World Heart Day: Harsh Vardhan urges disciplined lifestyle
Sep 29, 2014, at 02:55 am
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday announced a series of focused government campaigns centred on major communicable and non-communicable diseases.
World Heart Day: Harsh Vardhan urges disciplined lifestyle
Sep 29, 2014, at 02:55 am
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday announced a series of focused government campaigns centred on major communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Kolkata comes together to walk for a healthier heart
Sep 28, 2014, at 11:38 pm
Kolkata, Sept 28 (IBNS): To observe the World Heart Day, over 2000 conscious citizens of Kolkata gathered at Mohor Kunja on Sunday to tread on a symbolic two kilometer path called ‘Walk for Your Heart’, a humble initiative by the BM Birla Heart Research Centre (BMBHRC), a part of the CK Birla Hospitals.
Faced with existential climate threat, small island nations sound climate alarm at UN
Sep 28, 2014, at 07:18 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS) In their addresses to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, King Tupou IV of Tonga, Fijian Prime Minister Josaia V. Bainimarama, and Prime Minister Enele Sosene Sopoaga of Tuvalu, all reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against climate change and for sustainable development amid growing environmental challenges for small island developing States (SIDS).
OPPI hosts its 48th Annual General Meeting
Sep 28, 2014, at 06:10 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, Sept 27 (IBNS): The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) hosted its 48th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Saturday.
Specter of climate change looms large, say small island nations at UN
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:35 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Leaders of small island developing nations on Friday urged the United Nations General Assembly to prioritize climate change and assist in their front line battle against its mounting impact.
Ebola: UN mission readies to start work as virus death toll surpasses 3,000
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:23 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said it is intensifying its cooperation with a wide range of partners trying to accelerate work on experimental therapies and vaccines as it announced that Ebola has now sickened more than 6,500 and killed more than 3,000.
At meeting with Pacific island leaders, Ban urges progress on climate change fight
Sep 27, 2014, at 02:18 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today lauded Pacific Island nations for their “strong position†on the sustainable development of the world’s oceans and underscored the United Nations’ continuing role in assisting the region's small island developing states (SIDS) in their battles against climate change and in their transition to democracy.
NGT renders forest clearance to Mahan Coal invalid after SC verdict
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:02 am
Singrauli, MP, Sept 26 (IBNS): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday said the forest clearance granted to Essar and Hindalco's Mahan Coal Ltd becomes invalid following the SC decision to de-allocate 214 coal blocks.
UN chief to leaders: 'The world can and must stop Ebola – now'
Sep 26, 2014, at 06:16 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) "The world can and must stop Ebola – now," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told world leaders gathered at a special meeting held on Thursday at the United Nations to speed up the global response to the outbreak that has evolved from a public health crisis into a threat to peace and security.
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham joins UN effort to achieve world free of HIV
Sep 26, 2014, at 05:52 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Thursday appointed British fashion designer Victoria Beckham as its International Goodwill Ambassador, with a focus on women and children affected by the virus.
As host of UN hub against Ebola, Ghana calls for cooperated efforts to halt outbreak
Sep 26, 2014, at 05:46 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) We cannot afford to let fear keep us away, the President of Ghana on Thursday told the United Nations General Assembly calling for a sustained, coordinated international effort to stem the outbreak of the Ebola virus which he calls a "disease of isolation."
SC verdict on coal block allocation provides an opportunity to reform the entire mining sector: CSE
Sep 26, 2014, at 05:33 am
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): In its final verdict on the coal block allocation case delivered on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has cancelled 214 coal blocks that were allotted since 1993, which according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) provides an opportunity to reform the entire mining sector
Wagh Bakri commits towards elimination of pesticides from tea cultivation
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:47 am
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Sept 25 (IBNS): In an encouraging turn of events, Wagh Bakri, a packaged tea company in India, has committed to support elimination of pesticides in tea cultivation, after continuous engagement with Greenpeace.
India's confidence in green products is highest in global index: Study
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:39 am
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The DuPont Green Living Survey: India, conducted by TNS Global, found that a majority of Indian consumers are familiar with green products, have confidence that green products are better for the environment, and feel that biobased ingredients enhance the desirability of a product.
