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India saving $309mn annually with Virginia Tech-led natural pest control

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 22:55

India`s natural pest control programme spearheaded by Virginia Tech researchers has saved 309 million dollars in its very first year.

CNR Rao urges scientists to focus more on water, energy and environment

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 22:36

Eminent Indian scientist CNR Rao on Wednesday urged scientists to focus more on the burning problems like water, energy and environment.

Odisha set to implement Rs 517 crore "Ama" Jangal Yojana

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 18:15

In a bid to enhance forest cover in the state, Odisha government has decided to implement Ama Jangal Yojana (AJY) in a big way, official sources said today.

New river dolphin species discovered

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 18:05

The species was discovered from the Araguaia River basin of Brazil and researchers propose that it be called the Araguaian Boto, or Boto-do-Araguaia.

Kerala wins UN award for sustainable tourism

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 17:54

Kerala Tourism has been conferred the United Nations Award for creating innovative initiatives for sustainable tourism, the first time India has ever won the recognition.

Kerala wins UN award for sustainable tourism

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 17:54

Kerala Tourism has been conferred the United Nations Award for creating innovative initiatives for sustainable tourism, the first time India has ever won the recognition.

Snow leopards in forbidden Spiti valley to be radio collared

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:36

Satellite-linked collars will be soon fitted on snow leopards in the tribal Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh to get a deeper understanding of the behaviour of the endangered cat.

Independent panel set up to investigate Internet governance, surveillance

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 12:18

An independent panel, announced at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, would be investigating Internet governance and surveillance for two years.

At Davos, push for clean energy as climate weapon

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 12:08

Leaders gathered in the Swiss ski resort of Davos are pushing for nations worldwide to shift to cleaner energy sources as the best way to contain global warming and re-energize the global economy.

HP govt to fit snow leopards with radio collars with eye on conservation

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 07:17

The wildlife wing of the state forest department would soon be fitting snow leopards with satellite- linked collars as part of efforts to gain a deeper understanding of the behavioural traits of the endangered cat.