A showpiece city struggles to remain clean (Karnataka Newsletter)
September 17th, 2012 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 15 (IANS) One of India's showpiece cities for its salubrious climate and beautiful gardens, Karnataka's capital also came to be known in the last decade and ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Tata Chemicals to set up urea plant in Tripura
September 11th, 2012 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 11 (IANS) Tata Chemicals will set up a Rs.5,000 crore, gas-based urea plant in northern Tripura in association with state-owned ONGC and Tripura government, officials said here Tuesday.ONGC ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
In Delhi, government spends Rs.950 on every plant!
September 2nd, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Believe it or not, Rs.950 is what the Delhi government spends on every plant to make the national capital look green, according to an Right ... Read more...
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German farmer showers trance fans with manure
August 21st, 2012 - 9:58 am ICT by IANS
Berlin, Aug 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A furious German farmer poured manure on a group of trance music fans who organised an improvised open air festival on his land but did ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
MCD elections: BJP, Congress promise development
April 8th, 2012 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The fight for Delhi Municipal Corporation has intensified with the two major political parties, Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) releasing their election manifestos ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Many biofuels less sustainable than petrol: Experts
April 4th, 2012 - 1:08 am ICT by IANS
The Hague, April 3 (IANS) Many biofuels are less sustainable than petrol and diesel, Dutch think tank CE Delft said Tuesday."If you take into account the land use, CO2-emissions and ... Read more...
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Cow farm poses threat to Russian airport
March 6th, 2012 - 8:35 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Transport authorities of Russia's Siberian Tomsk region have filed a lawsuit demanding closure of a cow farm, saying it poses a threat to a nearby ... Read more...
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ONGC to set up gas-based fertilizer plant in Tripura
January 24th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Jan 24 (IANS) State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will set up a Rs.5,000 crore, gas-based fertilizer plant in Tripura to meet the growing shortage of urea, the ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Bihar to promote organic farming: Nitish Kumar
June 22nd, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, June 22 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday said his government will help farmers adopt organic farming for sustainable agriculture and prosperity.Inaugurating a three-day International Conference on Organic ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
David Truscott jailed for his ‘manure’ fetish
March 28th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Mar 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A man has found out rather too late that freedom to exercise one’s faith does not give him the license to step on the rights of others.For ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
President stresses rural sanitation drive
March 23rd, 2011 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Wednesday called for a monitoring mechanism to ensure the proper functioning of the santitation infrastructure in India's rural areas."Rural sanitation in ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Snow cheers apple growers in Himachal
January 16th, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Jan 16 (IANS) Widespread snowfall in the apple-growing areas of Himachal Pradesh has brightened the prospects of a bumper apple production this year too.High hills in Shimla, Kullu, Mandi ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Genetically modified pig ‘Frankenswine’ cheaper, greener
January 5th, 2011 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 5 (ANI): Scientists have genetically modified a Yorkshire pig, which will be the first of a new generation of 'Frankenswine' hogs that are designed to be cheaper and greener.It tastes ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Haryana to sell rotten warehouse wheat at 62 paise a kg
November 1st, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 1 (IANS) Haryana State Warehousing Corporation (HSWC) has received the highest bid of 62 paise a kg for the rotten wheat lying in the state government's warehouse at Bani ... Read more...
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Photog digs up carrot that looks like a foot!
November 1st, 2010 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 1 (ANI): Photographer Stuart Boulton has dug up an unusual looking carrot that has the shape of a foot complete with five toes in his allotment in Darlington, County Durham.The ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Himachal to market rotten-apple manure
October 7th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 7 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh, known for producing apples, would soon market across the country manure prepared from rotten apples, a minister said here Thursday."Soon apple growers will start marketing of ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Tips To Tame Weeds In Your Yard
September 10th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Sep 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) One of the common problems that a gardener or a farmer faces is the unwanted disturbance of weeds. The weeds are the malignant plants which have ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Losing green cover? Call helpline for a tree
July 31st, 2010 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Fazilka (Punjab), July 31 (IANS) If a lack of time or resources is preventing you from planting new trees, then it's time you heard of a unique green initiative in ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Rains hit Agra region, could salvage bajra crop
July 19th, 2010 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, July 19 (IANS) Rains lashed the Agra region of Uttar Pradesh Monday after a long dry spell, reviving hopes of a good bajra crop this kharif season.
