Japan, China likely to sign panda research pact
Tokyo, June 6 (IANS) Japan and China are planning to cooperate on breeding research for giant pandas by signing a memorandum later this month when their leaders meet on the sidelines of the G20 summit…
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Her car painted with cow dung, uses horse-cart for small distances
By Chhayal Bhatt & Megh Modi Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Just as you enter the iron gates of ‘Abhang Dwar’ (invincible gate), a horse-cart welcomes you. Look around and there are vintage wooden ghunghroo bells,…
Gujarat first to launch emissions trading
Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani here on the World Environment Day on Wednesday launched the country’s first emissions trading scheme (ETS) to encourage and incentivize the industrial units to cut air…
Documentary on ecological revival at two Karnataka dams screened
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Marking the World Environment Day, an environment trust on Wednesday screened a documentary on ecological revival at two dams in Karnataka in order to spread awareness on preserving the natural habitat…
‘Groundwater more contaminated in non-ODF villages’
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Groundwater sources were likely to be contaminated by 12.7 times in the villages that have not become open defecation free (ODF) as compared to those free from open defecation, reveals…
Thousands partake in clean Sabarmati drive
Ahmedabad, June 5 (IANS) As thousands sweated it out, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani here on the World Environment Day on Wednesday launched a massive five-day Sabarmati river clean-up campaign initiated by the Ahmedabad Municipal…
Rs 500-crore zoo to come up in Mumbai
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) An ultra-modern zoo of global standards, spread across 100 acres, is expected to come up in the lush green environs in the suburban Goregaon in Maharashtra, officials said here on Wednesday….
System to check particulate air pollution launched
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Gujarat on Wednesday launched the world’s first emissions trading system for particulate pollution, the single greatest threat to human health globally, officials said. It’s a market-based system where the government…
Another tiger attack reported in Madhya Pradesh
Seoni (Madhya Pradesh), June 5 (IANS) After a youth in the Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh was attacked by a tiger on June 1, another incident of the tiger attack on Tuesday near the Paraspani…
Himachal to buy back non-recyclable polythene
Shimla, June 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday announced launch of a scheme to buy back non-recyclable polythene at a fixed price. He also launched environment-friendly bags made by the…
500 kg trash removed by Coast Guard from under water
Chennai, June 5 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday carried out underwater clean up off the Kovalam beach to mark the World Environment Day and removed 500 kg of trash. The Coast Guard, along…
World Environment Day: Leaders pledge to save planet
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) On World Environment Day on Wednesday, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the leaders who expressed their commitment to ensure a…
Ganga will be cleaned in two years: Minister
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Reacting to criticism over ‘Namami Gange’ project failing to show results, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said the capacity building programmes were underway and visible changes…
Industries must adhere to environment rules: Punjab CM
Ropar (Punjab), June 5 (IANS) Taking a tough stand on environment protection, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday called for collective efforts by every citizen to check pollution, while stressing on the need to…
World Environment Day: Khattar for eco-friendly ways
Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) On World Environment Day on Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar urged people to adopt eco-friendly practices to save the nature. “Let’s commit ourselves on #WorldEnvironmentDay to motivate people for…
Computer Baba takes charge of river trust
Bhopal, June 5 (IANS) Namdev Das Tyagi alias Computer Baba has taken the charge of Narmada, Mandakini and Shipra river trust. Tyagi was made the President of the trust on Tuesday in the presence of…
Environmental protection is must: Himachal CM
Shimla, June 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday greeted people on World Environment Day and said environmental protection is necessary to lead a healthy life. “Hearty greetings to the country…
CM pledges to make Punjab healthiest in India
Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday pledged to make the state’s healthiest in India by providing pollution free air and water. “As we launch #TandarustPunjab 2.0, we are on our…
Water riots begin in UP’s Bundelkhand
Banda (Uttar Pradesh), June 5 (IANS) Wells and hand-pumps have dried up, ponds have disappeared, the water table has receded and Bundelkhand in Uttar Pradesh is now fighting for water. The few water sources that…
‘India can replicate China’s plan to tackle pollution’
By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) China’s experience can be relevant to India in tackling high pollution levels across the country, a new report by a Chinese policy and advocacy group said on…