Rare ‘Corpse Flower’ Blooms in Australia
Adelaide, Dec 29 (IANS) Thousands of people have lined up to get a glimpse of a rare flower that smells like rotting flesh and is almost two metres tall in South Australia, the media reported…
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Twitter Joins Hands with Delhi for Odd-Even Scheme
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Micro-blogging site Twitter will help Delhittes know the best mode of transportation and route to take during the 15-day odd-even car scheme. Twitter India has partnered with the Delhi government…
Up Needs to Come out with Renewable Energy Policy: Assocham
Lucknow, Dec 28 (IANS) Apex industry body Assocham on Monday suggested that the Uttar Pradesh government come out with a comprehensive renewable energy policy to mitigate power shortage in the state. This will help to…
Milan Bans Cars Until Wednesday to Curb Pollution
Rome, Dec 28 (IANS) The Italian city of Milan has banned cars until Wednesday in an attempt to reduce the high levels of pollution while other cities have opted for measures such as encouraging the use…
After 13 Years, Tripura Power Project Finally Illuminates
Agartala, Dec 27 (IANS) Triumphing over 13 years of hurdles, northeast India’s third biggest gas-based power project in Tripura has begun generating 101 MW electricity, ensuring the region’s self-reliance in energy. “We have finally started…
Fresh Water at Puerto Williams in Chile World’s Purest: Study
Santiago, Dec 26 (IANS/EFE) A new scientific study has reached the conclusion that the fresh water found in Puerto Williams town in southern Chile’s Magallanes region is the purest in the world, the University of…
Cold Wave Conditions Grip Telangana, Andhra
Hyderabad, Dec 26 (IANS) Cold wave conditions have gripped Telangana and Andhra Pradesh with night temperature at many places falling two to three degrees below normal, Met officials said on Saturday. The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre…
Shenzhen Landslide a Man-Made Event, Not Geological Disaster
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) A landslide that has left dozens missing in south China’s Shenzhen City was a work safety incident, not a geological disaster, a State Council investigation team confirmed on Friday. The tragedy…
Click to Clean Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) If unattended mounds of garbage and littered streets with flies, rats and dogs feasting on the trash bothers you, don’t get upset anymore at the inaction of the civic authorities….
Only Eco-Friendly Vehicles for Public Transport: Gadkari
New Delhi: Union Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The central government on Thursday said that it will take all possible measures to introduce only…
Too Many Exemptions Will Dilute Odd-Even Scheme: Experts
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Delhi’s odd-even formula aimed at battling pollution may not succeed because the restrictions on vehicles carry too many exemptions, experts said on Thursday. “The scheme is a good initiative and…
Highlights of Odd-Even Formula
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Delhi government has announced an odd-even formula for restricting the number of motor vehicles on public roads, which is to be implemented from Friday, January 1, 2016. According to…
Kejriwal Unveils Odd-Even Scheme, Seeks Public Support
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Transport Minister Gopal Rai announcing the odd-even transport formula in New Delhi on Dec. 24, 2015. (Photo: Sunil Majumdar/IANS) New Delhi, Dec…
Strong Obama-Modi Relationship Helped Seal Paris Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of United States of America (USA) Barack Obama. (File Photo: IANS/PIB) Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) A “strong and productive relationship” between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra…
Decline Of Wild Bees Threatens US Crops’ Pollination
Washington, Dec 22 (IANS/EFE) The decline in the population of wild bees threatens agriculture in the US, where 39 percent of crops dependent on such pollinators may not receive the insects this year, a study…
40 Cities Issue Alerts for Pollution in China
Beijing, Dec 22 (IANS) A total of 40 cities in north China, including Beijing and Tianjin, have issued alerts for air pollution, the air pollution emergency management headquarters here said on Tuesday. Baoding, Handan, Langfang…
PM Modi Inaugurates Electric Bus Service for Mps
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated an electric bus service for parliamentarians aimed at promoting environment-friendly initiatives in the country’s public transport system. “The world has been discussing issues…
Beijing May Miss Goal to Improve Air Quality
Beijing, Dec 21 (IANS) Frequent spells of smog that have hit Beijing four times since November, may make it difficult for China’s capital to achieve its annual air quality improvement goal, the media reported on…
Decorations Made from Recycled Materials for ‘Green’ Christmas
Kochi, Dec 20 (IANS) In an effort to promote use of recycled or discarded materials, a hotel group has put to good use dry leaves, old newspapers and bottles to get Christmas decorations made and…
El Nino Worsens Food Crisis in Eastern Africa: UN
Nairobi, Dec 20 (IANS) The UN humanitarian agency has warned that conditions are set to worsen for millions of hungry people across Eastern Africa as the El Nino weather phenomenon continues. The UN Office for…