Category: Environment

Kargil touches minus 9.2, coldest in J&K

Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 18 (IANS) With minus 9.2 degrees Celsius night temperature, Kargil, was the coldest town in Jammu and Kashmir…

9 years ago

Of hope and despair: 40 years with tigers

By Saket Suman Title: Living with Tigers; Author: Valmik Thapar; Publisher: Aleph; Pages: 206; Price: 599 When one talks of…

9 years ago

Pleasant Friday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) It was a pleasant Friday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

9 years ago

Australia’s reptile black market poses ‘serious risk’

Canberra, Nov 18 (IANS) Australia's "thriving" black market for venomous snakes and other illegal reptiles poses a "serious risk" to…

9 years ago

Paris climate pact irreversible, say 197 nations

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 18 (IANS) Nearly 200 nations on Friday reaffirmed their political commitment to a global climate…

9 years ago

Drought hits over one million in Kenya

Nairobi, Nov 18 (IANS) Kenya said it has launched interventions to deal with a severe drought, which is ravaging several…

9 years ago

No backtracking on Paris agreement, say BASIC countries at COP22

By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 18 (IANS) Uncertain of what the near future beholds in terms of financial curtailing if…

9 years ago

Odisha to carry out development activities in 145 more mining-affected villages

Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (IANS) The Odisha government has included additional 145 mining-affected villages for carrying out developmental activities from funds…

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COP22: Least developed, island nations call for greater action

By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 17 (IANS) The island nations, least developed and developing countries on Thursday voiced their concerns…

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Britain ratifies Paris climate pact

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 17 (IANS) Britain has ratified the historic Paris Agreement that aims to cut greenhouse gas…

9 years ago

Snake rescued from Agra college campus

Agra, Nov 17 (IANS) A 2.5 feet long juvenile Wolf snake was rescued by the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit…

9 years ago

19 countries sign up for solar alliance

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) A total of 19 countries have signed the framework agreement of the India-initiated International Solar…

9 years ago

Concern for dogs can’t override value of human life: SC

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said an impression should not be created that human life…

9 years ago

UN Environment Programme launches initiative to save peatlands

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 17 (IANS) A new global initiative led by the UN Environment Programme to conserve peatlands…

9 years ago

Drink water, avoid smoking to maintain soft lips

Bengaluru, Nov 17 (IANS) With the winter season approaching, we need to take extra care of our lips. Drinking a…

9 years ago

US, Australia failed to act against domestic emissions: Report

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 17 (IANS) Six G20 countries -- including the US, Australia and Canada -- have failed…

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Prince William calls to strengthen wildlife protection

Hanoi, Nov 17 (IANS) Prince William on Thursday called on the governments of the world to strengthen efforts to curb…

9 years ago

Negotiating the world by the nose, the doggy way

By Vikas Datta Title: Being A Dog; Author: Alexandra Horowitz; Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK; Pages: 336; Price: Rs 550…

9 years ago

Pleasant Thursday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) It was a pleasant Thursday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

9 years ago

Srinagar records season’s coldest night

Jammu/Srinagar, Nov 17 (IANS) Srinagar on Thursday recorded the coldest night of the season as the temperature dropped to minus…

9 years ago



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