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How young food exporter won Sh2.6m agri-prize
Alex Muli does not consider himself lucky, despite winning one of the most coveted agricultural prizes in Africa two weeks ago. This is because he has worked hard to reach where he is today. For him, it has been a decade of hard work, ambition, optimism and bravery, qualities that …
Pest invasion leaves Taj black and green
AGRA: Green and black stains have again started appearing on the marble walls of the Taj Mahal due to insect attack. The Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) superintending archaeologist (Agra circle) Vasant Swarankar said the issue has become a permanent problem as filth in the Yamuna river provides a perfect …
Solar power will soon become a peak-load source of energy: UPERC Chairman
The viability of storing solar power using batteries and using the same power during peak times is increasing due to declining battery prices, said Raj Pratap Singh, Chairman, Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC), here. “The storing of solar power using batteries is already working in several countries. In Australia, …
240 chemical units flouting norms
Ahmedabad: The state government has admitted that 240 complaints of irregularities have been reported about chemical units in Ahmedabad city and district. The state government was replying to the question of Danilimda MLA Shailesh Parmar. The government stated that there are 1,566 chemical units in Ahmedabad city and 521 units …
Vistara to stop giving 200ml plastic water bottles to flyers
Vistara will stop giving plastic water bottles on board its flights, in a bid to reduce plastic usage. The airline, which had earlier banned chewing of gutka on its flights, on Wednesday said it “plans to remove all individual-sized 200ml water bottles from its flights, This initiative was implemented on …
Honda receives CII GreenCo Star Performer Award 2019
India’s most trusted two-wheeler brand Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) was recently presented with coveted GreenCo Star Performer Award at the 8th edition of CII GreenCo Summit. Honda’s manufacturing plant in Narsapura (Karnataka) was recognised with the award for its environmental sustainable initiatives. Taking sustainable initiatives, Narsapura …
Campaign to make tourist centres free of plastic kicked off
Thiruvananthapuram: A project to keep prime tourism destinations across the state free of plastic and garbage, piloted by the Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission, together with stake-holders in tourism sector, was launched on Wednesday. Tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran flagged off the ‘Clean Kerala Initiative’, aimed to promote good practices like ‘Green …
Shakti Pumps (India) upbeat on Govt.'s mega scheme PM-KUSUM for use of solar irrigation pumps
Shakti Pumps (India) announced that the Government of India has announced a mega scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttham Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) with an objective to scale up use of solar energy for irrigation pumps. The new scheme would immensely help the farmers and will contribute to climate …
Delhi HC has no authority to decide on water-sharing dispute: Haryana
Also opposes DJB’s pleas regarding water shortage in Capital The Haryana government has claimed that the Delhi High Court does not have the jurisdiction to decide on the Yamuna water-sharing dispute between it and Delhi. Haryana said that the Upper River Yamuna Board is the appropriate body to decide the …
Maharashtra: Four villages make way for wildlife to be rehabilitated
More hamlets in Umred Pauni Karhandla sanctuary seek inclusion into it In a boost for tiger conservation, four villages in the Umred Pauni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary (UPKWLS) will now be rehabilitated. This will enable better wildlife management in the sanctuary, which is populated by breeding tigers. In addition, more villages …