Environment protection must be of prime concern
Prabhu N. Badiger, civil judge (Senior Division), has said that environmental protection has become a matter of great concern. He was speaking after inaugurating a programme on creating awareness about
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Delhi's Air quality now 'satisfactory': Environment department
The air quality of the national Capital has been improving since the past week when dust storm had induced hazy conditions making the air unbreathable. Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday
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No check on artificial ripening of fruits, vegetables in Muktsar
Even though the district administration is trying hard to perform its best under the Tandarust Punjab Mission, it has yet to tighten the noose around those selling adulterated food items and using harmful
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PM Narendra Modi’s green mission is lost in haze
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a self-declared environment buff. His government’s policy on environment, however, is as hazy as the toxic dust cloud which enveloped Delhi in the first half of June, trapping
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Delhi gurudwaras go solar, to get 1.5 Mw power from rooftops
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) inaugurated its landmark 1.5 Mega Watt peak (MWp) Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) project for solarising rooftops of gurudwaras and educational institutes
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Govt to bring out single solar bid of 1 lakh MW: Min
Union Minister RK Singh today said the government will bring single solar bid of 1 lakh MW, which would also include storage and solar equipment manufacturing components. "The biggest (renewable energy)
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Gujarat govt announces hybrid power policy
AHMEDABAD: To boost solar and wind power generation in the state, the Gujarat government has announced a new Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy. Energy minister Saurabh Patel and minister of state for energy
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₹948 crore lost due to lack of trained manpower at Kudankulam nuclear plant: CAG
The NPCIL did not properly assess the level of expertise needed for refuelling before shutting down the reactor in 2015, say the government auditor. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
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Rs 3 per day: That's how much India spends for each Indian's health
Indians are the sixth biggest out-of-pocket (OOP) health spenders in the low-middle income group of 50 nations The amount India spends on public health per capita every year is Rs 1,112, less than
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Intermittent showers in Mumbai bring dengue, malaria
MUMBAI: With intermittent rain, dengue and malaria cases have started trickling in the hospital outpatient departments and clinics. Hospital admissions too have started swelling over the last fortnight.
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Dengue ward set up at SCB, sanitation drive starts in Cuttack
CUTTACK: The SCB Medical College and Hospital authorities have set up a special dengue ward to ensure best healthcare facilities for the patients. The ward has 150 beds apart from eight ICU beds. A
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India declares itself free of Avian Influenza Virus
SRINAGAR: India has declared itself free from the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza commonly known as bird flu. According to a statement of Agricultural Ministry, the surveillance throughout the country
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Delhi: Tag system to fix congestion, pollution at city entry points
In case a vehicle is registered as commercial but is transporting essential goods and services, the driver will be allowed to claim a refund. Congestion and confusion at toll booths in border areas
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Plastic ban in Maharashtra: Thermocol decorations set to be allowed till end of Ganesh festival
The state environment department (SED) is likely to allow the use of the thermocol decorations till the end of the 10-day Ganesh festival in September. WITH TWO days to go for the implementation of
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Delhi Pollution: Unprecedented! Dust cloud envelops city in summers – what does it mean?
Delhi Pollution: The national capital of Delhi has been enveloped by a thick layer of dust for the last five days. Delhi Pollution: The national capital of Delhi has been enveloped by a thick layer
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Startups campaign to tackle climate change
Non-profit network to build thriving ecosystems in India ClimateLaunchpad, initiative to encourage startups with green ideas, on Wednesday launched its Andhra Pradesh campaign here to seek participation
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Study says cardiac disease risk high in Telangana
HYDERABAD: A cardiovascular risk study done for the entire country by researchers of Harvard University along with Population Health Foundation of India revealed that people of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
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Gurugram remains most polluted city in Delhi-NCR since Monday
GURUGRAM: The city has remained the most polluted in Delhi-NCR since Monday. The air quality index (AQI) is now back in the “moderate” category in Delhi and other NCR cities but in Gurugram, it continues
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Three years on, three hydel power projects see no progress
SHIMLA: Three hydel power projects — Renuka dam, Kishau dam and Jispa dam — have seen no progress in the past three years, thus affecting power production in Himachal Pradesh and water and power needs
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Relief to developers: Government relaxes norms for building solar plants
In a move that might provide some relief to solar power plant developers, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has relaxed time lines for land acquisition, financial closure and the commissioning