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Mother Dairy to set up milk plant in Odisha
Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), on Friday said it will set up a milk processing plant and a central distribution facility in Odisha.
Haryana shelves plan to divert expressway through Aravalli forests
The Haryana government has told the National Green Tribunal that it has shelved its plan to divert a 12-km stretch of the Gurgaon-Manesar expressway passing through the Aravalli range forests. The statement was made by the state government before a bench headed by Acting Chairperson Justice Jawad Rahim in response to a plea opposing the construction of the proposed new route for Gurgaon-Manesar Express Highway in the forest area of the Aravalli Range which violated the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. The green panel noted that in view of the statement and submission, nothing survived in the petition and disposed of the matter. "The statement made on behalf of the State that it shall not construct the proposed highway, will satisfy the relief sought by the applicant in this application. Hence, the applicant may treat it as his relief has been satisfied. We do not intend to proceed further. "In view of the statement, proceedings in this case are terminated according to recording the ...
First tree-dwelling birds went extinct with dinosaurs: Study
The asteroid that killed dinosaurs 66 million years ago, also led to the extinction of the first tree-dwelling birds, finds a study.
India's cotton exports could hit four-year high on price rally, weak rupee
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's 2017/18 cotton exports are likely to jump nearly 30 percent from the year before to a four-year high of 7.5 million bales, as climbing global prices and a weaker rupee boost overseas demand, the head of an industry body told Reuters.
French court approves Roland Garros stadium expansion
A French court once again backed a project to expand the Roland Garros stadium and facilities, the venue of the French Open.
India needs strong commitment to manage its waste: Experts
India needs to have a strong commitment on waste management with concerted efforts from all stakeholders including policy-makers, bureaucracy and the people, experts here said. The call came during the launch of a book which details the challenges of managing waste including dead mobile phones, disposed plastic bottles and other throw outs across India. "Recycling of this waste is happening on an ad hoc basis with expired phones melted to recoup minuscule metal and mineral items and disposed plastics bottles processed into other products. "But a concerted effort is needed for a solution," said Prof Robin Jeffrey, co-author of the book 'Waste of A Nation: Social and Environmental Challenges for India'. He said the country needs a people-driven solution, involving all main players - politicians, policy makers, bureaucrats, corporations, professionals and even the humblest garbage collectors. Efforts by small companies processing disposed plastics into products such as window frames, in .
Climate change may increase arable land: Study
Climate change could expand the agricultural feasibility of the global boreal region by 44 per cent by the end of the century, according to a study. However, the scientists warn that the same climate trends that would increase land suitable for crop growth in that area could significantly change the global climatic water balance - negatively impacting agriculture in the rest of the world. Scientists from the University of Leeds in the UK assessed the impact of climate change on land that could support agriculture in the boreal region, which includes large sections of Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia and the US. They found that the upper edge of land suitable for crop growth could shift as far north as 1,200km from the current position with the most dramatic changes occurring in the inner-continental regions of North America and Eurasia. Currently only 32 per cent of the boreal region falls into 'growing degree days' - the climate parameter linked to crop growth - and rainfall ..
J'khand CM asks industrial units to avoid river pollution
Describing rivers as "places of worship", Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das has asked factories and industrial units to take measures to prevent water pollution. Addressing a public meeting yesterday on Damodar river bank, Das said industries are needed for economic development of Jharkhand but rivers are the lifeline of the state. He lauded his cabinet colleague Saryu Rai for helming the Damodar Bachao Andolan (Save Damodar movement) over the past 12 years and said the initiative would go a long way in protecting rivers. Damodar river has been described as Deonad in Hindu Vedas, the place of worship for Hindus, the CM said after attending evening prayers on its banks. "It's not the duty of the government alone but of each and every person to protect and clean rivers," Das said. Rai, who holds the food, civil supply and consumer affair portfolio in the state, said Damodar river has largely become pollution free due to his campaign but industrial wastes from Bokaro ...
Western Railway sets up biogas plant at Mumbai Central station
The Western Railway (WR) has installed a biogas plant at Mumbai Central station that will convert organic waste into gas, which will then be used for cooking, a senior official has said. It is the first of its kind exercise by the Western Railway, the official said. "It is a matter of pride that we have set up a solid waste disposal and management system (biogas) at Mumbai Central outside the Coach Care Centre as part of out environmental initiative," he said yesterday. The plant has the capacity to handle 500 kg of waste or organic food and can generate gas equivalent to a regular-size cylinder. It has been built at a cost of approximately Rs 50 lakh, the official added. "To run the plant, we are collecting waste from trains at the Mumbai Central station and coaching depot along with the base kitchen at Mumbai Central," he said. Chief spokesperson of the Western Railway Ravinder Bhakar said, "If the plant is operated at its maximum capacity, it can produce gas of ...
Tamil Nadu seeks permanent closure of Vedanta's copper smelter: officials
THOOTHUKUDI, India (Reuters) - Tamil Nadu state said on Thursday that it was seeking a permanent closure of a big copper smelter run by London-listed Vedanta Resources after 13 people died in protests demanding the closure of the plant on environmental grounds.
Tamil Nadu seeks permanent closure of Vedanta's copper smelter-officials
THOOTHUKUDI, India (Reuters) - Tamil Nadu state said on Thursday that it was seeking a permanent closure of a big copper smelter run by London-listed Vedanta Resources after 13 people died in protests demanding the closure of the plant on environmental grounds.
