Category: Environment

Partly cloudy Tuesday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) It was a partly cloudy Tuesday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 28…

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Karnataka assembly resolves to release Cauvery water

Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) A joint session of the Karnataka legislature on Monday unanimously passed a resolution to release water…

9 years ago

Gogoi writes to Modi over dam in Brahmaputra’s upper reaches

Guwahati, Oct 3 (IANS) Expressing apprehension over China's decision to block a tributary of the Brahmaputra, former Assam Chief Minister…

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Government unveils urban agenda for next 20 years

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Stressing the need to go for a big push to fully realise the benefits of…

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France welcomes Paris agreement ratification by India

Paris/New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande has welcomed India's ratification of the Paris Agreement, and recalled the…

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Taiwan to send delegation to COP22 despite opposition from China

Taipei, Oct 3 (IANS) Taiwan will send its delegation to the UN Climate Change COP22 summit, slated to begin in…

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Heavy smog continues to shroud Beijing

Beijing, Oct 3 (IANS) Heavy air pollution continues to affect Beijing and surrounding areas, authorities said on Monday. According to…

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Delhi continues to top world’s most polluted megacities list: WHO

By Alison Saldanha Delhis air is the worst among world megacities, the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed recently, even as…

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Climate math and forgotten sums

By Rajendra Shende A brilliant and amusing mathematician of our times, Joseph Keller, was known for his playful indulgence in…

9 years ago

Warm, humid Monday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) It was a warm, humid Monday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature…

9 years ago

Researchers reveal first Mars rover made in Mexico

Mexico City, Oct 3 (IANS) The first prototype of a Mars explorer robot designed in Mexico by a team of…

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UN chief welcomes India joining Paris climate deal

United Nations, Oct 3 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed India formally joining the Paris climate change agreement. "India…

9 years ago

US lauds India for ratifying Paris climate deal

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) In joining the Paris climate agreement, India has taken a bold and decisive step in…

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Activists offer water, glucose to dying Yamuna

Agra, Oct 2 (IANS) Displaying "Gandhigiri" on Mahatma's birthday, activists here on Sunday offered water to Yamuna and put it…

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Paris climate pact: India deposits instrument of ratification

New Delhi/United Nations, Oct 2 (IANS) India on Sunday deposited its Instrument of Ratification of the Paris Agreement on Climate…

9 years ago

Paris climate pact: India deposits instrument of ratification

New Delhi/Paris, Oct 2 (IANS) India on Sunday deposited its Instrument of Ratification of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change…

9 years ago

Viacom18, Mumbai First to adopt three railway stations

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Entertainment network Viacom18 joined hands with not-for profit organisation Mumbai First for the Hamara Station Hamari…

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Environment shapes our immune system

London, Oct 2 (IANS) Family history and environment of the residential area are responsible for the differences between individual immune…

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Urban Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh now free from open defecation

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) A total of 180 cities and towns in Gujarat, including Mahatma Gandhi's home district Porbandar,…

9 years ago

Activists launch ‘Sarson Satyagraha’ against GM Mustard

Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) A section of beekeepers, farmers and activists marched in protest here against GM Mustard being considered…

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