Migration to brick kilns in India: an appraisal
This note expounds on migration to brick-kilns in India, based on estimates from the National Sample Survey (NSS) 2007-08 employment- unemployment and migration survey, and a review of field studies.
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding Taj Trapezium Zone, Uttar Pradesh, 30/07/2018
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 30/07/2018 regarding Taj Trapezium Zone. M.C. Mehta has suggested that the TTZ Authority needs to
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Projected sea level rise for Washington state: a 2018 assessment
One certainty under climate change is that global ocean levels are rising. A new report led by Washington Sea Grant and the University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group provides the clearest picture
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State energy efficiency preparedness index
As part of its commitment to create awareness about energy efficiency as a resource and also to develop an action plan for energy conservation initiatives, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance
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Punjab cabinet okays revision of T&C of paddy straw challenge fund
The Punjab Cabinet today agreed to revise the terms and conditions of the Paddy Straw Challenge Fund to find a viable technological solution to combat the menace of paddy straw burning. The decision
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Proud moment! India’s Cochin International Airport chosen for United Nations’ environmental honour
The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has been selected for the Champion of Earth Prize-2018, the highest environmental honour instituted by the United Nations. CIAL said in a statement that
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Rampant sale of unapproved GM processed food in India, finds study
NEW DELHI: Raising an alarm over the availability of unapproved genetically-modified processed food, Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) alleged large-scale illegal sale of
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Taj protection: SC slams TTZ, asks what 'tamasha' is going on
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday deplored the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) authority on environment protection in and around the Taj Mahal asking it whether preservation of the iconic monument was
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India, B'desh Coast Guards conducting exercise on pollution
The Indian Coast Guard is conducting a bilateral table-top exercise on maritime pollution response with Bangladesh Coast Guard at the regional headquarters (North East) of the ICG here today. ICG (NE)
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At 62.8 GW, India using just 7% of renewable energy potential
NEW DELHI: India is using just 7% of the energy it could potentially generate using wind, solar, biomass and small hydro resources. But capacity is building up and with it the share of renewables in India’s
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Panel to discuss wind power transmission schemes today
The national committee on transmission is expected to take a call on Friday on the proposed Rs 393-crore schemes to improve electricity evacuation infrastructure in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Inadequate
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15 teams formed to check cholera threat
After reports of deaths due to cholera in Hoshiarpur district, health officials in the city have intensified the vigil, constituting 15 teams to keep a check on the situation. Officials said the city had
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Government to launch national programme for prevention & control of hepatitis on July 28
LUCKNOW: Over one crore Indians are carrying the hepatitis C virus infection, according to a review of some 300 studies on the prevalence of the disease in India. Undertaken by the department of gastroenterology,
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CNG to hydrogen-CNG: why switch, and how
Nearly 16 years after Delhi’s entire bus fleet started to run on CNG to reduce air pollution, authorities are now pitching for an even cleaner alternative, hydrogen-CNG (H-CNG). Nearly 16 years after
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CSE study finds GM presence in infant food, packaged snacks
Of 65 food products available in the Indian market, 32% tested GM-positive Genetically-modified (GM) processed food cannot be sold or traded in India without government approval, but a new lab study
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Ministry of Environment and Forests ‘primary culprit’ behind KBR Park eco-sensitive zone reduction
The advocate who argued the case at National Green Tribunal says the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests is equally to be blamed. HYDERABAD: Telangana State government was squarely blamed when
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Environment report has bad news for Pune: In six years, greenhouse gas emissions increase by 29 per cent
The city generates 2,100 tonnes of solid waste every day, of which 1,078 tonnes is processed, and there are plans to set up seven plants to process the remaining amount. The Pune Municipal Corporation’s
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding registration of BS-IV compliant new diesel vehicles, Delhi, 27/07/2018
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs. Union of India dated 27/07/2018 regarding registration of BS-IV compliant new diesel vehicles engaged for purpose of essential
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Greek fire brigade says death toll in wildfires rises to 79
At least 79 people have been killed in wildfires burning close to Athens since Monday, a Greek fire brigade official said on Wednesday. At least 187 people, including 23 children, have been injured.
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Japan to see warmer weather during August-October
Japan is expected to see warmer weather between August and October, the country’s official forecaster said on Wednesday. Eastern Japan, including the most densely populated Tokyo, has a 40 percent chance