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Global food crisis: 1 in 5 people in need of urgent action

India, April 24 -- Over 72 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity because of extreme weather events Nearly 282 million people faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 59 ... Read More


ILO flags risk ofexcessive heat to 2.4 billion workers globally; Indian workers among thoseathighrisk

India, April 23 -- Increase in workforce at risk can be attributed to both rising temperatures, growing labour force More than 70 per cent of all workers worldwide are at risk of exposure to excessiv... Read More


Northern permafrost region on track to become carbon source instead of sink due to global warming

India, April 23 -- Increasing temperatures thawing permafrost, exposing substantial quantities of organic carbon and atmospheric release of greenhouse gases The northern permafrost region is emitting... Read More


Great Nicobar Project clearances violate constitutional mandate, views of tribals ignored: Experts write to NCST

India, April 23 -- Calculationby project developer of the area that will remain protected as tribal reserve 'flawed', they write A group of experts have written to the National Commission of Schedule... Read More


India to get 'above normal' rain this monsoon season, IMD forecasts

India, April 15 -- If distributed fairly across the country, the forecast should be a cause of cheer, especially for agriculture India is likely to receive above normal rainfall during the upcoming J... Read More


Export bans, restrictions: How governmentistrying to keep food prices in check ahead of elections

India, April 12 -- A tight rein kept on onions, wheat, rice, sugar and pulses As India approaches the first phase of the upcoming general elections, the prices of essential food items are at the cent... Read More


Water levels in reservoirs at 35% of capacity; southern India's at just 20%

India, April 5 -- Raises alarms for potential drinking water shortages, low water availability for agriculture in coming weeks and months Water storage in major reservoirs and river basins across the... Read More


India's parched rivers: At least 13 without water, much lower than same period last year

India, April 1 -- With peak summer days ahead, condition particularly alarming for farmlands that make up 60% of basin At least 13 east-flowing rivers between Mahanadi and Pennar have no water at the... Read More


Odisha is providing drinking water on tap: How did it achieve the monumental feat?

India, March 22 -- Controlling water leaks, elimination of contamination via outside water were among major challenges faced In 2017, the Odisha government initiated its 'drink from tap' mission for ... Read More


Ramlila Maidan Mahapanchayat ends with SKM call to intensify MSP fight

India, March 14 -- Our resolution a 'sankalp patra' againstthe "corporate, communal, dictatorial regime" at the Centre, says SKM The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) resolved to intensify its fight against... Read More