Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
The Centre has sanctioned over 11,000 primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in pursuance of the notification of the State Right to Free and Compulsory Education Rules issued by the government in July. The sanction for 10,366 primary schools and 1,052 upper …
Chennai: As a student, Ravi Kuchimanchi developed an extension of the Rubik’s Cube, a hot toy he thought would earn him a fortune that he could use to help society. “I always wanted to contribute to India but thought you needed money and power to do so,” says Kuchimanchi, founder …
The Parliamentary Standing Committee examining the Lokpal Bill was learnt to be seized with the issue of including corporate sector and NGOs within the purview of the proposed anti-corruption ombudsman. Those on the committee maintained that the issue was being discussed with experts and a final call will be taken …
The inaugural: TOI Social Impact Awards: recognize unsung heroes who have transformed millions of lives Do we get the Anna Hazare option, the right to say, none of the above,” asked Union rural development minister Jairam Ramesh as soon as the TOI Social Impact Awards jury meeting started (referring to …
New Delhi: ‘Dil hai Hindustani’ is a phrase that best sums up Association for India’s Development’s vast network of workers and volunteers for whom all roads lead to India. The much-needed funds are raised abroad but channeled to a staggering sweep of projects within the country. From helping organic farmers …
This is a war the jury backed unequivocally. The battle against deforestation by 135 EcoTask Force in Kokrajhar got their vote as the best effort by a government agency or body in the environment sector. This is endorsement the Territorial Army infantry battalion of ex-servicemen raised in 2007 will want …
71 fast-track CBI courts & 3-month limit for sanctioning prosecution among measures recommended by Pranab Mukherjee-headed group of ministers The UPA Government has announced a series of measures to tackle corruption, including setting up of 71 fast-track special CBI courts, nine months after Congress President Sonia Gandhi promised the government …
Questions Rahul’s abilities to lead Cong, says he is uneasy in public & has reputation for gaffes A US Congressional report has identified Gujarat as the best example of effective governance and lauded Chief Minister Narendra Modi for making the state a key driver of national economic growth. The report …
WASHINGTON: Identifying Gujarat as perhaps the best example of effective governance and impressive development in India, a Congressional report showered praise on the chief minister Narendra Modi and said that the state under him has become a key driver of national economic growth. Gujarat, is followed by Bihar and its …
The Jan Lokpal Bill epitomises the ultimate faith of the ordinary citizens, born out of utter despair, in an omnipotent authority – the Lokpal. But mere legislation cannot bring about reforms, without accompanying mass struggles to get them implemented by the executive agencies and grass roots movements to change social …
The anti-corruption campaign has shown that a desperate public demands an immediate solution. Citizens have got a taste of direct democracy which is frightening for the privileged manipulators of the system, but liberating for the poor who are usually manipulated. While what the future holds cannot be predicted, the prize …
The cameras have been switched off. The microphones have fallen silent. But the cacophony generated by the saturation media coverage accorded to the agitation led by Anna Hazare for a Jan Lokpal Bill continues to ricochet. Questions are being asked, as well they should, not just about the extent of …
What has been the impact of reservations for women, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in panchayati raj institutions? In case the reserved seat is for a woman, it is usually the wife or daughter-in-law of the old sarpanch who is made to sign papers, while the husband or the father-in-law …
We need to work with the Parliament Standing Committee and get the best law consistent with Constitution enacted As the hustle and bustle and the excitement around the Lokpal movement subside, we need to reflect on what this public awakening means, and how we should channelise the considerable energy and …
At a time of national uproar over corruption and the Lokpal Bill, the government is proposing to enact a law making it compulsory for every ministry and department to act within 30 days on complaints from the public. The law will set up a mechanism similar to the Right to …
The Congress today made it clear that the Parliamentary Standing Committee would only be able to clear the Lokpal Bill in time for the winter session and not within a month for “a special Parliament session”. This was being demanded by the civil society while the process of fast-tracking the …
Union Minister for Corporate Affairs M. Veerappa Moily on Sunday said the revised Lokpal Bill would be passed during the winter session of Parliament. The Bill, which would include the key points raised by social activist Anna Hazare, has to be given a final shape by the department-related Standing Committee …
The 13-day fast leaves UPA weaker, but doubts arise over whether Anna can rally masses again Anna Hazare, who successfully harnessed popular anger over rampant corruption in the government for his campaign for a strong anti-graft body, formally called off his fast on Sunday morning but declared his intention to …
