Reply affidavit on behalf of the Central Ground Water Board in the matter of Suo Moto case titled "Haryana 60.48% groundwater over exploited Kurukshetra worst Jhajjar best says" appearing in the Tribune, January 8, 2025. The CGWA report, May 3, 2025 addresses the issue of groundwater exploitation and violation of …
The air quality in the national Capital is set to improve soon with introduction of cleaner and greener ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) from April 1. The introduction of the fuel, in which sulphur content is just one-seventh of the diesel currently being sold, will also earn Delhi the distinction of …
THE air quality in Delhi is set to improve soon with introduction of ultra-low sulphur diesel from April 1. The sulphur content in ULSD is one-seventh of the regular diesel that is used at present. The introduction of the fuel will also earn Delhi the distinction of becoming the first …
Narayan Lakshman Washington: U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced a new multi-pronged policy to reduce the United States' dependence on oil consumption and create new jobs after the worst recession in a generation. Speaking at a training facility at Savannah Technical College, Georgia, Mr. Obama described the policy, called …
EVEN as the budget appears to have some benefits for the Punjab farmers, especially in terms of direct delivery of subsidies on fertilisers, easy mobility of grain from one state to another and conservation of natural resources especially groundwater resources, the increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel will …
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Tuesday awarded an appreciation to two institutions that managed to produce environmental-friendly products while at the same time having capability to improve livelihood for poor people. In a prize awarding ceremony, the UNEP's Executive Director and Under-Secretary General of the United Nations Achim …
Electric and hybrid vehicles are gaining a foothold because they are cheap and clean. But batteries are either expensive or short-lived. Their future rests with industry
New Delhi: Chances of an immediate increase in fuel prices receded with oil minister Murli Deora and FM Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday failing to work out a way to skirt opposition from within the UPA and agree on a solution to prevent state-run oilmarketing companies from going bankrupt if pump …
THE LONG term sustained growth of the automobile industry is only possible if the economy continues to grow at 8-10% a year, while inflation and interest rates are low. Better infrastructure, which facilitates the smooth movement of traffic, would reduce pollution and promote economic development. The tax structure should help …
Kumar Manish | TNN Ahmedabad: Faculty members, students of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, ISRO scientists, government officials and city youth will participate in a cycle rally to promote cleaner, greener and safer Ahmedabad. The cycle rally will start from the old IIM-A campus, passing through CN Vidyalaya, Space Application …
A clear picture on the modalities of implementing a new vehicle emission norms in the country is expected by the middle of this month when the government is likely to come out with a final plan. "As of now, we don't have a final word (from the government) yet we …
Transport is a fast growing source of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) the world over. No approach to carbon emission mitigation can be comprehensive without addressing the transport sector. India has adopted a National Plan of Action on Climate Change as a positive step towards mitigating carbon emission levels. Improving energy …
While Brazil Has Cut Ethanol Blending On Short Supply, India Is Implementing The Plan Here, Raising Many Questions Prabha Jagannathan NEW DELHI YOUR evening drink could become more expensive thanks to the government
CHENNAI: Petrol and diesel conforming to Euro IV standards will be introduced in Chennai from April 1, according to D.S.L. Prasad, Executive Director, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Speaking at the inaugural function of the Oil and Gas Conservation Fortnight here on Monday, he said the sulphur content would be far …
The government today said it is on track to supply cleaner Euro-IV grade petrol and diesel in 13 big cities from April 1, but sale of Euro-III fuel in rest of the country will be phased over six months. Currently, Euro-III grade petrol and diesel is sold in 13 big …
Toyota plans to produce a lower-priced, smaller version of the Prius hybrid as part of a plan to broaden its offering of hybrid petrol-electric vehicles. The Japanese carmaker on Monday unveiled a concept compact hybrid that would be more fuel-efficient and cheaper than the current model to appeal to younger, …
