People may avoid migrating if they cannot insure themselves against the risk of a bad outcome. Governments can reduce the consumption risk faced by migrants by allowing them to access social protection programs in the destination. This study randomly informed around 62,000 households across 18 Indian states about a new …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Ambarnath Sengupta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 12/08/2021. The matter related to idol immersion in rivers and waterbodies. The NGT directed the state governments/Union Territories to inform the court on whether the rules …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of 'In Re: Alarming newspaper report regarding Kanwar Yatra in state of Uttar Pradesh' dated 20/07/2021. The SC was apprised of certain news articles on the alarming situation taking place in Kerala as a result of Bakrid celebrations. The SC …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of 'In Re: Alarming newspaper report regarding Kanwar Yatra in state of Uttar Pradesh' dated 19/07/2021. The SC was informed that the Kanwar Sanghs of the various districts in Uttar Pradesh have given in writing their consent that in view …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of 'Alarming newspaper report regarding Kanwar Yatra in state of Uttar Pradesh' dated 16/07/2021. The state of Uttar Pradesh in its affidavit has said that the SDMA has decided that the officers would hold consultation and dialogue with the various …
Order of the High Court of Uttarakhand dated 13/01/2021. The matter related to the proposed holding of the Kumbh Mela from February 27 - April 27, 2021, for two months. The High Court said that while trying to organise a mega event, it is the duty of the state to …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Odisha Vikash Parishad Vs Union of India & Others dated 22/06/2020. The SC in its order of June 18, 2020 had restrained holding of the Rath Yatra this year in view of the danger presented by the gathering of …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Odisha Vikash Parishad Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/06/2020 regarding holding of annual Rath Yatra scheduled to be held from June 23, 2020 - that sees a gathering of about 10 to 12 lakhs of people. The …
Haridwar: Despite the National Green Tribunal's (NGTs) ban on the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags in the pilgrim cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh, the use of polythene bags is going on unabated in the pilgrimage town of Haridwar during the kanwar yatra with traders rampantly using them in the kanwar …
Vadodara: The Ganesh pandal organizers have agreed to keep the decibel levels low this festive season. Senior police officials had on Thursday held a meeting with the organizers to discuss and resolve several issues ahead of the Ganesh festivals. City police commissioner, Anupam Singh Gahlaut said that the organizers have …
BENGALURU: Mayor Gangambike Mallikarjun on Wednesday held a detailed discussion with heads of various schools and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials from Bengaluru west to spread awareness on plastic ban and usage of clay Ganesha. After the interaction, Gangambike told reporters that a roadshow will be soon organised to …
The Bench said any licensed manufacturer might apply for requisite approval in accordance with the relevant rules and orders. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday gave its nod for the manufacture of ‘green crackers’ on submission of a permissible formula by the Petroleum and Explosive Safety organization (PESO) to …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Calcutta Citizen’s Initiative & Others Vs Chief Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal & Others dated 09/04/2019 regarding violation of the orders of the Tribunal which had prohibited holding the festival of Chhat Pooja in the Rabindra Sarabor …
Ludhiana: Lines from Guru Granth Sahib ‘Pavan guru paani pita, maata dhart mahat’ (Air is our teacher, Water our father, and the Earth our mother ) was the message given to the visitors who attended the flower-show-cum-photography competition held at gurdwara, Sarabha Nagar, on Sunday. The flower show which started …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ambarnath Sengupta Vs State of West Bengal dated 21/01/2019 regarding rules governing immersion of idols. This application has been filed seeking enforcement of order dated 06.10.2017 in O.A. No. 51/2016 in the matter of Ambarnath Sengupta vs. State of West …
Mazgaon recorded the loudest noise during the Eid-e-Milad celebrations on Wednesday this year, however going by the statistics of the past several years, the noise levels continued their downward trend. Anti-noise pollution crusader and convenor of Awaaz Foundation Sumaira Abdulali took the noise levels. While the minimum noise level recorded …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Kodungallur Film Society & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 01/10/2018. The petitioners have filed the present writ petition on 25th January, 2018, in the backdrop of mob violence, protests and demonstrations which erupted across the nation …
Surat: Don’t immerse Ganesha idols in Tapi, thinking that the the ban on immersion in the river is just another diktat issued year after year. Anyone caught violating the ban can land in jail. City police commissioner Satish Sharma has issued a notification that anyone violating the immersion ban can …
It’s time to welcome Lord Ganesha to our homes, societies and clubs once again. While Amdavadis are excited about welcoming Ganesha, markets and shops are decking up as the festival also marks the beginning of the festive season. However, with increasing awareness about saving nature and the rise in the …
Doing her bit: A student of Home Science College spray-painting a Ganesha idol in the city on Saturday. Home Science Department creates natural colours that are as good as synthetic ones In a small room at Home Science College near Reserve Bank of India, Sowmya, a final-year student, takes up …
The Environment Ministry is planning to make next year's Ardh Kumbh Mela in Allahabad plastic-free in line with the country's commitment to eliminate single-use plastic, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said. India was the global host of 2018 World Environment Day. The theme of this year's edition was "Beat Plastic Pollution". …
