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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SC verdict on buffer zone a setback to State
The Supreme Court (SC) verdict for making a buffer zone in the famous Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) of the State has come out as a setback to the State Government. RTI and wildlife activist Ajay Dube of the
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BHEL Bhopal posts Rs 4,780-cr turnover
Public sector Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), Bhopal unit, has registered a turnover of Rs 4,780 crore against the set target of Rs 4,778 crore, during the 2011-12 fiscal year. While talking to media
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UJVNL lays special focus on afforestation
In a move to take steps towards conservation of environment, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd has decided to chop only those forests which are required to construct reservoirs or power stations. Officials
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CIL’s new look R&R policy offers jobs and higher compensation
Coal India Ltd (CIL), whose projects have faced inordinate delays owing to the long drawn land acquisition process mainly due to resistance from the local population, in a clear effort to win popular grass-root
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ASSOCHAM’s 30-point agenda for Uttarakhand
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has proposed a 30-point agenda with a view to achieve double digit growth during the next decade in Uttarakhand. Areas which will primarily be
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Defunct tubewells aggravate water crisis
Residents living across the capital city are facing the brunt of the department due to non-functioning tubewells which has affected supply of potable water. According to department sources, those living
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ISRO bags Rs 100-crore deal to launch French satellite
Indian Space Research Organisation has signed a deal, believed to be valued at around Rs 100 crore, to launch an 800 kg satellite of ASTRIUM SAS, a Company under EADS, France. ISRO said in a statement
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A vitamin that helps the critically ill
Vitamin D, which the body synthesises with the help of sunlight, has an important bearing on the functioning of our auto-immune system, says a study. Howard Amital, professor at the Tel Aviv University's
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Jharkhand green belt on radar of iron ore miners
Tribal inhabitants of Saranda in Jharkhand might have found some solace in the 'assurance' of Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh categorically stating that he was against mining in this tribal
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Uttarakhand rivers vanishing due to hydro projects
The health of rivers in Uttarakhand has deteriorated substantially due to violation of environment laws by various hydroelectric projects in the hill State. Important rivers such as the Bhagirathi and