Tag: environment
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Recycling metal scrap is the way towards greener environment
Metal recycling awareness, unlike plastic and paper, is low in India. Nevertheless, the recycling of metals has as important to improve the environment as recycling paper, plastic and other commonly recycled materials.
May 21, 2019 -
Steps being taken to create a better earth
Entrepreneurs are coming up with innovative ideas to protect the planet
April 22, 2019 -
Exceptional environmentalist
Mahatma Gandhi's life and work form an environmental legacy for humanity. He combined social, economic, environmental, equity, and ethical imperatives for obtaining political independence and economic salvation through rural development for the teeming millions of India.
December 18, 2018 -
HPU to get facelift
These were the promises made by the new Vice-Chancellor of HPU Sikandar Kumar during his first interaction with media persons here on Tuesday.
October 10, 2018 -
Yami Gautam to Dia Mirza: B-town celebrities doing their bit for the environment by organic farming
Every individual should aim to do something for the environment. As actors, there is a higher moral responsibility because there are millions of people being influenced by the actor’s actions. Most actors take up a cause they support wholeheartedly and have been attached to. Here are some actors who have taken up organic farming because …
August 30, 2018 -
Activists seek environment impact assessment of dams on Satluj
Environment activists in Himachal Pradesh have sought Cumulative Environment Impact Assessment (CEIA) of dams on Satluj. Raising objection to the grant of clearances to dams on the last free flowing stretch of the Satluj River, Himdhara Collective, an environment group in Himachal has sent a submission to the Expert Committee of Ministry of Environment demanding …
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August 28, 2018 -
An apology letter to Earth
A letter written by Parthib Chandra (Class X, The Levelfield School), to Earth, on behalf of humanity.
August 24, 2018 -
Turning to technology
With mental health problems on the rise, more medications are finding their way into rivers and estuaries. Here's how the antidepressants polluting our waters could change animal behaviour.
August 22, 2018 -
Saying no to
The recent molasses spill in the Beas river that caused the death of thousands of aquatic fish in Punjab has highlighted the need to save the environment from pollution. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has called upon industry to take appropriate steps to check the pollution caused by their factories but various organisations across the …
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June 10, 2018 -
7 pop culture songs to hum this World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, let's listen to the songs that tell us we need to take a pledge to save this planet.
June 5, 2018 -
Keeping environment clean should become a mass movement: Jitendra Singh
The event was organised by the Indian Institute and Ecology and Environment and other associates with the theme of this year’s World Environment Day is “Beat Plastic Pollution”.
June 5, 2018 -
World Environment Day: Political leaders extend greetings, exhort people to save ecology
Leading from the front, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of the nation, saying "let us ensure that our future generations live in a clean planet".
June 5, 2018 -
Teenagers in high-risk environments may turn violent later
In all groups, people who had experienced at least one of the high-risk factors had a marginally higher chance of becoming violently aggressive.
May 28, 2018 -
Heat wave claims another life, infant dies inside train due to ‘heat’
The family reported to the Railway authorities that the child was seriously ill when the Brahmputra Mail arrived at Allahabad Junction on Friday.
May 26, 2018 -
Earth Day: Let’s pledge to keep our environment clean, says Mamata
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on 22 April. Around the world, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
April 22, 2018 -
Canvas of hope in tiger country
The tourism department and private operators thrive on the lure of the Royal Bengal Tiger but what is less known are the changing realities of life in the forest arising from natural skills that have moved from galleries and art camps to private homes.
April 7, 2018 -
How to create a happy workplace
Professional environment and happy employees leads to higher productivity of the organization.
April 1, 2018