10,000 kids prevent littering in the Himalayas

10,000 kids prevent littering in the Himalayas Shimla: They may be young, but don't get caught littering in front of them. Over 10,000 schoolchildren are virtually on the prowl in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, ready to teach a lesson or two on non-biodegradable waste. These children, designated as "eco-monitors", keep an eye on areas around their school to catch people who dump polythene bags, sachets, empty liquor bottles and clothes in the open. "We have initially...
11:14 AM, Oct 29, 2010

Delhi bans plastic bags, users to be fined or jailed

Delhi bans plastic bags, users to be fined or jailed A gazette notification is expected to be published early next week. ...
03:21 PM, Jan 16, 2009

Bangalore all set to map its lead content

Bangalore all set to map its lead content Melbourne: Spin king Shane Warne has still got it according to an awestruck teammate who faced him in a nets session ahead of his return to competitive cricket, a report said on Thursday. Warne, 42, ended his stellar playing career at the Indian Premier League in May, but announced a return to the game for the Melbourne Stars in Australia's Big Bash Twenty20 tournament, which starts on December 16. Despite...
02:04 AM, Mar 28, 2008
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