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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Greater Noida to be eco-friendly
Greater Noida is all set to be the 'City of Flowers' - Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, since last 12 years has been able to make Greater Noida as the only township in the northern
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Orissa drought sparks labourers' exodus
The spectre of drought is forcing early migration from the villagers of Bolangir, Kalahandi and Nuapara, the dark outback of western Orissa known for child sale and hunger deaths. Sources say that
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Birds face a roosting problem
More than 300 species of Australian birds, frogs, reptiles and mammals, which use tree hollows for breeding and shelter, are facing a housing shortage. Firewood collection, grazing, unsustainable
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'Developing countries little say in IMF, WB decision-making'
Although developing countries are deeply affected by the decision of institutions such as International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organisation, they have little say in their
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Encaphlytes epidemic scare
Assam has been hit by dreadful Encaphlytes. Forty-five people have died in the last one month in the districts of Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Tinsukia and Sibsagar has been affected so far. The disease
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Govt. moves SC against IGL, GAIL
Raising serious objection against inadequate supply of CNG by the Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) to city bus fleet, the Delhi Government on Friday moved Supreme Court seeking specific direction to
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Say bye to petrol
The search for an alternate fuel takes a new turn now. Toyota has beaten Honda in the race to get a fuel-cell percentage vehicle on public sale, although only about 20 Toyota FCHV 4x4s will be leased
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Drought finally dawns upon Government
A special task force on drought under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani has been constituted by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The task force has been set up to fight the
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MCD to collect dry and wet waste separately
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is reintroducing thick coloured plastic disposal bags. The bags are being introduced with the specific purpose for storing home garbage, which in turn will be
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Gehlot seeks Central help to fight drought
Rajasthan Chief Minster Ashok Gehlot has asked Members of Parliament (MPs) from the State to urge the Central Government for implementing food for work schemes and additional assistance from the