Category: Environment

On Neeranchal scheme lies future of rain-dependent farmers

By V. Srinivas India's rain-fed areas are amongst the most challenging for the sustenance of the agrarian economy. These village…

8 years ago

Endangered plant discovered in China

Beijing, Sep 29 (IANS) Researchers have found a large number of an endangered species known as waterwheel plants, in a…

8 years ago

Himalayan mountain biking rally flags off

Shimla, Sep 29 (IANS) Ninety-two intrepid riders from 16 countries on Friday set out to capture the lesser Himalayas of…

8 years ago

Sharks, rays live longer than previously estimated: Study

Sydney, Sep 29 (IANS) An Australian university study published on Friday found a number of errors in the way the…

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Sunny Friday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) It was a sunny Friday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

8 years ago

Use geo-spatial tech for cleaning Ganga: Minister to officials

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Satyapal Singh on…

8 years ago

Sanitary supervisor’s course to be offered at skill centres: Naqvi

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Gharib Nawaz Skill Development Centres, to be set up across the country soon, would also…

8 years ago

Delhi’s monkeys may be sterilised, get IDs

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Delhi may witness its first-ever scientific sterilisation programme for monkeys to tackle their growing population…

8 years ago

New wetland rules notified; states to make lists of wetlands

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Environment Ministry on Thursday notified the new Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, to…

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Rain plays spoilsport amid Durga Puja festivity in Kolkata

Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) Sudden rains on Thursday put a dampener on the festive mood in the city and adjoining…

8 years ago

‘Golmaal Again’ cast uses Salman’s Being Human e-cycles

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Rohit Shetty's "Golmaal Again" cast, led by actor Ajay Devgn, has shown support for sustainable…

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‘Golmaal Again’ cast to spread word about tiger conservation

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The team of "Golmaal Again", apart from Taapsee Pannu and Rana Daggubati, will sensitise people…

8 years ago

Industrial activities banned in Karnataka sanctuary

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) In an attempt to save wildlife and for overall conservation, the central government on Thursday…

8 years ago

122,000 evacuated near Bali volcano

Jakarta, Sep 28 (IANS) Some 122,000 people have been evacuated in view of a possible eruption of Mount Agung, a…

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Climate change impacting estimated 40% of US growth: Report

By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Climate change is annually impacting the US economy by an average of…

8 years ago

Beware wheat rust, the enemy from the air

By K.S. Jayaraman Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) The wheat crop in Punjab -- the breadbasket of India -- and also…

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Climate change wiped out Tasmanian tigers

Canberra, Sep 28 (IANS) Climate change was most likely responsible for the extinction of the Tasmanian tiger from Australia some…

8 years ago

Sunny Thursday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) It was a sunny Thursday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

8 years ago

97% Puerto Ricans still without electricity

San Juan, Sep 28 (IANS) About 97 per cent of Puerto Rico's 3.4 million residents were still without electricity, one…

8 years ago

Punjab draws up plan to curb stubble burning

Chandigarh, Sep 27 (IANS) Faced with environmental and health concerns over stubble-burning by Punjab farmers, the state government on Wednesday…

8 years ago



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