Rain in Delhi
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) There was rainfall in parts of Delhi on Sunday morning. The minimum temperature settled at 17.2 degrees Celsius, the weather office said. As per an official of the India Meteorological…
Environment
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 Michael Shellenberger cautions against “too much” thrust on solar power for rural villages. “I think…
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 master plans for development of Shimla and Hamirpur as solar cities. He said the ministry…
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 of the national capital. The maximum temperature was, however, recorded at 30.1 degrees Celsius, three…
My wife is SRK’s biggest fan: R. Madhavan
Actor Madhavan during the media meet of film `Irudhi Suttru` .(Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actor Shah Rukh Khan during the trailer launch of film Fan in Mumbai on Feb 29, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, March 5…
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 his wits during his 340-day mission aboard the International Space Station which aimed at studying…
‘Green Pakistan Programme’ approved
Islamabad, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved launching of the “Green Pakistan Programme” whereby over 100 million trees will be planted all across the country, the media reported on Saturday. The idea,…
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 cold front. The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) said a cold front has helped reduce the…
Poverty biggest challenge for environment: Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at the International Conference on Rule of Law for Supporting 2030 Development Agenda, in New Delhi on March 4, 2016. (Photo: IANS/PIB) New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Prime…
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 that takes away the coconut palm’s status as a tree, making it easier for people…
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 LED bulbs in seven months across Maharashtra, an official said on Friday. After Public-sector Energy…
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 of heat and a rise in snowmelt, finds a new study. The results showed that…
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 relatives: they love to throw stones at trees. While the researchers do not yet know…
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, the eve of the annual session of parliament that is set to discuss the worsening…
Manipuri pony facing extinction
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, March 4 (IANS) The small but efficient Manipuri pony may soon be declared an endangered species like the brow-antlered deer. Both these animals are found only in Manipur. “In the livestock…
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 Chan-o-cha has assured Bangkok residents that their water supply will last until July, the media…
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 eat trash, the media reported on Friday. The robot, Nano, has been built with discarded…
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 on Friday. Several areas in the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai experienced a drizzle…
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 that match with those of our ape cousins, new research has found. Among other things,…
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 to save their crops amid the water shortage, the media reported on Friday. In the…