Cloudy sky, rain likely in Delhi
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was cloudy sky in the national capital on Wednesday with the Met department predicting light rain or drizzle. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.4 degrees Celsius, an India…
Environment
Did you think I was going in forever: Salman on blackbuck poaching case
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who is gearing up for “Race 3”, was asked if he was worried about the money riding on him while he was caught up with the court…
Hawaii issues ‘red air’ alert for areas near Kilauea volcano
Washington, May 15 (IANS) A “condition red” air quality alert has been issued after the Hawaii Fire Department reported that fissures near the Kilauea volcano were releasing high levels of sulfur dioxide gas. Hawaii civil…
Heavy rains, floods kill 7 in Afghanistan
Kabul, May 15 (IANS) Heavy rains and flooding have claimed seven lives and destroyed several houses in Afghanistan’s northern Samangan and Baghlan provinces. Two women and four children were among the dead in torrential rains…
Stalin congratulates Yeddyurappa
Chennai, May 15 (IANS) DMK leader M.K. Stalin on Tuesday congratulated BJP’s Chief Ministerial candidate B.S. Yeddyurappa for his party’s victory in the Karnataka Assembly election. In a tweet, Stalin also told the new government…
Storms in India: 10,000 people marked safe on Facebook safety tool
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Facebook on Tuesday said nearly 10,000 people have marked themselves safe till now, using the social network’s “Safety Check” feature that was activated on Monday following storms across India. Dust…
Light rains likely in Delhi
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) It was a clear sky in the national capital on Tuesday morning, the Met said, adding it will get cloudy and the city might receive light rain or drizzle. The…
India’s green sectors to employ 300,000 workers by 2022: ILO
By Arul Louis United Nations, May 15 (IANS) The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has estimated that 300,000 workers will be employed directly in the solar and wind energy sectors by 2022 to meet India’s goal…
GEAC allows field trials of GM Mustard
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Environment Ministry has allowed field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) variety of mustard, which are expected to be held this winter. GEAC…
Government starts enrolment in green skill courses
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In its bid to create over five lakh job opportunities by 2021 through green skills, the government on Monday launced mobile application to begin enrolments in 30 expert course under…
Mild winds, thunderstorm likely in next 48 hours
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) A day after Delhi saw a severe dust storm and winds at 107 kmph killing two people here, the national capital on Monday saw a calm day, though the Met…
Temperatures dip after thunderstorm in Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh, May 14 (IANS) As a thunderstorm hit areas in Punjab and Haryana overnight, the maximum temperatures in the northern region dipped on Monday, giving relief to people from the hot weather. Maximum temperatures hovered…
SC dismayed at ‘misuse’ of environment funds by states
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Disappointed by the “misuse” of huge funds, meant for the protection of the environment and the benefit of people, for other purposes like municipal works by the states, the Supreme…
Phenomenal rise in nuclear power in 3 years: WNA chief
By Biswajit Choudhury Sochi (Russia), May 14 (IANS) Nuclear power is the only source of energy with a low carbon footprint that countries can purchase of which the world has witnessed a phenomenal expansion in…
Thousands of fishes found dead in UP, probe ordered
Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) Thousands of fishes were found floating dead on the banks of the Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district following which a probe has been ordered, officials said on Monday. District…
Over 450 PCR calls received during storm: Delhi Police
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) More than 450 emergency calls were made to the Police Control Room (PCR) owing to the sudden thunderstorm and dust storm that hit the national capital, the Delhi Police said…
Renewables major economic opportunity for India: German energy consultant
By Vishal Gulati Bad Kreuznach (Germany), May 14 (IANS) Tapping renewable energy is a major economic opportunity for developing economies like India. There is a master plan to clean up cities and this would lead…
Over 8,000 affected by Sri Lanka flash floods
Colombo, May 14 (IANS) Over 8,000 people were affected as heavy rains caused flash floods in Sri Lanka’s Galle and Kalutara districts, the Disaster Management Centre said on Monday. Several people were evacuated from their…
Taj Heritage Corridor being resurrected in new avatar, but questions remain
By Brij Khandelwal Agra, May 14 (IANS) The controversial Taj Heritage Corridor which brought down the Mayawati government in 2003 is being resurrected in a new avatar — but disturbing questions remain, environmentalists say. The…
MHA puts storm toll at 53; Rahul condoles
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Dust storm, hail and lightning have claimed as many as 53 lives in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Delhi, said Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday. As…