The new air conditioners have been designed on the basis of European and International safety standards

Godrej Appliances today said it has started manufacturing the world's first ozone and climate-friendly air-conditioners, Godrej EON Green Balance, range of five star air conditioners. "We are delighted to be the first one to commercially manufacture and launch this product in the market. The very fact that the government and the government of Germany have been our partner in this endeavour showcases the significance of this launch,"

Sheer apathy on the part of the local authorities towards preserving the green cover and the lack of clarity on felling of trees in public places threaten gradual degeneration of shade trees making the city hotter by the day.

The difference that shade trees could bring to surroundings could be gauged by taking a stroll down the Park Avenue near boat jetty full of shade trees and the M.G. Road largely devoid of them. While the former experience is a pleasure the latter could prove to be an energy sapping experience on a sunny day.

Agartala, April 5: Production of bamboo-based products like handicrafts, furniture and sticks for Agarbatti-making in Tripura has grown three-fold to Rs 93.05 crore since 2006-07.

Expressing satisfaction at the growth rate, State’s Forest Minister Jitendra Chowdhury, said there had been a commensurate increase in the revenue also.

Kerala, with its coastline of nearly 600 km, contributes about 20 per cent to the country's marine fish landings with nearly a quarter of the State's exports being accounted for by the marine sector.

Fishing provides a means of livelihood directly to more than a quarter of a million people in Kerala and more than half-a-million people live on allied activities like fish vending.