Category: Environment

Vast expanse of rainforests lost in 2018: Analysis

Washington, April 25 (IANS) More than 3.6 million hectares of pristine tropical rainforest were destroyed in 2018, according to satellite…

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Rediscovering treks of Kedarnath, Badrinath

Dehradun, April 25 (IANS) For centuries, pilgrims trekked hundreds of miles to visit Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines nestled in the…

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Egg laying mammals become source of novel anti-microbial

Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) A novel Anti-Microbial Protein (AMP) found in the milk of egg laying mammals Echidna can be…

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Five killed, 9 injured in landslide in J&K’s Doda

Jammu, April 24 (IANS) Five people were killed and nine others injured when a landslide hit a mini bus in…

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51 people killed in South Africa floods

Johannesburg, April 24 (IANS) At least 51 people have died after heavy rains battered South Africa, authorities said on Wednesday.…

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Heatwave conditions in Delhi, no respite likely soon

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Delhi witnessed heatwave conditions on Wednesday with the temperature recorded at 41.7 degrees Celsius, and…

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Earthquake in Arunachal, no casualties reported

Itanagar, April 24 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale hit the northeastern states in the early hours…

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Japanese woman nabbed in Australia for smuggling 19 lizards

Sydney, April 24 (IANS) A Japanese woman appeared in court on Wednesday after being detained at the Melbourne International Airport…

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Moderate intensity quakes hit Nepal, Tibet

Kathmandu, April 24 (IANS) A 5.2-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Wednesday, a day ahead of the fourth anniversary of the…

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Melting Arctic permafrost will have $70tn climate impact

London, April 23 (IANS) The release of methane and carbon dioxide from thawing permafrost will accelerate global warming and add…

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Philippines quake toll increases to 16

Manila, April 23 (IANS) The death toll in Monday's 6.1-magnitude quake that struck the Philippines' Luzon Island has increased to…

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Cow body wants firms to produce bio-fertiliser

By Nirbhay Kumar New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog or National Cow Commission will suggest the new…

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Colombia landslide toll increases to 28

Bogota, April 23 (IANS) The death toll from a landslide in Colombia triggered by heavy rains has increased to 28,…

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6.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines

Manila, April 23 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale struck Philippines' Eastern Samar province on Tuesday, the…

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10% organic fertilizer production to be made mandatory

By Nirbhay Kumar New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog or National Cow Commission will suggest the new…

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10% organic fertilizer production made mandatory

By Nirbhay Kumar New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog or National Cow Commission will suggest the new…

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Gusty winds claim two lives in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, April 22 (IANS) Two persons, including a five-year-old, were killed and three others injured as gusty winds and unseasonal…

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Severe weather spell to hit Pakistan: Met department

Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a four-day severe weather alert forecasting widespread dust-thunderstorms and rain along…

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HP commits $2mn for ocean-bound recycling chain

Palo Alto, April 22 (IANS) The desktop and printer major HP Inc on Monday announced a $2 million plan to…

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Respect, love, protect: B-Town on Earth Day

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) On the occasion of Earth Day on Monday, several Bollywood celebrities including Anushka Sharma, Arjun Kapoor…

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