News for 'Bay of Bengal'

Chennai received more rainfall in over 100 yrs on Dec 1-2: NASA

Chennai received more rainfall in over 100 yrs on Dec 1-2: NASA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

On December 1and 2, flood-ravaged Chennai received more rainfall in 24 hours than it had seen on any day since 1901, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Asian Development Bank is working on a grand plan to link Kabul with Bangkok and Hanoi through India as a part of its goal to link Asia.

GAIL, 3 others eye Reliance tender

GAIL, 3 others eye Reliance tender

Rediff.com17 May 2004

At least four firms including Gas Authority of India Ltd, Petronas of Malaysia and British Gas have bid for supplying natural gas/LNG to Reliance Energy's mega 3740 MW gas-fired power plant at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh.

Monsoon covers entire country 12 days in advance

Monsoon covers entire country 12 days in advance

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Southwest Monsoon has advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab and thus it has covered the entire country today, the 26th June 2020,' the IMD said in its special Daily Weather Report.

2,000 dead in Andaman and Nicobar

2,000 dead in Andaman and Nicobar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Powerful aftershocks measuring six on the Richter Scale rocked the Islands in the Bay of Bengal again on Monday at around 06:20 am.

Ranji: Mumbai knocked out; Gujarat go top

Ranji: Mumbai knocked out; Gujarat go top

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

A summary of Friday's action in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Storm warning for TN, Andhra

Storm warning for TN, Andhra

Rediff.com12 May 2003

GSLV-D2 blasts off

GSLV-D2 blasts off

Rediff.com8 May 2003

The flight took off from Sriharikota in the Bay of Bengal on schedule.

Govt awards 20 oil, gas blocks

Govt awards 20 oil, gas blocks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

The government on Friday awarded 20 oil and gas blocks for exploration and production -- 14 of which went to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and partners.

Myanmar may award oil block to India

Myanmar may award oil block to India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Myanmar is likely to award at least one offshore oil and gas exploration block and refinery revamp project to Indian firms even as New Delhi is exploring the possibility of piping

Will this mother's grief move Aung San Suu Kyi?

Will this mother's grief move Aung San Suu Kyi?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Death pursued this Rohingya family as they fled the violence in Myanmar.

BrahMos missile tested successfully

BrahMos missile tested successfully

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The supersonic anti-ship cruise missile is being jointly developed by India and Russia.

Thunder squall and rains hit Bihar's relief work

Thunder squall and rains hit Bihar's relief work

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Already battling Saturday's high intensity earthquake and aftershocks, major parts of Bihar were on Tuesday hit by thunder squall followed by rains hampering relief work.

Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts 8,000 for PM's swearing-in

Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts 8,000 for PM's swearing-in

Rediff.com30 May 2019

In a grand ceremony with overtones of a United States presidential inauguration, heads of state and government, India Inc honchos, opposition leaders, Bharatiya Janata Party members and showbiz stars rubbed shoulders as they watched President Ram Nath Kovind administer the oath of office to India's 58 new ministers.

Reliance to get pipeline rights; GAIL monopoly to

Reliance to get pipeline rights; GAIL monopoly to

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

The government is likely to drop GAIL as the monopoly builder of trunk gas pipelines in the country and as part of opening up the sector, might allow Reliance Industries to lay a line from Andhra Pradesh to Gujarat.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

ONGC offers to explore gas for Bangladesh

ONGC offers to explore gas for Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

The Indian energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has evinced interest in exploring gas for Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal, to help the country utilise its vast untapped off-shore potential.

The India we know so little of

The India we know so little of

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The IMD chief also allayed fears of occurrence of an El-Nino.

Gas pipeline: GAIL in talks with RIL

Gas pipeline: GAIL in talks with RIL

Rediff.com5 May 2004

GAIL on Wednesday said it is in talks with Reliance for laying a Rs 6,725 crore pipeline from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh to Uran to pipe natural gas from RIL's gas fields in Bay of Bengal to consumption centres in West and North.

Godavari, Krishna rivers formally linked in Andhra Pradesh

Godavari, Krishna rivers formally linked in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday took the historic step of interlinking its two major rivers Godavari and Krishna, a development that is being seen as a boon for farmers of Krishna delta who are facing water scarcity.

Kamala's VP nomination not a surprise: Delhi uncle

Kamala's VP nomination not a surprise: Delhi uncle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Gopalan Balachandran, Harris' maternal uncle, said she will script many firsts if she wins and expressed the hope her top-level position will give Indians in the US "greater access" in interacting with the US administration.

When Mamata achieved political immortality

When Mamata achieved political immortality

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'Never before in Bengal had a single party been re-elected with two-thirds of the assembly,' notes Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien.

India, Japan defence minister-level talks on Monday

India, Japan defence minister-level talks on Monday

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Ways to strengthen military ties and sale of Japanese amphibious aircraft to Indian armed forces are expected to be discussed during the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the two countries in New Delhi in New Delhi.

India offers 24 blocks for oil and gas exploration

India offers 24 blocks for oil and gas exploration

Rediff.com8 May 2003

The blocks on offer include one in the prospective Krishna-Godavari basin in the Bay of Bengal, where Reliance Industries found a large field with estimated reserves of 14.5 trillion cubic feet of gas last year.\n\n\n\n

OVL, GAIL face penalty in Myanmar gas field

OVL, GAIL face penalty in Myanmar gas field

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

ONGC Videsh Ltd and GAIL, the two Indian partners in Daewoo's recent Shwe gas discovery off Myanmar, may have to buy their way into the field as they did not contribute to the drilling cost of the first well.

ONGC strikes gas in Krishna-Godavari basin

ONGC strikes gas in Krishna-Godavari basin

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has struck a large gas field in the Krishna-Godavari basin in Bay of Bengal, home for the gigantic gas find of Reliance Industries Ltd.

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

In any conflict with China, the unmanned BrahMos could be advantageously used in the opening stages for pinpoint strikes on heavily defended targets -- such as air bases, headquarters, key roads and railways or logistics dumps -- which are too dangerous for manned fighter aircraft to attack.

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, water will be released from Chembarambakkam lake, one of the key drinking water sources to Chennai, since it was nearing capacity, the government said.

Cyclone Lehar weakens; likely to hit Andhra coast this afternoon

Cyclone Lehar weakens; likely to hit Andhra coast this afternoon

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

According to reports, the very severe cyclonic storm, located over west-central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal, has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm.

Transocean, Dolphin bag ONGC contract

Transocean, Dolphin bag ONGC contract

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

ONGC will hire two rigs from Transocean of the United States and Dolphin Drilling of the United Kingdom for a period of three years to launch its deep-sea drilling campaign in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal by October.

Travel photos: 10 charming pics of India

Travel photos: 10 charming pics of India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Readers share their pics. You can share yours too!

Airlines change flight routes to steer clear of cyclone

Airlines change flight routes to steer clear of cyclone

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Bhubaneswar airport too bracing itself for emergency and contingency plans have been drawn up.

Exporters hit by US freight spike

Exporters hit by US freight spike

Rediff.com16 May 2003

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in AP; 17 killed so far

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in AP; 17 killed so far

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Heavy rains triggered by northeast monsoon and a low pressure area over Bay of Bengal lashed several parts of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people from low-lying areas.