Patna, Aug 26 (IANS) As flash floods wreaked havoc in Nepal, authorities in India stepped up preparations to deal with the situation that could arise due to the heavy flow of water downstream.
Hansi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM scheme) launched in 2019, with an objective to provide energy and water security to farmers across the country, is yielding considerable results in addressing their agrarian distress and shortages.
Gandhinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Clocking a remarkable journey in renewable energy production, Gujarat has emerged as the country's leading state in cutting down carbon emissions by record levels, thereby playing vital role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Clean and Green India' and also leading the march towards 'net zero' emission goals by year 2070.
Gandhinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar district has emerged as an important breeding site for the Black-necked Stork, with a new scientific study recording four active nests and eight fledglings at the Ramsar-designated wetland.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi and adjoining areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday morning, triggering widespread waterlogging and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the region.
Ulaanbaatar, Aug 24 (IANS) Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Monday stressed the need for diversified, adequate, predictable and sustained international finance for land restoration and drought resilience at the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Mongolia.
Ulaanbaatar, Aug 23 (IANS) Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav arrived in Ulaanbaatar on Sunday to participate in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
Bhopal/Jabalpur, Aug 20 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur has sought detailed information from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) on tiger reserve funding over the past 10 years.
Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 20 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday urged the Centre to ensure a fair share of funds and resources for Karnataka and other southern states, asserting that a stronger South India would make the whole country stronger.
Jalna (Maharashtra), Aug 19 (IANS) The Centre's Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme has come as boon for farmers in rural areas, with the solar pumps facilitating increased cultivation and helping farmers to avoid the damages caused due to rainfall shortage and electricity cuts.
