"SW monsoon rainfall over the country likely to be 87 pct of the LPA"
Aug 13, 2014, at 01:42 am
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS in Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Space & Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the latest estimate suggested that the 2014 southwest monsoon season rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 87 percent of the LPA with a model error of 4 percent.
All efforts will be made for revival of ancient Saraswati River, says Uma Bharti
Aug 13, 2014, at 01:30 am
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti on Tuesday said that the Centre is committed to the revival of the ancient Saraswati river.
All efforts will be made for revival of ancient Saraswati River, says Uma Bharti
Aug 13, 2014, at 01:29 am
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti on Tuesday said that the Centre is committed to the revival of the ancient Saraswati river.
New Delhi to BASIC Ministerial Meeting from tomorrow
Aug 07, 2014, at 03:01 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) The 18th BASIC Ministerial Meeting will be held in New Delhi from Thursday.
Global warming is man-made phenomenon: Singh
Aug 07, 2014, at 02:45 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS in Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Space & Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that global warming and climate change are man-made phenomena and therefore the remedy also lies to a large extent on greater public awareness.
Siddha Group plants trees at Kolkata Maidan to celebrate Forest Week
Aug 04, 2014, at 03:09 am
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Siddha Group in association with Indian Army, Eastern Region, Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Centre for Contemporary Communication celebrated Forest Week recently in Kolkata by organizing a mass tree plantation at Maidan.
NASA selects instruments to track climate Impact on vegetation
Jul 31, 2014, at 05:44 pm
Washington, July 31 (IBNS) NASA has selected proposals for two new instruments that will observe changes in global vegetation from the International Space Station.
Rights to safe water, sanitation must not remain mirage for millions of Kenyans: UN expert
Jul 31, 2014, at 04:27 pm
New York, July 31 (IBNS) While Kenyans have rights to safe water and sanitation on paper, it is now time to turn the law into reality for the millions who do not enjoy these fundamental rights, an independent United Nations human rights expert said at the end of her mission to the country.
Pune village landslide: 23 dead, 8 brought alive
Jul 31, 2014, at 04:14 pm
Pune, July 31 (IBNS) The death toll in the landslide in Maharashtra's Ambegaon village touched 23 while eight were rescued alive even as more are feared dead and trapped under the debris, said rescue officials on Thursday.
10 killed in Pune village landslide, many trapped
Jul 30, 2014, at 10:43 pm
Pune, July 30 (IBNS): At least ten died while more than 150 others were feared trapped under debris as landslides hit Maharashtra's Ambegaon village, about 120 km from here, on Wednesday, said media reports.
Five killed in Pune village landslide, many trapped
Jul 30, 2014, at 08:36 pm
Pune, July 30 (IBNS): At least five deaths were confirmed while about 100 others were feared trapped under debris as landslide hit Maharashtra's Ambegaon village on Wednesday, media reports said.
Landslide in Pune village, several feared trapped under debris
Jul 30, 2014, at 07:12 pm
Pune July 30 (IBNS): At least 150 people are feared to be trapped under debris as landslide hit Maharashtra's Ambegaon village on Wednesday, media reports said.
MP: Police seizes Greenpeace signal booster
Jul 30, 2014, at 04:14 am
Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, July 29 (IBNS): A Greenpeace mobile phone signal booster was confiscated by local police on Tuesday, along with other communication equipment in Amelia village in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh.
UN agency calls for urgent action to protect global soil from depletion, degradatio
Jul 25, 2014, at 05:00 pm
New York, July 25 (IBNS) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is calling for urgent action to improve the health of the world's limited soil resources to ensure that future generations have enough supplies of food, water and energy.
Montreal Protocol meet ends today in Paris
Jul 19, 2014, at 07:07 am
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Should hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) be discussed under Montreal Protocol? This question continues to divide the international community on the closing day of the 34th session of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) under the Protocol.
More landslides in Uttarakhand, Char Dham remains cut off
Jul 17, 2014, at 06:56 pm
Dehradun, July 17 (IBNS) Heavy downpour continued in Uttarakhand triggering more landslides and halting the Char Dham yatra, said reports on Thursday.
