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India-UK Launch ‘Roadmap 2030’

The two Prime Ministers launched an ‘Enhanced Trade Partnership’ (ETP) to unleash the trade potential between the 5th and 6th largest economies of the world and by setting an ambitious target of

May 5, 2021

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Now, a handbook to help nations tackle ocean acidification

Tackling this challenge requires technical expertise and capacity that are often not available in Commonwealth countries…reports Asian Lite News. A new policy handbook will help Commonwealth governments put in place strategies to

April 29, 2021

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Fake news: a barrier for climate fight

Social media and access to reliable knowledge is also highlighted as a barrier to progress…reports Asian Lite News. While technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help the world deal with dangerous

March 22, 2021

Environment·LITE BLOGS

Rare and exotic animals in India

India is rich by its flora and fauna. With over millions of species breathing on earth, the world celebrates Wildlife Day on March 3, to raise awareness of global flora and fauna.

March 17, 2021

Environment·LITE BLOGS

Emissions standards for heavy vehicles in London

Over 90 per cent of cars in central London now meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone standards. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that buses, coaches and heavy trucks will have to

March 2, 2021

Environment·UK News

Earthquake strikes Japan: No Tsunami alert

No tsunami warning has been issued after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck off Japan’s northeastern Fukushima Prefecture late Saturday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor

February 14, 2021

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OPINION: Moving beyond Paris, India steps up its climate ambitions

We are working to ensure that 40% of electric power in India is from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030…writes Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Foreign Secretary of India We believe India has become a

February 9, 2021

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150 feared dead in U’khand after glacier avalanche hits dam

Over 150 people have lost their lives and over 150 are missing following a massive flood near a power project at Reni village in Joshimath area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday,

February 8, 2021

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Nearly 70k displaced after quake and flood hit Indonesia

The death toll from a strong earthquake and floods that hit Indonesia has increased to 96, with nearly 70,000 people currently displaced, the National Disaster Management Agency said on Monday. A total

January 18, 2021

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Earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi kills 35

At least 35 people were killed after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia’s West Sulawesi province on Friday, the National Disaster Management Agency said. “Nine people died in Majene district, and 26 others

January 15, 2021

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