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Virus scare: Take urgent measures, Centre to tiger range states

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 04:03

Concerned over the spread of a deadly virus common among dogs, the Centre today asked all tiger range states to take precautionary measures to protect the big cats.

Two white tiger cubs born in Chhattisgarh zoo

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:59

Two cubs have been born to white tiger couple Sunder and Kamla at the Maitri Bagh Zoo in Chhattisgarh`s steel city Bhilai, officials said Monday.

Day`s weather influence people form global warming opinions

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:47

It may sound strange but even global warming opinions among the common men on the street waver as the weather changes from hot to cold and vice versa.

Volcanoes shift before they erupt

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 19:19

As they prepare to erupt, volcanoes shift their base, says an interesting study that paves the way for volcanologists to forecast future eruptions.

2013 one of the driest years in Cherrapunjee

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 19:11

The year 2013 was one of the driest in Cherrapunjee (renamed Sohra) -- known as one of the wettest places on the earth -- in Meghalaya compared to the last 35 years.

Nine near-threatened bird species sighted in Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 15:40

Nine near-threatened bird species were sighted this winter at Chilika Lake, Asia`s largest brackish water lagoon, in Odisha, an official said Monday.

Public against climate engineering: Study

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 15:36

For the public, it`s a thumbs-down when it comes to climate engineering measures -- the deliberate large-scale manipulation of the environment to counteract climate change, says a study.

Island animals tamer: Study proves Charles Darwin`s Galapagos theory correct

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 01:59

Charles Darwin`s Galapagos theory that states animals living on islands were tamer than on the mainlands has been proven correct by the scientists in a new study.

Rajasthan to turn flowery, focus on ornamental flowers

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 15:59

Desert state of Rajasthan has decided to take the ornamental path to tap the booming flower market by pro-actively promoting cultivation of decorative flowers like orchid, bird paradise and anthurium in select districts.

Panel for institutional mechanism for implementation of forest clearances

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 23:18

Amid concerns over delays in project approvals over forest land, a central committee has suggested putting in place an institutional mechanism for expeditious implementation of forest clearances.