IOC Chief Hints At A Hike | Announcement May Come After State Polls New Delhi: State-run oil firms are expected to raise prices of petrol shortly, possibly after May 10 when the state polls end. An indication of an imminent price revision came on Monday from Ranbir Singh Butola, chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, which controls 55% of the market.
Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Monday, stressed upon the need of taking concerted efforts to formulate cogent policies for optimal utilisation of the untapped hydrocarbon resources of the country. He said that the country
New Delhi: The forest bureaucracy has taken on environment minister Jairam Ramesh and Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan to defend its turf.
The announcement by the Treasury and Customs officials of a new excise duty on hybrids is to destabilize the market and reverse the momentum that propelled the importation of environment-friendly, low-fuel consuming hybrid cars.
Authority officials have drawn a blueprint to widen, strengthen and redesign roads so that everyone who wants to be a part of this most desired residential and industrial hub steers clear of any chaos that can be caused by traffic jams The cityscape of Noida is all set to change.
Fisherfolk in Kalpitiya area expressed concern about the destruction of mangroves in the lagoon reservation which is going on unchecked. They accused the Wildlife Conservation Department and police of not taking steps to prevent this mass environmental damage. Mangroves to a distance of more than 1000 meters from Kandakudawa to Shakkupitiya villages by the side of Kalpitiya -Palaviya road h
Sri Lanka's Health Ministry has alerted the public of possible outbreaks of dengue and leptospirosis (rat fever) due to the prevailing rainy weather. According to the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry 31 deaths from leptospirosis have been recorded among 2,785 cases so far this year.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $40 million for "National Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) Project." In a written reply to the National Assembly, Finance Minister Hafeez Sheikh said the ADB was providing Pakistan a Multi-tranche Financing Facility for Energy Efficiency Investment Programme.
As many as 126 different species of birds were spotted during the first-ever Bird Race organised to ascertain the status of the avian diversity in Shimla and surrounding areas yesterday. The one-day survey was carried out by eight teams of bird watchers, researchers and wildlife officials covering different segments of the city.
An earthquake of mild intensity measuring 4.1 on Richter scale struck upper areas of country including Swat, Malakand, Dir, Buner, Shangla and adjoining areas in the wee hours on Monday. According to the initial report of met office, no loss of life was reported while rescue activities have been started in the affected areas.
Surajpur Bird Sanctuary in Greater Noida, spread over 330 hectares, will soon have 52,000 additional plants of new varieties.
Toyota Motor Co may slip to No.3 in the automaker production rankings behind General Motors and Volkswagen due to Japan
Kerela's raging pesticide politics saw the Left, BJP and the Church join hands on Monday, seeking a countrywide ban of endosulfan even as the Centre rejected the demand. Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan led a seven-hour-long
The government has decided to tighten its control over the transfer of
Geeta Gupta To rein in complaints of water contamination, loss and shortage, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit decided to involve local legislative Assembly members (MLAs) to check water theft and propagate its conservation in their areas. The MLAs have also been given the power to instruct (Delhi Jal Board) DJB officials to issue challans against offenders.
The Haryana Government has notified a District Task Force in each district to ensure strict implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 (PC and PNDT Act). An official spokesman said here on Monday that the task force would help in checking an adverse sex ratio and promote gender equality in the State. The Deputy Commissioner concerned will be the chairp
As Kerala observed
India is seeking a postponement of the decision on a global ban on Endosulfan to the next meeting of the conference of parties to the Stockholm Convention in 2013, according to observers. C. Jayakumar and Dr.
Coincides with Conference of Parties to Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Kerala Chief Minister V.S.
Commerce Secretary-level talks to start in Islamabad on April 27 In the run-up to the Commerce Secretary-level talks commencing in Islamabad on April 27, India on Monday expressed its willingness to export petrol and diesel to Pakistan provided the neighbouring country lifts ban on import of petroleum products from across the border.
