In a first, forest department to assess carbon stock in new plantations
Nagpur: The forest department is undertaking the first ever carbon stock assessment to gauge the benefits from the record-breaking 2.81 crore tree plantations done in July. It will also assess the...
View Article60% dengue cases in Sept to Oct 7
The end of the monsoon saw a significant spurt in dengue cases in the city, with 61 positive cases being reported between September 1 and October 7. The total number of cases till October 7 this year is
View ArticleBegin environment awareness from school: Experts
Nagpur: “Nature is the first teacher and it has taught us everything we know. Keeping that in mind teachers in schools should pick up the baton and make children aware of preserving our environment,” said
View ArticleHC allows intervention in unpackaged drinking water PIL
Nagpur: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, on Thursday, allowed an intervention application, against unpackaged drinking water suppliers, which alleged that product sold by such firms should be
View ArticleNGT dismisses petition against Vidarbha cricket association Jamtha stadium
NAGPUR: The National Green Tribunal, Western Zone bench, Pune, has dismissed the petition against Vidarbha Cricket Association's (VCA) Jamtha stadium. The tribunal observed the petition was not filed...
View ArticleWestern Coalfields gets green nod for Rs 263cr expansion project
State-run Coal India arm Western Coalfields has received the environment clearance for its Rs 263 crore expansion project in Nagpur district, Maharashtra. The proposal is to enhance the production...
View ArticleNTPC commissions second unit of Mouda Super Thermal Power Station
The company has a capacity of over 23,000 MW under implementation at 23 locations. State-run power producer NTPC on Sunday said it has commissioned the second unit of 660 MW of Mouda Super Thermal Power
View Article142ha forest land near Nagzira for Adani plant
Nagpur: The Forest Advisory Committee (FCA), the topmost body under MoEFCC considering forest land diversion proposals, has recommended diversion of 141.99 hectares forest land near Nagzira for Adani...
View ArticleNo vaccines yet for GMCH doctors, staffers treating H1N1 patients
Doctors and staffers handling swine-flu cases at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) are facing the threat of virus as none of them have been provided swine-flu vaccines. As per the state
View Article852 farmer suicides in four months in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: Maharashtra has reported 852 farmer suicides in the four months between January to April this year, according to government data. This means an average of seven farmer suicides were reported every
View ArticleGovt trying to sidestep rule on cleaner emissions for Koradi plant
NAGPUR: Despite the alarming pollution around Koradi Thermal Power Station (KTPS), the state government is looking at ways to circumvent a critical environmental rule that makes it mandatory to install
View ArticleState needs to plant 400 crore trees: Forest minister
Nagpur: "For the development of any region, it should possess 33% forest cover. We need to plant 400 crore trees to make sure that Maharashtra reach this milestone," said, Sudhir Munganitwar, Finance...
View Article3 workers killed as mine caves in Nagaur
Jaipur: Three workers died and three others were injured after a marble stone mine caver in in Makrana area of Nagaur district on Sunday evening. The rescue operation were in full swing till late evening.
View ArticleHydel power cleaner than thermal: Expert
Nagpur: Waterman Rajendra Singh feels that hydroelectricity is a cleaner way of generating power as compared to thermal. Addressing a conference on 'Thermal Power: Chemistry and Sustainable Environment'
View ArticleWork begins on Koradi pilgrim centre sans eco nod
Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has commenced work on Rs 415 crore Koradi Pilgrimage and Tourism Development Project but not without a controversy. The works have been started without obtaining the...
View ArticleMahagams to optimize fly ash use by 2030
Nagpur: To encourage manufacturers in Vidarbha to increase use of fly ash in construction-based products implementing latest methods, Mahagenco Ash Management Services Ltd (Mahagams) had organized a...
View ArticleSatellite cover for Maharashtra in sight to stop illegal mining
PUNE: Maharashtra will soon join other states equipped with a special special satellite surveillance system to map their 3,500 odd stone quarries and help government officials curb illegal mining...
View ArticleIMA chief wants pregnant women be tested for Zika
NAGPUR: The national president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for screening of all pregnant women for Zika virus as a precautionary and vigilance measure against the disease. "Three
View Article‘Cancer cases up by 30% from 2004 to 2011’
Nagpur: Cases of cancer in the city have risen by 30% from 2004 to 2011. The incidences are likely to increase by another 35.1% by 2020. This was revealed by oncologist Dr Bharat Vaswani from Yashoda...
View Article30 lakh to get medicines to prevent spread of filaria
Nagpur: A recent survey of 3,406 students at local schools found 71 to be positive for filaria. Their treatment began immediately, without which their feet would have swelled as thick as a tree trunk.
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