Natural Disasters

20 dead as storm, rains play havoc in east Rajasthan

JAIPUR/ALWAR: Unprecedented rainfall and heavy dust storm created havoc late on Wednesday night in eastern Rajasthan with 14 people, including five children, killed in Dholpur and six in Bharatpur

Publication Date: 
13/04/2018
Times Of India (Jaipur)
Tags:
Rajasthan, Rainfall, Bharatpur (D), Crops, Natural Disasters
Air Pollution

Ambient air quality data of Delhi-NCR for the Month of March, 2018

In compliance to the direction of Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi Dated: November 17, 2017 (in the matter of Vardhman Kaushik Vs. Union of India & Others vide OA No. 44/2018 Earlier OA No.

Publication Date: 
11/04/2018
CPCB
Tags:
Air Pollution, Air Quality Standards, Air Quality Monitoring, PM 2.5, RSPM (PM 10), Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
Science And Technology

The wood-boring trace fossil Asthenopodichnium from Palaeocene sediments of the Barmer Hill Formation, western Rajasthan, India

The present study documents the wood-boring trace fossil Asthenopodichnium from the Palaeocene sediments of the Barmer Hill Formation (BHF) in the Barmer Basin, Western Rajasthan, India. The Asthenopodichnium trace fossils are loosely to tightly packed, pouch-like burrows or almond-shaped structures identified as Asthenopodichnium lignorum, whereas lozenge and J-shaped structures are designated as Asthenopodichnium lithuanicum.

Original Source

Publication Date: 
10/04/2018
S. C. Mathur, N. S. Shekhawat, S. L. Nama & et al
Current Science
114
7
1544-1548
Tags:
Deserts, Fossils, Barmer (D), Rajasthan, Sedimentation, Tropical Forests
Environment

Illegal brick kilns: NGT may impose fine on UP, 3 more states

GHAZIABAD: The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday cracked the whip on governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi for their failure to comply with its an earlier order regarding co

Publication Date: 
05/04/2018
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Uttar Pradesh, Bricks, Fly Ash Bricks, Environmentalists, Environmental Security, National Green Trbunal (NGT), Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Environment
Mining

Illegal sand mining: Close shave for cop in Dholpur

Alwar: A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in Dholpur district had a close shave when suspects involved in illegal sand mining fired at his patrolling vehicle and pelted stones at him on the in

Publication Date: 
30/03/2018
Times Of India (Jaipur)
Tags:
Rajasthan, Dholpur (D), Sand, Mining, Illegal Trade, Minor Minerals
Agriculture

Civil society groups raise voice to stop farmers’ suicide in Rajasthan

During last 9 months, four farmers have lost their lives in Bharatpur district

Publication Date: 
30/03/2018
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Rajasthan, Bharatpur (D), Farmers, Agriculture
Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

40.6°C: Hottest March day in Delhi in 8 years

NEW DELHI: In line with expectations of an early and hot summer, temperatures in the capital soared to an eight-year high for the month of March on Wednesday, with the mercury hitting 40 degrees Ce

Publication Date: 
29/03/2018
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Rajasthan, Atmosphere And Ozone Layer
Energy

Solar power a big blessing for hamlet in Rajsamand dist

Udaipur: Solar power is coming as a big blessing for many towns and villages in rural areas and Saatpuliya village in Divair gram panchayat of Rajsamand district is one of them.

Publication Date: 
29/03/2018
Times Of India (Jaipur)
Tags:
Rajasthan, Solar Energy, Rajsamand (D), Renewable Energy, Energy
Mining

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding illegal stone mining in Braj region, 27/03/2018

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Neelambar Baba & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 27/03/2018 regarding stoppage of illegal stone mining, crushing and blasting activities in illegal manner and for the preservation and protection of the Braj region, forests, hills and its wildlife in the above said region and also to restore the Braj region for its cultural and historical importance as an eco-tourism destination.

Judgement Date: 
27/03/2018
Tags:
Mining, Mining Waste, Mining Reclamation, Supreme Court, Rajasthan, Afforestation, Stone Industry, Mathura (D), Uttar Pradesh, Bharatpur (D)
Health

‘Swasthya Dal’ makes it to 78 lakh houses to curb seasonal diseases

More than 78 lakh houses across the state were screened in a door-to-door screening campaign for seasonal diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria including swine flu by the health department.

Publication Date: 
27/03/2018
Daily News Analysis (Jaipur)
Tags:
Rajasthan, Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria, Vector Borne Diseases, Health Effects, Health

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