Category: Environment

HC seeks Centre response on plea seeking to protect Jahanpanah

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre and the Delhi government to file…

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At 44.1 degrees Jammu records hottest day of season

Jammu, May 31 (IANS) As the maximum temperature rose to a sweltering 44.1 degrees Celsius on Friday, Jammu city witnessed…

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Sirsa, Bathinda sizzle at 46 degrees Celsius

Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) With intense heat wave sweeping Punjab and Haryana, Sirsa and Bathinda towns on Friday recorded a…

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UK mulls extending law to protect ivory bearing species

London, May 31 (IANS) The British government has announced it wants to extend its tough ivory law by adding other…

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6.2 earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Manila, May 31 (IANS) A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southeast coast of southern Philippines Mindanao Island on Friday, the…

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Sri Lanka to face heavy rains

Colombo, May 31 (IANS) Heavy rains are expected in Sri Lanka due to the southwest monsoon forming over the country,…

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Air New Zealand flight turns back after lightning hit

Wellington, May 31 (IANS) An Air New Zealand plane was forced to return to Auckland on Friday after encountering lightning…

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Khajuraho gets steamier crosses 47

Khajuraho, May 31 (IANS) Khajuraho -- known for its famous temples with erotic sculptures -- literally got steamier on Friday…

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Japan adopts measures to reduce plastic waste before G20

Tokyo, May 31 (IANS) Japan on Friday adopted a series of measures to reduce the production of plastic waste ahead…

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Tata Power to build 100 MW solar project in Gujarat

Bengaluru, May 31 (IANS) A Tata Power subsidiary will build a 100 megawatt (MW) solar project at Raghanesda in Gujarat's…

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Dark clouds hover over tannery business in Kanpur

By Amita Verma Kanpur, May 31 (IANS) The tannery business in Kanpur is breathing its last. Tannery units were shut…

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Philippines sends tonnes of rubbish back to Canada

Manila, May 31 (IANS) The Philippines has sent tonnes of rubbish back to Canada, after a week-long diplomatic spat that…

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Goa Pollution Board expresses concern over garbage dump fire

Panaji, May 31 (IANS) The state pollution control authority in Goa issued a show cause notice to the Margao Municipal…

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Severe heat wave may push mercury to 47 degrees C

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Ministry of Earth Sciences has issued warnings for heat wave for the next 4-5…

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Temperature may touch 46 degree, heat wave to persist

Delhi, May 30 (IANS) With heat wave like conditions persisting in the National Capital, the maximum temperature is likely to…

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India’s green vision to see full duty exemption on LNG

By Subhash Narayan New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) In a bid to promote a gas-based economy, the new Government may…

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‘Bimstec nations could tap India’s green energy transition’

By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) With the Bimstec leaders gathered in the national capital for Prime Minister-elect…

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Developing nations need focus on water research: UN

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Post-secondary education and research aimed at tackling the global water crisis is concentrated in wealthy…

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Delhi government to plant 23 lakh trees this year

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Delhi government on Wednesday asked various departments and agencies to plant more than 23…

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DJB to build country’s largest STP at Okhla

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) To improve the water quality of Yamuna river, the Delhi Jal Board on Wednesday accorded…

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