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US raises concerns over China's upstream dams on Mekong river basin
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 1 (ANI): Raising concerns over the dipping water-levels of the Mekong River and upstream dams in China, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Ambassador Atul Keshap points out that upstream dams in China that exacerbate drough
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Drying up of China's Yangtze River to effect environment, economy drastica
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 28 (ANI): Researchers warned that the overall decline of China's Yangtze River waterway will have dire consequences on the environment and the economy of Shanghai- the Beijing's financial hub, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP).
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No stone will be left unturned to provide support to toy industries, says
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New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): Assuring full support and cooperation from the Central government's side, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that no stone will be left unturned to provide support to toy clusters, make business environment easier, get the environment cleara
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8-phase poll in Bengal a 'certificate' of Mamata's governance: Prakash Jav
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 27 (ANI): Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct West Bengal Assembly polls in eight-phases is a 'certificate' of the governance of Mamata Banerjee, said Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday.
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Ind-Ra upgrades FY21 credit growth estimates to 6.9 pc
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 27 (ANI): India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgraded its FY21 credit growth estimates to 6.9 per cent from 1.8 per cent, given the improved economic environment in 2H FY21 and the government's focus on higher -- spending especially on infrastructu
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Gen X bets on work experience, millennials focus on upskilling: LinkedIn
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): The world's largest online professional network LinkedIn says professionals in India are confident about career progress despite growing uncertainties about the job market and financial future in the current environment.
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NGT directs monitoring committee to look into death of elephant by electro
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal on Saturday directed Central Monitoring Committee constituted by Environment Ministry to look into the death of an elephant by electrocution and to protect the lives of 40 elephants in Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh.
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PM Modi to receive CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Houston [US], February 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award next week in recognition of his commitment to sustainability in the energy and the environment.
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Study focuses on using landscape connectivity to control deadly mosquito-b
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Washington [US], February 26 (ANI): A recent study led researchers at Yale School of the Environment has developed a new method for tracking how the deadly yellow fever mosquito moves through the environment, a potentially critical tool for controlling the insect and the diseases it spreads.
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Invesco Mutual Fund unveils Invesco India ESG Equity Fund
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] February 26 (ANI/PNN): Invesco Mutual Fund announces the launch of its new fund Invesco India ESG Equity Fund, (an open ended equity scheme investing in companies following Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) theme).
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Walmart expands Vriddhi programme in Uttar Pradesh to help MSMEs
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Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 25 (ANI): US-based retailer Walmart on Thursday launched a new Vriddhi e-institute in Agra to provide small businesses in Uttar Pradesh access to skills and competencies to grow in a post-pandemic environment through online and offline channels like Fli
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EcoEx launches India's first of its kind digital marketplace to facilitate
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New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI/BusinessWire India): EcoEx, a start-up in the plastic waste management sector, has launched India's first digital marketplace to facilitate exchange of plastic credit certificates and strengthen the plastic recycling infrastructure.
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