UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grief over the loss of life, injuries and damage caused by a tsunami that hit the coast on Indonesia's Sunda Strait.


UN chief condoles deaths in Indonesia tsunami


IANS Automatic

The Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) is working on a project to upgrade and establish controlled atmosphere stores and packing houses in the state, an official said on Sunday.


Himachal to establish controlled atmosphere stores


At least 168 people have been killed and 745 injured after a tsunami hit the coast on Indonesia's Sunda Strait, government officials said on Sunday.


168 dead in Indonesia tsunami (Third Lead)


At least 62 people have been killed and 584 injured after a tsunami hit the coast on Indonesia's Sunda Strait possibly following undersea landslides after the Krakatoa volcano erupted, government officials say.


Deadly 'volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia, 62 dead


At least 43 people have been killed and 584 injured after a tsunami hit the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait, officials said.


'Volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia after Krakatoa eruption, 43 killed


At least 20 people have been killed and 165 injured after a tsunami hit the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait, government officials say.


'Volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia after Krakatoa eruption, 20 killed


Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation has raised over $100 million for the fight against climate change.


DiCaprio's foundation donates $100 mn to fight climate change


Green corridors connecting cities by compressed natural gas (CNG)-fuelled buses would soon be set up in the country, in line with India's commitment to reduce pollution levels made at the Paris climate talks COP-21, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.


CNG buses to be launched on green corridors soon: Pradhan


The diverse flora, fauna, people and culture of the North-East are attracting tourists but more efforts at conservation are required, a conservationist said at a book launch here.


North-East is attracting people, but more conservation effort is needed: Expert


The Australian government has urged Japan to reconsider its plan to resume whaling for commercial purposes.


Australia opposes Japan's plan to resume commercial whaling


The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved its first work program under its new four-year investment cycle, benefiting 25 countries with funding of $157.8 million.


GEF allocates $157 million to benefit 25 nations


Vedanta Ltd has applied to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for permission to reopen its copper smelter plant, known as Sterlite Copper, in Tuticorin following a favourable decision from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), a senior official said here on Thursday.


Vedanta seeks TNPCB permission to reopen copper smelter plant


US major GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Indian clean energy firm ReNew Power to provide 120 GE 2.5-132 turbines for the Gadhsisa Wind Farm in Gujarat, according to a GE statement.


GE Renewable Energy bags ReNew Power order for 300 MW wind turbines


Potala Palace in the Tibet capital on Wednesday announced temporary closure to the public following heavy snowfall.


Heavy snow forces Lhasa's Potala Palace to shut doors


In a bid to promote reuse of debris generated by the construction industry, the government will soon reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on products made from recycled demolition waste to five per cent.


GST on recycled construction waste products to be reduced to 5 per cent


Actress Sonam Kapoor, a vegan, has been named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India's Person of the Year for 2018.


Sonam Kapoor named PETA India's 2018 Person of the Year


Close on the heels of the ruling BJP's recent electoral defeat in the Hindi heartland, the Union Cabinet on Monday approved the expansion of beneficiaries under the Ujjwala Yojana for providing cooking gas to poor families.


Post-electoral reverses, government expands free LPG beneficiary list


Cyclonic storm 'Phethai crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast in East Godavari district on Monday, causing widespread rains, uprooting trees, paralyzing transport and damaging crops.


Cyclone 'Phethai' hits Andhra coast, triggers heavy rains


Ganesh Shetty's new short film "Bete" presents a strong commentary on a 2016 law which legalised the use of guns to cull wild boars in order to protect crops from being destroyed -- and as a result, innocent lives have been lost due to accidents and misuse of guns.


'Bete' comments on legalisation of guns to kill wild boars


Indian space agency ISRO has shortlisted 14 companies out of over 100 companies that showed interest in its lithium ion cell technology, said a senior official.


ISRO shortlists 14 firms for transfer of lithium ion cell technology


Researchers, including one of an Indian-origin, have developed a thin, durable and high-tech personal heating patch that could be sewn into clothes to generate heat, while significantly reducing users' electric bill as well as energy waste in buildings.

Page 30 -