New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an exceptionally hot summer ahead, with rising temperatures expected across the country. The department forecasts six to ten heatwave days from April to June, potentially increasing to 10-11 by June.
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Glitches in ‘Pollution Under Control’ certification for vehicles and entry of polluting trucks into Delhi may come up for discussion in the Assembly on Tuesday as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prepares to table a Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report ‘exposing’ failures of the previous AAP government in cleaning the city’s toxic air.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Sunday termed the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy a "mega environmental negligence" as he rued that the lessons from the disaster "are still unlearned".
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Addressing the 120th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the pressing need for water conservation, highlighting the extensive efforts being undertaken across the country to address water scarcity.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Attero, India’s largest cleantech company and the world's largest recycler of lithium-ion batteries has been recognised by leading industry associations like CII, FICCI, and ASSOCHAM for its groundbreaking contributions to sustainability and circular economy innovation.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Hours after a high-intensity earthquake jolted Myanmar, causing widespread devastation, India came to the quick rescue of the neighboring country by sending rescue teams and providing humanitarian aid to assist in evacuation efforts as well as comforting the displaced populace.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) At least seven lakh visitors have explored "The Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery" at the Science Museum in London, in its first year of operation, the Adani Group company said on Wednesday.
Jodhpur, March 24 (IANS) In the arid landscape of Rajasthan's Jodhpur, the 'Jal Jeevan Mission Yojana' has brought a transformative change, improving the lives of hundreds of families. The mission, aimed at providing “water to every home,” is making a real difference in Khokhariya Gram Panchayat, where around 700 families now benefit from easy access to clean drinking water.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) More than 12.3 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections as of March 17 this year under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal scheme which was launched in August 2019, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) A downpour lashed IT capital Bengaluru, bringing respite from the sweltering summer heat, but caused major traffic disruption on arterial roads, especially leading to the Bengaluru International Airport due to inundation and haphazard vehicle parking.
