Mexico City, Feb 18, A bicycle-lending programme, known as Ecobici, has been launched in this Mexican capital to promote more environment-friendly modes of transport and to reduce car traffic and air pollution.
Chandigarh, Feb 18, Chandigarh\’s famous landmark, the Sukhna Lake, is shrinking and has been reduced to half its original size even as the \’City Beautiful\’ continues to expand.
Mexico City, Feb 17, The species of fish and shellfish most consumed in Mexico “are at risk” due to overfishing, according to international NGO Greenpeace.
Patna, Feb 16, In a bid to keep the Bihar capital clean and garbage free, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to impose a Rs.100 fine for spitting, urinating and littering and a Rs.200 fine for throwing garbage in public places.
Washington, Feb 15, Scientists are urging world leaders to avert a major starvation catastrophe by the end of the century.
Chandigarh, Feb 13, Most parts of Punjab, Haryana and their shared capital Chandigarh registered a plunge in temperatures Saturday. Isolated spells of rainfall are expected in the region next week.
London, Feb 12, The sheer size of pachyderms makes it impossible for them to bounce up in the air at high speeds. So how do high-speed elephants move: do they run or walk?
Washington, Feb 12, Honey bees warn nest mates about the dangers they encounter, with a special signal that is like a ’stop’ sign for others foraging for food at “dangerous” locations, research says.
Chandigarh, Feb 12, The day temperature in Punjab and Haryana and their shared capital Chandigarh again remained below average Friday. The weatherman has predicted rainfall next week.
United Nations, Feb 12, A UN agency has teamed up with the Indian government in a $40-million pilot project in five Indian states to help the country’s healthcare system dispose of hazardous medical waste.