July 20, 2025 10:10 pm (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
He was my friend, philosopher, and guide: Sonia Gandhi remembers Manmohan Singh in an emotional post | Vladimir Putin condoles Manmohan Singh's death, calls him 'outstanding statesman' | Congress writes to PM Modi seeking space for building a memorial to Manmohan Singh | Manmohan Singh will be remembered as a kind person, a learned economist, and a leader dedicated to reforms: PM Modi | Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov grieves Manmohan Singh's demise | Mumbai terror attack shook Manmohan Singh badly, recalls former deputy NSA | I have lost a mentor and guide: Rahul Gandhi writes on Manmohan Singh's demise | Manmohan Singh left strong imprint on our economic policy over years: PM Modi | A rare leader who spoke softly but achieved monumental strides: Gautam Adani mourns Manmohan Singh's death | Instagram influencer and freelance RJ Simran Singh dies by suicide in Gurugram

Victoria Memorial illuminated with green lights on World Environment Day

Jun 05, 2015, at 05:20 pm

Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): As part of Tata Steel's environment awareness initiative the Victoria Memorial, on Thursday, bathed in green lights to observe the World Environment Day (June 5).

Tata Teleservices rings in World Environment Day with 'Sustainability Month'

Jun 05, 2015, at 04:55 am

Hyderabad, June 4 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, on Thursday announced that it will celebrate June as 'Tata Sustainability Month' to promote sustainable business practices across all its offices. Incidentally, June 5 is being celebrated as the World Environment Day.

Greenpeace India faces 'new investigation'

Jun 03, 2015, at 10:15 pm

New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS) The Greenpeace India on Wednesday said its registered office has been inspected by authorities in Chennai who are investigating the organisation’s society status.

UCS report analyses US, EU and Mexico emission reduction targets

Jun 03, 2015, at 08:45 pm

Washington, June 3 (IBNS): As countries prepare to finalize a climate agreement in Paris this coming December, global leaders like the United States and the European Union are releasing intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs), country specific action plans that outline how they intend to reduce global warming emissions.

Southwest Monsoon likely to hit Kerala coast on June 5

Jun 03, 2015, at 02:18 am

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS) Giving relief to millions of people in India, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to hit the Kerala coast on June 5, officials said.

It's not just an unusually hot summer, it is climate change: Vardhan

Jun 02, 2015, at 09:23 pm

Noida, June 2 (IBNS) Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Earth Sciences, on Tuesday cautioned against complacency towards climate change and described the ongoing extreme heat situation and back-to-back deficient monsoon phenomenon as manifestations of climate change.

Greenpeace India awaits ruling on writ petition

May 27, 2015, at 03:04 am

New Delhi, May 26 IBNS): Lawyers acting on behalf of Greenpeace India presented a writ petition calling for the immediate unblocking of the organisation's bank accounts in the Delhi High court on Tuesday.

Greenpeace celebrates 'justice' as Priya Pillai's offload stamp is removed

May 14, 2015, at 12:40 am

New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Greenpeace India campaigner Priya Pillai on Wednesday visited the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Delhi to have the 'offload' stamp officially expunged from her passport.

US environment expert visits Kolkata

May 13, 2015, at 02:31 am

Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS) U.S. Consulate Kolkata hosted U.S. environmental speaker Jennifer Turner in Kolkata on Tuesday as part of the U.S. Mission to India’s strategic speakers program, bringing independent American experts to engage with their Indian counterparts.

Uma Bharti calls for mass awareness programme on water conservation and Integrated Water Management

May 10, 2015, at 01:56 am

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has called for more awareness on water management, rain water harvesting and artificial recharge through mass awareness programmes.

Kutch in Gujarat experiences two mild tremors

May 09, 2015, at 06:19 pm

Kutch, Gujarat, May 9 (IBNS) Two mild tremors in the span of one hour and 17 minutes were felt on Saturday morning in Kutch district of Gujarat.

Greenpeace strongly rebuts MHA allegations, demands unblocking of domestic accounts

May 09, 2015, at 04:30 am

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Greenpeace India on Friday submitted a comprehensive rebuttal to allegations contained in the MHA's 'show cause notice', dated April 9 and has demanded the immediate unblocking of its domestic bank accounts.

"Safe roads for children still a distant dream"

May 07, 2015, at 10:16 pm

Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): As the world celebrates UN Global Road Safety Week 2015 with the theme "Save Kids Lives", children on Indian roads continue to face a grim scenario.

