4.4 earthquake hits Nepal, no casualty
Kathmandu, May 15 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Sindhupalchok district of central Nepal on Sunday, media reports said.
3.4 earthquake hits Gujarat, no casualty
Ahmadabad, May 15 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter Scale hit Gujarat on Sunday, officials said.
Rain to hit Kerala by June 7, says IMD
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) India Meteorological Department forecast suggests that the onset of Southwest monsoon this year over Kerala is likely to be slightly delayed.
Prototype of solar power train unveiled in Jodhpur
Jodhpur, May 14 (IBNS) The first solar train prototype of the Indian Railways was unveiled in Jodhpur, Rajasthanon Friday and the first trial will be run in the next three to four days, according to media reports.
Delhi drops out of 10 most polluted cities of the world list
New Delhi, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The new Global Urban Ambient Air Pollution Database (update 2016) of the World Health Organization (WHO) released Thursday shows Delhi has arrested and improved air quality since the last global database published by the WHO in 2014.
National Clean Air Action Plan is the need of the hour: Greenpeace India
New Delhi, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The most recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), released Thursday, has re-emphasised the immediate need to address the air pollution menace in several Indian cities such as, Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna and Raipur, along with Delhi, said Greenpeace India.
Scientist creates light emitting cement to save electricity, nature
Mexico City, May 12 (IBNS) A scientist with an aim to cut down on the cost of electricity have finally come up with light emitting cement, that can emit light for 12 hours by absorbing sun rays, reports said.
5.3 earthquake hits Andaman Islands, no casualty
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale hit Andaman Islands on Monday, officials said.
Earthquake hits Meghalaya, northeastern states
Shillong, May 7 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter Scale hit Meghalaya and other northeastern states on Saturday, officials said.
4.1 earthquake hits Uttarakhand
Dehradun , May 6 (IBNS0): An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Rcihter Scale hit Uttarakhand on Thursday, officials said on Friday.
Coal endangers India's fresh water sources: Greenpeace India
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Even as the country reels under severe drought, information secured by Greenpeace suggests that India's "coal-hungry government" is willing to overlook policy meant to protect the country’s pristine forests, wildlife and the fresh-water sources.
CSE lambasts auto industry for misleading public on vehicular pollution
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has condemned the "misleading number game and motivated campaign of the auto industry to claim that vehicles in Delhi are an insignificant source of pollution and should be left alone."
Monsoon likely to hit by May-end, early June: Govt
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): The government on Wednesday said the Monsoon is expected to hit Kerala by May-end or early June.
Odd-even formula 2.0 worked but farm fires and forest fires played spoilsport: CSE
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released its analysis of air quality data during the second phase of odd and even scheme- from April 15 to April 30.
Kolkata to get 'good' pre-monsoons rains, says Skymet
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) Private weather forecaster Skymet Weather on Tuesday said Kolkata is likely to experience first spell of pre-Monsoon showers during May.