State of the Climate in Asia 2024
<p>The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing
Environment
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Food fight on the menu for WTO talks in Cancun
Liebfraumilch, the drink that singlehandedly destroyed the reputation of the German wine industry, is to be added to a list of traditional European delicacies for which Brussels is seeking global
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Let's do the Cancun
Trade diplomacy is an art, not a science. Hence, it cannot remain a purview of economists alone. The political leadership must lead the way. More so in a democracy. When members of the World Trade
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India pledges aid to Africa for TRIPS
India pledged support to African nations at the World Trade Organisation negotiations on Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights and public health revolving around availability of cheap medicines
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Flood of aid for drought hit
The SM Krishna government unveiled a relief package of Rs 856 crore for farmers to help them combat the severe drought that continues across large parts of the Karnataka
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Floods ravage Western orissa
After a prolonged spell of drought, large parts Orissa are now facing the fury of floods. Western Orissa has been the worst hit with the backward Bolangir and Kalahandi districts bearing the brunt of
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No respite from drought
Davanagere district in Karnataka is facing drought for the third successive period this year. Drinking water has become a scare commodity for humans and animals alike. Only some farmers with
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WTO deal on cheap drugs ends months of wrangling
A draft accord on measures to ease access to cheap medicines for poor countries was clinched between key World Trade Organisation countire sand is expected to be approved by the full membership.
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Pollution in the name of God
Many rivers and lakes in India are polluted not only by the release of industrial pollutants but also owing to release of offerings in the name of Gods that will decay and pollute. Only unpainted
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ADB funds for green project
The West Bengal government plans to launch a drive to improve the city's environment with a little help from the Asian Development Bank. The city's sewerage and drainage system will be overhauled
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Kolaghat chalks out fly ash scheme
West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd has chalked out a plan to eliminate the fly ash menace in Kolaghat Thermal Power Station. It plans to build dry ash silos to do away with the present