Colombo, Dec 17 (IANS) After 10 years, the environmental consequences of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was launched in 2013 and presented as a grand vision of connectivity and development, are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, a report detailed on Wednesday.
Srinagar, Dec 17 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday linked the Valley's tourism with global climate change, saying that the reality of climate change cannot be ignored any further, and the tourism in famed Gulmarg is dependent on snow.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity, 228 MWe waste-to-energy capacity, and 2.88 lakh biogas plants in the last 10 years, propelled by various incentives provided by the government in the push for green energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday planted a sapling in Addis Ababa under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative.
Kathmandu, Dec 16 (IANS) As Nepal’s high mountains, including Mount Everest, have been struggling with decades of waste accumulation, the Nepali government has introduced a five-year plan to keep the mountains clean.
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) Seasonal crop fires across northern India are increasingly being lit later in the day, a shift that scientists say could complicate efforts to monitor stubble burning and assess its impact on air quality, according to satellite observations and recent studies, NASA has said.
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were disrupted on Monday morning as dense fog significantly reduced visibility, marking the season’s first major spell of winter fog in the national capital. Several departures were delayed as airlines adjusted their schedules to ensure safe operations amid challenging weather conditions.
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Delhi once again woke up to a thick layer of smog on Monday, as the air quality remained in the 'severe' category across the National Capital Region (NCR), raising serious health concerns for residents.
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) In view of prevailing weather conditions and deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Supreme Court has advised members of the Bar and parties-in-person to avail the hybrid mode of appearance, wherever convenient, for matters listed before the apex court.
Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Emphasising sustainability as both a scientific necessity and a moral responsibility, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Sunday called for a decisive shift towards natural farming, saying that making Gujarat chemical-free and nature-friendly is his mission under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
