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Glacier retreat in Himalayas to cause water crisis: studySubscriber Only
September 19, 2020 02:36 IST
Studies by ISRO show that approximately 75 per cent of the Himalayan glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate.
Sat, Sep 19, 2020
House panel pulls up govt, BSNL for ‘casual’ approach on promotion quotaSubscriber Only
September 19, 2020 01:34 IST
The report observed that the promotions of SC/ST employees in BSNL have been on hold despite a 2018 Supreme Court order allowing the Union government to provide reservation in promotions to SC/ST employees “in accordance with law’’.
Sat, Sep 19, 2020
Naga peace talks: NSCN-IM to reiterate demand for separate flag, constitutionSubscriber Only
September 18, 2020 22:34 IST
Amid mounting pressure from the Indian government, the NNPG and its own civil society, the IM has dug in its heels and said that an “honourable solution” is not acceptable unless its demands are met.
Sat, Sep 19, 2020
Rajya Sabha passes Bill to accord ‘national importance’ status to Jamnagar Ayurveda institutesSubscriber Only
September 17, 2020 02:12 IST
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan replied that the selection of the Jamnagar institutes was not “biased” and that it was chosen as it is one of the oldest institutes under the category, established in 1956.
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Rajya Sabha: Oppn tears into govt over Covid management; BJP says stop politicsSubscriber Only
September 17, 2020 02:03 IST
The Opposition slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing a nationwide lockdown in March with just four hours’ notice and accused the Centre of not financially supporting state governments and leaving migrant workers in the lurch.
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
As Centre meets Naga groups, NSCN back to demand for Greater NagalimSubscriber Only
September 12, 2020 02:56 IST
According to NNPG sources, Ravi hopes that all Naga groups, including NSCN(IM), will be part of one solution that would benefit these groups as well as the Naga people.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
NGT seeks guidelines for cigarette, bidi butt disposal in 3 monthsSubscriber Only
September 10, 2020 23:25 IST
The order, passed on Wednesday, was in response to a 2015 petition filed by the organisation Doctors For You, which has made several submissions regarding smoking in public spaces and disposal of cigarette and beedi butts.
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
World’s wildlife population down by 68% since 1970Subscriber Only
September 10, 2020 00:48 IST
The most important direct driver of biodiversity loss in the last several decades has been land-use change, primarily the conversion of pristine habitats into agricultural systems, while much of the oceans have been overfished.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Four years after elephant corridor secured in Wayanad, rise in animals, incomesSubscriber Only
September 07, 2020 04:33 IST
South India has 28 corridors that are essential for the movement of its 14,612 elephants between protected areas.
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
Early marriages highest in SC-STs, not law but education will ensure marriages at later age: ExpertsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 14:33 IST
In June this year, the Ministry of Women and Child Welfare set up a committee to look into, among other issues, the plausibility of increasing the legal age of marriage for women from the present 18 years to 21, so as to bring it at par with men in the country.
Sat, Aug 29, 2020Naga peace talks: Governor Ravi not in latest round, NSCN-IM says informal talks making ‘progress’Subscriber Only
August 25, 2020 01:31 IST
Officials of the Intelligence Bureau have been engaging with the NSCN-IM after relations between R N Ravi, the Centre's interlocutor for the peace talks and also the Nagaland Governor, and leaders of NSCN-IM soured last year and the talks ended in a stalemate.
Tue, Aug 25, 2020
No Internet, school comes home in rural SikkimSubscriber Only
August 24, 2020 04:30 IST
While the Sikkim government has launched the Sikkim Edutech App to help students from Class 9-12 cope with the learning loss, it's the junior students and those in far flung areas who were left with little support.
Mon, Aug 24, 2020
Manipur withdraws gallantry award to cop accused in drug caseSubscriber Only
August 18, 2020 02:12 IST
Debson had been arrested with drugs worth more than Rs 3 crore in a government vehicle at the Myanmar border in 2013.
Tue, Aug 18, 2020
Govt to rethink minimum marriage age for womenSubscriber Only
August 16, 2020 04:25 IST
“We have set up a committee to reconsider the minimum age of marriage for girls. The Centre will take a decision after the committee submits its report,” Modi said during his Independence Day address from Red Fort.
Sun, Aug 16, 2020
Centre to launch Project Lion, DolphinSubscriber Only
August 16, 2020 02:00 IST
A report released by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change earlier this year had flagged an increase in the number of Asiatic lions in Gujarat’s Gir forest from 523 in 2015 to to 674 in 2020.
Sun, Aug 16, 2020
Explained: The logic of, and debate around minimum age of marriage for womenSubscriber Only
August 15, 2020 13:51 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Centre will decide on the recommendations of a committee set up to reconsider the minimum age of marriage for women. Currently, the law prescribes a minimum age of 21 years for men and 18 years for women.
Mon, Aug 17, 2020
Projects on Gangetic Dolphin, Asiatic Lions to be launched soon: PM ModiSubscriber Only
August 15, 2020 12:45 IST
A report released by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change earlier this year has said there has been a 29 per cent increase in the population of Asiatic Lions that live in Gujarat’s Gir forest, taking the number from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020.
Sat, Aug 15, 2020
Eco conflict cost: over 1,000 jumbos, 4,000 people in 10 yearsSubscriber Only
August 14, 2020 05:16 IST
The overwhelming cause of the elephant deaths—62 per cent, or 640 elephants—is electrocution. This is followed by train mishaps (170 deaths), poaching (153) and poisoning (62).
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Centre holds meet with NSCN-IM, interlocutor absentSubscriber Only
August 14, 2020 00:39 IST
While the meetings with NSCN-IM are deemed to be “informal meetings”, the question of whether Nagaland Governor R N Ravi will attend future meetings is uncertain. NSCN leaders said this would depend entirely on the Centre.
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
‘Longer time for clearance doesn’t mean regulations being enforced’Subscriber Only
August 11, 2020 05:50 IST
"What is wrong with that? What is wrong with ease of doing business? Why should we make it difficult to get clearances? Clearances should be expeditious, but of course with proper scrutiny" says Secretary, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Rameshwar Prasad Gupta.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
Red flags over checks & balances: EIA draft feedback closes todaySubscriber Only
August 11, 2020 05:00 IST
Since the notification was issued in March, environmentalists and civil society groups have accused the Centre of trying to dilute existing norms to facilitate “ease of doing business”.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
BJP-led govt wins Manipur trust voteSubscriber Only
August 10, 2020 20:47 IST
Singh had moved the trust motion on Friday in the wake of a no-confidence motion by the Opposition Congress.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
NSCN-IM team in Delhi for talks, may request for ‘new interlocutor’Subscriber Only
August 09, 2020 02:55 IST
While peace talks between IM and R N Ravi, the Naga peace talks interlocutor and Nagaland Governor, concluded in October last year, the two parties reached a stalemate over IM’s demand for a separate flag and constitution.
Sun, Aug 09, 2020
EIA draft aims to bring violators under regulatory regime: Prakash JavadekarSubscriber Only
August 07, 2020 01:09 IST
Javadekar was responding to a letter from Ramesh, who is the chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on environment, forests and climate change and science and technology.
Fri, Aug 07, 2020
Variant of coronavirus brought in by travellers from Europe most dominant in IndiaSubscriber Only
August 02, 2020 04:35 IST
The report, which was tabled before Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan by the Department of Biotechnology Saturday, states that the A2a haplotype has rooted out any other haplotypes that existed before.
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