Coal Mines Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha
Government today introduced in the Rajya Sabha the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2000 amidst stiff opposition from Left parties. As soon as mines minister P r Kumaramangalam rose to
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Jamuna a 'healthier' river now
The Jamuna is a "healthier" river now. Or at least it is with regard to some parameters of pollution control checks. Officials of the Department of Environment feel there is a co-relation between
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Salman Khan to be booked for blackbuck shooting
The Rajasthan government will file a challan against Bollywood star Salman Khan in the black buck hunting case soon after getting the final DNA report of the dead animal. This was informed in the
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Govt fails to keep its promise
Disheartened nby the state government's reluctance to supply fodder to the drought-hit districts of Rajasthan, villagers have abandoned their cattle-- to die hungry and thirsty. About 50 cattle have
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Soften cruelty norm, Govt tells Maneka
And now, it is the Cabinet's turn to differ with social justice minister and animal activist, Mrs Maneka Gandhi, on what constitutes 'cruelty to animals'. The draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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Orissa tribes face extinction
Orissa, home to as many as 62 tribes, may soon lose a few of them, with some of these tribes facing serious of extinction. Not only has there been an overall decline in the population of some of
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IOM report on dietary antioxidants
A report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) says there is insufficient evidence to support claims that taking large amounts of dietary antioxidants like selenium, vitamins C and E, or beta carotene
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As hunger stalks western belt, PM appeals for help
As drought and famine spread their tentacles across the country's western belt, Prime miniter Atal Bihari Vajpayee today sought the help of the
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Fish oil may stall premature delivery
Fish oil may help prevent premature delivery in women who are at high risk for the pregnancy complication, research out of Denmark has
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Liberalisation in forest products trade sought
India should liberalise its trade in forest products and services globally so that the full impact of its forest sector is felt, said the deputy director-general of Center for International Forestry
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Illegal wildlife trade 'thrives' in 2 UP Dists
Pithoragarh and Dehra Dun districts in UP have been identified as among 12 of the most "vulnerable districts " in the country as far as illegal trade in wildlife is
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Farmer leader pleads for immediate release of GM crops in India
The scientists, environmentalists and government officials are still debating the efficacy, safety and reliability of genetically modified plants. But there are farmers ' organisations that demand
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Drought states backtrack as PM appeals for help
While Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee today described the drought conditions in Gujarat and Rajasthan as "severe" , Rajasthan government today said it was not alarming. Gujarat government officials alos
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HP is drinking untested water
CAG : The CAG report has said that untested water was being supplied to 18 towns in Himachal Pradesh. According to the lates CAG report, despite the availability of laboratories, divisional officers
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Metro Rail survey
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has made detailed studies of the geological profile of the underground section betwen Delhi University and Central Secretariat, before construction commences from
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Punjab to introduce 'green panchayats'
Having lowest forest cover in the country, Punjab has introduced a concept of "green panchayats " to promote social forestry and forest cover in the state. Punjab has forest cover which is less than
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Farmers adopt cost-effective tilling technique
Haryana farmers are fast adopting the "Zero Tillage" farming. The system which saves time, labour and money is already popular among the farmers. "Zero Tillage" technique developed by the scientists
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Too many water-related ministries leave people high and dry
Gujarat and Rajasthan may be reeling under drought. So many parts of Andhra pradesh. But if there is one thing there's no shortage of , it's Union ministries that dabble in water issues. The problem
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Drought-hit families to get 20 kg of grain
Waking up to the famine-like situation in seveal parts of the country, the Cabinet committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Saturday decided to release more foodgrains for drought-hit areas. Each
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Smoking doesn't keep dementia away
Claims that smoking can ward off Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia are false, according to a major study which says these ailments may in fact be exacerbated by tobacco use.