Category: Environment

12 killed in China earthquake

Beijing, June 18 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and 125 others injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit China's…

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Cloudy day, rains cool down Delhi, showers likely on Tuesday too

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) There was a huge relief for the people in Delhi and surrounding areas as mercury…

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Rains lash Uttarakhand, offer respite from heat

Dehradun, June 17 (IANS) Rains on Monday evening lashed Dehradun, Mussoorie and other areas of Uttarakhand, giving a much-needed respite…

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Chennai hotels in a soup due to water crisis

Chennai, June 17 (IANS) Facing severe water shortage and high vegetable prices, restaurants/hotels serving South Indian meals are mulling ways…

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Prohibitory orders in Bihar’s Gaya due to heat wave

Patna, June 17 (IANS) In an unprecedented move, authorities in Bihar's Gaya district on Monday imposed prohibitory orders as a…

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India to lead fight against desertification: Javadekar

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that India will lead by example the…

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Pune firm develops solar-powered irrigation system

Pune, June 17 (IANS) To solve water crisis for farmers throughout the varied climate conditions in India, Pune-based company Khethworks…

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Heatwave kills 29 more in Bihar, death toll up to 78

Patna, June 17 (IANS) Severe heatwave killed 29 more people in Bihar in the past 24 hours, taking the death…

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After PM, Goa CM urges all MLAs to promote tree-plantation

Panaji, June 17 (IANS) Taking cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal letters to sarpanchas across the country urging their…

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Want to test nerves, trek to Great Himalayan National Park

By Vishal Gulati Kullu, June 17 (IANS) If you are an intrepid trekker and want to test your nerves in…

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Greenpeace seeks more ambitious measures on plastic waste

Tokyo, June 17 (IANS) Greenpeace on Monday asked the G20 group for more ambitious measures to ease the effects of…

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With no monsoon rains, drought-like situation grips Andhra

Amaravati, June 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh is witnessing unrelenting heat, depleting ground water, fall in reservoir levels as the delayed…

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NZ unveils plan to protect endangered dolphin

Wellington, June 17 (IANS) The New Zealand government on Monday unveiled a plan to expand and strengthen the protection for…

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Over 90 kinds of birds settle in Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai, June 17 (IANS) More than 90 kinds of birds have settled in a wetland park at the Shanghai Disney…

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Dip in mercury brings relief to Delhi residents

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Bringing relief from the prolonged spell of intense heat, the temperature in the national capital…

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Himachal hills offer exciting break from heat wave

Shimla, June 16 (IANS) With showers almost on every alternate day and unlike no major water blues in the Himachal…

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4,000 kg of plastic bags seized in Punjab

Chandigarh, June 16 (IANS) The Punjab Pollution Control Board, along with the local civic bodies, has seized nearly 4,000 kg…

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Chardham highway threatens Corbett’s memorial

Rudraprayag, June 16 (IANS) A park and a mango tree, commemorating the legacy of hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett in this part…

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Rain in Delhi brings respite from intense heat

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Light rainfall on Sunday brought respite from the intense heat in the national capital, with…

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Progress in garbage sorting on Mount Everest

Lhasa, June 16 (IANS) Garbage was sorted for collection during the latest climbing season on the north side of Mount…

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