State airs grievances over share of Narmada Water
Madhya Pradesh has registered its opposition with Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal for neglecting interest of the State in benefits from Narmada river water share among partner States. Madhya Pradesh
Pioneer (New Delhi)
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Diabetes has become epidemic in India, needs urgent attention: Health expert
Diabetes has become an epidemic in the country which requires urgent attention, but good news is that the Centre as well as state governments are committed to address the situation, a public health expert
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Kids suffering more eye cancer than adults: AIIMS
Children in national Capital are suffering more than the adults from eye cancer. The worrying trend was revealed in an RTI reply and is a major cause of concern vis-à-vis the health of children across
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WHO commends India for reducing maternal mortality ratio by 77 pc
The WHO has commended India's progress in reducing the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by 77 per cent, from 556 per 1,00,000 live births in 1990 to 130 per 1,00,000 live births in 2016. It said this
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India slips to bottom four in green performance rankings
India, which was ranked 141 out of total 180 countries on the Global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) rankings in 2016, has slipped further to the 177th position this year. Failure to improve its
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Solar energy transforming agricultural scenario in MP
Solar energy has seen successful application, not only in huge MW solar projects in Rewa, Mandsaur and Neemuch and on rooftops of myriad offices and residences, but also in the fields of farmers. Understanding
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School children should become environment protectors: Vardhan
Union Environment minister Harsh Vardhan today urged school children to become environment protectors and help the government and society overcome the menace of plastic pollution. He was addressing
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Study suggests 13 measures to reduce air pollution by 40%
A new study has suggested 13 measures, including reducing emissions from thermal power plants and cutting use of solid fuel in households, which, it said, can reduce air pollution levels by almost 40 per
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L-G holds high-level meeting on pollution in Anand Vihar
Taking cognisance on high pollution level in Anand Vihar area, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday conducted special meeting with Environment Pollution Control Agency (EPCA) and other pollution
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Climate Change: Delhi Environment Minister reviews State action plan
In a bid to overcome factors like fossil fuels contributing pollution in capital, Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Saturday reviewed the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC). The broad
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Dutch institutions, biz can help India deal with air pollution: Rutte
The Netherlands government, institutions and businesses can help India deal with air pollution caused by stubble burning around the national capital, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said today. "It