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Myanmar's first UNESCO biosphere reserve Inle Lake launched

Myanmar has launched the country’s first United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Biosphere Reserve Inle Lake in Shan state. With this launch Myanmar opens a new...

December 12, 2015

NGT bans registration of new diesel-run vehicles in Delhi

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered ban on registration of new diesel-run vehicles in Delhi to curb the growing menace of air pollution in the capital city. This...

December 12, 2015

First red alert on pollution declared in Beijing

The Chinese government has issued its first red alert on pollution (smog) it its Capital Beijing due to hazardous air quality caused by severe air pollution. The warning...

December 8, 2015

South Western Railways Zone introduces Biodiesel for trains

The South Western Railways (SWR) Zone with headquarters in Hubli, Karnataka has introduced biodiesel for trains, operating under its zone. In this regard, SWR’s first train Hubballi-Bengaluru Janshatabdi...

December 5, 2015

Uttar Pradesh Government launches first International festival on Birds

Uttar Pradesh Government has launched International festival on Birds in a bid to promote state as an international bird-watching destination. The first-of-its-kind festival was inaugurated by Chief Minister Akhilesh...

December 5, 2015

Paris Pact on Water and Climate Change Adaptation announced

Paris Pact on Water and Climate Change Adaptation has been announced by a broad coalition of nations, river basin organizations, business and civil societies from across the globe....

December 4, 2015

Union Government releases postage stamp to mark centenary year of ZSI

Union Government has released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the Centenary year of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The postage stamp was released by Union Communication and...

December 4, 2015

Union Government to roll out BS V norms from April 1, 2019

Union Government has decided to advance the date for implementation of Bharat Stage (BS) V and BS VI emission norms for four-wheelers in order to reduce vehicular air...

November 28, 2015

NHAI approves pilot project for developing greenbelts along National highways

National Highways Authorities of India (NHAI) has approved a pilot project for undertaking scientific studies on designing greenbelts along national highways. Proposal in this regard was submitted by...

November 28, 2015

MoU inked to set up Railway Chair on Sustainable Mobility at TERI University

India Railways has inked a MoU to set up a Railway Chair on Sustainable Mobility at New Delhi campus of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) University. The...

November 25, 2015

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