Hurricane Michael toll reaches 6
Miami, Oct 12 (IANS) The death toll from hurricane Michael, one of the most powerful storms to make landfall in the US mainland, rose to six, with authorities warning that the toll could further increase…
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Misty Friday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) It was a misty Friday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 17.5 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season’s average. “It will be a partly…
India lost $79.5 bn due to natural disasters in 20 years
By Arul Louis United Nations, Oct 12 (IANS) India has suffered economic losses of $79.5 billion due to natural disasters during the last two decades, according to the UN. Between 1998 to 2017, two of…
India targets 100 GW installed capacity of solar energy by 2022
Kohima, Oct 11 (IANS) India has a target of 100 gigawatt (GW) installed capacity of solar energy by 2022, of which 40 GW is projected to come from rooftop solar systems, an energy expert said…
NLIU Bhopal to get solar power at Rs 1.76/unit
Bhopal, Oct 11 (IANS) National Law Institute University (NLIU) will get solar power for Rs 1.76 per unit in first year as against the current rate of Rs 7.40 under the rooftop solar tender for…
It’s a relief that cyclone Titi is weakening, says Mamata
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) Even as the Durga Puja organisers worry about the effect of cyclone “Titli” in Gangetic West Bengal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the gradual weakening of the…
Two fifth of China’s coal power stations loss-making: Report
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Two fifth of China’s coal power stations are loss-making and owners could save nearly $390 billion by closing plants in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, financial think tank Carbon…
Encroachment, inadequate storm-water drains flooding urban centres: Puri
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Flooding in urban areas is due to inadequate storm-water drains and large-scale encroachments along natural waterways, said Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on…
Environmentalist G D Agarwal passes away
Rishikesh, Oct 11 (IANS) Environmentalist G.D. Agarwal, who was on a fast for the last 111 days demanding a clean Ganga, died after a heart attack in Rishikesh on Thursday. The 86-year old former IIT-Kanpur…
8 die as cyclone Titli batters Andhra, Odisha coast
Visakhapatnam/ Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) A very severe cyclonic storm Titli unleashed havoc in north coastal Andhra Pradesh and south coastal Odisha on Thursday, claiming eight lives in Andhra and causing widespread destruction, officials said….
Death toll in Spanish island flooding hits 12
Madrid, Oct 11 (IANS) Emergency services working in the aftermath of severe flash-flooding that struck the Spanish Balearic island of Mallorca on Thursday confirmed they had found two more bodies, bringing the death toll to…
Japan PM Shinzo Abe offers support to Swachh Bharat Mission
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has offered his government’s support to the Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation said on Thursday. “In a written message, Prime Minister…
Six missing post cyclone in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) At least six persons, including four of a family, went missing after their house got swept away by flood waters following heavy rains triggered by a severe cyclonic storm Titli in…
Stay away from sea till Sunday: Goa Tourism to tourists
Panaji, Oct 11 (IANS) Alarmed by the rise in sea water levels on Goa’s beaches on account of cyclone Titli as well as lunar influences, the Tourism Department on Thursday advised tourists not to venture…
Cyclone Titli causes rainfall in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Oct 11 (IANS) Impact of the cyclone Titli, which made landfall between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha early on Thursday, has also been felt in Jharkhand where some districts experienced rains since early morning. The…
Clinching argument: Framing climate change in economics
By Rajendra Shende October 8, 2018, brought two bits of news of a global nature. While both of them were defining pieces of news of our times, many missed the unmistakable and potent link between…
Hurricane Michael kills 2 in US, heads to Carolinas
Miami, Oct 11 (IANS) At least two people were killed as Hurricane Michael, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the continental the US, slammed into the state of Florida, unleashing a trail…
Indonesia extends earthquake, tsunami rescue operations
Jakarta, Oct 11 (IANS) Indonesian authorities on Thursday extended the deadline for the search and rescue operations for a possible 5,000 people missing in the areas worst affected by the earthquake and tsunami which struck…
Cyclone Titli claims eight lives in Andhra
Visakhapatnam, Oct 11 (IANS) Eight people were killed in a very severe cyclonic storm Titli which wrecked havoc in north coastal Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, officials said. The cyclone, which made landfall between Andhra Pradesh…
Snow intensifies cold in Himachal
Shimla, Oct 11 (IANS) A fresh spell of snow in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh intensified the cold on Thursday bringing down temperatures to sub-zero in the Lahaul-Spiti region. Temperature in many places remained…