Yes Bank spreads awareness on Energy Conservation , sustainable living

May 07, 2015, at 10:13 pm

Bengaluru, May 7 (IBNS): Yes Bank has conducted workshops across its branches on Energy Conservation & Sustainable Living in association with The Climate Reality Project India, an organization working in the field of environment and climate change.

Greenpeace India Director tells staff 'one month left to fight' before shutdown

May 06, 2015, at 04:28 am

New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): Greenpeace India has one month left to fight for its survival with the threat of an imminent shutdown looming large.

Nepal asks India and 33 other countries to pull out rescue teams

May 04, 2015, at 10:36 pm

Kathmandu, May 4 (IBNS) Nine days after a devastating earthquake destroyed most of Nepal, the country's government has asked India and 33 other nations to withdraw their rescue teams.

Bengaluru lake foam a wake-up call for wetland conservation: CSE

May 03, 2015, at 04:59 pm

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) Taking note of the recent phenomenon of foaming of lake Varthur in East Bengaluru, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said that the city's as well as urban India's wetlands were under serious threat.

JCB announces $1 million diggers donation to quake zone

Apr 30, 2015, at 05:42 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): JCB has moved to support the relief effort in earthquake-hit Nepal with the donation of diggers and electrical power generators worth around $1 million.

Project SEARCH helps students become 'social entrepreneurs'

Apr 30, 2015, at 01:59 am

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): After successfully reaching out to 300,000 students to educate them about good waste management practices, Project SEARCH-a joint initiative by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Tetra Pak – is helping students become social entrepreneurs through its "Vasundhra" programme that promotes social entrepreneurship in schools.

Shell profits won't count true cost of Niger Delta oil spills: Amnesty International warns investors

Apr 29, 2015, at 03:44 am

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Decades of unchecked Niger Delta oil spills could cost Royal Dutch Shell billions in compensation and clean-up costs, Amnesty International warned investors as the Anglo-Dutch oil giant publishes its profits figures for the first quarter of 2015.

In Nepal quake aftermath, CSE points out lapses in building regulations in India

Apr 29, 2015, at 12:56 am

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Earthquakes don't kill, buildings do. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has pointed out the systemic issues that result in construction of unsafe buildings that are unable to withstand an earthquake.

BSF seized twenty one Star tortoises worth Rs.12.6 lakhs

Apr 24, 2015, at 03:07 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Border Security Force(BSF) on Thursday seized twenty one numbers of Indian Star Tortoise.

Bihar storm toll touches 65; CM makes aerial survey

Apr 23, 2015, at 10:32 pm

Patna, Apr 23 (IBNS) The toll in the devastating storm in Bihar rose to 65 as chief minister Nitish Kumar made an aerial survey of the affected areas on Thursday and held a meeting with officials for relief and rehabilitation of survivors.

Monsoon might be below normal this year: IMD

Apr 22, 2015, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS)The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the country might experience below normal monsoon this year.

Orange renewable power triples wind capacity in last nine months

Apr 21, 2015, at 10:31 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Orange Renewable Power, a 100 percent subsidiary of AT Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore, has tripled its wind capacity with the commissioning of 120 MW in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

J&K: Flood alert sounded in Srinagar

Apr 21, 2015, at 05:06 pm

Srinagar, Apr 21 (IBNS) As the incessant rains continued to lash Kashmir valley since Sunday, the water level in Jhelum river is continuously increasing with the state Flood Control Department sounding flood alert in Srinagar.

TERI, FNI and INTASAVE-CARIBSAVE sign MOU to further global partnerships for Post-2015 Climate and Development Agenda

Apr 17, 2015, at 05:38 am

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Recognizing the importance of knowledge co-operation to address issues of public importance pertaining to climate change and sustainable development, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI), and INTASAVE-CARIBSAVE Group signed an MOU on Thursday.

MHA blocks receipt of Indian funds to Greenpeace India, alleges NGO

Apr 15, 2015, at 03:01 am

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): Greenpeace India on Tuesday termed the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) all out alleged attack on the NGO a "cynical move to suppress democracy and silence those with an alternative vision of development."

Greenpeace to challenge MHA block on foreign funding in court

Apr 08, 2015, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Greenpeace India has stated that it will challenge the Home Ministry's action of blocking its foreign funds once again.

India should be a global leader in fight against climate change: PM Modi

Apr 06, 2015, at 06:56 pm

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India, which has had a long tradition of living in harmony with nature, should lead the global fight against climate change.