ADB approves USD 250 mn loan to EESL to expand energy efficiency investments
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a loan of USD 250 million (about Rs 1,775 crore) as part of an …
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SEBI examining allegations against Sterling & Wilson Solar: Report
Market regulator SEBI is reportedly probing whether the promoters of Sterling & Wilson Solar (SWL) side-stepped regulatory norms and diverted funds raised in IPO. The …
India has set up 31696 MW of solar power generation capacity: RK Singh
The government recently said a total 31,696 Mega Watt (MW) of grid connected solar power generation capacity has been set up in the country till …
Climate summit host Spain struggles on environment
Spain wanted to make a splash on the international scene by agreeing to host next month’s COP25 climate summit at the last minute after Chile …
You may not find Nemo because of climate change
The long-term survival of clownfish – made famous by the Hollywood movie Finding Nemo – depends more on the sea anemone neighbourhood they live in …
Goa get cabinet’s approval to buy solar power from NTPC for next three years
The cabinet has reportedly approved the extension of PPA with NTPC for purchase of solar power by three years in Goa. According to reports the …
NMC likely to lose central govt funded 100 e-buses
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) may lose 100 e-buses funded by central government. According to a report the reason for losing is the lethargic approach …
Air pollution can lead to irreversible blindness
In a recent study it has been found that people residing in places with higher amounts of fine particulate matter pollution were 6 per cent …
Nine climate tipping points now ‘active,’ warn scientists
More than half of the climate tipping points identified a decade ago are now “active”, a group of leading scientists have warned. This threatens the …
India gifts two electric vehicles to Pashupati Temple Trust, Nepal
The government of India on Wednesday gifted two electric vehicles to Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) in Nepal to help elderly pilgrims and differently-abled visiting …