India became a net exporter of electricity for the first time during the last four years and aims to achieve the target of universal household electrification by the  year-end three months ahead of the original deadline, Power Minister R.K. Singh said on Tuesday.


India became net power exporter in last four years: Minister


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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday announced a ban on use of thermocol plates in the state as they are major cause of pollution, as well plastic water bottles less than one litre capacity at official functions.


Himachal bans use of thermocol plates


Actor Abeer Soofi, who plays saint Sai Baba in a TV show, says he shares a special bond with nature.


Sai Baba actor feels at home with nature


The toll from the eruption of the highly active Fuego volcano in Guatemala has increased to 69 with over 1 million residents affected, according to authorities.


Guatemala volcano eruption toll reaches 69


The US is among G7 countries ranked lowest due to its continued support for fossil fuel exploration and production, as well as backtracking on previous pledges to end support to fossil fuels, new research has found.


US among G7 ranked lowest to end fossil fuel subsidies


UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and significant damage caused by Sunday's eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala, his spokesman has said.


UN chief condoles deaths in Guatemala volcano eruption


The toll from the eruption of a highly active volcano near Guatemala's capital has risen to 62, officials said.


Toll in Guatemala volcano eruption rises to 62


Plastic has become the workhorse of the modern economy and provides significant benefits but the current use has many drawbacks, International Labour Organization (ILO) Director General Guy Ryder has said.


ILO chief calls for urgent action against plastic


The toll from the eruption of a highly active volcano near Guatemala's capital rose to 33, a government agency has said.


Toll in Guatemala volcano eruption rises to 33


For the second time in two days, heavy pre-monsoon rains, accompanied by thunder and lightning, lashed Mumbai on Monday night, hitting flight operations and disrupting local trains, officials said.


Pre-monsoon rains lash Mumbai again, flights hit


The non-compliance of environment standards among the highly polluting industries in India has increased by over 100 per cent between 2010 and 2014, said a report on Monday.


Highly polluting industries defying eco-standards: Report


A day ahead of the World Environment Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corp (DMRC) on Monday hosted a story-telling class for school kids inside a train to teach them about the perils of wastefulness.


Children learn about caring for environment inside Metro train


Actress Dia Mirza is happy that steps are being taken to end disposable, or single use plastic around the Taj Mahal and make upto 500 metres around the historic monument plastic-free under the Taj Declaration on beating plastic pollution.


Dia Mirza lauds Taj Mahal Declaration


The Central government has increased compensation for the loss of milch animals killed during cross border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, an official statement said.


Higher solatium for milch animals killed in J&K border firing


The most recent draft notification by the Union Environment and Forests Ministry on the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) where the no-development zone (NDZ) for the new III-A category will be 50 metres instead of 200 metres will be detrimental to Kerala, says experts from the state.


'Draft CRZ notification dangerous for Kerala, coastal folk'


At least 25 people were killed, 20 others injured and some 1.7 million residents have been affected by the eruption of Guatemala's Fuego volcano, the most violent in recent years, according to government authorities.


25 killed in in Guatemala volcano eruption, 1.7mn residents affected


At least seven people have died, 20 others injured and 1.7 million have been affected by the eruption of Guatemala's Fuego volcano, the most violent in recent years, according to government authorities.


7 killed in Guatemala volcano eruption, over 1 mn residents affected


Seven persons have been killed and nearly 300 injured after Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted, officials said.


Seven killed in Guatemala volcano eruption


India stands at a critical threshold on its way to development where a lot depends on the opportunities which allow the cities to grow, Union Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday.


India at critical threshold in urban development: Puri


Himachal Pradesh Police on Sunday lent a helping hand to Shimla's thirsty people by distributing mineral water bottles among locals and tourists free of cost in the state capital which has been facing potable water shortage for nearly two weeks now.


Police provide free drinking water to Shimla's thirsty people


The Indian Navy on Sunday evacuated 38 stranded Indians from Socotra island in Yemen where they got stuck after a cyclone hit the area 10 days ago, forcing India to launch an operation to rescue them. All are reported to be safe.

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