Category: Environment

Rain in Delhi

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) There was rainfall in parts of Delhi on Sunday morning. The minimum temperature settled at…

9 years ago

Too much focus on solar energy in rural India: US environmentalist

Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) Vouching for going big on nuclear energy in India, American global thinker on energy and environment…

9 years ago

Himachal gets nod to develop Shimla, Hamirpur as solar cities

Shimla, March 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Saturday said the central government has approved the state's…

9 years ago

Light rainfall, cloudy day in Delhi

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) It was a cloudy day here on Saturday with light rainfall experienced in some parts…

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My wife is SRK’s biggest fan: R. Madhavan

[gallery type="rectangular" ids="36033,63941"] Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actor R. Madhavan says he is a big fan of superstar Shah Rukh…

9 years ago

Himalayan lakes kept NASA astronaut ‘sane’ in zero gravity

New York, March 5 (IANS) The rainbow hues of lakes that dot the Himalayas helped NASA astronaut Scott Kelly keep…

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‘Green Pakistan Programme’ approved

Islamabad, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved launching of the "Green Pakistan Programme" whereby over 100 million…

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Cold front eases smog in China

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) Heavy smog that has shrouded parts of northern China will ease on Saturday due to a…

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Poverty biggest challenge for environment: Modi

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that poverty is the biggest challenge for the…

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Greens want Goa governor to refuse assent to ‘coconut-not-tree’ bill

Panaji, March 4 (IANS) Environmentalists are hoping that Goa Governor Mridula Sinha will take a dim view of a bill…

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LED bulbs help save Rs.1.4 crore in Maharashtra: Official

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Nearly Rs.1.4 crore have been saved by consumers due to distribution of more than one crore…

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Greenland ice sheet gets darker, ups risk of melting

New York, March 4 (IANS) Greenland's snowy surface has become darker over the past two decades due to high absorption…

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Chimpanzees love to throw stones at trees

London, March 4 (IANS) Studying chimpanzee behaviour across Africa, researchers have discovered a previously unknown aspect of man's closest living…

9 years ago

Heavy smog over Beijing ahead of parliament sitting

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 4 (IANS) People were back to wearing masks in the smog-laden Chinese capital on Friday,…

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Manipuri pony facing extinction

By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, March 4 (IANS) The small but efficient Manipuri pony may soon be declared an endangered species…

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Tap water supply guaranteed to Bangkok until July

Bangkok, March 4 (IANS) After weeks of warnings over impending shortages brought by a dry spell, Thai Prime Minister Prayut…

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Argentina builds trash-eating robot with recycled parts

Buenos Aires, March 4 (IANS) An Argentine engineer has used recycled items to create a robot that can find and…

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Unseasonal rain in Mumbai, other Maharashtra areas

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and others parts of Maharashtra experienced unseasonal rain that brought the temperatures down…

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Parrots are just as smart as apes: Study

London, March 4 (IANS) Despite having much smaller brains than mammals, some birds like parrots and crows have mental skills…

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Vietnam experiencing worst drought in almost 100 years

Hanoi, March 4 (IANS) Vietnam is experiencing its most severe drought in almost a century, and farmers have adopted measures…

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