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Kerala lifts gag order on scientists after facing criticism

Representative Image WAYANAD, Kerala: The Kerala government has lifted its restrictions on scientists conducting studies or voicing their opinions on…

5 months ago

HC disposes bail plea of coaching center owners; case transferred to CBI

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Atul Srivastava, Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) appeared in the court on behalf of the Delhi Police…

5 months ago

HC issues contempt notice to plastic producers in HP

Representative Image SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh: While hearing a petition regarding the non-implementation of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, the state…

5 months ago

Post-landslide, govt proposes Eco-Sensitive Zone in Western Ghats

Representative Image WAYANAD, Kerala: Following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, the government of India has proposed a draft notification…

5 months ago

Gujarat CM approves ₹144 crore fund for rainwater harvesting projects

Representative Image AHMEDABAD, Gujarat: The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, has given in-principle approval for allocating ₹144.32 crores for…

5 months ago

Kerala restricts scientists from visiting Wayanad landslide site

Representative Image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala: A directive has been issued by the Kerala government, restricting scientists from visiting the site of…

5 months ago

India, World Bank inks $500 mn pact for Green National Highway Corridors Project

Representative Image MUMBAI, Maharashtra: The Indian government has partnered with the World Bank to provide $500 million for the construction…

5 months ago

Taking lessons from Wayanad tragedy Goa to survey 77 landslide-prone spots

Representative Image PANAJI, Goa: The Wayanad tragedy, where 317 deaths have been confirmed and about 220 others went missing, came…

5 months ago

India’s sustainable Development potential praised by Commonwealth Secy Gen

Representative Image New Delhi: Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary, General said India is not responsible for the climate crisis, but it…

5 months ago

Heavy rain brings Delhi to screeching halt as roads becomes rivers

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The heavy rainfall Delhi witnessed on Wednesday, July 31, brought the national capital to a screeching…

5 months ago