Brussels warns of need for dramatic fish quotas cut
Fish stocks in European Union waters have been depleted to such an alarming extent that quotas for next year must be cut dramatically the European Commission said. fishermen throughout the EU would
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Industrial toxins killing fish in Sutlej river near Nangal
Toxic effluents released into the river Sutlej near industrial town of Nangal (Punjab) and in the area, where the National Fertilisers Limited (NFL) plant releases its discharges, have led to the
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Contaminated fish scare in Delhi
Thousands of fish which were found dead in the Sutlej river in Punjab late November may have found their way into Delhi and surrounding areas. The dead fish officers said were picked up by
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Eco damage costs AP Govt. Rs. 3,259 cr. on human health
The monetary implications of the environmental damage on human health in Andhra Pradesh have been estimated at Rs. 3,259,8 crore per annum or about 4 per cent of the gross State domestic product
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From wetlands to wastelands
Wetlands play a crucial role in preserving the catchment area as well as the biodiversity. The tanks of Karnataka, which were the lifeline of its people are on the threat of extinction. These
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Environment auditor for Hind Zinc soon
The government will appoint an international firm this week to do environment audit for Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL). According to official sources the government has already shortlisted five global
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Industrial pollution to be nipped in the bud
A low cost indigenous chemical software technology to curb industrial pollution at the manufacturing stage itself has been developed by the city based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology a unit
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Dump becomes gas chamber
The garbage dump at Gandhamaguda in Ranga Reddy district which has become a veritable hell for the people of surrounding localities. Domestic and hospital waste is being dumped at this place for the
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Haryana to focus on prawn cultivation
With a view to promoting diversification in agriculture, Haryana is eyeing a share in the global market for prawns. The state Department of Fisheries will forward the proposal regarding cultivation
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Steps to promote pisciculture
To promote pisciculture, 69 community ponds have been established in the district till October this year stocking nearly 1.75 lakh fish seeds. Also 10 private ponds were set up in the district during
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Foresters, villagers collaborate to combat forest fires
With already about a thousand acres of forests burnt, foresters in Trashigang are engaging farmers in a dzongkhag wide campaign against forest fires. About 190 villages in Samkhar and 135 in Kanglung
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Trawlers take toll on endangered Ridley turtles
As the nesting season of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles draws nearer, both environmentalists and the wildlife department are getting increasingly exercised about their security. This is because
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United approach to ivory haul
In a major breakthrough, the Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) assisted the Uttaranchal Police in seizing two huge ivory tusks and arresting four traders and poachers near Laxman Jhoola.
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Census men wear masks to fool big cats
The census men are actually wearing masks. The mask are meant to fool fool tigers by making them believe that they are being watched so that the animals don't attack them. There is a good news for
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No CBI probe into tuskers killing : CM
The Chief Minister of Uttaranchal, Mr Bhagat Singh Koshiyari has ruled out CBI inquiry into the killing of two tuskers at Rajaji National Park. Talking to mediapersons he said the government has
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GM cotton seeds sold to farmers
Although waiting for an official confirmation from a Central research institute, Gujarat agriculture commissioner's office has decided to initiate strong punitive action against an agri-firm for
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New nasal spray to wipe out bugs
A revolutionary nasal spray may turn out to be the most powerful weapon against infection since antibiotics were invented. The spray contains an enzyme taken from viruses which attack and kill
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AIDS counseling goes mobile
Delhi health minister A. K. Walia on Monday launched a unit of the "Rajiv Gandhi mobile AIDS counseling services" project, aimed at educating the general public, and not only high risk groups, about
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Tamil Nadu to cash in on drug trials
Pharmaceutical companies in the private sector conducting drug trials will from now on have to fork out 5 per cent of their project cost as "fee" to the Tamil Nadu Government. This is one of the
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Quake hits New Zealand
A large and relatively shallow earthquake struck the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island on Saturday but there were no initial reports of damage, the local police