Examine ways to protect wild elephants from trains, govt told

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:01

Turning down the railways` plea seeking modification of directions on movement of trains in West Bengal, the Supreme Court has asked it and the environment ministry to examine steps taken by Karnataka and suggestions by other states to protect wild elephants from falling prey to fast-moving trains and electrocution.

Glitter nail polish new weapon to protect data

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 18:49

Security experts have discovered a new secret weapon to ensure your laptop and other devices are not tampered with - glitter nail polish.

Second worst year for journalists in jail: Watchdog

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 14:52

The number of journalists killed and imprisoned fell in 2013 but it was still the second worst year on record for reporters in prison, a US-based watchdog said Tuesday.

MoEF to submit report by Jan 9 on ways to protect Kaziranga

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 18:58

The National Green Tribunal today gave time till January 9 to the Environment Ministry to submit its report on ways to protect the environment inside Kaziranga sanctuary as also the wild life there which is being affected by traffic movement on National Highway 37 passing through it.

Protect employees who are defying strike, UP govt to police

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 20:54

Uttar Pradesh government on Monday directed district police chiefs to ensure safety of all the government employees willing to defy the call for strike tomorrow by unions demanding better salary and pension.

China punishes officials for not acting against polluters

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 21:31

China`s ministry of supervision Thursday revealed 10 major cases of environmental damage in which local officials were punished for failing to prevent or act after severe pollution.

Now a cyber security device to protect women from violence

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 00:50

Give a break to chilli powder and pepper sprays. Amrita Centre for Security has developed a new device to protect women from sexual offenders and other forms of violence.

Delhi given time to frame witness protection policy

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 17:40

The Delhi High Court Monday granted four more weeks to the city government to comply with its earlier direction to frame a policy to protect witnesses from intimidation by accused in criminal cases.

Lizard species fight snakes to protect eggs

Last Updated: Friday, February 1, 2013, 12:31

Snakes may have finally met their match in a lizard species which can fight back if their eggs are threatened, researchers say.

`Courts should come forward to protect witnesses`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 13:36

Delhi court has said courts should come forward to protect witnesses or else criminals would have a field day.

`Gandhigiri` to protect tigers in Maharashtra

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 15:18

Alarmed at the rise in tiger poaching, wildlife lover Bandu Dhotre will start a fast unto death in Nagpur from Monday to seek protection for the big cat in Maharashtra.

India joins hands with S Asian neighbours to protect wildlife

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 14:23

Wild animals are killed for the flourishing illegal international trade of their skins, bones, flesh, fur, used for decoration, clothing, medicine and unconventional exotic food.