Karnataka banks on people’s generosity to rebuild flood-hitBANGALORE - The Karnataka government is appealing to people, NGOs, religious and educational institutions and corporates to donate liberally to help it rehabilitate the flood-ravaged in the state’s northern districts. Rich countries framing climate debate to suit themselves: India
Economic crisis has given the world a second chanceBANGKOK - By 2020, India must reduce its energy use by 16 percent from a business as usual (BAU) scenario if global warming is to be kept within two degrees Celsius, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said here Tuesday. Any more global warming would have catastrophic consequences, scientists say. Government urged to promote small scale solar projectsNEW DELHI - The government should encourage small scale solar energy projects in rural areas along with the big ticket projects if it wants to meet the ambitious target of generating 20,000 MW solar power by 2020, an industry body said Tuesday. Environmentalists hail ‘national’ status to Ganga dolphinPATNA - Environmentalists in Bihar are overjoyed at the Ganga Dolphin being declared a national aquatic animal and say the move would not only save the freshwater species from extinction but an increase in their numbers would also indicate a cleaner Ganga river. World fights over climate fundBANGKOK - The World Bank has estimated that industrialised countries will have to pay developing nations $100 billion a year from now till 2050 to battle climate change. But there is no money nor any commitment on the table though over 4,000 delegates from 177 countries are squabbling here over who will govern the fund if it comes into being. Environmentalists cheer dolphin as national aquatic animalPATNA - Environmentalists in Bihar are overjoyed at the dolphin being declared a national aquatic animal and say the move would not only save the freshwater species from extinction but an increase in their numbers would also indicate a cleaner Ganga river. Fresh oil from sunken ship blackening Orissa coastline: expertsBHUBANESWAR - A fresh oil spill, probably from a Mongolian ship that sank last month, has blackened part of the Orissa coastline in an area close to the nesting site of rare Olive Ridley sea turtles, say experts. UAE to host camel festivalABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates capital will a host a camel festival from Jan 30 to Feb 8, WAM news agency reported. Overcast skies spell pleasant day for DelhiitesNEW DELHI - Overcast skies and cool winds brought down mercury levels in the capital, giving Delhiites a pleasant Tuesday. South India floods a result of climate change: Red CrossBANGKOK - The floods in south India that have killed at least 350 people and made millions homeless are a result of climate change, said an expert in the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. Zoo-bred Asiatic lions for Madhya Pradesh jungles?BHOPAL - The king of the jungle may yet roam the forests of Madhya Pradesh, with the state now planning to borrow and breed zoo lions for the wild after Gujarat refused to part with its big cats of Gir. Karnataka, Andhra seek Rs.16,000 crore as floods wreak havoc (Roundup)BANGALORE/HYDERABAD - Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh Monday sought immediate central assistance of Rs.16,000 crore for rehabilitation work as large parts of the states were hit by torrential rain and flash floods that killed over 240 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless. Indundation threat over Vijayawada, many Andhra villagesHYDERABAD - The threat of massive flooding loomed large over Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada city and hundreds of villages in Krishna and Guntur districts with the water level in the Prakasam barrage across the Krishna river reaching the maximum level Monday. Turn waste into assets, says studySYDNEY - Millions of tonnes of waste generated by power stations, mineral processing plants and municipalities can be re-used to create fertility, health, wealth and beauty, a new study says. Heavy rains lash AgraAGRA - Heavy showers lashed Agra Monday, inundating low-lying areas and causing traffic snarls. Tourists too preferred to stay indoors rather than venturing out in the rain. Delhiites wake up to pleasant MondayNEW DELHI - Delhiites woke up to pleasant weather and light showers Monday morning after rains ended days of uncomfortable humidity Sunday. Flood situation easing in Karnataka, still grim in Andhra (Roundup)
Expect more rains in Uttar Pradesh: WeathermanLUCKNOW - With rains lashing various districts of Uttar Pradesh Sunday, the weatherman predicted more heavy showers in the next few days. Typhoon Parma kills 17 in the PhilippinesMANILA - At least 17 people were killed when a powerful typhoon pummelled the north-eastern Philippines, cutting off power and communication in at least five provinces, officials said Sunday. Climate change hits poor in Africa, South Asia hardest: World BankISTANBUL - Climate change could depress the economic output of Africa and South Asia by as much as five percent per year, the World Bank warned Sunday. After muggy days, Delhi gets light showersNEW DELHI - After suffering days of uncomfortable humidity, Delhiites Sunday morning received pleasant light showers turning it into an enjoyable holiday. Three Andhra towns, 200 villages still under flood watersHYDERABAD - The flood situation in Andhra Pradesh continued to be grim Sunday as three towns and over 200 villages in the worst-hit districts remained under water. Some respite from rain in flood-hit north Karnataka, toll 170BANGALORE - Flood-hit north Karnataka had some respite from heavy rains and further havoc Sunday even as the death toll mounted to 170, officials said here. The state has, meanwhile, intensified rescue and relief operations in the worst-hit districts. 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia’s PapuaJAKARTA - An earthquake registering 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the easternmost Indonesian province of West Papua Sunday morning, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage, the Indonesian seismological agency said. Typhoon Parma approaches TaiwanTAIPEI - Typhoon Parma approached Taiwan Sunday morning after slamming the northern Philippines and killing at least three people there. UN approves more money to fight desertificationBUENOS AIRES - A UN conference to battle spreading desertification agreed Saturday to increase funding to halt its dangerous effects. Heavy rain triggers floods in OrissaBHUBANESWAR - Heavy rain for the fifth day Saturday caused flash floods in several districts of Orissa, officials said. Several rivers in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Koraput, Cuttak and Bhadrak districts are in spate. Landslides in Kozhikode after heavy rainKOZHIKODE - Heavy rain lashing Kerala’s Kozhikode district for the past two days led to landslides at half a dozen places here Saturday. Rain, flood fury claims 227 lives in India (Intro Roundup)BANGALORE/HYDERABAD/MUMBAI - At least 227 people were killed after the receding monsoon unleashed its fury with record-breaking rain and floods in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharshtra, officials said. |
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BANGKOK - Rich countries have been framing the climate debate to suit themselves rather than looking at the way global warming affects most of the world, which is why a global treaty is proving elusive, India’s top climate negotiator said here Tuesday.
BANGALORE/HYDERABAD - Respite from rains Sunday improved the situation in flood-hit north Karnataka but surging waters from an overflowing Krishna river threatened to inundate coastal districts of Vijayawada and Guntur in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, senior officials said.