Distraction or disaster? Freeport's giant Indonesian mine haunted by audit report
JAKARTA (Reuters) - A state audit of operations at Indonesia's Grasberg mine has cast a cloud over the government's multi-billion-dollar deal to take a majority stake in the mine from Freeport McMoRan Inc and its partner Rio Tinto , according to government and company officials.
Indian state seeks permanent closure of Vedanta's copper smelter: officials
THOOTHUKUDI, India (Reuters) - India's Tamil Nadu state said on Thursday that it was seeking a permanent closure of a big copper smelter run by London-listed Vedanta Resources after 13 people died in protests demanding the closure of the plant on environmental grounds.
Tamil Nadu seeks permanent closure of Vedanta's copper smelter - officials
THOOTHUKUDI, India (Reuters) - The Tamil Nadu government said on Thursday that it was seeking a permanent closure of a big copper smelter run by London-listed Vedanta Resources after 13 people died in protests demanding the closure of the plant on environmental grounds.
Gujarat Govt to conduct 'Yagna' for good monsoons
As water levels in reservoirs across Gujarat are dipping rapidly, the state government has decided not to take any chances with vagaries of monsoon. It is going to organise "Parjanya Yagna", which, it believes, will ensure good rains. These rituals will be performed at 41 places in 33 districts and eight major cities on May 31. The Yagna will mark the culmination of the government's water conservation drive 'Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan', said Water Supply Minister Parbat Patel. "The government has decided to perform Parjanya Yagna so that we get good rains this time. Ministers will also take part in this endeavour, aimed at filling up the water bodies de-silted during the Jal Abhiyan," said Patel. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said a Yagna is an invite to the rain god. "As we have deepened several water bodies during this drive, we will now invite the rain god through this Yagna to fill them up," Rupani told reporters at Dwarka. The Jal Abhiyan was launched on May 1, during .
India, Netherlands to strengthen partnership in agriculture
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has met Carola Schouten, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Netherlands in Krishi Bhawan and expressed his desire to further strengthen the existing partnership between the two countries in agriculture and allied sectors.Singh reiterated the Centre's resolve to double the income of farmers by 2022 and the initiatives taken and stressed on the need for infusing modern technology in India's agriculture.He further added that the Netherlands is a global leader in the construction of greenhouses as well as in the cultivation of flowers, plants and vegetables, and the diversification of agriculture sector into areas like livestock and plant-cultivation sectors.Singh expressed happiness at the regular convening of Joint Working Group, the fifth having been held in March this year, where discussions on a wide range of issues took place and extended the Action Plan till 2021.The Union .
Anti-Sterlite protest: 13 dead, vehicles worth Rs. 1.27 cr burnt
As many as 13 people have been killed and 102 people have been injured in the anti-Sterlite protests in Thoothukudi."A total of 13 people have died, including 11 men and 2 women. 102 people have been injured out of which 19 are severe cases. Vehicles worth Rs 1 crore 27 lakh have been burnt down," said Shailesh Kumar, IG (South Range).Also, the electricity supply to Sterlite Industries was cut off as informed by the District Collector."We have cut Sterlite's electricity. The government is also not willing to let it run. We have cut the electricity that itself shows that we want to shut it down," said the Collector.The people in the city have been contending that the plant would further pollute the water and pose environmental hazards.Police have been deployed in large numbers in the sensitive coastal areas.Till now, 67 people have been arrested for indulging in violence and will be produced in front of the magistrate for causing damage to public property and indulging in ...
Lajpat Nagar flyover's carriageway to re-open tomorrow
The second carriageway of Lajpat Nagar flyover, from Moolchand to Ashram, which was closed on May 15 for repair work, will be re-opened for vehicular movement tomorrow, a PWD official said today. Though traffic police had given permission to close the carriageway till May 31, the public works department completed the repair work before the deadline. Due to the closure of carriageway for the repair of gap developed, vehicles going towards Ashram from Moolchand were diverted from under the flyover, causing traffic jams between Lajpat Nagar and the AIIMS. A PWD official said witnessing traffic snarls on the stretch, the department expedited the work of fixing the expansion joints and completed it before the deadline. "The work which was started on May 15 was completed within seven days and we kept the carriageway closed for three more days to strengthen the joints. The flyover is ready to be opened from tomorrow," official said. Ring Road is one of the most important arterial roads in ...
SDMC becomes 'first' civic body in country to generate solar energy, selling surplus power
The SDMC today claimed that it has become the "first" civic body in the country to generate solar energy by installing panels over rooftops of its over 55 buildings and earn a huge income in three months by selling surplus power to a power distribution company. The SDMC also plans to install solar panels over rooftops of its 400 buildings by June 2019, in a bid to ramp up its efforts to go green and earn revenue simultaneously, officials said. As much as 2500 KW peak solar power is being generated from the solar panels installed in 54 schools and a community centre, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation said in a statement. It has earned Rs 9.69 lakh by selling its surplus power to distribution company BSES after consumption in its own buildings, it said. SDMC Commissioner Puneet Kumar Goel today said 3.14 lakh units were generated, out of which 2 lakh units have been sold after internal consumption of 1.14 lakh units. "The SDMC has become the first municipal corporation in the ...
Outcome of board meeting of Triveni Engineering and Industries
Held on 24 May 2018
