Category: Environment

Government mulling plastic ban on beaches: Goa Minister

Panaji, July 23 (IANS) The Goa government is considering a ban on the use of plastic on beaches, coastal and…

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Two killed in Kolkata building collapse

Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) Two persons were killed and another was injured as an old building collapsed in central part…

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UP to present ‘vision document’ on Taj Mahal before SC on Thursday

Lucknow, July 23 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will be presenting a 'vision document' on the Taj Mahal in Agra…

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‘Global trade of old, used vehicles causing toxic pollution’

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) In a new study, New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on…

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Going vegetarian one of my best decisions: Anushka Sharma

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actress-producer Anushka Sharma, who turned vegetarian over three years ago, says it is one of the…

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Rains likely in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) It was a cloudy Monday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

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Heavy rain alert in China

Beijing, July 23 (IANS) The Chinese Met office has issued an yellow alert for rainstorms following Typhoon Ampil making landfall…

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1,208 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

Jammu, July 23 (IANS) A new batch of 1,208 pilgrims left Jammu on Monday for the Kashmir Valley to perform…

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19 killed in Vietnam floods

Hanoi, July 23 (IANS) Downpour and floods triggered by Typhoon Son Tinh have left at least 19 people dead in…

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Drought fear haunts Bihar, again

Patna, July 22 (IANS) The fear of drought looms large over Bihar once again as it has received 48 per…

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Himachal to conserve biodiversity with Japan funds

Shimla, July 22 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will manage and improve its forest ecosystems under a Rs 800-crore project funded by…

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No flood-like situation in state: Odisha

Bhubaneswar, July 22 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday said there is no flood-like situation in any part of the…

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Kejriwal doubles financial assistance for parks maintenance

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that financial assistance for Resident Welfare Assocations…

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Delhi to have massive plantation drive next month

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that a massive plantation drive will be…

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Himachal aims to tap rainwater to optimize agriculture

Shimla, July 22 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is aiming to tap rainwater and use it optimally in agriculture and its allied…

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Heavy rainfall warning in five Bengal districts in 48 hours

Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) The Met officials on Sunday warned of spells of thundershowers accompanied by strong winds in five…

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Greening vacant lots can reduce depression in urban areas

New York, July 22 (IANS) Greening sidewalks, parks and vacant or dilapidated spaces could be an important and inexpensive tool…

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Rainy Sunday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) It was a rainy Sunday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded…

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Met officials issue ‘heavy rainfall’ warnings in Gangetic West Bengal

Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre here on Saturday warned of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" in five…

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Rains in UP delay Modi’s return to New Delhi

Lucknow, July 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return to the national capital after his address to farmers in Uttar…

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