Task forces for each of 3 smart cities
Taking forward the agreement signed, India and the United States on Tuesday decided to constitute three task forces for the setting up of as many smart cities; the task forces would focus on city-specific
View ArticleClimatology and trends of summer high temperature days in India during 1969–2013
Based on the daily maximum air temperature data from 176 stations in India from 1969 to 2013, the climatological distribution of the number of days with high temperature (HT) defined as days with maximum
View ArticleFly ash bricks sales run into clay brick wall
VISAKHAPATNAM: Though the construction sector has been witnessing a spurt in demand over the last one year, the more eco-friendly fly ash bricks are yet to gain popularity among builders and contractors
View ArticleMining on coastal sand dunes poses environmental hazard
VISAKHAPATNAM: Mining in the dune sand along the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh has raised many eyebrows. While the coast boasts of being rich in mineral deposits, especially Ilmenite (ore of Titanium),
View ArticleEnvironmental issues in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam
Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests, present this Two Hundred and Sixty-fourth Report on "Environmental issues in Mumbai and...
View ArticleAll is not well with the star tortoises of Sri Kurmam Temple
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Srikurmam temple in Srikakulam, which is the only temple in south India dedicated to the Kurmam (tortoise) avatar of Lord Vishnu, may have created a record of sorts with the captive
View ArticleTwo task force committees to be formed: CM
VISAKHAPATNAM: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said two task force committees will be formed to resolve the problems of the pharmaceutical sector in AP and to tackle the problem of...
View ArticleSolar power units mooted for IT Hills
At a time when renewable energy is gaining ground in the state, the AP IT department is planning to utilise vacant land on the Rushikonda IT Hills for setting up solar power units. According to sources,
View ArticleGVMC saves energy with LED streetlights
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) says it is saving 7.85 lakh units of energy per month on an average after using LED streetlight bulbs. The project, which was taken
View ArticleVisakhapatnam Port Trust to generate 10 MW solar power
The Visakhapatnam Port Trust is the first among the major ports in the country to take up a solar power plant and the 10-MW solar power project is likely to be commissioned by March 2016. Adjacent to
View ArticleVisakhapatnam to join Global Climate march on November 29
Visakhapatnam: Environmentalists and environmental activists have planned a global climate march to create awareness on protection of environment and renewable energy on the Beach Road on Nov. 29. Former
View ArticleVPT advised to start solar power plant by Feb. 1
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Shipping Alok Srivastava on Wednesday reviewed the progress in the establishment of 10 MW solar power plant being taken up by the Visakhapatnam Port Trust and asked it
View ArticleVisakhapatnam Port takes the solar route
In a green-friendly initiative, Visakhapatnam Port is set to become first major port in India to produce solar power in the next few days. The stage is set for commissioning of the first phase of 10
View ArticleGreen nod for FSRU at Kakinada port
Visakhapatnam: The ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEF) has accorded environmental and coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearance to AP Gas Distribution Corporation Limited (APGDC) for
View ArticleFDNA holds signature campaign against pollution
The residents of Gnanapuram and Old Town areas of the city have been suffering from respiratory diseases for the last several years due to pollution but the governments seem to be indifferent to the acute
View ArticleHills destruction leading city towards environmental catastrophe
VISAKHAPATNAM: You may be enjoying the long drive on Vizag-Bheemili Road that has the sea on one side and the green hills on the other, but once you take a side road from Kapuluppada village towards...
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding destruction of green belt of...
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mantri Shyam Prasad Vs. NHAI & Ors. dated 02/03/2016. The grievance of the Applicant is that the trees are being uprooted and the greenery of
View Article'Unauthorised hill slope occupation an environmental hazard'
In 1998, 11.72 sq kilometres of hill slopes in and around Vizag were occupied by houses and various other constructions. Cut to 2010 - The figure has shot up more than threefold at 35 sq kilometres,
View ArticleVPT receives green nod for container terminal expansion
In a major boost to Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT), the environmental committee of ministry of environment and forests has approved the expansion of the container terminal project. According to senior
View ArticleChange in mindset vital for implementing plastic ban
Low cost coupled with varied use options is acting as a deterrent even for informed citizens to kick the habit, say speakers A change in the mindset of people is essential for the successful...
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