Farmers in the region had ... Read more...
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Plant buffers may limit spread of antibiotics in animal waste
February 13th, 2010 - 3:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): A new research by scientists at the University of Missouri has suggested that buffer strips of grasses and other plants can limit spread of antibiotics in animal waste, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Sequencing soybean genome could improve crops
January 14th, 2010 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 14 (ANI): Soybean has become the first major crop legume species whose complete draft genome sequence has been published-a feat that could pave way for improved crops of the protein ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eat less meat to save Earth and your heart
November 26th, 2009 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 26 (ANI): In a new research, a team of scientists has determined that eating less meat may help save planet Earth, as well as reduce the risk of heart attacks ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
French firm organises camp for Haryana farmers
October 29th, 2009 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Ambala, Oct 29 (IANS) French retailer Carrefour Thursday organised a farmer empowerment camp in Mithapur village in this Haryana district with an objective to train them for improving the yield and quality ... Read more...
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Rice intensification (SRI) technique benefits farmers in Tripura
October 29th, 2009 - 7:29 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki DasAgartala, Oct.29 (ANI): The successful implementation of the system of rice intensification (or SRI) technique in Tripura has greatly benefited farmers of the State.Tripura is one of the States in ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Office season 6 premiere is a must-watch
September 18th, 2009 - 5:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
The hilariously funny, our funny-bone tickler, the unassuming sitcom The Office is back with its crispy one-liners and its intricate sub-plots within the whole show.After reaching the 100th episode milestone in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Farmers reaping it rich through organic farming in Assam
August 17th, 2009 - 10:52 pm ICT by ANI
Guwahati, Aug 17(ANI): Organic farming is catching up among the farmers in Assam, who have traditionally been using manure with inorganic and synthetic fertilisers.However, of late, the use of inorganic chemical fertilisers ... Read more...
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Don Imus : Radio Host To Rodeo Healer
August 7th, 2009 - 6:06 pm ICT by GD
Don Imus, prominent radio personality who has never been a stranger to controversy, has managed to lend a distinctive albeit rather (typically characteristic to him) unconventional spin on the deadliest malady known ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
President’s Estate turns into eco-friendly township
August 2nd, 2009 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): President's Estate, running into scores of acres in the heart of the national capital, is slowly turning into an eco-friendly township.The project 'Roshni' was launched ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Rashtrapati Bhavan sets trend for eco-friendly township
August 1st, 2009 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The first thing one notices on entering Rashtrapati Bhavan through Gate 35 are the "energy efficient" lamp posts. Welcome to the model eco-township inside the president's estate.
A ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
How small ‘guys’ can get the ‘gals’ just as their bigger counterparts
June 25th, 2009 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 25 (ANI): In the world of yellow dung flies, it's the small guys who get the girl, but only if they are hanging out on apple pomace instead of cow ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
BJP fighting polls on false issues: PM
May 2nd, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Jalalabad (Punjab), May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for making "directionless allegations" on the Congress party and accused it ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
J-K govt. introduces biodegradable bags to reduce pollution level
April 24th, 2009 - 9:40 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Apr 24 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir horticulture department has introduced biodegradable bags for farmers in the Kashmir Valley to reduce pollution levels.The initiative aims at making the orchards and agricultural ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Horsewoman asked to leave Tesco for being too smelly”!
January 18th, 2009 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 18 (ANI): A 29-year-old horsewoman was asked to leave a Tesco supermarket for smelling too much.Krys Gunton was on a shopping spree at Tesco Metro after a riding session ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Agronomists in Himachal Pradesh impart training to apple growers
January 11th, 2009 - 10:28 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant Chauhan
Himachal Pradesh (Kinnaur), Jan.11 (ANI): Scientists of the Agriculture University of Himachal Pradesh and officials of the Kinnaur District administration have organized several workshops for apple growers and owners ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Snowfall brings cheer apple growers in Himachal Pradesh
January 10th, 2009 - 8:15 pm ICT by ANI
Kothi (Himachal Pradesh), Jan.10 (ANI): Pushing down temperatures, the recent snowfall here has brought a smile back on the faces of apple growers.
Confident about securing a bumper apple crop in the ... Read more...
Posted in National |