The Latest Breaking News from Konkan

Weather updates for October 20: IMD forecast warns of rain and thunderstorms, check state-wise updates

Weather update for tomorrow October 20, 2026: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with heavy rain likely over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala and Mahe. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected across…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Why Clay Idols Dissolve at Different Rates: The Sediment and Oxygen Evidence From Immersion Sites

Clay is not one materialThe word "clay" covers a family of minerals with very different structures. Idol makers across India work primarily with two: natural river clay, which is largely kaolinite, and processed clay bodies that contain montmorillonite (the dominant mineral in what potters call "black cotton soil"). Kaolinite has…

Times Life · Sep 24

Mumbai-Goa Highway cost jumps 48% to Rs 16,909 crore: One package up 126%, Rs 11,577 crore spent, yet parts remain unfinished; RTI reveals why Konkan commuters are still waiting

Mumbai-Goa highway cost: Mumbai-Goa highway widening project's sanctioned cost has risen by nearly 48%, with more than Rs 11,500 crore already spent on its development. Delays have been attributed to land acquisition issues and contractor-related challenges, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. Activists have questioned accountability over the prolonged execution and…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Why the Deccan Odyssey Train Route Through Maharashtra Deserves to Be on Your Booking List

The Route Nobody PicksSearch "luxury train India" and the Rajasthan Palace on Wheels fills every result. The Deccan Odyssey exists in the same category, same white-glove service, same cabin grade, same dining car, but its Maharashtra-focused route, officially called the Jewels of the Deccan, runs with a fraction of the…

Times Life · Jul 5

The Konkan Railway Is the Most Scenic Train Journey in Coastal India, and It Still Feels Magical

The window seat earns its reputation hereYou board at Madgaon or Ratnagiri or somewhere smaller, and within twenty minutes the train has already made its case. A river appears below a bridge so high you feel the drop in your chest. Then a tunnel swallows everything, the light, the sound,…

Times Life · Jul 4

Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 3–4): IMD warns of heavy rain in Himachal, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh. Full state-wise forecast

Weather tomorrow July 4: India braces for intense monsoon activity as the IMD forecasts widespread heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across many states on July 3rd and 4th. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, and the Konkan region are expected to witness significant downpours. Authorities are urging caution, especially…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Delhi NCR rains: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall

Delhi-NCR weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the region, with the southwest monsoon set to advance further into North India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, after bringing a welcome drop in temperatures. Meanwhile, extremely heavy rainfall is also…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Weather tomorrow June 25: IMD issues heavy rain warning for Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Bihar, Odisha and Telangana; thunderstorms likely in Delhi-NCR, heatwave alert for east UP

Weather tomorrow: India braces for intense weather as IMD issues a nationwide alert for Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal Karnataka, Konkan, Goa, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, alongside widespread thunderstorms and gusty winds across North, Central, and East India. Mumbai anticipates continued monsoon spells, while heatwave…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Southwest Monsoon advance over Maharashtra stalled due to unfavourable conditions: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon's progress over Maharashtra has stalled. Unfavorable weather patterns are preventing further advancement. Rainfall activity is expected to remain isolated for the next few days. An increase in rain is anticipated over the Konkan region around June 24-25. Officials are monitoring conditions for any changes.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Mann Ki Baat Episode 134: From Aam Panna & Sol Kadhi to Neer Mor and Bela Panna; How to make the 9 healthy Indian drinks recommended by PM Modi for heatwave relief

Mann Ki Baat Episode 134: During the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's diverse traditional summer beverages, from North India's Aam Panna to the Konkan region's Kokum Sharbat. Describing them as symbols of the country's rich cultural heritage and the spirit of 'Ek Bharat…

The Economic Times · May 31