Govt announces steps in FTP to boost green products

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 19:27

Coinciding with the World Environment Day, the government Tuesday announced various steps to encourage exports of green products.

Assam Guv calls for balance in ecology, Marathon in Kaziranga

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 19:22

Assam Governor Janaki Ballabh Patnaik today called upon the people to take practical steps for striking a balance in ecology and environment.

Marathons, tree planting drives mark World Environment Day

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 18:56

Green marathons, tree plantation drives, seminars, on-the-spot painting competitions marked World Environment Day in India on Tuesday.

Sterlite plants 15000 tree saplings on Environment Day

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 17:55

To mark environment day, Sterlite Copper planted 15000 tree saplings inside the company premises here today, a top official said.

Depleting water sources in Himachal worry locals

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 17:00

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 to raise global awareness about the need to take positive environmental action.

Tamil Nadu to act against plastic waste soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 16:44

In a bid to create a clean environment in the state, the Tamil Nadu government would soon take steps to clean up plastic waste strewn in public places and tourist hubs.

A tale of the last natural spring

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 13:31

For residents of Shogi, a hamlet tucked away in the hills near Shimla, a natural spring reminds them what havoc ecological degeneration can cause.

Is overfishing killing the hilsa in Bengal?

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 13:28

It is the ultimate in Bengali cuisine and Bengalis in both India and Bangladesh. But the hilsa, may soon disappear from Bengali homes due to man`s greed.

CM administers green pledge to public

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 11:48

CM Prem Kumar Dhumal, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, administered a pledge to the people of the state to protect the environment.

HP CM Dhumal administers green pledge to public

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 11:36

HP CM Dhumal, on the occasion of the World Environment Day Tuesday, administered a pledge to the people of the state to protect the environment.

Green Economy is the mantra on World Environment Day

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 09:35

Today (June 5) is World Environment Day (WED), an annual event celebrated since 1972 and dedicated to stimulate global awareness about the environment.