National Advisory Council gets two new members
June 29th, 2012 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Planning Commission member Mihir Shah and social activist Ashis Mondal have been inducted into the National Advisory Council (NAC) headed by UPA chairperson Sonia ... Read more...
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Himachal best state to integrate natural resources
February 25th, 2012 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Feb 25 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has been adjudged the best state for positive shift in livelihood of rural folks through natural resource management, an official said here Saturday."The state ... Read more...
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India ranks lowly 125th in meeting environmental challenges
January 28th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) India ranks a lowly 125th in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges with Switzerland taking the top spot, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance ... Read more...
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Rural poverty alleviation project for northeast approved
November 16th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The government Wednesday approved a Rs.683 crore project to improve the living standards of rural areas in four northeastern states -- Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim ... Read more...
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UN warns famine could spread in Somalia without international aid
August 2nd, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) -- The United Nations (UN) has warned that the famine in Somalia could spread further if the international community does not provide the funds required to respond to ... Read more...
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IGNOU to offer courses on traditional knowledge systems
July 12th, 2011 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the NGO Shruti Foundation inked a pact Tuesday to develop modules for the study of traditional knowledge ... Read more...
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45mn-yr-old pollen shows Florida is 10 to 15mn yrs older than thought
March 7th, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): A new study of 45-million-year-old pollen from Pine Island west of Fort Myers has suggested that Florida could be 10 million to 15 million years older than previously ... Read more...
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Rajasthan NGO gets special status from UN body
February 17th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Feb 17 (IANS) A Rajasthan NGO, Vaagdhara, which works for the empowerment of impoverished and vulnerable groups in the state, is among 17 from across the world to be granted special ... Read more...
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Australian and Indian scientists collaborate to improve agricultural production
February 15th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Leading Australian and Indian agricultural researchers working together on joint research projects are gathering this week to highlight their achievements and to establish future research priorities.In ... Read more...
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Melting Himalayan glaciers ‘could impact billions of people’
November 16th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): A new report has outlined how USAID should take necessary steps in order to protect lives that will be impacted from the slowly melting Himalayan glaciers."The extremely high ... Read more...
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India-U.S. Strategic Dialogue to focus on bilateral, regional, global issues
May 30th, 2010 - 10:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): India's first Strategic Dialogue to be held in Washington will focus on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues of shared interest and common concern. ... Read more...
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World Bank lends $60 mn for afforestation in China
May 7th, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 7 (IANS) The World Bank Friday approved a $60 million loan to support an afforestation project in China's eastern Shandong province, Xinhua reported.
The project will reduce soil erosion and protect ... Read more...
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Pachauri-led IPCC lauds initiative to build food security in face of climate change
May 7th, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 7 (ANI): The Dr. R.K. Pachauri-led UN Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has reportedly welcomed a new research initiative that focuses on how to build food security in the ... Read more...
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India ranks 123rd in pollution control; Iceland on top
January 28th, 2010 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) India and China rank 123rd and 121st in pollution control respectively, reflecting the strain rapid economic growth imposes on the environment, according to the 2010 Environmental ... Read more...
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World Bank helps protect seas, forests in Philippines
September 18th, 2009 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, Sep 18 (DPA) The World Bank said Friday it has approved a $6.3-million grant for a project that aims to protect the seas and forests in the southern Philippines.
It said the ... Read more...
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Khanduri calls for sustainable development and natural resource management for Uttarakhand
June 19th, 2008 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
Dehradun, June 19 (ANI/Business Wire India): Urging the state administration, policy-makers and stakeholders to draft a proper definition of sustainable development for the state of Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister Major General ... Read more...
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Indo - German consultation on development cooperation begins
May 21st, 2008 - 7:18 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi , May 21 (ANI) :The two day meeting of the Indo-German Annual Consultation on Development Cooperation began today. The meeting will examine the ongoing programmes and discuss new projects ... Read more...
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