Category: Environment

One killed, 99 injured in massive Nepal storm

Kathmandu, June 7 (IANS) One person was killed and 99 others were injured after a massive storm hit several villages…

7 years ago

Punjab decides to set Sustainable Development Goals

Chandigarh, June 6 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, here on Thursday gave in-principle approval to…

7 years ago

Monsoon delayed, heatave to last for another week

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Large parts of the country will continue to be gripped by a heat wave for…

7 years ago

NCR’s ‘poor’ air quality days down by 50%: Javadekar

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said the government's efforts to control air pollution…

7 years ago

Japan, China likely to sign panda research pact

Tokyo, June 6 (IANS) Japan and China are planning to cooperate on breeding research for giant pandas by signing a…

7 years ago

Her car painted with cow dung, uses horse-cart for small distances

By Chhayal Bhatt & Megh Modi Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Just as you enter the iron gates of 'Abhang Dwar'…

7 years ago

Gujarat first to launch emissions trading

Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani here on the World Environment Day on Wednesday launched the country's…

7 years ago

Documentary on ecological revival at two Karnataka dams screened

Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Marking the World Environment Day, an environment trust on Wednesday screened a documentary on ecological revival…

7 years ago

‘Groundwater more contaminated in non-ODF villages’

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Groundwater sources were likely to be contaminated by 12.7 times in the villages that have…

7 years ago

Thousands partake in clean Sabarmati drive

Ahmedabad, June 5 (IANS) As thousands sweated it out, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani here on the World Environment Day…

7 years ago

Rs 500-crore zoo to come up in Mumbai

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) An ultra-modern zoo of global standards, spread across 100 acres, is expected to come up in…

7 years ago

System to check particulate air pollution launched

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Gujarat on Wednesday launched the world's first emissions trading system for particulate pollution, the single…

7 years ago

Another tiger attack reported in Madhya Pradesh

Seoni (Madhya Pradesh), June 5 (IANS) After a youth in the Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh was attacked by a…

7 years ago

Himachal to buy back non-recyclable polythene

Shimla, June 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday announced launch of a scheme to buy…

7 years ago

500 kg trash removed by Coast Guard from under water

Chennai, June 5 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday carried out underwater clean up off the Kovalam beach to…

7 years ago

World Environment Day: Leaders pledge to save planet

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) On World Environment Day on Wednesday, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and…

7 years ago

Ganga will be cleaned in two years: Minister

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Reacting to criticism over 'Namami Gange' project failing to show results, Union Jal Shakti Minister…

7 years ago

Industries must adhere to environment rules: Punjab CM

Ropar (Punjab), June 5 (IANS) Taking a tough stand on environment protection, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday called…

7 years ago

World Environment Day: Khattar for eco-friendly ways

Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) On World Environment Day on Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar urged people to adopt…

7 years ago

Computer Baba takes charge of river trust

Bhopal, June 5 (IANS) Namdev Das Tyagi alias Computer Baba has taken the charge of Narmada, Mandakini and Shipra river…

7 years ago



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