Category: Environment

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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Google Doodle marks 6 unique inhabitants on Earth Day

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) From Wandering Albatross to Coastal Redwood, Google on Monday celebrated Earth Day with a series…

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Earth Day: Modi commits for sustainable development

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his commitment to work towards the well-being of…

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‘PPP model of urban waste management needs $5 bn/year’

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The implementation of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in…

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Sunny Sunday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) It was a sunny Sunday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

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Sunny Saturday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) It was a cool but sunny Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum…

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