Environment/Science
Environment/Science
New York, Jun 2 (JEN): On the Day of Vesak, which acknowledges the contribution of Buddhism to the spirituality of humanity, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is paying special tribute to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal over a month ago. more
At first-ever conference, UN takes aim at cyber-threats against nuclear safety

New York, Jun 2 (JEN): The international community must intensify efforts to protect the world’s nuclear facilities from cyberattacks, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog decla ...

Union Carbide gas disaster survivors condemn NDA government

Bhopal, May 26 (JEN) Survivors of the December ‘84 Union Carbide gas disaster, condemned the NDA government for its failure to secure justice and provide rehabilitation during its one year ...

UN meteorological forum: Experts meet to discuss post-2015 action plan

New York, May 26 (JEN): With a welcoming 'tweet' from the International Space Station and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's renewed appeal for “bold climate action,” the United Nations-bac ...

Tata Power commits to Biological Diversity, launches employee engagement initiatives

Mumbai/ Kolkata, May 22 (JEN): Tata Power, an integrated power company, has been immensely committed to the cause of sustainable development and has undertaken various initiatives for conser ...

How green is my car

Electric cars are fast igniting the automobile fancy of Americans while in India this eco-friendly version of four-wheeler is still not in the reckoning despite lofty government announcement ...

Cabinet approves Namami Gange project

New Delhi, May 13 (JEN) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the flagship “Namami Gange” Programme which integrates the efforts to clean and protect the Ganga river in a comprehensive ...

Greenpeace strongly rebuts MHA allegations, demands unblocking of domestic accounts

New Delhi, May 8 (JEN): 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 ...

Artificial lake burst triggers flash floods in Kargil

Srinagar, May 7 (JEN): The artificial lake formed on river Phuktal in Zanskar subdivision of Kargil district in Jammu and Kashmir breached on Thursday morning washing away dozens of bridges, ...

Researchers mapping rivers and preserving livelihoods in Bangladesh and India

Washington, May 6 (JEN): River scientists and marine geophysicists from the US and UK have teamed up for a unique collaboration that could help protect the lives of thousands of people who l ...