The state of the world’s human rights 2024
This report documents human rights concerns during 2023 in 155 countries, connecting issues at global and regional levels and looking forward to the implications for the future. States and armed groups
This report documents human rights concerns during 2023 in 155 countries, connecting issues at global and regional levels and looking forward to the implications for the future. States and armed groups
The Japan ministry of Environment is considering introducing a tax on greenhouse-gas emissions blamed for global warming. Though the ministry argues that a tax is inevitable to reduce emissions and
The Panjim Municipal Council in association with Herald Publications today launched a
The Sundarbans has been under the threat of destruction for years. Now it would seem the Bandarbans (Bangladesh) is not faring any better as, according to a report published in a recent issue of Eco
Given the fears of environmental devastation in Iraq, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has begun a study to come up with a
The United Nations planned to ask governments around the world to pitch in and quickly dish out a record $2.1 billion for urgently needed emergency humanitarian aid for war torn Iraq. UN officials
Habitual offenders beware. Another 72 hours, and you will be penalized for spitting or smoking in a public place in West Bengal. The state government has declared that those who can't keep their
No-objection certificates from the state pollution control board will become mandaroty for nursing homes and health centers that are coming up in congested residential areas, West Bengal environment
Japan has agreed to extend a major package of Official Development Assistance (ODA) of Rs 4,417 crore in the form of soft loans for seven projects in the country including Delhi Metro, Yamuna action
Haryana falls in seismic zone IV and is highly vulnerable to earthquakes and in the event of a moderate earthquake, the state is likely to suffer colossal damage, according to the Union Home
A Trans-boundary Air Pollution Monitoring Station has been established in Rampur of Chitwan district (Nepal) with the motive of studying the sources of air pollution and its impact on the