Category: Environment

World’s last wilderness areas may vanish

Sydney, Nov 1 (IANS) Owing to huge global population and increasing human activities, the world's remaining wilderness areas -- regions…

6 years ago

Delhi pollution increased after Oct 25, Punjab to blame: Kejriwal

Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Accusing the Punjab government for failing to control stubble burning of the harvested paddy crop, Delhi…

6 years ago

Odisha declares drought in 9 districts

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday declared drought in nine districts of the state. A total of…

6 years ago

Water released for parched Marathwada amid tight security

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Nov 1 (IANS) For the third time in six years, the drought-hit regions of Marathwada will receive water…

6 years ago

‘Severe’ air quality in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital and its surroundings turned "severe" on Thursday with…

6 years ago

Drizzle in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of ODI

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 1 (IANS) There was light drizzle here in Kerala ahead of the final match of the India-West Indies…

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Hazy polluted morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) It was a hazy morning in the national capital on Thursday with limited visibility due…

6 years ago

Only green crackers for Delhi-NCR this Diwali, clarifies SC

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said only green crackers with reduced emission levels will be…

6 years ago

Internet Society, DEF highlight on community networks in rural India

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) With a view to explore synergies between community radios and community networks, Internet Society (ISOC),…

6 years ago

Odisha CM announces special package for cyclone-affected people

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday announced a special package for the people of the state affected…

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Centre release Rs 229 crore to storm-hit Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday approved release of Rs 229 crore to storm-hit…

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NASA images show widespread stubble burning in north India

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday released recent satellite images from NASA showing widespread…

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Got no EPCA directive on vehicle ban: Delhi government

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi government on Wednesday denied receiving any "official communication" from the EPCA to ban…

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Delhi air quality improves to ‘very poor’, curbs imposed

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital and regions around it improved from "severe" to…

6 years ago

Vets in 14 African nations get infectious disease training

Rome, Oct 31 (IANS/AKI) Some 180 veterinarians from 14 African countries will benefit from a training programme launched by the…

6 years ago

India can save more than 50 per cent electricity usage through LEDs

By Vishu Mishra As per the United States Department of Energy (US-DOE), lighting causes 5-6 per cent of the overall…

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Brazilian President-elect aims at ‘super ministry’ amid protests

Brasilia, Oct 31 (IANS) Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro plans to create a "super ministry" of economy when he takes office…

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Misty haze in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) It was misty and hazy morning on Wednesday in the national capital with the minimum…

6 years ago

Flood-hit coffee growers seek interest waiver on loans

Bengaluru, Oct 30 (IANS) Karnataka coffee growers on Tuesday sought interest waiver on loans for heavy loss they incurred after…

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Delhi-NCR air worsens to ‘severe’, set to deteriorate

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The air quality of Delhi and neighbouring areas deteriorated on Tuesday, turning "severe", with a…

6 years ago



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