The threat of famine due to widespread drought looms large on the most parts of Rajasthan, as 16 of the 32 districts have received below average rainfall. The state government is awaiting survey

After spurious mustard oil, it is spurious dal that has arrived at various shops in the city. Ingenious manufacturers of pulses are now selling urad dal disguised as moong dal.What makes the

There is a growing concern in Britain over clinical trials of a plant-based drug called galanthamine hydrobromide, now being tested to see whether it can help people suffering from chronic fatigue

Herbal fuel inventor Ramar Pillai has formally released samples of his "altenative fuel" and said he would commence commercial production at a small-scale plant in Chennai from October

An interim report on the supply of substandard wood at cremation grounds will be submitted on Thursday by the MCD Vigilance Department. All documents of five cremation grounds were sealed by the

US Navy researchers have developed a non-polluting rocket fuel that uses alcohol to ignite hydrogen peroxide, and scientists say, a variation might one day propel

Chief Minister Sahib Singh has claimed that work on the construction of the Rs 700 crore gas based power project would start in the Capital by the end of this year. Work orders have already been

Several industrial polluting units in the city have been fined by the Delhi High Court for discharging wastes of dyes, chemical and other liquid pollutants into the environment.Most of the units were

Study : Large tracts of fertile and agricultural land in rural Delhi has been altered for industrial or commercial uses, reducing the green land to a waste land. On top of this, urbanisation has

The Delhi Government has decided to release Rs 41 crore for laying sewer system and Rs 1 crore for installing hand-pumps and water hydrants in unauthorised colonies in the Capital.This was announced

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