Powering progress: Uttar Pradesh villagers generate renewable energy from farm waste

Sonali Singh | November 7, 2023 1:55 PM

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 7 (IANS/101Reporters) A dairy farmer from Samaypur village in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, Archana Tomer (50) can vouch for the efficiency of biogas plants in generating renewable energy. In 2018, Tomer installed a biogas plant with a capacity of 140 cubic meters by using her personal funds at her dairy farm. It not only catered to her electricity needs, but also helped her get rid of the large quantities of cow dung that the farm produced.

AU students to learn management skills of Lord Krishna

IANS | November 7, 2023 1:49 PM

Prayagraj, Nov 7 (IANS) The faculty of Commerce of Allahabad University (AU) has started a five-year integrated BBA-MBA course from this academic session in which students can learn management mantras of Lord Krishna through Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana and Upanishads as well as those of Chanakya.

Expo-cum-sale of Diwali gifts made by Maha prisoners inaugurated in Pune

IANS | November 6, 2023 8:09 PM

Pune, Nov 6 (IANS) An exhibition-cum-sales drive of the Maharashtra Prison Industry Sales Centre of goods made by jail inmates for Diwali was inaugurated by Bollywood actress Sonali Kulkarni, here on Monday.

Climate-driven crop failures, pest infestations plague farmers in Rajasthan's Udaipur

Paridhi Jain | November 6, 2023 6:29 PM

Udaipur (Rajasthan), Nov 6 (IANS/ 101 Reporters) Looking at his barren fields, Udai Lal Suthar (50) describes the severe agricultural losses he suffered this year. Both the vegetables and maize that he had cultivated did not survive, thanks to the unpredictable weather patterns and the resultant increase in pest infestations and viral diseases.

Climate resilience: Role of water-energy-food nexus

By 101 Reporters | November 6, 2023 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS/ 101 Reporters) A recent conversation between Shreya Jai and Aditi Mukherji highlights critical issues surrounding water security and climate adaptation in India. Mukherji, an expert in water resource management, underscores the importance of water in climate adaptation and discusses India's challenges in addressing these issues.

Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to college student accused of raping professor

IANS | November 6, 2023 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a 20-year-old college student accused of raping his professor.

Amazon worker loses Rs 1.7 cr worth stock after refusing to return to office

IANS | November 6, 2023 5:28 PM

San Francisco, Nov 6 (IANS) An Amazon employee, who quit the company after being asked to return to office in the US, has lost more than Rs 1.7 crore ($200,000) in company stocks but he apparently has no regret about losing such a large sum of money.

Delhi HC refuses to hear petition against prohibition of e-cigarettes on aircraft

IANS | November 6, 2023 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition challenging the prohibition on carrying e-cigarettes on aircraft.

No rank discrimination in maternity, adoption leaves in armed forces: MoD

IANS | November 5, 2023 11:13 AM

New Delhi, 05 November (IANS) Now there will be no rank discrimination in the maternity leave in armed forces. Women soldiers, sailors and air warriors will get equal Maternity, Child Care and Child Adoption Leaves that a officer is entitle.

Free Speech Tightrope: Guj arrests highlight State's struggle with dissent

Janvi Sonaiya | November 5, 2023 9:32 AM

Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) In the shadow of political sensitivity, Gujarat has recently witnessed intolerance towards criticism that resonates with the broader national trend of shrinking spaces for dissent. Two such incidents involving prominent political figures underscore the effects on freedom of expression.

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Powering progress: Uttar Pradesh villagers generate renewable energy from farm waste

AU students to learn management skills of Lord Krishna

Expo-cum-sale of Diwali gifts made by Maha prisoners inaugurated in Pune

Climate-driven crop failures, pest infestations plague farmers in Rajasthan's Udaipur

Climate resilience: Role of water-energy-food nexus

Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to college student accused of raping professor

Amazon worker loses Rs 1.7 cr worth stock after refusing to return to office

Delhi HC refuses to hear petition against prohibition of e-cigarettes on aircraft

No rank discrimination in maternity, adoption leaves in armed forces: MoD

Free Speech Tightrope: Guj arrests highlight State's struggle with dissent

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