Himachal to give solar lamps at remote villages
August 3rd, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will provide solar lamps at pastoral settlements in non-electrified villages, an official said here Friday.The ministry of new and renewable energy has sanctioned Rs.1.07 ... Read more...
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China, US hold energy efficiency forum
June 13th, 2012 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 13 (IANS) Business representatives of China and the US met here Wednesday to discuss energy efficiency.The forum, co-hosted by China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the ... Read more...
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Science Express-Biodiversity Special flagged off
June 5th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) To spread awareness about the biodiversity of the country, the Ministry of Environment and Forests along with the Department of Science and Technology Tuesday launched ... Read more...
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China to boost strategic industries
May 30th, 2012 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 30 (IANS) In a bid to combat the economic slowdown, Chinese government will encourage development of seven emerging strategic industries, it was declared in a guideline Wednesday."It is ... Read more...
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China can achieve this year’s development goals: Wen
May 13th, 2012 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 13 (IANS) China has the confidence, conditions and capabilities to achieve this year's development goals, Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday at a trilateral business summit between China, Japan ... Read more...
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Haryana university to generate own power
April 28th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 28 (IANS) To meet its requirement of electricity for laboratories and class rooms and ensure uninterrupted supply, a university in Haryana plans to generate 500 KW electricity through ... Read more...
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Power generation firms need to improve efficiency: Shinde
April 26th, 2012 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Power generation firms need to improve efficiency to meet growing demands and reduce dependence on coal and gas supply, Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Thursday.Addressing ... Read more...
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Kings XI to don green caps for ‘One watt’ campaign
April 17th, 2012 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 17 (IANS) When Kings XI Punjab take to their home ground, the PCA stadium at Mohali, against Kolkata Knight Riders for their Indian Premier League (IPL) match Wednesday, ... Read more...
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China replaces airport fee with civil aviation fund
April 17th, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 17 (IANS) Passengers need to pay for a civil aviation development fund when taking flights in China instead of the airport construction fee, the country's finance ministry announced ... Read more...
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Mumbaikars, corporates join in Earth Hour
March 31st, 2012 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Thousands of Mumbaikars participated in Earth Hour 2012 by switching off lights and other electrical gadgets while many corporate and public bodies also joined in the ... Read more...
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Wen urges cooperation to address trade imbalance with US
March 14th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 14 (IANS) Cooperation is the way to address trade imbalance between China and the US as well as the difficulties and frictions arising from it, Chinese Premier Wen ... Read more...
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To curb pollution, China reverts to bicycles
February 9th, 2012 - 10:02 am ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Feb 9 (IANS) China, once a nation of bicycles, is reverting to it as a means of movement once again in a measure to push government vehicles off the ... Read more...
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China to phase out incandescent lamps
November 4th, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 4 (IANS) China Friday unveiled its three-step plan for phasing out energy-inefficient incandescent light bulbs in an attempt to promote energy conservation and reduction in emissions.
Imports and ... Read more...
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Tata steel to increase Chinese investments by five percent
May 3rd, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, May 3 (ANI): Tata Steel Limited, the world's 10th-largest steel company in terms of production and a subsidiary of the Tata Steel Group, plans to increase its investment in China by ... Read more...
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Now, new hi-tech shelters for troops on borders (With Images)
April 8th, 2011 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Several thousand Indian Army soldiers posted on the borders with Pakistan and China can now expect a comfortable stay in the rugged terrain with the ... Read more...
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New Delhi conducts Cyclothon rally to spread awareness on energy conservation
March 13th, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar.13 (ANI): Scores of people took part in a 'cyclothon rally' organized here on Sunday as a curtain raiser to the Earth Hour 2011 to be observed on march 26.The ... Read more...
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Delhiites go on cyclothon to raise eco-awareness
March 13th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Around a hundred people, including students and corporate executives, took part in a cyclothon in the capital Sunday in a run up to the Earth ... Read more...
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Wildlife film festival in Bhubaneswar
December 2nd, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
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0By Sarada LahangirBhubaneswar, Dec.2 (ANI): Environmental activists organized
a six-day-long Wildlife Travelling Film Festival & Environment Forum here
to create awareness among students.The theme of the ... Read more...
