Misty Sunday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) It was a misty Sunday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 11.8 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season’s average, the weather office said. “The…
Environment
Karnataka court quashes ED freeze on Greenpeace bank accounts
Bengaluru, Feb 23 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) order freezing the bank accounts of Greenpeace India, the Indian arm of the international environmental watchdog said on Saturday. “We welcome…
Dog’s personalities change over time similar to humans
New York, Feb 23 (IANS) Not only humans, but their canine friend too have moods and personality traits that shape how they react in certain situations, says a new study. The study revealed that, like…
India’s top cardiac surgeon Panda’s heart beats for wildlife photography
By Quaid Najmi Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Unknown to many, India’s renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Ramakanta Panda – who performed a heart bypass surgery on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh 10 years ago – harbours…
Kochi blaze continues, probe demanded
Kochi, Feb 23 (IANS) A fire that broke out at the Brahmapuram waste plant, created a blanket of smoke over this city, prompting Mayor Soumini Jain and Congress legislator P.T. Thomas on Saturday to demand…
One rescued in J&K avalanche
Srinagar, Feb 23 (IANS) One person was rescued on Saturday after he was trapped in an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, authorities said, adding that there was no one else missing. “Few people…
6 suspected trapped in J&K avalanche
Srinagar, Feb 23 (IANS) Six people were suspected to be trapped following an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, a disaster management official said on Saturday, adding that a rescue operation was ongoing. “Six…
Misty Saturday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) It was a misty Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 10.5 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season’s average, the weather office said. “There…
Himachal sunny after days of snowfall
Shimla, Feb 23 (IANS) After almost a week of widespread snow and rain, the hills of Himachal Pradesh on shone bright on a sunny but chilly Saturday, a weather official said, adding the weather will…
Himachal avalanche: Trace of 5 missing soldiers speeds up
Shimla, Feb 23 (IANS) With the weather clearing up on Saturday following days of snowfall, rescuers sped up their search efforts near the Tibet border in Himachal Pradesh, where an avalanche killed a soldier and…
New round of winter storm expected to hit US Midwest
Chicago, Feb 23 (IANS) Another round of winter storm is expected to hit US Midwest region this weekend, with possible snow, rain, sleet and ice conditions, weather forecasters said on Friday. According to the US…
Three projects can stop India’s share of water going to Pakistan
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The government has envisaged three projects to give intent to its decision to stop its share of water from three eastern rivers of the Indus system – the Beas, Ravi…
Tortoise thought to be extinct rediscovered after 113 years
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A tortoise presumed to be extinct since 1906 has been rediscovered in Gal?pagos Islands, a remote volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, during an expedition. The “Fernandina tortoise” was found…
BSES-EESL join hands to offer Delhiites energy-efficient appliances
New Delhi,, Feb 22 (IANS) In a move to promote energy efficiency, Delhi power distribution company (discom) BSES on Friday signed an agreement on a strategic partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) to launch…
Will defend Forest Rights Act: Tribal Affairs Ministry
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Tribal Affairs Ministry on Friday said that it will defend the constitutional validity of the Forest Rights Act in order to safeguard the interests of the tribals in the…
Mild earthquake in Himachal
Shimla, Feb 22 (IANS) A low-intensity earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale hit Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district on Friday, an official said. There was, however, no loss of life. Tremors were felt for several…
NEERI, CPCB to inspect site for ‘waste to energy’ plant in Agra
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday asked the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to inspect the site where Agra Municipal Corporation has proposed…
Photographer captures ecology integrated in human life, development
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) For photographer Juhi Saklani, life can persist in most unexpected places, like a grand tree braving traffic, pollution, and dirt of a busy Delhi road, what she…
More snow, rain lash Himachal
Shimla, Feb 22 (IANS) Intense cold continued to grip Himachal Pradesh on Friday with higher reaches experiencing more rainfall and snow, the weather office said. The Meteorological office here said the chill would extend over…
Avalanche damages 30 houses in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 22 (IANS) Thirty houses were damaged by an avalanche that hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez border area. No casualties have been reported so far, officials said. While 22 houses were completely damaged, eight…