Trump cloud over climate
India blame an excuse to betray the Paris deal President Donald Trump has given strong hints of either the US pulling out of the Paris climate deal or at least cutting back on commitments made by the
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Swine flu claims 22 lives in Telangana since August last year
Twenty-two people have lost their lives in Telangana due to swine flu and related complications since August last year, the government said on Tuesday. The death toll is till May 1. As many as 10,232
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Call to preserve habitat of Great Indian Hornbills in the Nilgiris
With the breeding season of the Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) almost at an end this year, the need to preserve what’s left of its habitat in the Nilgiris has never been greater. Researchers
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Railways looking to access 10 MW through the day from Rewa Ultra Mega Solar
Looking to access 10 MW solar power through the day The Indian Railways is working on an arrangement where it can use Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMS) as a power bank so that it can access 10 mega
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KK Wind Solutions of Denmark enters India
Will make and sell low voltage ride through devices Danish company KK Wind Solutions, which specialises in control systems for wind turbines — electronics that go into controlling the operations of
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Telangana government refuses to renew Lanco power deals
The availability of power at cheaper rates in the market has led to the TS not giving the nod for renewing the PPA with Lanco. Hyderabad: While the Telangana state government has refused to sign a Power
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In peak summer, groundwater levels in Pune remain stable
The groundwater situation in Pune region has also shown marked improvements in the last 3 months Even with summer season currently at its peak, the groundwater situation in Pune region has not only
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Target 90 per cent vaccination coverage: PM to health ministry
At the monthly Pragati review meeting held last week, Modi, sources said, expressed displeasure that there were still wide disparities in the vaccination coverage of various districts. A little over
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5% of world's asthmatics are from India
One of the biggest factors of air pollution, and subsequently asthma in India is the burning of biogas in homes for cooking India ranks first when it comes to the number of deaths due to lung disease,
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18-month-old becomes Mumbai's first swine flu casualty in two years
MUMBAI: An 18-month-old boy became the first casualty of the H1N1 virus, previously known as swine flu, in the city in the last two years. The virus hasn't been active in the city though it has claimed
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66 die as severe Lassa fever outbreak grips Nigeria
Abuja – At least 66 people have been confirmed dead from a severe outbreak of the Lassa fever in Nigeria. Nigeria is already battling to halt a meningitis outbreak that has killed more than 800 people
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More die as mysterious illness spreads to Liberia capital
More people have died following the outbreak of a mysterious illness that began in southeastern Liberia but has spread to the capital, with 12 unexplained deaths so far, health authorities told AFP Tuesday.
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South Africa may appeal court ruling on Russia nuclear pact
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's government may appeal last week's court judgment declaring a cooperation pact with Russia's state-owned nuclear company Rosatom unlawful, the energy minister said on
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Forming a 'Chakr' around air pollution to help Delhi breathe
IIT students started their research work on the shield in 2015 (DNA) IITians created a device, which when attached to generators collects particulate matter from soot One hot summer afternoon two
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Electricity connectivity reaches 32pc
The report, which has been released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), was produced out of information collected on connectivity of electricity to the main dwelling of household. On rural-urban
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Bhopal: NGT seeks report on measures to check pollution at Narmada source
BHOPAL: Central Bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought report from the district magistrate of Anuppur and state government regarding measures taken to check pollution at the origin of Narmada
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Climate Change's Dangerous Milestone: Earth Passes 410 PPM CO2 Levels for the First Time in History
The level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our planet is more dangerous than ever, as Hawaii's Mauna Loa Observatory recorded CO2 levels passed 410 parts per million (ppm) on April 18. The Keeling Curve,
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South Africa: Dam Levels Critical for Cape Town
Despite the recent rains, the water levels remain critical for the City of Cape Town. Dam levels are now at 22.8% for storage levels, which is 0.6% down from a week ago. With the last 10% of a dam's
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Indore: NGT seeks action plan for Saraswati cleaning
Indore: National Green Tribunal (NGT), central bench at Bhopal, has sought action plan prepared by the state government for cleaning Saraswati River. The government and Indore Municipal Corporation
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Uganda: German Measles Outbreak Confirmed in Agago
The ministry of health has confirmed an outbreak of Germany measles also known as Rubella in Agago district in northern Uganda. The disease has so far affected 42 children in Kalongo town, mainly pupils