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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Micro-beads in cosmetics a threat to environment
Many cosmetics available in the Indian market contain micro plastics or micro-beads, a new study by an environment research and policy advocacy body has found. Microbeads are non-biodegradable, tiny plastic
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NMDC creating new culture of resource conservation'
NMDC has been trying to create a new culture in conservation of natural resources and their officers are more sensitized towards mineral conservation, said R K Singh, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of
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Vertical gardens get PMO push to curb city pollution
Taking a cue from the pillar-based vertical gardens in Singapore and Mexico city, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Ministry of Environment
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866 killed in jumbo attacks in 10 yrs
As many as 866 persons were killed in elephants attack in different districts during the last 10 years from 2008-09 to 2017-18, informed Forests and Environment Minister Bijayshree Routray in the State
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Plastic covers of food packets to be phased out
Known for causing pollution hazards, the multi-layered plastics (MLP), the shiny cover in which many ready-to-eat food, chips and biscuits as well as tobacco products are being sold, will be phased out
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Dengue count reaches 25 this year
The number of dengue cases has reached 25 this year, according to a data released by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Monday. The number of people affected by malaria and chikungunya stands
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No proposal for new drug policy at present: Govt
There is no definite proposal for a new drug policy before the government at present though some stakeholders have discussed the basic contents that should go into a draft pharma policy, Parliament was
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Govt bans antibody test kits to curb rise in malaria
Blaming the rising number of malaria incidents to the wrong diagnosis in the private sector, the Government has banned antibody test kits (serological tests) which is being rampantly used by the private
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IPL may face protest brunt over Cauvery row
The Cauvery Management Board issue is all set to subvert the peaceful life in Tamil Nadu in days to come, according to senior intelligence officials in the State. The Opposition sponsored bandh on Thursday
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BSES seals power sale deals with Solar Energy Corporation of India
In order to achieve its renewable power obligations and to provide uninterrupted and cheap power supply to the residents, BSES Rajdjani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have signed