Landslides block Char Dham roads in Uttarakhand
Jul 16, 2014, at 06:21 pm
Hardwar, July 16 (IBNS) The pilgrimage and tourist movement to Char Dham in Uttarakhand has been suspended owing to heavy landslides and rain, said reports on Wednesday.
Ban appoints former Irish President Mary Robinson as special envoy for climate change
Jul 15, 2014, at 03:14 pm
New York, July 15 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed former Irish President Mary Robinson as his Special Envoy for Climate Change to mobilize political will and action ahead of the climate summit that the United Nations chief will convene in September.
Jul 09, 2014, at 04:07 pm
New York, July 9 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, introducing a new United Nations-backed report outlining pathways major industrial economies can use to cut their carbon emissions by mid-century, called on Tuesday for broad cooperation and "bold" action or the world will face dangerous and irreversible climate disruption.
Prakash Javadekar releases "India State of Forest Report 2013"
Jul 09, 2014, at 03:39 am
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forests & Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday released the biennial report "India State of Forest Report (ISFR)" in New Delhi.
UN expert panel urges collective action to reduce global food losses, waste
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:05 pm
New York, July 3 (IBNS) A newly issued United Nations-backed expert panel report takes a close look at where and how food waste occurs and recommends a number of actions that could help reduce the 1.3 billion tonnes of food that are squandered worldwide each year.
UN initiative strengthens drought monitoring and early warning in Asia-Pacific
Jul 02, 2014, at 03:47 pm
New York, July 2 (IBNS): Although drought is a "silent killer" in Asia and the Pacific, access to scientific information and knowledge remain a challenge for many countries in the region, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said on Tuesday at a milestone forum on drought monitoring and early warning.
UN reports on new roadmap to boost small-scale, family forest producers
Jul 01, 2014, at 08:52 am
New York, July 1 (IBNS): If small-scale forest and farm producers joined to form producer organizations, they could increase forest productivity and improve livelihoods of local communities, the United Nations agricultural agency and its partners on Monday reported.
CSE proposes mini-grids as solution to rural India's power woes
Jun 28, 2014, at 02:38 am
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Friday proposed mini-grid or decentralised generation power as solution to rural India's power woes.
Widespread water shut-offs in US city of Detroit prompt outcry from UN
Jun 26, 2014, at 07:07 am
New York, June 25 (IBNS): Disconnecting water from people who cannot pay their bills is an affront to their human rights, a group of United Nations experts said on Wednesday, amid reports of widespread water shut-offs in the United States city of Detroit for non-payment.
UN officials call for restoration of ecosystems to reduce climate change disasters
Jun 19, 2014, at 05:56 am
New York, June 18 (IBNS) Marking the World Day to Combat Desertification, United Nations officials Wednesday emphasized the importance of restoring degrading lands to avoid or soften the potentially disastrous impacts of climate change.
"Energy policy must serve broader economic growth"
Jun 17, 2014, at 04:30 am
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Union Minister of State of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan at the opening plenary session of the 21st World Petroleum Congress at Moscow on Monday stressed the Indian world-view of energy.
Norway: UN to launch research vessel to support endangered fisheries
Jun 10, 2014, at 05:14 pm
New York, Jun 10 (IBNS): The United Nations agricultural agency announced on Monday that it is partnering with Norway to build an advanced research vessel as part of efforts to avert the effects of climate change and other threats to the world's fish stocks, as calls were heard for urgent action to address those threats at an international forum in Rome.
Ban urges recommitment to treaty on use of world's oceans
Jun 10, 2014, at 05:03 pm
New York, Jun 10 (IBNS): Marking the upcoming 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the landmark treaty that has become known as the "Constitution for the Oceans", UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday encouraged Member States to recommit to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at what he considers a crucial moment for climate change.
UN marks World Oceans Day, seeks protection for oceans
Jun 09, 2014, at 04:44 pm
New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): To commemorate World Oceans Day, the United Nations family is encouraging the international community to reflect on the multiple benefits of oceans and commit to keeping them healthy and productive for current and future generations.