State airs grievances over share of Narmada Water
Madhya Pradesh has registered its opposition with Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal for neglecting interest of the State in benefits from Narmada river water share among partner States. Madhya Pradesh
Pioneer (New Delhi)
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Polluting units in Gurgaon put on notice
In light of the High Court's verdict to remove all polluting industrial units from Gurgaon, Haryana, the district administration along with Industry and Municipal Council would conduct a survey to
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CPWD takes life of 100 trees for widening a road
More than 100 trees have been cut done by the CPWD to widen Aruna Asaf Ali Road, that leads to Jawarharlal Nehru University for the South Delhi area of Vasant Kunj. The road is being broadened with a
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'Ban fishing in breeding time'
The Wildlife Society of Orissa has sought a two-month ban on fishing in the State's rivers and lakes during the breeding season to conserve the fast-dwindling fishing resources in Orissa. The
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The elements & Delhiites
"We don't have well defined laws for pollution by diesel generators or sewage treatment plants," admits Environment secretary Naini Jayaseelan. "We continue to make efforts though our department is
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Cure for cancer in sight
A breakthrough in stem cell research in Australia could hold the key to the treatment of cancers, AIDS and other autoimmune diseases. A team from the Monash University Medical School in Melbourne,
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'Time for Govt. to wake up to reality'
The high incidence of women dying during childbirth is a sad reflection of one of the biggest failures of India's health and gender policy. The Government's meandering policy towards seeking help
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$65-m UN aid for 'ultra poor'
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the launch of a $65-million relief operation for an estimated 2 million 'ultra poor' Indonesians, including refugees displaced by three
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Despite SC ban, coal still being used in Agra
Despite a total ban on the use of coal by the Supreme Court a district-level committee of magistrates and pollution board officials in Agra has identified at least 16 industrial units running on
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Wildlife report shows rise in MP tiger population
According to a census conducted by forest authorities in December last year, the population of tigers and leopards has considerably increased in the national parks and sanctuaries as compared to the
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Rickets hit Meghalaya, CM criticised for feigning ignorance
Controversy and public outrage seem to be continuously haunting Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr. F A Khonglam. Chief Minister Khonglam feigned ignorance of the outbreak of rickets when asked by