Adding diversity to plate
The Government of India has proposed mandatory rice fortification to tackle the issue of malnutrition in the country. The process of fortification includes externally adding nutrients to a food item with
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No eco clearance to IRE in Alappad
This has exposed the false claims raised by the ruling party supporting the mining. It is the responsibility of the district administration and the local body concerned to take action against the illegal
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Wetlands reclamation causes flooding in villages of Uran
The infrastructure that we are developing would be in danger if we continue this mindless development. Mumbai: As the Uran villages have been facing the ire of floods in February, locals and activists
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Green schemes stuck between two departments for 2 years
Two dream schemes of the state government that were launched with much fanfare during Haryana’s golden jubilee year two years ago to save the environment are stuck between two departments for implementation.
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Law ministry view helped Ganga port evade green scrutiny
The documents, which were accessed by NGO Manthan Adhyayan Kendra, shows a clear difference of opinion between MoEF and Ministry of Shipping (MoS) over whether the project required prior environmental
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More Mumbaikars dropping out of TB treatment, shows health report
Mumbai: The number of Mumbaikars dropping out of TB treatment (DOTS) increased from 12% in 2013 to 15% in 2017, according to data released by NGO Praja on Thursday. The NGO’s white paper reported that
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98% spike in dengue cases across Mumbai in the past five years: RTI data
RTI data collected by the Praja Foundation has revealed that the occurrence of dengue has increased by 98 per cent in the past five years. Despite the increase, areas such as Andheri West, Ghatkopar East,
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Hyderabad: No joint inspection, SCB resolution on closure of key roads gathers dust
SECUNDERABAD: The Local Military Authority (LMA) had promised to undertake a joint inspection by SCB officials along with representatives of resident welfare associations (RWAs) of all civilian roads in
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HC intervention sought to protect 39,000 waterbodies in State
PIL petition says survey, removal of encroachments not carried out in the last 10 years With a view to protecting all 39,202 waterbodies in the State, as mentioned in the government’s policy note for
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No one fined for using plastic bags in 3yrs: RTI
GURUGRAM: A gigantic mound of used plastic bottles spotted recently near Basai wetland had drawn sharp reactions from environmentalists, who squarely blamed civic authorities for violating rules laid down
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Kids suffering more eye cancer than adults: AIIMS
Children in national Capital are suffering more than the adults from eye cancer. The worrying trend was revealed in an RTI reply and is a major cause of concern vis-à-vis the health of children across