56 killed, over 500 injured in China quake
byBeijing, April 20 (IANS) At least 56 people were killed and more than 500 others injured Saturday when a massive earthquake measuring 7.0 on…
Environment
Delhi to have a cloudy Saturday
byNew Delhi, April 20 (IANS) It was a sunny clear morning in the capital Saturday with the maximum temperature likely to be around 38…
Warm Friday in Delhi, Saturday to be same
byNew Delhi, April 19 (IANS) It was a hot Friday in the capital as the maximum temperature was recorded two notches above average at…
Toxic gas kills over 500 dogs, pigs in China
byBeijing, April 19 (IANS) Over 500 pigs and dogs have been found dead in a village in China, and officials Friday said the animals…
Green buildings can help India minimise power shortages
byNew Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Indian government must set stricter norms and push for the development of energy-efficient buildings so that the country…
SC order on reopening Karnataka mines brings relief
byBangalore, April 19 (IANS) Iron and steel firms in Karnataka are relieved over the Supreme Court order to allow reopening of mines in A…
Hot, sunny Friday in Delhi
byNew Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A hot and sunny day is expected in the capital Friday with the maximum temperature expected to hover around…
Meghalaya to take action against cement plants on forest land
byShillong, April 18 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Thursday promised to take action against cement companies violating forest conservations laws. “The government is under process…
Adani’s Gujarat project violated green norms, says probe panel
byNew Delhi, April 18 (IANS) There is “incontrovertible” evidence that the Adani project at Gujarat’s Mundra has violated and not complied with environmental clearance…
SC cancels Karnataka’s 49 mining leases (Third Lead)
byNew Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday cancelled all the leases for iron ore extraction in 49 category C mines – with…