The Earth this year may witness one of the largest increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide in over six decades of record keeping, scientists say.

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: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has been identified as one of the 10 threats to global health in 2019 by World Health Organisation (WHO).

NEW DELHI: Cold wave is back in the capital and here to stay, for a few days at least.

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.

Ahmedabad has been dealing with a serious issue of poor air quality for the last few months.

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).