The Ambassador’s interview with WION regarding India’s pollution problem
Lessons from World’s cleanest cities
Ambassador Kamsvåg shared some of the experiences Norway has with making its cities greener and cleaner in the interview.
Ambassador’s trip to Himachal Pradesh (Embassy story May 14)
Norway keen to invest in HP: Ambassador
Ambassador of Norway to India Nils Ragnar Kamsvåg on Tuesday called on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at his residence here and expressed his country's keenness to invest in the state's hydroelectricity and tourism sectors.
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Ambassador of Norway Calls on Jai Ram Thakur
Ambassador of Norway in India H.E. Mr. Nils Ragnar Kamsvåg called on the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Oakover here today to discuss the possibilities of investment by Norway in the field of hydropower and tourism in Himachal Pradesh.
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Team from Norway visits BJP HQs
The Ambassador of Norway H.E. Nils Ragnar Kamsvåg and secretary Marta Gjørtz visited the BJP state headquarter in Shimla on Monday.
Norwegian Envoy calls on Governor Acharya Devvrat
Nils Ragnar Kamsvåg, Ambassador of Norway called on Governor Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhawan, Shimla, today. On the occasion, the Governor discussed issues pertaining to environment and exchange of technology.
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Politics
Norway to ban child marriage as it seeks to set a global example
Norway approved a law banning all child marriage on Tuesday, with campaigners saying it would set an example to others ahead of a global 2030 deadline for eradicating the practice.
Ahead of the World Environment Day, Erik Solheim head of United Nations Environment emphasised that it is not a war against plastics, but the focus is on its “smarter and safer use’’ with drastic reduction of ‘single use’.
Business and trade
Orkla invests in Indian start-up FirmRoots via local subsidiary MTR Foods
Norway-based Orkla Group is investing in FirmRoots, an Indian start-up that makes nutritional snacking products for children, via an investment fund recently launched by its local subsidiary.
Research
None like it hot: warmer winters worry Arctic scientists
On a damp winter’s afternoon in February, a bus driver taking visitors to the local airport grumbled that this small Arctic town, halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, was the warmest place in the country.
Call for more Indian research stations in Arctic
As the world grapples with the challenge of climate change, a top Indian scientist has called for the opening of more Indian research stations in the Arctic.
Culture and sport
Arctic reindeer herders find out what they share with Himalayan yak herders at a high-altitude meet
Though continents apart and lacking a common language, residents of the two areas met in Norway to discuss common climate change challenges.
Cruise control: Indulge in an all-inclusive vacation for Indian families
The beautiful sighting of the Fjords is a spectacular moment for many travellers. (In the pic) A cruiseliner arrives in Geiranger, Norway while sailing into the majestic fjord that inspired the fairytale kingdom of Arendelle in the animated hit Frozen.