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WWF steps in to save the tiger's skin

The WWF has launched a $1.5 million conservation programme to assist agencies working to protect tigers. Agencies evolving sound management systems to protect this species, its habitat and prevent

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NGOs blame Govt. for Kalahandi plight

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31/01/1998

Two non-governmental organisations of Kalahandi and Western Orissa have blamed the Orissa Government's anti-poor policies and the nexus between the bureaucracy and vested interests for the people's

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ICICI, FICCI sign pact to set up eco info centre

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31/01/1998

The Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to make information

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Fungus attack on neem

Neem, a source of pesticides, is itself under threat from a new fungus. The agricultural scientists in Mysore have identified a new fungal species that is destroying Neem (Azadirachta indica) trees

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Coal-based power projects polluting environment

The West Bengal Power Minister. Mr. Sankar Sen, expressed his concern over the increasing focus on coal-based thermal power generation in the country, leading to environmental pollution by way of

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India, Israel sign farm research pact

Israel has signed a co-operation agreement with India for conducting general and applied agricultural research at New Delhi's Pusa Agriculture Research

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Shantha, Biological E to vend hepatitis B vaccine

Shantha Biotechnics Ltd. and Biological E Ltd., Hyderabad entered into a strategic alliance that will make Shanvac-B, the country's first genetically engineered hepatitis B vaccine, available

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Work on Maheshwar hydel project halted

Work at the 400 MW Maheshwar Hydro Electric Project on the Narmada river has ground to a complete halt, with six activists of the Narmada Bachao Andolan going on an indefinite fast demanding a

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Cadila to launch leprosy vaccine by June

The world's first immuno-therapeutic leprosy vaccine Leprovac would be launched commercially by Cadila Pharmaceuticals by June. The company received approval on January 16 from the Drugs Controller

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Indices to scale eco damage urged

India has called for evolving viable indices to measure sustainable growth and environmental degradation. This plea was made at a two week training course on environment statistics for

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