Environment
October 05, 2017
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Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric Transform 350 Households in UP Village with Solar Power

LUCKNOW: Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF)a collaboration between cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric India, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced that it has empowered 350 households in Badagaon, Barabanki, in the state of Uttar Pradesh with 350 solar home lighting systems. Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundationis committed to providing energy […]

Environment, Kerala, Trivandrum
October 03, 2017
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“Swachh Bharath Divas” at Thiurvananthapuram Railway Division

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The “swachtha hi seva” cleanliness campaign was observed at Thiruvananthpuram division from 15th September 2017 to 2nd October 2017. “Sankalp Se Siddhi” an initiative to realize Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean india through the fortnight long ‘Swachtha Hi Seva’ activities was undertaken by the railways throughout the country. Today Gandhi Jayanthi was observed […]

Environment
September 28, 2017
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Honda Celebrates Green Consumer Day Across 5,500 Strong Network

GURUGRAM: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. is celebrating “Green Consumer Day” today across its 5500+ strong dealer network. Green Consumer Day is celebrated on 28th September 2017 across the world. This global celebration highlights the notions of sustainable development or sustainable consumer behaviour. Environment has been a point of concern for the whole […]

Environment, Kochi
September 26, 2017
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Swachhata Hi Sewa in Progress in Cochin Port Trust

KOCHI: Cleanliness drive as part of nationwide Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign is in progress in Cochin Port Trust. Apart from cleaning public spaces and road, activities taken up the port include weeding out of old records, disposal of scrap, renovation of toilets, painting of buildings, beautification of gardens and pathways. Awareness program was held among […]

Environment, Important
September 25, 2017
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Trip 360˚’s War on Plastic

MUMBAI: Plastic is indeed the most toxic problem in the modern world that is set to have far-reaching effects on us and our nature. To preserve the environment and create awareness among people, Trip 360˚, the adventure specialist of India has launched its second sustainability campaign called – Drop the Bottle with an ambitious target […]

Environment
September 23, 2017
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Non-standard Emission Norms a Challenge for Car Manufacturers: Expert

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The varying standards in pollution control norms in different countries pose a challenge for vehicle manufacturers globally, while consumers in countries without stringent regulations are suffering the consequences of using poor quality fuel, according to an expert. “In European countries they are mandated to use sulphur-free fuel as per the euro norms, but in […]

Environment
September 23, 2017
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Ozone Day Celebrations Organised by CISSA; Awareness Seminar, Quiz Held

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA), supported by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), today (Friday) organised the Ozone Day 2017 celebrations at Parassala. The Ozone day 2017 celebrations were inaugurated by the Parassala Block Panchayat President Salooja V R, at a function held at the […]

Environment, Kochi
September 22, 2017
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CDB Conducted Shramdaan Activities as Part of Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign

KOCHI: As part of ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ (SHS) campaign, all officers and staff of the Coconut Development Board, Head Office, Kochi cleaned premises of the Board Office. Saradindu Das, Chief Coconut Development Officer and Dr. A.K. Nandi, Secretary, Coconut Development Board led the ‘Shramdaan’ activities. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon the nation […]

Entertainment, Environment
September 22, 2017
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Viviana Mall brings Noise-Free Garba to Curb Noise Pollution

MUMBAI: All Mumbaikars are excited for the upcoming Garba festival. The nine day festival often brings joy to the Garba fans but has also invited flak from various NGOs due to the increasing sound pollution levels during the celebrations. Even last year, many NGOs had approached court pertaining to music being blared from loudspeakers during […]

Business, Environment, Important
September 07, 2017
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Trip 360˚ Steps up Efforts to Reduce Carbon Footprint

MUMBAI: Armed with garden hoes and sticks and sky-high enthusiasm, Trip 360˚ concluded its first afforestation activity under its program ‘Nurturing Nature’. With an aim to reduce carbon footprints and promote green living, Trip 360˚ organised the afforestation activity with Cox & Kings Foundation and Hariyali NGO at Rabale, Navi Mumbai. The event saw an […]