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Oxfam report: States reducing health inequality had fewer confirmed cases of Covid-19Subscriber Only
July 20, 2021 08:30 IST
The Oxfam report — 'Inequality Report 2021: India’s Unequal Healthcare Story' — released on Tuesday says that states attempting to reduce existing inequalities and with higher expenditure on health had lower confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Tue, Jul 20, 2021
Oxfam report: States reducing health inequality had fewer confirmed cases of Covid-19Subscriber Only
July 20, 2021 08:00 IST
The report marks Kerala as a success story in handling the pandemic.
Tue, Jul 20, 2021
MoEF to table Bill for panel on NCR air pollution: Bill on air quality commission drops clause on jail termSubscriber Only
July 19, 2021 03:32 IST
The Bill has taken into consideration the concerns of the farmers following several rounds of negotiations, after they had raised concerns of stiff penalties and possible jail terms for stubble burning.
Mon, Jul 19, 2021
‘Renewables provide 37% of India’s power capacity’Subscriber Only
July 15, 2021 03:18 IST
From less than 20GW of solar power in 2010 it has grown to 96GW of solar, wind biomass and small hydro power in May 2021 — including large hydropower, renewables now provide 142GW or 37% of the country's power capacity.
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
MoEFCC issues SOP: Violations may lead to closing, demolition of projectsSubscriber Only
July 11, 2021 04:59 IST
The SOP -- issued by the ministry on July 7 in the form of an Office Memorandum – is a result of orders from the National Green Tribunal, which earlier this year directed the ministry to put in place penalties and an SOP for green violations.
Sun, Jul 11, 2021
WWF-UNEP report: 35% of tiger ranges outside protected areasSubscriber Only
July 10, 2021 05:54 IST
With most of these protected areas disconnected from each other, many species depend on human-dominated spaces for their survival, and shared landscapes.
Sat, Jul 10, 2021
The exits: Odds stacked against him, Prakash Javadekar innings comes to an endSubscriber Only
July 08, 2021 04:00 IST
With questions being raised and the government’s handling of the second wave coming under scrutiny, it fell on the I&B Ministry to blunt criticism, including in the international media, though it had no role in dealing with the situation on the ground.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
Highest since 2004: Seven more women ministers inducted, total 11Subscriber Only
July 08, 2021 02:53 IST
Both terms of the Manmohan Singh-led governments had 10 women ministers each.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
Draft anti-trafficking Bill widens scope of offences, includes stringent penaltiesSubscriber Only
July 05, 2021 02:32 IST
The recommendations for the Bill are to be submitted to the Ministry by July 14.
Mon, Jul 05, 2021
SC verdict on maratha quota: To protect rights of states, considering appeal before bigger bench, says Union ministerSubscriber Only
July 04, 2021 03:44 IST
The Supreme Court had further dismissed a review petition filed by the Centre Thursday, challenging the interpretation, stating that there were no grounds for a review.
Sun, Jul 04, 2021
‘Lakshadweep development draft against laws that safeguard ecology, livelihood, culture’: 60 scientists write to President, seek interventionSubscriber Only
June 25, 2021 04:48 IST
The regulation gives the government powers to choose any plot of land for development, and can override any public opposition. Lakshadweep administration Praful Khoda Patel’s proposal has triggered widespread protests in the islands.
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
Maneka Gandhi under fire for ‘abusive, threatening calls’ to vetsSubscriber Only
June 24, 2021 04:18 IST
Following a protest call by the IVA, veterinarians across the country observed a “black day” on Wednesday.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Meghalaya minister asks Centre to rethink green clearance to mining project in stateSubscriber Only
June 23, 2021 02:43 IST
Dohling is a leader of regional party People’s Democratic Front party — a BJP ally and also a member of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance.
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
Lakshadweep could face major coastal erosion due to rising sea levels: studySubscriber Only
June 22, 2021 02:29 IST
The Lakshadweep archipelago comprises 36 islands of coral and reef formation in the Arabian Sea, spanning just over 32 sq km.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
Parliamentary panel holds meeting on glaciers, seeks to streamline research, warning systemsSubscriber Only
June 22, 2021 02:08 IST
The committee has been examining glacier management in the country — including the monitoring of glaciers and glacial lakes, particularly glacial lake outbursts leading to flash floods in the Himalayan region — since January this year.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
Karnataka ramping up infrastructure to battle third Covid waveSubscriber Only
June 16, 2021 08:59 IST
Karnataka has been one of the worst affected states by the pandemic in the country, with the second-highest caseload, of over 25 lakh cases, as well as the second-highest death toll, of nearly 33,000 deaths, since the beginning of the pandemic.
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
India may lose 3-10% GDP annually by 2100 due to climate change, says reportSubscriber Only
June 09, 2021 05:38 IST
The report, titled ‘The Costs of Climate Change in India’, looks at economic costs of climate-related risks in the country and points to the possibility of increased inequality and poverty.
Wed, Jun 09, 2021
In deluge of Covid numbers, one stands out: 577 children orphaned in second wave of pandemicSubscriber Only
May 26, 2021 04:12 IST
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said that 577 children across the country have been orphaned in the past 55 days by the second wave.
Sat, May 29, 2021
To help women hit by violence, Centre plans one-stop centres in 9 countriesSubscriber Only
May 26, 2021 03:15 IST
The first 10 OSCs will be introduced in Australia, Canada, Singapore, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Wed, May 26, 2021
Sunderlal Bahuguna: Gandhian pioneer of Indian environmentalism, spirit behind ChipkoSubscriber Only
May 22, 2021 04:26 IST
Bahuguna was admitted to the hospital on May 8, and was on life support. A statement from AIIMS-Rishikesh said he had comorbidities, including diabetes and hypertension, and had contracted Covid pneumonia.
Sat, May 22, 2021
Boost paediatric infra for 3rd wave: NCPCR to govtSubscriber Only
May 21, 2021 02:36 IST
Over the past week, NCPCR has written to the Union Ministry of Health and Welfare (MoHFW) as well as the Indian Council Medical Research (ICMR) asking them to start preparing keeping in mind the projections.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Report: Rise in cyclone intensity, frequency due to micro-climatic changesSubscriber Only
May 19, 2021 03:33 IST
In Gujarat, as many as 29 districts are exposed to extreme climate events, with districts in Saurashtra region such as Amreli, Gir Somnath, Junagadh, and Porbandar being “especially vulnerable to intensified cyclones and storm surges”, which have increased three-fold between 1970 and 2019, according to the council.
Wed, May 19, 2021
Govt nod to oxygen concentrators from IIT-Kanpur startupSubscriber Only
May 15, 2021 03:27 IST
The startup Indeema Fibres Pvt Ltd in Kanpur, along with its sister concern ChemDist Membrane Systems Pvt Ltd based out of Pune, will roll out its first batch of 5,500 oxygen concentrators by May 25.
Sat, May 15, 2021
Second surge battle: Andaman and Nicobar admin focuses on curbing spreadSubscriber Only
May 12, 2021 03:21 IST
Officials said all the cases have been reported from Andaman and that not a single case has been found yet in Nicobar district.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Lok Sabha clears healthcare professionals Bill, minister says will give due dignity to allied health workersSubscriber Only
March 25, 2021 02:29 IST
Vardhan pointed out that with the registration, and standardisation of professions, the Bill would ensure generation of more employment.
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