Category: Environment

Goa may ban bull trawling, LED fishing: Minister

Panaji, Oct 4 (IANS) The state government may amend existing fisheries laws to permanently ban bull trawling and LED fishing,…

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Committee formed to manage water resources in northeast

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said it has set up a committee for proper management of…

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UP sets timeline for sewage, drinking water projects

Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam officials have been asked to wrap up by October-end work on the…

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In-flight bumpiness set to triple due to climate change

London, Oct 4 (IANS) Mid-air turbulence is likely to increase by up to three times in the coming decades due…

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Goa to ban plastic from all government offices: Parrikar

Panaji, Oct 4 (IANS) Government offices in Goa will soon ban all plastic from their premises as part of a…

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Volcanic eruptions can trigger El Nino events

New York, Oct 4 (IANS) Large volcanic eruptions in the tropics can lead to El Nino events, notorious warming periods…

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Turtle sanctuary to be set up in Allahabad

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) A turtle sanctuary in Allahabad and a River Biodiversity Park at Sangam are to be…

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Advanced global action without finding a smoking gun

By Rajendra Shende Mandated by the UN, the coalition forces invaded Iraq in 2003 to destroy its "chemicial weapons of…

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Misty Wednesday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) It was a misty Wednesday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

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Raising height of IGI boundary wall won’t reduce noise, IIT to NGT

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Raising height of the peripheral wall around the IGI Airport may not help in reducing…

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NGT seeks Delhi government answer to AoL’s claims on debris

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday sought explanation from Delhi government and DDA on the…

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Man killed by tiger in Pilibhit, 17th this year

By Kushagra Dixit New Delhi/Pilibhit, Oct 3 (IANS) While India launched its third Wildlife Action Plan on Monday with the…

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Central Water Commission signs MoUs regarding dam safety

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The Central Water Commission (CWC) has signed MoUs with IIT Roorkee and Motilal Nehru National…

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Farm animals bad for climate, warns report

By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Grazing livestock are linked to climate change. They can boost the sequestration…

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61% Americans want govt to curb climate change: Survey

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) Despite the US pulling out of the Paris climate agreement, a new survey has revealed that…

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Misty Tuesday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) It was a misty Tuesday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

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India loses 6% GDP annually due to unsanitary conditions: Venkaiah Naidu

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The lack of sanitary conditions in India has a serious economic consequence too as it…

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Heavy rains lash Hyderabad, three killed

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Three persons were killed as heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Monday, inundating low-lying areas and throwing…

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‘Secure Himalaya’ to conserve snow leopard, uplift mountain community launched

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The "Secure Himalaya" plan intended to conserve the snow leopards by protecting their habitats and…

8 years ago

Quake occurs off Sicily

Rome, Oct 2 (IANS/AKI) A moderate 3.7 earthquake took place off the southern Italian Sicily region's Aeolian islands, Italy's national…

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