Local green activists and other environmental groups have appealed to the central government to halt the construction of hydel projects in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. They warned that continuing the construction will lead to a situation worse than the recent disaster of land
In a significant breakthrough for the scientific community, researchers have discovered a new cuckoo bee species in the state of Kerala. The new bee species was named Thyreus narendrani, after the late T.C. Narendran, a renowned Professor of Zoology. A team of researchers from the
The picturesque town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh is all set to get its first eco-friendly sewage treatment plant. The state government has approved the project and the construction is expected to begin soon. Under the sequential batch reactor system, approval has been granted for
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known for his unique and innovative fashion choices, but his latest outfit is making waves for a different reason. Recently, PM Modi was spotted in the Lok Sabha while sporting a blue, sleeveless jacket made from recycled PET bottles. It
In response to the haphazard dumping of plastic garbage in 70 sites around the state, the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (PCB) has directed the Departments of Urban Development, Panchayati Raj, and Rural Development to take the necessary actions for the scientific solid waste
Himachal Pradesh government has recently announced that the state’s transport department will make a complete switch from its fleet of diesel and petrol vehicles to electric vehicles. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led the ceremonial launch of electric vehicles for the state transportation department.
The contaminated drinking water supply in Himachal Pradesh has caused a dangerous diarrhea outbreak. The Nadaun sub-division of Hamirpur district has surpassed more than 1,000 diarrhea cases in the past few days due to water pollution. According to health department officials, the number of people
Many people are inclined towards eco-friendly electric vehicles (EVs), also known as green vehicles, to reduce their carbon footprint in the environment. With people in our country becoming more environmentally aware, electricity-powered cars have got a major acceptance. Since the Indians are realizing the competence
There have been many attempts to clear out ocean plastic. But there are still tonnes of plastic present in oceans throughout the world. However, one recent attempt to eliminate floating plastic pollution from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) has proved to be successful. The
When you are flying from London to New York or vice-versa, the trip is quite exciting. But you often get troubled with a long-haul flight. Isn’t it? But not shortly! US-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic is working on developing its futuristic supersonic jet Overture which