ENVIRONMENT

US to provide new $ 275 million military assistance to Ukraine

WEB DESK The Pentagon on Friday said that the United States will provide a new 275 million Dollar military assistance package for Ukraine to help it battle Russia’s invasion. The package includes ammunition for Himars precision rocket launchers, various types of 155 mm artillery rounds, anti-armor systems, small arms ammunition,$ and four satellite communications antennas. … Continue reading US to provide new $ 275 million military assistance to Ukraine →

Climate Change; Rich nations vs poor countries

By Asad Mirza Various reports highlight the fact that Climate Change has been caused by the rich nations and thus poor countries have started demanding compensation for the climate changes, which have adversely impacted them. The forthcoming COP27, UN climate talks due to be held in Egypt in November,may highlight the compensation system for poorer … Continue reading Climate Change; Rich nations vs poor countries →

India has taken many steps towards low carbon development: Hardeep Singh Puri

AMN / WEB DESK Union Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the country’s energy strategy is mindful of commitments to global commons, Green transition, and ensuring energy availability, affordability, and security to all. Mr Puri said, India has taken many steps towards low carbon development, including hydrogen fuel and biofuels. Speaking at … Continue reading India has taken many steps towards low carbon development: Hardeep Singh Puri →

US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership dialogue to be held in Washington

WEB DESK The Ministerial dialogue of US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (USISCEP) will be held on Friday (Oct 7). Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will lead business delegation to Washington DC and Houston, USA. Mr Puri will also interact with World Bank Officials on Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure. The revamped USISCEP was … Continue reading US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership dialogue to be held in Washington →

PM Modi launches Cheetah Rehabilitation Project, released 8 cheetahs at MP’s Kuno National Park

Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released wild Cheetahs, which had become extinct from India, in Kuno National Park. Cheetahs which have been brought from Namibia are being introduced in India under Project Cheetah, which is world’s first inter-continental large wild carnivore translocation project. Out of the eight Cheetahs there are five female and … Continue reading PM Modi launches Cheetah Rehabilitation Project, released 8 cheetahs at MP’s Kuno National Park →

PM Modi appreciates cleanathon organised at Juhu beach in Mumbai

@narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated cleanathon organised at Juhu beach in Mumbai. Sharing a tweet of Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Mr. Modi appreciated the people involved in the cleanathon. He said, India is blessed with a long and beautiful coastline and it is important to focus on keeping coasts clean.

Coal Ministry to make 2400 hectare around coal field green with plantation

AMN / WEB DESK Coal Ministry has set an ambitious goal for coal companies to bring more than two thousand 400 hectare of area in and around coalfields under green cover in 2022-23. This will aid in planting more than 50 lakh saplings. As of now, greening drive is in full swing in coal mining … Continue reading Coal Ministry to make 2400 hectare around coal field green with plantation →

California announces to ban sale of new petrol vehicles by 2035

WEB DESK In USA, the California state announced that it will ban the sale of new petrol vehicles by 2035. Under the rules, issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), 35 per cent of new vehicles sold in the state must be electric, hybrid and hydrogen powered by 2026. The regulations would apply to … Continue reading California announces to ban sale of new petrol vehicles by 2035 →

Govt undertakes Project Cheetah to re-establish endangered species in its historical range in India

AMN / WEB DESK Government has undertaken the ambitious Project Cheetah which aims to re-establish the species in its historical range in India. Reintroduction of wild species particularly the Cheetah is being undertaken as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN guidelines. Environment Ministry said processes like disease screening, quarantine of release candidates … Continue reading Govt undertakes Project Cheetah to re-establish endangered species in its historical range in India →

Climate study: Arctic warming around four times faster than rest of the planet

AMN/ WEB DESK The Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet over the last 40 years, according to new research. This is much faster than the previous estimates by the United Nations’ climate science panel in 2019. At that time, it said the region was warming by more than … Continue reading Climate study: Arctic warming around four times faster than rest of the planet →