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Haryana to set up eco-city in Manesar
November 22nd, 2010 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 22 (IANS) Formulating a policy on climate change, the Haryana government has proposed to set up an eco-city at Manesar near Gurgaon."We are also considering a proposal to set up ... Read more...
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Pakistan government reverts to six-day week
November 17th, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 17 (IANS) The Pakistan government has ended the five-day week that was introduced as an energy saving measure.Dawn Wednesday reported that from Nov 27, the country will revert to ... Read more...
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Time Change Fall 2010 Sets The Clock Back Again
October 31st, 2010 - 6:51 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Oct 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The summer has officially ended in Europe and this was marked as clocks has just about back an hour. It has been declared that everyone should ... Read more...
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Ishant Sharma, actress Matondkar participate in Delhi energy conservation walkathon
October 24th, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): Indian cricketer Ishant Sharma and Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar joined over 3000 people in a walkathon to spread awareness about energy conservation and health improvement here on Sunday.'Petrotech ... Read more...
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Last American Light Bulb: White House Bill Sends Jobs to China
October 2nd, 2010 - 1:55 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A bill which was passed by Congress in 2007 has set new standards for energy conservation which bans the use of ordinary light bulbs, and demands that this ... Read more...
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President’s Estate recognised for green effort
July 25th, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The President's Estate has become the first urban habitat in India to be accorded a ISO 14001:2004 certificate for environmental management, including pollution control and energy ... Read more...
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Cross-Straits forum in China decides to go green
July 10th, 2010 - 12:59 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): This year's Cross-Strait Economic, Trade and Culture Forum, an annual event, will concentrate on cross-Straits cooperation in green energy, energy conservation and environmental protection.According to the ... Read more...
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‘Green buildings’ soon in UAE
July 7th, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, July 7 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first region in the Middle East to begin work on environment-friendly government offices, dubbed "green buildings".
The project will contribute towards ... Read more...
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Chinese premier calls for close ties with Japan
May 31st, 2010 - 3:30 am ICT by IANS
Tokyo, May 31 (IANS) Visiting Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao Sunday called for deepening ties with Japan, playing down "problems and misunderstandings between the two countries".
Addressing a gathering here, Wen said: "Although ... Read more...
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Lodha realtor to build India’s tallest 101-floor building
May 25th, 2010 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Pune/Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), entrusted with the infrastructure development of the city, Tuesday got a bid of Rs.4053 crore for its proposed 101-storeyed Iconic ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi Airports Company to observe Earth Hour
March 26th, 2010 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS) The Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will turn off the lighting system of its second runway here to observe Earth Hour Saturday, WAM News Agency reported.
ADAC said ... Read more...
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Shimla, Hamirpur to go solar
March 22nd, 2010 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, March 22 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to make Shimla and Hamirpur solar-powered cities as part of a drive to save electricity.
"We are developing Shimla and Hamirpur as solar ... Read more...
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Madhya Pradesh to start new growth campaign
January 25th, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Jan 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will embark on a state-wide campaign this Republic Day to seek people's participation in all-round development of the state.
Chouhan will ... Read more...
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TN electricity board distributes electricity appliances to minimise power consumption
December 18th, 2009 - 10:47 pm ICT by ANI
Coimbatore, Dec 18 (ANI): In a bid to conserve electricity, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has launched a drive to replace the conventional incandescent bulbs with Compact Florescent Lights (CFL).Besides energy conservation, ... Read more...
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Free charging facility for electric cars in Delhi
December 14th, 2009 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) In an effort to boost the city's green tag, BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) Monday launched an initiative in which free charging facility will be provided for ... Read more...
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No change in climate stance without parliament approval
December 14th, 2009 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) There will be no change in India's stance on tackling climate change without taking parliament into confidence, the Rajya Sabha was assured Monday.
"Yes," Minister of State for ... Read more...
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President to attend closing ceremony of Indian National Science Academy
December 7th, 2009 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Dec 7 (ANI): President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil will attend the closing ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee celebration of the Indian National Science Academy at the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics ... Read more...
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