Bangladesh : Cyclonic storm Roanu makes landfall
May 21, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Dhaka, May 21 (IBNS) Making a landfall, Cyclonic storm Roanu on Saturday crossed the Chittagong coast of Bangladesh, officials said.
Mahindra Lifespaces, TERI tie-up for Centre for Excellence for sustainable habitats
May 21, 2016, at 04:03 am
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Mahindra Lifespaces on Friday announced the creation of a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on improving energy efficiency in India's residential buildings sector.
At 51 degrees, India records highest temperature ever
May 20, 2016, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) India on Thursday recorded its highest ever temperature as heatwaves swept across Rajasthan's Phalodi city, forcing the mercury to rise to 51 degree Celsius, reports said.
​​IdeaHive Media launches campaign to address water crisis
May 20, 2016, at 04:40 am
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): IdeaHive Media Pvt Ltd, a Cause Driven Media Campaign Management start-up company, is all set to launch 'Paani ka Teeka', a people's movement project that aims to collectively work towards reversing the effect of the water crisis across India.
Cyclone Roanu follows Indian east coast and deposits heavy rain
May 19, 2016, at 10:41 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) Heavy rainfall warning has been sounded in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Thursday as cyclone Roanu is seen hugging the east coast of India with chances of moving towards Bangladesh and/or Myanmar, according to media reports.
Forest fire near Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K
May 18, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Jammu, May 18 (IBNS) Indian Air Force helicopters have been pressed into service on Wedndesday to douse the forest fire raging near the famous Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir, according to media reports.
6.7 earthquake hits Ecuador, no casualty
May 18, 2016, at 10:02 pm
Quito, May 18 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter Scale hit western Ecuador on Wednesday.
4.4 earthquake hits Nepal, no casualty
May 15, 2016, at 09:42 pm
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
May 15, 2016, at 09:08 pm
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
May 15, 2016, at 08:53 pm
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
May 14, 2016, at 08:33 pm
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
May 12, 2016, at 11:44 pm
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
May 12, 2016, at 09:27 pm
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
May 12, 2016, at 05:51 pm
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
May 10, 2016, at 05:19 am
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
May 08, 2016, at 03:49 am
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
May 06, 2016, at 02:43 pm
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
May 06, 2016, at 05:04 am
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
May 06, 2016, at 03:17 am
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
May 04, 2016, at 11:26 pm
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
May 04, 2016, at 02:22 am
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
May 04, 2016, at 02:12 am
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.
Electric buses for Rohtang Pass
May 03, 2016, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) The union government has approved in principle for funding 75% of the cost of 25 electric buses subject to maximum of Rs.37.50 crore to the state government of Himachal Pradesh, informed Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, G.M. Siddeshwara in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Kasauli: Forest fire reaches boarding school, children evacuated
May 02, 2016, at 11:07 pm
Kasauli, May 2 (IBNS) School children were evacuated after forest fire reached a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli town.
Forest fire affects parts of Himchal Pradesh
May 02, 2016, at 10:41 pm
Shimla, May 2 (IBNS) Even before the forest fire in Uttarkhand has been doused, several areas in Himachal Pradesh are being ravaged by forest fire, according to media reports.
Coal power plants consume water needed for 1.2 crore persons each year in Maharashtra: Greenpeace
Apr 28, 2016, at 10:57 pm
Mumbai, Apr 28 (Just Earth News /IBNS) As Maharashtra continues to fight drought, an assessment based on the recent report by Greenpeace - ‘The Great Water Grab; How the coal industry is deepening the Global Water Crisis†has revealed that coal power plants in Maharashtra alone consume water sufficient for 1.2 crore people each year, the global green pressure group said.
Science City celebrates Earth Day
Apr 26, 2016, at 03:18 am
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): On this crucial time of global warming, Science City in Kolkata on Friday took a step further to save environment by organising different programs on the day of Earth Day.
CSE celebrates Earth Day with a call to support environmentalism of the poor
Apr 23, 2016, at 07:33 am
New Delhi, April 22 (Just Earth News/ IBNS) As the world closes down on another Earth Day today, it is time we asked ourselves whether these ritualistic displays really mean anything, asks Sunita Narain, director general, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
330 million hit by drought, World Vision India starts relief operations
Apr 23, 2016, at 04:53 am
New Delhi/ Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Severe water scarcity across the country has led to 330 million Indians being hit by drought this year. World Vision India, a child-focussed relief and development organization has pitched in with relief response in 15 districts in the drought-hit states.
US President Barack Obama hails singing of the Paris Agreement
Apr 23, 2016, at 04:23 am
Washington, Apr 22 (IBNS): On Earth Day, President Barack Obama, while hailing the signing of the Paris Agreement by US and about 170 other countries, said he is hopeful that his effort over the years will allow the next generation to inherit a cleaner and safer planet.