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
Right To Information (RTI)
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Alternative Lokpal doing the rounds
As the movement against the government’s daft Lokpal Bill gathers momentum, another proposal recommending five measures to tackle corruption is doing the rounds. The National Campaign for People’s Right
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BRAI Bill a blatant attempt to bulldoze resistance and concerns of state govts & citizens on GM crops
<p> The BRAI Bill is a blatant attempt to bulldoze through the public resistance and genuine concerns about Genetically Modified crops, and to deny state governments their Constitutional authority over
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CIC directive to curb mindless felling of trees for projects
<p> Noting that the Delhi Government has taken a bold initiative to plant one million saplings during this monsoon season, the Commission said at the same time it is also necessary to protect and preserve the existing trees of the city.</p>
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Anna calls for ‘second freedom struggle’, says will fast for 15-20 days
High on symbolism and evocative speeches, the call for a ‘second freedom struggle’ by Anna Hazare and other proponents of the Lokpal Bill on the 69th anniversary of the Quit India Movement fell several
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Jan Lokpal Goes Elitist
Team Anna has taken its eyes off issues that bother the average citizen If the Lokpal Bill presented to Parliament is a dud, Anna Hazare and his team must accept their share of the blame. They took their
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Changes have reduced food security to doles scheme: NAC members
The Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council may not have officially commented on the government's draft Food Security Bill
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Punjab pollution board pulls up 54 hospitals
<p> Chandigarh Punjab pollution control board (PPCB) has slapped notices on 54 government and private hospitals for violation of various norms for managing and handling bio-medical waste. Teams of the nodal agency conducted raids throughout the state and found that a large number of hospitals have been violating pollution control norms. KS Pannu, chairman of the Board told FE that</p>
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Information related to RTI of tobacco users LIC
Information related to RTI of tobacco users LIC.
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Anna Hazare wants Lokpal to go the RTI way
Comparing the enactment process of Lokpal bill with that of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, social activist Anna Hazare said on Saturday that the pressure from the civic society will ensure that the landmark legislation comes through.