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An endangered species ‘Pondicherry shark’ was spotted near Kumbhabhishekam landing point in Kakinada by the field biologists from the East Godavari Riverine Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE) Foundation . This species have been protected under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. Even Read More …
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan on August 30, 2018 released ‘National REDD+ Strategy India’ in New Delhi. As per the Union Minister, the well-being of our forests is essential for a healthy living environment Read More …
A historic flight powered by indigenously produced aviation biofuel based on patented technology of CSIR-IIP Dehradun was flagged off on August 27, 2018 from Dehradun airport by Uttarakhand CM Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat. The Spicejet flight, featuring a latest generation Read More …
By Dr. Aditi Jain (Twitter handle:@AditiJain1987) New Delhi, August 21 : Legumes, a source of high protein, holds a special place in Indian diets. Among legumes, peas which are rich in vitamins and proteins are cherished for its taste and Read More …
By Dinesh C Sharma (Twitter handle: @dineshcsharma) New Delhi, August 20 : A new study has suggested that the government must consider changes occurring due to climate change while planning new hydropower projects. The generation of hydropower from top seven Read More …
By Sarah Iqbal Bengaluru, August 17 : Large swathes of forests in the Northeast are an abode for the Indian elephant. But a new study has warned that parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are losing canopy cover at Read More …
By Rayies Altaf (Twitter handle: rayies_sts) New Delhi, August 16 : Air pollution is a serious problem in Delhi and vehicular traffic is generally thought to be the main culprit. But a new study done in the national capital Read More …
World Elephant Day was celebrated across the world on August 12, 2018. In India the main event was organised at Indira Gandhi Centre for National Arts in New Delhi, which was inaugurated by Mr. Suresh Prabhu. In a brief address, brand Read More …
Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on August 12, 2018 dedicated India’s only facility for conservation of endangered species. The Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES), a dedicated facility of CSIR’s Centre Read More …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of World Biofuel Day 2018 on August 10, announced to establish 12 modern biofuel refineries worth ten thousand crore rupees across the country. According the PM,this will provide employment to 1.5 lakh youth. Read More …
महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने ‘महाराष्ट्र प्लास्टिक डिपॉजिटरी स्कीम’ लागू करने की घोषणा की है। यह अपशिष्ट प्लास्टिक पीईटी बोतल बायबैक योजना है। भारत में यह अपने तरह की पहली योजना है। ज्ञातव्य है कि महाराष्ट्र प्लास्टिक एंड थमोकॉल प्रोडक्ट्स एक्ट 2018 Read More …
Union Science& Technology, Earth Sciences; Environment, Forest & Climate Change Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on July 21. 2018 unveiled a state-of-the-art Air Quality and Weather Forecast System– SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting)at Chandni Chowk in Delhi. The Read More …
By Raghu Murtugudde Pune, July 19 : The All India Monsoon Rainfall has been a target of monsoon prediction since the times of Sir Gilbert Walker back in the 1930s. It has a bearing on total food production but Read More …
Dr. Ravi Mishra Twitter handle:@Ravimishra1970 Vasco-da-gama, July 18 : Tidal mudflats of Gulf of Khambhat on west coast constitute an important ecosystem on India’s coastline. Scientists have now found that these mudflats are experiencing severe erosion which is threatening the Read More …
According to the Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on July 18, 2018, the average annual temperature, over the country as a whole, was 26.200C for the last Read More …