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September 4, 2023 4:24 PM

Pioneering ‘Mission LiFE’: TDB-DST partners with Aloe Ecell for Ecofriendly Primary Battery Innovation

In consonance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary initiative, 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment), the Technology Development Board (TDB) is proud to announce its collaboration with M/s Aloe Ecell Pvt. Ltd., an innovative startup roo...

September 4, 2023 12:22 PM

12 killed as 61k lightning strikes in 2 hours send shockwaves in Odisha

A staggering 61,000 lightning strikes in nearly two hours sent shockwaves in the state of Odisha, which killed atleast 12 people and 14 were reported injured, said the Special Relief Commissioner's (SRC) office on Sunday. A post shared on X by the S...

September 1, 2023 10:58 AM

ASI launches ‘Adopt a Heritage 2.0’ programme to preserve India’s rich cultural legacy

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to unveil its innovative "Adopt a Heritage 2.0" programme on September 4, 2023, at the Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi. The initiative aims to safeguard India's diverse cultural heritage by inviting...

August 31, 2023 12:50 PM

India-US hold meeting to launch Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform

With an aim to advance new and emerging renewable technologies, a meeting between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), was held on August 29, 2023. In the meeting, the delegations exchanged insi...

August 30, 2023 1:37 PM

PM Modi’s big Rakhi and Onam gift: LPG prices dwindle to Rs. 200

In a relief to consumers, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday reduced by ₹200 the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cooking gas cylinder as a gift for the women ahead of Raksha Bandhan. The move comes as the Centre faces increasing criticism over rising inflation. ...

August 24, 2023 4:01 PM

India Clean Air Summit 2023 advocates for environmentally sound management of wastes

"Environmentally sound management of all wastes throughout their life cycle will significantly improve air quality," said Selvi P K, Scientist at Central Pollution Control Board at session two of the India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2023, being held in ...

August 23, 2023 4:16 PM

India Clean Air Summit begins in Bengaluru, focusing on air pollution & meeting SDGs

The fifth India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) began in Bengaluru at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy’s flagship event on air pollution. The three-day Summit, being held from 23–25 August, will dig deep into how air pollution and t...

August 23, 2023 10:34 AM

Clean India Mission : Winning the war against waste

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan became a ‘Jan Andolan’ and received tremendous support from the people. Citizens also turned out in large numbers and pledged for a neat and cleaner India. Taking the broom to sweep the streets, cleaning up the garbage, fo...

August 22, 2023 1:28 PM

Half of Europe to be exposed to heat stress by 2050, says a report

The heatwaves in Europe will become more frequent, more intense and last longer. An IPCC climate report suggests that by 2050, about half of the European population may be exposed to high or very high risk of heat stress during summer. https://twi...

August 22, 2023 4:35 PM

Wildfire in Spanish tourist island of Tenerife deliberate, state officials

A wildfire raging on the Spanish tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately, said Canary Islands regional President Fernando Clavijo after police confirmed it. According to Clavijo, police had opened three lines of investigation, however, no...

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