Some projects under the Smart Cities Mission would not be able to meet the June 30 deadline and the respective state governments would be responsible for completing them thereafter, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs. In its report on the …
NEW DELHI: Opposition unity was once again displayed in Parliament on Wednesday as parties gracing the non-ruling benches got together to stall proceedings in the two Houses in protest against the government
A high-level Nigerian delegation of parliamentarians met Union Rural Development Minister CP Joshi and evinced interest in the development initiatives of the Government of India for the rural population. The 20-member Nigerian team was led by Chairman of House Committee on Millennium Development Goals of that country Adewale Aribisala. In …
India's per capita carbondioxide (CO2) emissions would increase by nearly three-fold to 3.5 tonnes by 2030, which currently is at 1-1.2 tonnes. The emissions would be around 2-2.5 tonnes by 2020. The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Thursday states that "India's Five Year Plans include a strategy for sustainable …
Parliament could see a sharp division on those seeking to protect interests of the farmers and those of the consumers during the debate on price rise in coming days. While Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar has taken a position in favour of food grain producers, the Opposition is gearing up …
Hyderabad: The railway ministry has offered to include a new rail line for AP in the Railway Budget just a day before it is to be presented in Parliament. The ministry informed the state government of the proposal to include a new line between Chikballapur and Puttaparti. However, it also …
CHENNAI: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Secretary, R. Bandyopadhyay on Monday urged the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) to include
Govt vows to protect aam aadmi from eco- nomic slowdown Communal Violence Bill to be introduced in this session PM appeals for smooth session Under sharp attacks from the Opposition for the price spiral, the government told the common man on Monday that it "continues to accord the highest importance …
Worried over rising food prices hitting the common man, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government may roll out its flagship food security programme for an extended below poverty line (BPL) list. As it prepares to table the Food Security Bill in Parliament during the coming Budget session, the government may …
Contrary To Fears, Cost Of Such An Exercise Is Not Prohibitive: Study Galloping food prices have shattered family budgets across the country, with latest inflation data showing that prices rose at nearly 18% in the week ending February 6. Many essentials of Indian kitchens are almost beyond reach; sugar is …
In the 1850s, the Thames in London was so polluted and stinking that the Parliament had to be shifted away from the river, says Robert Oates, director of the Thames River Restoration Trust. A century and half on, the river is much cleaner and Britain, he says, is now investing …
New Delhi: Entry of private players in coal mining will be delayed. Contrary to expectations, the coal ministry will not move in the Budget session a bill that would allow auctioning of coal mines to companies without the restriction of captive use. The postponement comes in the wake of a …
MINISTRIES of environment and forests and tribal affairs have jointly set up a 10-member committee to study and assess the impact of Forest Rights Act on sustainable management of forest resources. Given the lead role played by the environment ministry in this committee, concerns have been flagged off by civil …
What stays and what goes? There will be no easy choices this budget Budget is policy, goes an old aphorism, which is at odds with the current perspective that the government
The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has been shying of holding public consultation or elicit public opinion about the National Green Tribunal Bill (NGTB), introduced in Parliament in July last and likely to be passed during the forthcoming budget session. The NGTB is being set up to replace …
SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT ON FOUR-DAY VISIT TO INDIA IANS NEW DELHI/CHENNAI INDIA and South Korea will explore the possibilities of a civil nuclear pact and sign a clutch of accords in diverse areas, including IT and civilian space, when the leaders of the two countries meet here for talks Monday. …
