 22:55 IST
Every shield is equipped with OHP and MDF sheets, an elastic band that doesn't weigh much and is easy to wear. Each shield also comes with three additional sheets, so that the user can wear the shield for many days.
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Normal monsoon over South Asia: SASCOFSubscriber Only
April 23, 2020 01:20 IST
SASCOF is a consortium of meteorologists and hydrological experts from South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Myanmar
Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Not much impact of lockdown on weather services: M RajeevanSubscriber Only
April 22, 2020 21:10 IST
Rajeevan admitted that the observations relayed by aircraft had significantly reduced after many countries, including India, temporarily suspended aircraft and flight operations since the end of March.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Second major scientific conference at IITM rescheduledSubscriber Only
April 21, 2020 21:33 IST
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) was scheduled to host the week-long conference between August 3 and 7 this year, for which abstract scientific submissions and registrations had been completed.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Gravitational waves from unequal mass black holes detectedSubscriber Only
April 21, 2020 01:36 IST
Named GW190412, the merger was collectively detected on April 19, last year. The highly-sensitive signals were detected using Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO) and Virgo, located in the US and Italy, respectively.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
11 more research labs to test for coronavirus, total 200 in countrySubscriber Only
April 20, 2020 22:24 IST
Maharashtra tops the list of states and union territories, with 40 testing facilities in all. This is followed by Tamil Nadu (32), Telangana (20), Kerala (19), Delhi (18) and Karnataka (17), as on April 19.
Mon, Apr 20, 2020
Maharashtra gets new monsoon calendar, IMD revises onset and withdrawal dates of seven citiesSubscriber Only
April 15, 2020 22:08 IST
The dates are crucial, especially for the farming community, which needs to plan agriculture activities like sowing based on the arrival of monsoon. The dates are also useful for officials at the departments of water resources, irrigation, and power.
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
From June this year, revised monsoon calendar for IndiaSubscriber Only
April 15, 2020 21:08 IST
The monsoon onset and withdrawal dates have been updated for 11 states.
Wed, Apr 15, 2020Southwest monsoon to be normal, onset and withdrawal dates revised for some citiesSubscriber Only
April 15, 2020 14:03 IST
From this year, the delay in the onset of monsoon will be effective over Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and some parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
CM sets up task force to deal with economic distress, recovery to be tackled at short, mid and long termSubscriber Only
April 15, 2020 00:35 IST
Thackeray said the government was simultaneously working on economic measures to deal with the crisis after the lockdown ended.
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
Pune: Amid lockdown, research scholars await stipend, word from funding agenciesSubscriber Only
April 13, 2020 18:56 IST
Scholars at NCL, IISER, CDRI, SPPU affected.
Mon, Apr 13, 2020
Explained: How a tiny wiggle in the young universe gave birth to black holesSubscriber Only
April 12, 2020 21:35 IST
According to the scientists, as time passes, this uniform energy prevailing in the Inflation Field wanes out. As a result, the universe resumes its normal decelerating rate.
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
Digital payments go up as people limit cash transactionsSubscriber Only
April 11, 2020 06:03 IST
Shopkeepers and vegetable vendors are saying this mode has outperformed transactions through debit and credit cards as well. “Though digital payment platforms were already available, their use has shot up since coronavirus outbreak,” said Bhavani, a fruit stall owner in Pimpri.
Sat, Apr 11, 2020
IAP calls upon members to give suggestions, expertise to tackle COVID-19Subscriber Only
April 08, 2020 22:28 IST
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and National Academy of Medical Sciences are two Indian academies that are members of the IAP.
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
Tour agents to offer credit scheme, reschedule bookings against existingSubscriber Only
April 06, 2020 20:09 IST
Permitted up to six months, or 1 year in special cases.
Mon, Apr 06, 2020
Pune: Venture Centre designs face shields for cops, healthcare personnelSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 21:23 IST
These face shields, to be worn over regular masks, are meant to protect these frontline workers from catching any kind of infection while discharging their duties, such as handling crowds or coronavirus patients.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Made by Pune lab, polyester swab for COVID-19 test kits ready for clinical trialSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 03:26 IST
However, the polymer swabs are imported from European countries like Italy and Germany, making it both costlier and in the present situation, difficult to procure.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020Incubation centre in Pune to facilitate tech manufacture to fight coronavirus pandemicSubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 22:24 IST
To this end, TechEx has invited applications from both technology experts and manufacturing companies.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
More frequent heatwaves and warmer summer season ahead : IMDSubscriber Only
March 31, 2020 00:24 IST
The maximum temperatures recorded from April to June will remain 0.5 degrees to 1 degree Celsius above normal, stated IMD's report on Seasonal Outlook for Temperatures, released on Monday.
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