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Railways Received 1,00,280 Water Complaints, 33.84% Not Resolved On Time: Report
The Indian Railways received a total of 1,00,280 complaints regarding the non-availability of water in toilets and wash basins in coaches during the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said in its report.
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Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Uttar Pradesh's First Green Hydrogen Plant In Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the state's first and the country's second green hydrogen plant at Khanimpur village in Gorakhpur district, set up by Torrent Gas and Torrent Power.
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641 Million Litres Of Untreated Sewage Entering Yamuna From Delhi Each Day
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has estimated that 641 million litres of untreated sewage per day enter the Yamuna from the capital, worsening pollution in the key water body.
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Assam On the Brink Of Drought-Like Situation Due To Rain Deficit
Twenty seven districts of Assam are facing severe drought like situation following continuous rainfall deficit days. The worst hit are Kamrup Mtero, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Darrang.
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How Madhya Pradesh 'Save Water' Campaign Turned Into Dry Fruit Festival
Madhya Pradesh's ambitious 'Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan', aimed at water conservation, is making headlines in Shahdol district, not for restoring water bodies or planting saplings, but for reviving the dry fruit market.
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Man Falls From 14th Floor After Skywalk Slab Collapses While Watering Plants In Faridabad
A retired bank manager fell to his death from the 14th floor of a residential building on Tuesday morning after a slab of a skywalk gave way while he was watering potted plants, according to police.
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NASA’s Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Russian Crewmates After ISS Science Mission
Soyuz MS-26 safely landed in Kazakhstan on April 19, bringing NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two Russian cosmonauts back to Earth. The crew completed a months-long science mission aboard the ISS, conducting key experiments on 3D printing, water purification, fire behaviour, and plant biology, supporting future lunar and Mars exploration goals.
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Keep Your Backyard Safer, Cooler This Summer With These Tips
Watering your lawn or planting a shady tree can also dramatically change how hot your backyard feels in summer. Ultimately, these factors will influence how much time you and your family spend outside.
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How Melting Glaciers Threaten Biodiversity, Lives And Water Resources
Glacial melting can result in nuclear power plant shutdowns, agriculture and water resources being put at risk, and coastal cities being threatened by flooding.
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Spanish Man Skips Work For Six Years, Gets Caught Right Before Receiving Award
Mr Garcia began working as a plant supervisor for a municipal water company in Cadiz, Spain, in 1990.
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Chinese Astronauts Successfully Generate Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis in Space
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have made a significant breakthrough by successfully producing oxygen and rocket fuel through artificial photosynthesis. Using carbon dioxide and water, the process mimics the natural photosynthesis found in plants, with the potential to produce methane or formic acid with minor adjustments. Unli...
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Adani Foundation Helps UP Woman To Launch RO Water Plant
Garima Tiwari, who lives in Uttar Pradesh, is a stunning example of the Adani Foundation's philanthropic efforts.
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JUNO Neutrino Detector Nears Completion, Set to Begin Operations in 2025
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), located 700 metres below ground in China, is set to begin operations in summer 2025. Designed as the world’s largest neutrino detector, JUNO aims to determine the heaviest among the three neutrino types. The core of the detector consists of a 35-metre-wide acrylic sphere containing 20,000 metr...
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New Study Reveals How Leaves' Resilience to Raindrops Might Help in Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Research published in Physical Review Fluids reveals how raindrops interact with leaves, protecting plants from damage and opening avenues for technological innovations. The study, led by Professor Sunghwan Jung of Cornell University, examined the mechanics of drop-leaf interactions using high-speed imaging and a plastic beam to simulate plant beha...
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NASA’s Astronaut Sunita Williams Grows Lettuce in Space: Everything You Need to Know
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading a space farming experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at advancing agricultural techniques for both space and Earth. The experiment, part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-07 study, involves cultivating “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity to examine how water availability affe...
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Railways Received 1,00,280 Water Complaints, 33.84% Not Resolved On Time: Report
The Indian Railways received a total of 1,00,280 complaints regarding the non-availability of water in toilets and wash basins in coaches during the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said in its report.
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Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Uttar Pradesh's First Green Hydrogen Plant In Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the state's first and the country's second green hydrogen plant at Khanimpur village in Gorakhpur district, set up by Torrent Gas and Torrent Power.
-
641 Million Litres Of Untreated Sewage Entering Yamuna From Delhi Each Day
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has estimated that 641 million litres of untreated sewage per day enter the Yamuna from the capital, worsening pollution in the key water body.
-
Assam On the Brink Of Drought-Like Situation Due To Rain Deficit
Twenty seven districts of Assam are facing severe drought like situation following continuous rainfall deficit days. The worst hit are Kamrup Mtero, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Darrang.
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How Madhya Pradesh 'Save Water' Campaign Turned Into Dry Fruit Festival
Madhya Pradesh's ambitious 'Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan', aimed at water conservation, is making headlines in Shahdol district, not for restoring water bodies or planting saplings, but for reviving the dry fruit market.
-
Man Falls From 14th Floor After Skywalk Slab Collapses While Watering Plants In Faridabad
A retired bank manager fell to his death from the 14th floor of a residential building on Tuesday morning after a slab of a skywalk gave way while he was watering potted plants, according to police.
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NASA’s Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Russian Crewmates After ISS Science Mission
Soyuz MS-26 safely landed in Kazakhstan on April 19, bringing NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two Russian cosmonauts back to Earth. The crew completed a months-long science mission aboard the ISS, conducting key experiments on 3D printing, water purification, fire behaviour, and plant biology, supporting future lunar and Mars exploration goals.
-
Keep Your Backyard Safer, Cooler This Summer With These Tips
Watering your lawn or planting a shady tree can also dramatically change how hot your backyard feels in summer. Ultimately, these factors will influence how much time you and your family spend outside.
-
How Melting Glaciers Threaten Biodiversity, Lives And Water Resources
Glacial melting can result in nuclear power plant shutdowns, agriculture and water resources being put at risk, and coastal cities being threatened by flooding.
-
Spanish Man Skips Work For Six Years, Gets Caught Right Before Receiving Award
Mr Garcia began working as a plant supervisor for a municipal water company in Cadiz, Spain, in 1990.
-
Chinese Astronauts Successfully Generate Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis in Space
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have made a significant breakthrough by successfully producing oxygen and rocket fuel through artificial photosynthesis. Using carbon dioxide and water, the process mimics the natural photosynthesis found in plants, with the potential to produce methane or formic acid with minor adjustments. Unli...
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Adani Foundation Helps UP Woman To Launch RO Water Plant
Garima Tiwari, who lives in Uttar Pradesh, is a stunning example of the Adani Foundation's philanthropic efforts.
-
JUNO Neutrino Detector Nears Completion, Set to Begin Operations in 2025
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), located 700 metres below ground in China, is set to begin operations in summer 2025. Designed as the world’s largest neutrino detector, JUNO aims to determine the heaviest among the three neutrino types. The core of the detector consists of a 35-metre-wide acrylic sphere containing 20,000 metr...
-
New Study Reveals How Leaves' Resilience to Raindrops Might Help in Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Research published in Physical Review Fluids reveals how raindrops interact with leaves, protecting plants from damage and opening avenues for technological innovations. The study, led by Professor Sunghwan Jung of Cornell University, examined the mechanics of drop-leaf interactions using high-speed imaging and a plastic beam to simulate plant beha...
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NASA’s Astronaut Sunita Williams Grows Lettuce in Space: Everything You Need to Know
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading a space farming experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at advancing agricultural techniques for both space and Earth. The experiment, part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-07 study, involves cultivating “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity to examine how water availability affe...
