Category: Environment

World Environment Day marked with slew of programmes in Bengal

Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) West Bengal marked World Environment Day on Tuesday with a slew of programmes including colourful parades,…

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JV formed to set up India’s first bio-refinery in Assam

Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) An agreement to set up India's first bio-refinery - Assam Bio-Refinery Pvt Ltd - as a…

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Modi acknowledges water crisis a major challenge

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday acknowledged that water crisis is a major challenge across…

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Delhi judge asks students to plant trees, shun plastic

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Delhi High Court's Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal on Tuesday asked students to plant more…

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NITI Aayog preparing roadmap for full-scale methanol economy

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The NITI Aayog on Tuesday said it was working on a roadmap for full-scale implementation…

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Raj Bhavans may be developed as model green buildings: President

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Raj Bhavans, or the official accommodations of the state Governors, may be developed as…

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Let’s do our bit: Celebs on World Environment Day

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities like Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Dia Mirza and Jackie Shroff have urged people to save planet…

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CM launches e-car in MP

Bhopal, June 5 (IANS) On the occasion of World Environment Day, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday…

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How successful is green cremation in Delhi?

By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Many in the capital may not know that there are four ghats…

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RIL launches ‘The Earth Tee’

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) To commemorate World Environment Day on Tuesday, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has launched a special T-shirt,…

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Water in India’s major reservoirs 10% less: Study

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Water levels in India's major reservoirs are 10 per cent lower than normal whereas these…

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India became net power exporter in last four years: Minister

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India became a net exporter of electricity for the first time during the last four…

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Himachal bans use of thermocol plates

Shimla, June 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday announced a ban on use of thermocol…

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China spends $171 million on ecological conservation in Tibet

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, June 5 (IANS) China spent $171 million on ecological conservation projects in Tibet in 2017. In…

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New Zealand classifies kauri tree as threatened

Wellington, June 5 (IANS) New Zealand on Tuesday classified the kauri tree, which is affected by a plant disease, as…

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Exhibition capturing the life of waste workers on display at Mandi House

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Forty-two photographs by six French lensemen that provide the onlookers an opportunity to delve into…

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Surging momentum globally to address plastic pollution: UN Environment

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A new UN Environment report released on Tuesday to mark World Environment Day found a…

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Sai Baba actor feels at home with nature

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actor Abeer Soofi, who plays saint Sai Baba in a TV show, says he shares a…

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Only India can help itself combat pollution: UN Environment head Erik Solheim

By Kushagra Dixit New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) United Nations Environment head Erik Solheim believes that only India can help…

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Kovind, Naidu, Modi urge people to beat plastic pollution

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…

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