Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Congress party released its 2019 election manifesto with just 8 days left before the first phase of polling in the Lok Sabha elections on April 11. The official manifesto of the party, with the tagline "Hum Nibhayenge" focuses significantly on jobs and eliminating agrarian distress. In its election manifesto, the …
The Congress government in Madhya Pradesh has decided to do away with the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (BBY) scheme, started by the previous BJP regime to provide a cushion to farmers against falling prices of certain agriculture commodities. The scheme, implemented after unrest among farmers over falling prices, was criticised by …
JAIPUR: The state government on Monday claimed that all mine allocations have been cancelled. It said that all allocations are being scrutinised by the Lokayuta. In a press conference called to counter the allegations made by state PCC president Sachin Pilot, state BJP president Ashok Parnami said the government has …
As the Narendra Modi-led government goes ahead with its decision to bring the controversial land ordinance through re-promulgation, the Opposition is not ruling out the possibility of holding a joint rally to corner the BJP. The Congress and constituents of the soon “to be formed” Janata Parivar have indicated that …
In order to generate awareness about the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) Central Government’s Land Acquisition Bill, the Delhi Congress flagged off a ‘Kisan Rath’ which will tour villages situated across the 11 Assembly segments of the Capital. Bearing slogans such as “Bhoomi Bachao, Kisan Bachao; Jameen hamari, faisla tumara nahi …
With air pollution dominating public discourse this winter, TOI approached the major political parties contesting Delhi assembly elections to ask them about their action plan for cleaning up Delhi's air and taking positive steps for the environment. Ajay Maken of Congress gives us his party's plan in this regard in …
The Congress released its manifesto for Delhi Assembly elections, promising reforms in the power and water sectors. It has promised to provide electricity at the rate of Rs 1.50 per unit. Women's security is another key promise made by the party. The manifesto also promises to weave in water reforms …
Resident captures truck dumping waste into Beas Norms laid down by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) are being flouted here. A resident captured a truck dumping waste directly into the Beas near Pirdi village, 3 km from Kullu town, today. A picture released on a social networking website shows a …
With there being few employment avenues in this border industrial belt of Paonta Sahib, illegal mining has emerged as an employment avenue for hundreds of jobless youth. Officials admit this fact and, according to an estimate, there are hundreds of families which thrive on this illegal trade along the Yamuna …
The previous BJP government’s much-hyped “Har Ghar Ko Nal” ended as a political slogan with its term in 2012. The present Congress government has not come out with a pragmatic drinking water policy for as many as 23,693 habitations. About 45 per cent habitations in the state have yet to …
Congress on Tuesday slammed Narendra Modi for allegedly giving away ecologically sensitive land to a detergent company in Gujarat, accusing BJP's prime ministerial candidate for promoting crony capitalism by subverting constitutional authority. Party spokesman Abhishek Singhvi claimed that Modi allocated 8,500 acres of land to detergent company Nirma in 2007 …
Parakh said coal ministers Shibu Soren and Dasari Narayana Rao had reversed the prime minister's decision on auction of coal blocks Former Union coal secretary P C Parakh said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was responsible for the coal block allocation scam and the country’s subsequent policy paralysis. He said so …
Pollution in Yamuna or Ganga do not figure in the manifestos of the capital’s three major political parties nor does any focused plan on addressing the crisis of rivers. Despite having its roots in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party doesn’t talk about its plans for the extremely polluted Yamuna. With little …
Announcing a special package for mining-affected components, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar stated that he has made a provision of Rs 150 crore to rehabilitate mining affected people and assured that the amount would be increased to Rs 600 crore if the Narendra Modi-led BJP government comes to power at the …
Even as the curtains were drawn on campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Haryana slated for April 10 on Tuesday, the residents of five villages whose several hundred acres were acquired for setting up of a Special Economic Zone by Reliance India Limited are yet to make up …
Panaji: Mining belt in North Goa, which was once buzzing with activity, seems impervious to the high-octane election campaign steered by BJP and Congress as people are more concerned about resumption of mining which was their major source of livelihood. The long stretches of tarred roads in the mining belt …
‘Can’t Grow By Neglecting Poor Or Business’ New Delhi: Even as a “communal versus secular” battle promises to remain the main motif of the 2014 election, Congress has sought to counter criticism that it presided over a slowing economy by balancing its “welfare” instincts with an outreach to business. Though …
The Congress released its manifesto titled 'Your voice, our pledge' for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The document, which the Congress called the lengthiest manifesto, focuses on inclusive growth, agriculture, education and health. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said the manifesto reflected the voice of the people.
What does environment mean to the political parties and their leaders in Delhi. Check out this interactive to find out promises made by the parties to win Delhi Assembly Elections 2013 and the quotable quotes of our leaders Arvind Kejriwal on Water Supply "40 percent of Delhiites dont get potable …
