Two killed, thousands stranded as typhoon Maggies gains momentum
At least two people have been killed and thousands of ferry passengers stranded as typhoon Maggie gained strength and barrelled through the northern Philippines on
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E.U. cattle farmers on the brink
The nervousness among the European Union's consumers of meat products is turning into a major political issue, as a vast number of Europeans feel that their Governments have failed to efficiently
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Galapagos rue lucky escape
Favourable winds and currents drove most of the Jessica's oil spill into open waters. But how long can the fate of the Galapagos islands be entrusted to
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Water deal could give victims at least $2,000
Every victim of Walkerton's tainted water tragedy would get at least $2,000 as part of a proposed $50-million settlement of a huge class-action suit, sources close to the legal battle said Monday.The
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Environmental study in Bhotang; Dikchu mines
Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) has taken up an environmental study in Bhotang and Dikchu copper mines of SMC to study the impact of the disposal tailings in the surrounding river and suggest ways to
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Mild tremors in several parts
Various parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Pondicherry experienced a mild tremors on Friday morning. The geological phenomenon, which lasted a few seconds, occurred between 8.45 a.m. and 9.45 a.m.
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PM grants Rs.500 cr.; toll 30,000
The Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, today admitted that the Gujarat Government had been initially "slow" to react to Friday's quake and said the Centre would set up a permanent National
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Private firm to treat bio-medical waste
The Chennai Corporation and the generators of bio-medical waste have identified a treatment facility for handling the waste generated in the city. The Corporation, which had cancelled its order
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Coastal Konkan not in danger
Experts: The Goa-based India Meteorological Observatory has ruled out any possibility of the coastal Konkan coming under seismic pressure, including the tourist State of Goa. S.R Bajpai, the
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Quake heats up Gurgaon hot spring
Buckets and towels. Sohna village in Gurgaon is teeming with bathers. Droves of people head towards "Shiv Kund", the hot water sulphur spring in the hamlet. Its water has become warmer and more in
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Chinese warn of more tremors
Chinese Seismologists, who are heading for the quake-hit Gujarat have warned that more strong tremors may still hit the region, state television reported. "Chinese seismic experts warn that there
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Alluvium cover against quake devastation
There is a possibility of Kolkata being the epicentre of an earthquake in the near future, but Gangetic West Bengal and South Bengal may get away with less devastation thanks to its alluvial
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Liberian timber in UN spotlight
The US and UK are intensifying their pressure on Liberia's president over his role in fuelling the war in neighbouring Sierra Leone. In a resolution circulated at the United Nations Security Council,
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NCR panel flays DDA's Manhattan manina on Yamuna
The Delhi Development Authority, it seems, has taken it upon itself to prove Kipling wrong. The East Delhi to be precise, shall meet the West, and no less a megapolis than the US, once a "Manhattan"
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MP's pleas to protect tribals from diseases
Rajya Sabha member of parliament Y Radha Krishna Murthy on Saturday urged the central governemnt to "protect" the tribal people living in agency areas of Andhra Pradesh from various deadly
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GEF picks up stake in Indo-US Coal Washeries
Global Environment Fund(GEF) part of the World Bank, has picked up a significant equity in th Indo-US Coal Washeries Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between the Hyderabad-based VBC group and the US-bassed
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Electroplating units pollute Ludhiana
More than 1,000 electroplating units which are an integral part of Ludhiana's cycle and auto parts industry have been declared as the most polluting units in the city by the Pollution Control
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Ban on use of plastic carry-bags
The Bangalore Rural deputy commissioner has imposed a ban on the use of recycled plastic carry-bags and production of plastics bags that have a thickness of less than 20 microns, according to an
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Distilleries to get water cess refund
Sugar industries and distilleries in Uttar Pradesh will get refund of the water cess, paid by them under protest to the state pollution control board, following the judgment of the Supreme Court
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Notification on village courts
The Madhya Pradesh Government has issued a notification enforcing the Madhya Pradesh Gram Nyayalya Adhiniyam and thereby paving the way for the setting up of village courts in the State from