Cloudy Wednesday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) It was a cloudy Wednesday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 28.5 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season’s average. The MeT has predicted light rains. “The sky…
Environment
Congress alleges Rs 18,000 cr scam in Metrorail car depot plan
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) The Mumbai Congress on Tuesday alleged a Rs 18,000 crore scam brewing in the Maharashtra government’s plans to allot a whopping 30 hectares of prime green land for a car-depot of…
Drizzles in Delhi, Wednesday to see rain too
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The national capital on Tuesday saw light rain leading to a slight drop in the mercury, with the maximum temperature recorded at 35.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season’s…
Submit action plan, status report on pollution in Bellandur lake: NGT
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday summoned top officials from Karnataka and asked them to come up with a plan and status report over pollution in Bengaluru’s Bellandur lake….
Climate change likely to shrink fish size by 30%: Study
Toronto, Aug 22 (IANS) Fish are expected to shrink in size by 20 to 30 per cent as a result of rising ocean temperatures due to climate change across the globe, claims a study. The…
‘Rusty’ lunar rock reveals Moon’s interior is dry
New York, Aug 22 (IANS) The Moon’s interior is likely very dry, revealed an analysis of a ‘rusty’ lunar rock, while contradicting a study that showed evidence of water on the Moon. The results suggest…
Air pollution is a real, serious challenge: Deepika Padukone
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone says most people are unaware about indoor air pollution and the toll it can take on health. The actress, who features in paint manufacturer Asian Paints’ new…
Trump administration dismisses climate change advisory panel
Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration has dismissed a 15-member federal advisory committee on climate change, the media reported. The committee members told CNN late Monday that they learned the news on…
Rare white koala born at Australian zoo
Sydney, Aug 22 (IANS) A rare white koala joey was on Tuesday welcomed at a zoo in Australia, prompting thousands of people across the country to suggest names for the cuddly creature. The white koala…
Sunny Tuesday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) It was a sunny Tuesday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 28.5 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season’s average. The MeT has predicted light rains. “The day…
Two sharks spotted off Italian beach
Pisa, Aug 21 (IANS/AKI) Two small blue sharks seen cruising in the shallows alarmed bathers at a beach resort near the Italian’s Tuscan city of Pisa, reports said on Monday. The sharks were spotted at…
Need to promote organic products: Maneka
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Monday called for more promotion of organic products as she emphasised the use of sustainable alternatives. “Children particularly are vulnerable to the…
Rhino horn auction opens in S. Africa amid controversy
Cape Town, Aug 21 (IANS) The first legal auction of rhino horns after years of suspension opened in South Africa on Monday despite opposition from the government. This came after private rhino breeder John Hume…
NGT imposes penalty on city hospitals not managing their waste
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday imposed environmental compensation of Rs 50,000 on four city hospitals who have not been handling their waste appropriately. The Tribunal imposed fine on…
152 dead, Rs 14,000 cr loss in Bengal floods: Mamata
Malda (West Bengal), Aug 21 (IANS) The ongoing West Bengal floods has claimed 152 lives and caused losses to the tune of Rs 14,000 crore in 11 districts of the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
Declining air quality biggest global challenge: Goyal
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Checking the rapid decline in environment quality caused by increasing greenhouse gas emissions globally has perhaps become the most important challenge for humanity, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday….
152 dead, 1.5 crore affected in Bengal flood: Mamata
Malda (West Bengal), Aug 21 (IANS) Altogether 152 lives have been lost with 1.5 crore people affected in the ongoing West Bengal floods, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday after visiting three northern districts…
‘352 km Mizoram NH to boost ties with Myanmar; provide new trade route’
By Rupesh Dutta New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Aiming to strengthen India’s geo-strategic stand and transform the northeastern region into an economic powerhouse, the Centre has cleared a Rs 6,167 crore upgrade of a 352-km…
Move to allow plastic bottles in US parks slammed
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The US administration’s decision to reverse a ban on the sale of plastic water bottles in some of Americas national parks shows “the corporate agenda is king and people and the…
Heavy rains hit Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Chandigarh and nearby areas on Monday morning, causing inconvenience to commuters. The nearby satellite towns like Mohali in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana were also hit hard, with…