Category: Environment

Several schools in Tamil Nadu closed due to rains

Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) Schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts were closed for second consecutive day on Wednesday owing…

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Brazil joins International Energy Agency

Brasilia, Nov 1 (IANS) Brazil has joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an association nation, a move that will…

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NCR air quality worsens to severe as stubble burning increases

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Delhi, and the NCR, saw considerable deterioration in the air quality on Tuesday, with pollution…

8 years ago

SC to hear plea seeking relaxation of pet coke, furnace oil ban

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a plea by manufacturers association in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi…

8 years ago

Delhi to host 9th global green film fest

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The ninth edition of CMS Vatavaran - an international film festival on environment and wildlife…

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Injured monkey rescued from Delhi University

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) An injured monkey was on Tuesday rescued from the office of Delhi University's Vice Chancellor…

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India-Kiwi T20 denied permission to use diesel genset

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) An environmental authority on Tuesday denied permission for the use of a diesel generator to…

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E-patrolling to be intensified in Sundarbans

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) E-patrolling through smartphones in the Sundarbans mangrove forests is being intensified, an official of the Sunderban…

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Countries need to take action to limit global warming: UN Environment

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Nearly 200 countries need to take urgent action to meet the goals of the 2015…

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China denies it is building tunnel to divert Brahmaputra waters

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Oct 31 (IANS) China on Tuesday rejected a media report that Beijing is planning to build…

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Heat stress optimally withers labour capacity in India: Study

By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Climate warming is impacting the human health globally. In India alone, opting…

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New Zealand mulls creating climate change refugee visas

Wellington, Oct 31 (IANS) New Zealands new government is considering creating a visa category to help relocate Pacific people displaced…

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Misty morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) It was a misty Tuesday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 16.4 degrees…

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World Bank loans $200 mn for Assam farm sector

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India signed a $200 million loan agreement with World Bank on Monday to facilitate investment…

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Tough emission standards proposed for industries using petcoke

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Centre has proposed to fix emission standards for 21 industries, including sugar and leather,…

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Indian policy-making often elitist: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Monday said policy formulation and designs are often…

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SBI-World Bank sanction Rs 2,300 cr loans for rooftop solar projects

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) State-run State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday announced the sanction of loans worth Rs 2,317…

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76 pc of LED bulb brands flouting safety standards: Study

Hyderabad, Oct 30 (IANS) As many as 76 per cent of the brands of LED bulbs and 71 per cent…

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Mercury drops but winter still elusive

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The national capital on Monday saw a slight dip in mercury, with maximum temperature recorded…

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Assam’s Parbati Barua trains Bengal’s elephant-keepers

Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) Noted Assamese elephant trainer and conservationist Parbati Barua, who was in north Bengal recently to train…

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