Category: Environment

Lower monsoon, erratic rains to affect farm sector

By Saurabh Katkurwar New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) For the sixth year in a row, India is likely to witness…

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Congress to launch programme to fight air pollution

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the party will launch a national programme to…

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Thousands of passengers affected after Taiwan quake

Beijing/Taipei, April 3 (IANS) A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung County in Taiwan on Wednesday, affecting thousands of passengers who travel…

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Monsoon likely to be ‘below normal’ this year: Skymet

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Monsoon this year is likely to be "below normal" at 93 per cent of the…

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Delhi will be hot at 37 degrees Celsius: IMD

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the national capital on Wednesday with the Met expecting…

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Bad air killed over 1.2 mn in India in 2017: Study

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution contributed to over 1.2 million deaths in India…

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TERI aids UNSW to establish urban living labs in India

Sydney, April 3 (IANS) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently released its smart energy policy brief for cities at…

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Ready to provide relief for Nepal storm victims: India

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday said it was saddened by the damage due to the devastating thunderstorm…

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‘Right to Life implies Right to a Clean Environment’

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Emphasizng the need for inexpensive and expeditious environmental justice to mitigate the effects of climate…

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Congress manifesto recognises air pollution crisis

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls recognises air pollution as public health emergency,…

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Face-to-face workshops boost disaster preparedness

London, April 2 (IANS) Face-to-face workshops based on the psychology of behavioural change and disaster preparedness can be used to…

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Roaming recycling bin introduced in Shanghai Disney

Shanghai, April 2 (IANS) A roaming recycling bin has been introduced in Shanghai Disney Resort to encourage its guests to…

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Massive disaster relief bill stalls in US Senate

Washington, April 2 (IANS) The US Senate has blocked billions of dollars in disaster relief for states across the country…

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Waste violation settlement costs Tesla $86,000

San Francisco, April 2 (IANS) Reaching a settlement with US-based Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over waste violation has cost electric…

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Huge waterspout makes landfall at Malaysian resort

Kuala Lumpur, April 2 (IANS) A huge waterspout made landfall at a Malaysian seaside resort, causing damage to a number…

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Pleasant morning in Delhi, 34 degrees likely

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) It was a bright and cool morning in the national capital on Tuesday with the…

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31 killed in Nepal thunderstorm

Kathmandu, April 1 (IANS) At least 31 people have been killed and hundreds injured as a violent thunderstorm lashed through…

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PETA asks parties to not use animals in campaigns

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The India chapter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged all…

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Sri Lanka building temperature controlled warehouse

Colombo, April 1 (IANS) Sri Lanka has begun constructing its first ever temperature and humidity controlled warehouse which will enable…

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26 firefighters die battling China forest fire

Beijing, April 1 (IANS) At least 26 firefighters have died while battling a forest fire in southwest China's Sichuan Province,…

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