MSU’s new courses in environmental sciences
‘Students will be given field and industrial in-house training’ The Paramakalyani Centre of Excellence in Environmental Sciences at Alwarkurichi, a satellite centre of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
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Thunder storms alert: How extreme weather is costing India $80 billion every year
India remains the fastest growing economy in the world, a poll by Reuters said recently. The finding also found mention in Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s latest blog, where he lauded the ‘phenomenal
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Why Delhi dust haze may be here to stay
While the major air pollution threat in Delhi is from the tiny PM2.5 particles that get embedded in the lungs, during the summer, PM10 is the primary pollutant. For five days last week, a thick layer
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Nipah virus can’t survive in fruits: NIV scientists
PUNE: Scientists at the city’s National Institute of Virology said Nipah virus did not spread through fruits. “Viruses are obligatory parasites. They cannot multiply in fruits. Like any other virus, Nipah
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Health insurance a growing segment in India: Report
Health insurance in India is a growing segment, yet it hasn't taken off fully and several measures are needed to improve and expand insurance coverage, according to the National Health Profile 2018 released
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Dengue wards reopen at SCB
Cuttack: SCB Medical College and Hospital has opened its special dengue ward due to the increasing reports of dengue cases. The ward was closed in December after the number of patients decreased.
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Govt spends paltry Rs 1,112 on health of every citizen
The government health spending per person per year in India is Rs1,112 and it has only marginally improved over the years. India’s National Health Profile (NHP)-2018 unveiled on Tuesday says the per
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Mumbai: Four days ahead of plastic ban, confusion over disposal continues
While the ban will be implemented within Maharashtra, passengers coming to Mumbai from other parts of the country are also expected to be maintain caution while disposing plastic at stations. With the
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Black carbon pollution high on Hyderabad outskirts too
HYDERABAD: Forget the core city of Hyderabad; even peripheral or peri-urban areas are now under the threat of poisonous black carbon particulate matter. A research study conducted in about two dozen areas
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In Himachal Pradesh, 21 stalled hydel projects set for revival after Centre gives nod
“Of total 21, which were taken up for discussions to remove all hurdles,11 projects ( 339 MW) were at the execution stage and 10 others had not made any progress for years. A total of 21 hydel projects
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Tariffs, policy ambiguities blocking India's road to green future
Tariffs and ambiguities in policy could slow the country's progress as it races to reach its 2022 renewable energy target earlier than previously thought Though still heavily dependent on coal-fired
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UP govt scheme of zero tolerance to plastic at Taj yet to take off
Agra: The Uttar Pradesh government’s much-hyped programme of zero tolerance to use of disposal plastic, especially at Taj Mahal, hasn’t taken off as plastic water bottles and shoe covers still remain littered
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Climate change increased rains
Monsoon withdrawal delayed over Central India Climate change, particularly the increase in temperatures, over the last decade has impact on the monsoon with increased rains over Central India, Elena
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Over 43% of electricity needs met through renewable energy: Infosys
NEW DELHI: Infosys, India's second largest software services firm, saw over 43 per cent of its electricity requirements being met through renewable energy sources during 2017-18, a report said on Tuesday.
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Wind power tariffs sustainable at around Rs 3 per unit, Crisil says
COIMBATORE: Wind power is likely to be sustainable at around Rs 2.9-3 per unit in fiscal 2019 (2018-19) because of reduction in payment and offtake risks, lower capital cost per generated unit and conducive
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Renewable Energy ministry sets 30 Gw offshore wind energy target by 2030
MNRE recently invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the first 1 Gw offshore wind project in India, which has evoked a keen response from the industry, both global and Indian MNRE sets 30 GW offshore
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India gets its 1st ever national healthcare facility registry by Modi govt; another feather in health sector’s cap
It's no less than a feather in the cap of India's health sector. In a major development, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday launched the National Health Resource Repository
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Dust storm wreaks havoc, claims two lives
JAIPUR/ALWAR/KOTA: Dust storm followed by rains hit various parts of the state leaving two persons dead on Tuesday afternoon. However, rains turned weather pleasant in Jaipur as it brought respite from
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Australia’s rising greenhouse gas emissions
This working paper profiles seven of Australia’s largest emitting sectors, focusing on whether emissions are going up or down in each sector and the reasons for the observed trends. It also assesses what
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Uttar Pradesh plans reverse auction for over 1,000 MW solar project by July end
Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) plans to conduct reverse auction for its first large solar project of over 1,000 MW capacity by July end. Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable