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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Greens see red as Orissa's forest cover disappears
The fast vanishing green cover of Orissa has alarmed environmentalists, who blame the increasing biotic pressure on the forests as much for the phenomenon as the Government's failure to strictly
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Hi-tech fishing zones identified
Thanks to some new technology, fishermen in Orissa's coastal areas can now expect a much larger catch from the sea. The digital data board installed at Gopalpur recently would not only forecast
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India ranked 143 in purchasing power parity
The latest World Bank indicators rank India 143rd in terms of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Gross National Income out of 152 countries for which data has been compiled. In 2001, the latest year for
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Birth ratio turning healthier in Gurgaon
Baby girls in Gurgaon are getting a fair chance at life now. The widening gap in the birth ratio of girls and boys in Gurgaon has been arrested to some extent, say experts. This year's birth ratios
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China syndrome
With the axing of Chinese Health Minister Zhang Wenkang and Beijing Mayor Meng Xuenong by the Communist Party of China, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) seems to have claimed its first
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US wants change in India's drug policy
India's drug policy of stringent price control regime is a major concern for US industries because it creates obstacles to maintaining viable businesses in the country, according to a report by the
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Ageing gene isolated
Researchers, led by a team of scientists at the National Human genome research institute, have discovered the gene responsible for progeria, the rare and fatal genetic condition that causes
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Orange saviour
All of us know that orange juice is good for fighting cold. It is also known to be helpful in warding off heart diseases. But two new studies report that as little as one glass of orange juice daily
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Walia warns gastro outbreak
Dehiites, forget the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus, and beware of water-borne diseases! Health Minister Dr A K Walia on Tuesday warned against the outbreak of gastroenteritis after
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Eco-club award
Salwan Public School has been selected as Best Eco Club School by Government of Delhi and also the best clean school by Development Alternatives, an NGO. The school has its own inhouse water