Delhi Master Plan Draft by Oct end
The draft of Master Plan of Delhi 2021 is likely to be finalised by October this year. The final document will be prepared after taking into consideration the suggestions received from stakeholders and the general public alike. Lieutenant Governor Vijai Kapoor said that the work of drafting of Master Plan …
Laxity in fixing safety norms for food articles
After raising a furore over the presence of pesticides in soft drinks, the Centre for Science and Environment has come now out with a report alleging laxity in fixing pesticides safety standards for other food articles also. The report said that the calculations conducted by the Centre had revealed pesticides …
Bush to announce ventures to mars and the moon, officials say
President Bush will make a speech next week outlining a major space initiative, the White House said last night. Administration officials said they expected that Mr. Bush would propose a research and development program with the aim of establishing a base on the moon, as a prelude to a longer-term …
Rs 62-cr grant for civic bodies soon
The Haryana Government will soon give a grant of Rs 62 crore to various municipal committees to complete development works announced under the "Sarkar Aapke Dwar' programme. This was announced by Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala at a meeting of the Chairmen of the civic bodies and Improvement Trusts here …
Towards micro-irrigation
If there is one vital natural resource that is becoming more scarce despite being available in abundance, it is water. The per capita availability of usable water in India has already dwindled to mere one-fifth of what it used to be at the time of Independence and the projections indicate …
Phased ban on buses entry to Margao from Monday
The authorities have decidced to ban the entry of buses into Margao city of Goa state from outskirts in phases, beginning form January 10, in a bid to tackle the growing traffic problem facing Margao. The move will affect buses plying from Salcete's coastal belts
Policy for slum-dwellers` rehabilitation mooted
The Union Urban Development Ministry has prepared a draft slum policy for rehabilitation of slum dwellers without dislocating them from their present areas. "The draft will be tabled in the Union cabinet in February," said Union Minister of State for Urban Development Bandaru Dattatraya.
Farm tourism: hotel owners cross fingers
After a good response to highway tourism introduced in Haryana a decade ago for the first time in the country, the state now again was trying to focus on farm tourism, which earlier failed to take off in mid 1990s. However, the Hotel and Restaurant Association here has been keeping …
Rajeev Gandhi project likely to worsen water crisis
It is widely believed that the Implementation of the Rajeev Gandhi Drinking water project on an experimental basis in Mangalore district of Karnataka is likely to create acute water scarcity. Though the senior officials agree to it, their official version is entirely different since it is a government project. The …
Sick sugar units urged to use sorghum to make ethanol
The Andhra Pradesh Government would take a proactive role in the revival of sick sugar units by encouraging them to use sweet sorghum for production of ethanol, according to the State Minister for Agriculture, Mr N. Raghuveera Reddy.
Govt for slum free city
Delhi government won't need to install sight blocking devices to hide the city's sprawling slums as it is considering a proposal to make most parts of the Capital slum free in preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.The government is considering the proposal in an effort to beautify the Capital in …
Delhi to get more water
As the water in the Narwana branch of the Bhakra Mainline Canal will be released in the wee hours tomorrow, New Delhi which has been facing drinking water crisis, will start getting water supply from this canal on August 30.Officials sources in the Punjab Irrigation Department said today that the …
Dikshit commends Mumbai slum model, DDA unveils pilot project
The Delhi Development Authority is in the process of developing an alternate model for in situ redevelopment and upgradation of slums. DDA Vice-Chairman Madhukar Gupta today announced they have sent a team to Mumbai to inspect its slum redevelopment projects, particularly the Dharavi model.
Make green buildings, save energy
The potential for green buildings in India could open up a plethora of opportunities to the stakeholders such as the construction industry, architects and material and equipment manufacturers, according to Mr R. Parasu Raman, chairman, Indian Green Building Council. Delivering the theme address at the Green Building Congress 2004 which …
Masterplan 2021: Final draft only in March 2006
While the Delhi Development Authority may maintain that the first draft of Masterplan 2021 will be complete by October end, the ground reality is that neither the new Masterplan nor the National Capital Region plan will be completed before March 2006. As per the DDA's schedule presented to Secretary Union …
Dutch firm develops eco-friendly water purification system
With access to safe drinking water becoming a critical issue in countries such as India, a Holland-based company has developed what could be an affordable and environment-friendly solution. Solar Dew BV, part of the Akzo Nobel group, has designed a water purification system that is based on proprietary membrane technology …
Centre clears major State road projects
The Union Government has cleared five road projects in Karnataka estimated at Rs 2,545 crore, announced Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways T R Baalu, in Bangalore. Speaking to reporters, after a review meeting with Chief Minister N Dharam Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other officials, he …
Indira Sagar to begin power generation soon
Two units of Indira Sagar Hydel Power Project of National Hydel Power Development Corporation (NHPDC) are expected to start commercial generation before the scheduled date of December 31, sources said. However, in case of any obstacle, the commercial generation would not be delayed beyond January 7, 2004. The Madhya Pradesh …
Anna Hazare seeks CBI probe
Social workers Anna Hazare has filed a petition in the Bombay high court challenging the Slum Rehabilitation Authority's locus standi to act as a Project Implementation Authority or PIA. The two schemes that Mr Hazare has mentioned are Anik (Chembur) and Chandivili.