Union Home Minister launches intensive cleanliness campaign by MHA
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched an intensive cleanliness campaign by the Ministry of Home Affairs, here on Wednesday.
Mangalyaan sends first image of Mars
Sep 26, 2014, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): "MOM" has started with her work and duties immediately after insertion into martian orbit.
President condoles the loss of lives in accident, flood
Sep 25, 2014, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in accident in which a bus fell into Bhakra Nangal Dam’s Gobind Sagar Reservoir in Himachal Pradesh. He also condoled loss of lives due to floods in certain areas of Meghalaya and Assam.
Rwandan President calls on public, private sector to work together on climate change
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:18 pm
New Yoprk, Sept 25 (IBNS) Addressing the General Assembly on Wednesday at its annual general debate, the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, said the success of the Millennium Development Goals framework illustrated the ongoing strength of international cooperation and called on the public and private sectors to follow a similar method to worked together on climate change. The world must look forward to a future where countries do not have to choose between clean energy and economic growth, he said.
South Africa's President pledges to support Ebola-affected nations, conflict-ridden countries
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:14 pm
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) The recent outbreak of Ebola in West African has exposed the lack of infrastructure and limited resources in Africa, said South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday as he pledged to continue, in every possible way, to assist the people and Governments of hardest-hit Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.
Ebola crisis highlights need for strong resourceful states, Kenyan leader tells UN assembly
Sep 25, 2014, at 06:01 pm
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) The Ebola epidemic now sweeping several West African countries underlines the imperative to build strong States that can withstand crises and respond to emergencies," Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday on the opening day of its annual high-level segment.
Modern India must continue to lead the world: Modi
Sep 24, 2014, at 10:48 pm
Bangalore, Sept 24 (IBNS) Sharing the joy of India's Mars Mission with ISRO scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said modern India must continue to lead the world.
Ban hails 'bold' announcements on tackling climate change as historic UN summit closes
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:20 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Bold new actions to immediately tackle climate change were announced on Tuesday by Government, business, finance and civil society leaders attending a historic Climate Summit convened by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who has long urged workable solutions based on "clear vision anchored in domestic and multinational actions."
President congratulates ISRO for the successful Orbit Insertion of 'Mangalyaan'
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi: Sept 24 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful Orbit Insertion Maneuver of the Mars Orbiter Mission 'Mangalyaan'.
First-ever indigenous peoples' world conference concludes with focus on climate
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:07 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) With climate change taking centre stage at the United Nations, the first ever World Conference on Indigenous Peoples wrapped up on Tuesday with a focus on Mother Earth and the future of the planet.
At summit, UN agencies pledge action to curb climate change
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:57 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Joining the chorus of Government, businesses, civil society and indigenous leaders at on Tuesday ’s landmark Climate Summit at Headquarters, United Nations agencies pledged action to help curb the effects of climate change and transition towards a sustainable world economy.
Governments, corporations pledge at UN summit to eliminate deforestation by 2030
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:48 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Dozens of Governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples participating in the United Nations Climate Summit in New York on Tuesday pledged to halve deforestation by 2020 and to end within the following decade.
Mayors at UN climate summit announce pledges towards major carbon cuts in cities
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:45 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) A compact of Mayors from cities around the world announced on Tuesday that they will expand their commitments to scale up climate resilience efforts, energy efficiency programs and resilient financing mechanisms including through an initiative that aims to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 454 megatons by 2020.
Ban to convene meeting of world leaders on tackling Ebola outbreak
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:33 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced he will convene a meeting of world leaders this week on a response to the Ebola outbreak as new studies warn of an exponential climb in the coming weeks unless swift action is taken to control the spread of the virus.
India's Mars Orbiter successfully enters Red Planet orbit, PM congratulates
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:30 pm
Bangalore, Sept 24 (IBNS): India entered a big league in space science and created history on Wednesday with its much touted Mars Mission achieving a milestone as its Mars orbiter, Mangalyaan, successfully entered the Red Planet's orbit.