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US House passes bill to support Tibet, warns sanctions on Chinese official
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D. C. [United States], Jan 29 (ANI): The US House of Representatives has passed a bill strengthening Washington's support for human rights and environmental protection in Tibet, and advocating sanctions against China if it interferes in the succession of Tibetan spiritual leader D
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'Reactive' model for urbanisation unsustainable, leading to urban sprawl:
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 29 (ANI): The future of urban centres in India lies in creating long-term and sustainable transport infrastructure, global consultancy Knight Frank said in its latest report released on Wednesday.
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US House passes Tibet human rights bill
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [United States], Jan 29 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill strengthening Washington's support for human rights and environmental protection in Tibet.
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Two brain function biomarkers might explain hidden hearing loss: Study
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): A recent study has pinpointed two brain function biomarkers that explain why some people with normal hearing might struggle to follow conversations in noisy environments.
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Javadekar presents 'report card' of work done by Centre in Delhi
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 28 (ANI): In view of the ensuing assembly elections in Delhi, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday presented a "report card" of the work done by the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the capital city.
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St Francis College Koramangala introduces unique initiative to empower stu
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] Jan 28 (ANI/NewsVoir): Just within a few months of its inception, St Francis College, Bengaluru launched a one-of-its-kind internship program for its first-year students, to give them an opportunity to be a part of the professional environment during their cours
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Climate costs minimise with limiting global warming
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 27 (ANI): A recent study by a group of Postdam scientists has found that the Paris Agreement apart from being politically sensible makes sense in term of the economy as well.
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PM Modi recalls 'Vriksha Maata' in 'Mann Ki Baat' address
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first 'Mann Ki Baat' programme of this year on Sunday recalled environmentalist Saalumarada Timmakka, who was conferred with Padma Shri last year.
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Padma Shri for sexagenarian environmentalist for growing 50K trees with un
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Sikar (Rajasthan) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Environmentalist Sundaram Verma from Rajasthan has been conferred with Padma Shri award for successfully growing 50,000 trees with a technique that requires only one-litre water per tree.
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Punjab: Over 15 years old 3-wheelers to be replaced by electric/ CNG vehic
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab), Jan 24 (ANI): In a bid to curb the menace of air pollution, the Department of Environment and Climate Change under Tandrust Punjab Mission has decided to ensure replacement of more than 15 years old three-wheelers, with electric/CNG three-wheelers.
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Dead animals help ecosystems to flourish: Study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): Stumbling across an animal carcass lying in a forest might be too gruesome of a scene for many, but what seems repulsive to people, can have immensely positive implications for the surrounding natural environment.
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Opting plant-based diet benefits health, climate, and economy, study sugge
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Auckland [New Zealand], Jan 23 (ANI): A new study suggests that opting for a plant-based diet can come across as a potential option to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also helping to improve population health.
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