South Asian MPs to visit Britain for renewable energy dialogue
byNew Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Parliamentarians from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be in London next week to understand legislative options and challenges…
Environment
UNESCO chief visits two biosphere reserves in Nicaragua
byManagua, May 10 (IANS/EFE) UNESCO director-general Irina Bokova inspected two of the three biosphere reserves in Nicaragua to get a firsthand look at their…
Sunny Friday in Delhi
byNew Delhi, May 10 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the capital Friday with the minimum temperature settling at 25.2 degrees Celsius, average…
One killed, seven injured by bear in Odisha
byBhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) A bear Thursday mauled an elderly man to death and injured seven others in Odisha’s Balasore district, an official said….
Kumbh pots to parade through Britain
byLondon, May 9 (IANS) Hundreds of Hindus carrying ornate pots known as ‘kumbhs’ will parade through London, Manchester, Leicester and Dudley over the next…
Delhi sees hot Thursday, no change likely Friday
byNew Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Delhi saw a hot Thursday with the maximum temperature three notches above average at 41.9 degrees Celsius. The met…
Ban captivity of dolphins in India, says animal rights group
byNew Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Welcoming the environment ministry decision that dolphinariums or captive dolphin facilities will not be allowed in India, animal protection…
Ensure 51 percent free flow in Ganga, Yamuna, say experts
byRishikesh, May 9 (IANS) Experts, environmentalists and spiritual leaders Thursday demanded that the government should ensure free flow of at least 51 percent of…
College near Agra bird sanctuary to be closed
byAgra May 9 (IANS) Agra district authorities have ordered the closure of an engneering college near a bird sanctury for violating environmental laws, an…
Seven killed in Tripura cyclone, lightning
byAgartala, May 9 (IANS) Cyclonic storms accompanied by lightning and rain continued to create havoc in Tripura for the fifth day Thursday, killing seven…