The company has secured two renovation & modernisation (R&M) contracts for hydroelectric plants in Balimela (Odisha) and Bairasiul (Himachal Pradesh) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured
World's first dengue vaccine now approved in 11 countries (Getty Images)World's first dengue vaccine now approved in 11 countries (Getty Images) Sanofi-Pasteur, the vaccines global business unit of Sanofi,
Lucknow: With 10 new cases of dengue reported in Lucknow district on Monday, taking the tally of people affected to 457, official data revealed that those living in and around the areas of Sanjay Gandhi
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Delhi's Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung to convene on Wednesday a meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the civic bodies to discuss ways and means to deal with the
"Surgical strikes" of a different kind will be conducted in the city. The UT health department has used the term for "surprise raids" to be conducted against dengue mosquitoes. Sources in the health department
CHANDIGARH: The threat of a thick cover of smog enveloping the region in the weeks to come looms large as stubble burning is likely to continue unabated this season too. Besides, authorities are yet to
Nagpur: Activists, scientists and experts continue to oppose the ongoing process for clearance to GM mustard by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). They claim the process of calling for
NEW DELHI: With the deadline of submitting comments of stakeholders on genetically modified mustard to the central biotech regulator coming to an end on Wednesday, both anti and pro-GM groups have stepped
Vadodara, India, Oct 5, 2016 – The solar-based microgrid will provide uninterrupted power supply to ABB’s largest manufacturing facility ABB today announced that it will install a fully integrated and
Many encroached drains were identified at Kapra, Uppal, L.B. Nagar and Chaitanyapuri. Hyderabad: With 32 special teams, GHMC authorities began the “Samagrah” survey on nala and lake encroachments on
The biggest beneficiary was Medak, where the groundwater levels were low. Hyderabad: Heavy rain in September has helped recharge groundwater all over the state except Khammam. The average groundwater
BHOPAL: National Green Tribunal central zone bench, Bhopal on Tuesday slapped notices on state government agencies, including, collector Bhopal and commissioner, Bhopal Municipal Corporation for letting
At a time when man-animal conflict has become the order of the day, hike in relief towards the cases of crop loss and injuries to people has finally brought smile on the faces of coffee planters and farmers
More than 17 crore trees have been planted in Bihar so far as part of efforts to achieve 15 per cent greenery by 2017, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said. Bihar had launched the 'Hariyali Mission' in
Decreasing water level in Pushkar Lake has come down hard on fishes and dozens of them died in last 48 hours. The incident irked the priest association which has warned of agitation during the international
"After US joined in September, India's joining represents the fulfillment of that shared objective and a significant step towards the Paris Agreement entering into force this year," said White House National
STRASBOURG: The European Parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly backed the ratification of the Paris climate deal, in a vote attended by UN chief Ban Ki-moon that paves the way for the landmark pact to come
PUNE: India has deposited its instrument of ratification with the UN Depositary to join the Paris Agreement. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has welcomed India's decision to ratify the Paris Agreement.
Centre outlines urban agenda for next 20 years Environmental sustainability could become the next major challenge as India surges along its projected growth trajectory and the country needs to strike
RAIPUR: Fire cracker sellers and manufacturers have been directed not to manufacture or trade fireworks that creates noise above 125 decibel in the atmosphere. The guidelines come in wake of recent
