Category: Environment

SMEs can be crucial in stemming environmental degradation: Naidu

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can play…

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NGT summons community leaders over STP to tackle Yamuna pollution

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday summoned representatives of the Valmiki community from Najafgarh…

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Heavy rains, winds hit southern Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 30 (IANS) Southern Kerala on Thursday afternoon was lashed by heavy rain and strong winds, causing trees to…

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Six killed in Sri Lanka rain

Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) At least six people were killed and 23 injured in heavy rain that lashed Sri Lanka,…

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Rain washes out Rahul Gandhi’s proposed Thiruvananthapuram visit

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 30 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's Friday visit to this Kerala city has been postponed due to…

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Dogs more brainier than cats: Study

Sao Paulo, Nov 30 (IANS) Your canine friend may be more smarter than felines as their brain possesses significantly more…

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Tackling smog needs clear, decisive leadership: UN Environment head

By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) There's no magic solution to the smog problem in the Indian capital…

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Indonesia closes international airport for volcanic ash

Jakarta, Nov 30 (IANS) Indonesian authorities on Thursday closed the international airport in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara province, due to…

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Dia Mirza appointed UNEP Goodwill Ambassador

Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Actress-producer Dia Mirza has been appointed UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India. Dia, who is also…

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Australian scientist tracks whale sharks using NASA algorithm

Canberra, Nov 30 (IANS) An algorithm developed by NASA to study star charts has been used by an Australian marine…

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Misty Thursday morning in Delhi, 19 trains delayed

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) It was a misty Thursday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 9.6 degrees…

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Cold wave intensifies in J&K

Srinagar, Nov 30 (IANS) A clear night sky has intensified further the cold wave conditions in Jammu and Kashmir on…

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Close all TN sand quarries in six months, orders Madras HC

Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered the closure of sand quarries…

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Dogs mouth-lick in response to angry humans

Sao Paulo, Nov 29 (IANS) Have you ever wondered why dogs are in a habit of licking their mouth? It…

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India to have new hydro power policy soon: Minister

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) A draft hydro power policy is being finalised in a bid to revive languishing sector…

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Assam suspends eviction drive due to school exams, winter

Guwahati, Nov 29 (IANS) Protests opposing the eviction drive in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary near here continued to rock different parts…

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Agro equipment firm introduces technique to end crop burning

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Farm machinery maker New Holland Agriculture has introduced straw management techniques -- a combine harvester…

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Why divert environment funds for buses purchase, HC asks Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the city government's proposal to use Rs 400…

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Odisha releases Rs 364.76 cr for rain-affected farmers

Bhubaneswar, Nov 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday released Rs 364.76 crore to Collectors of 19 districts for payment…

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Fighting stubble burning: New harvester endorsed by state government may help

By Vivian Fernandes New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Stubble burning in Punjab this year was less than last year, according…

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