NEW DELHI: A comprehensive study to assess the minimum required environmental flow of the Yamuna river will be undertaken by the government, according to officials.
NEW DELHI: Easy availability of funds under the Swachh Bharat Mission has made procurement of expensive heavy machinery, such as super-suckers, water-sprinkling tanks and JCBs, much more convenient
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has directed the Railways to identify and develop at least 36 stations as "eco-smart stations" within two weeks.
Over 2,500 people tested positive and at least 77 deaths were reported due to swine flu across the country this year till Thursday, with Rajasthan accounting for nearly 60 per cent of the cases.
The National Green Tribunal slammed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Thursday for not submitting a proper report on a plea alleging air pollution due to chemicals released by a dyein
Refusal or hesitation to get vaccination against deadly diseases despite availability of vaccines is seen as one of the top threats to public health, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).