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October 11, 2012 11:05 AM

CoP11 to integrate Human Health issues with Convention on Biodiversity

The ongoing International Conference on Biodiversity in Hyderabad known as CoP11 has decided to integrate Human Health issues with Convention on Biodiversity. United Nations Spokesperson David Ainsworth said, a Joint Group will be set up with representatives of the member countries to chalk out moda...

October 10, 2012 9:42 PM

India presents nuclear energy generation expansion plans to Japan

India has made a comprehensive presentation before Japan on its future expansion plans for nuclear energy generation. A joint statement issued after the 6th India-Japan Energy Dialogue between the Planning Commission of India and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan in Tokyo said, th...

October 10, 2012 9:32 PM

India to provide platform for renewable energy

The government today said that India will take lead in providing platform for renewable energy sector. After two day International Seminar on Energy Access, the secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Gireesh B Pradhan said, the draft of the outcome of seminar was accepted by all the ...

October 10, 2012 9:27 PM

SC seeks details of drains causing Yamuna pollution

Supreme Court has sought details of the drains discharging industrial and municipal waste water in Yamuna. The Supreme Court today expressed concern over the quality of Yamuna water deteriorating in the last decade despite its intervention to clean the river and hundreds of crores spent on the proje...

October 10, 2012 9:26 PM

NIDM observes Disaster reduction day

National Institute of Disaster Management on Wednesday awarded 25 thousand rupees each along with certificates to 15 selected schools from across the country which have developed their own safety plans to create awareness among students and teachers about school safety during disasters.The awards we...

October 10, 2012 9:12 PM

Bill to give mentally ill a say in their treatment is on the anvil

A person suffering from a mental illness may be allowed to decide whether or not he wants to receive treatment if the Mental Healthcare Bill drafted by the Union Health Ministry comes through. The bill, which will be brought before the Cabinet for the final nod, introduces a new clause, Advance Dire...

October 10, 2012 9:05 PM

BSP defers decision on support to UPA govt at Centre

BSP has defered its decision on support to UPA government at the Centre. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow today she said that BSP will maintain status quo on the outside support to UPA. Criticizing the UPA government for its wrong policies and mishandling of corruption matters, she said that...

October 10, 2012 8:31 PM

TMC, SP seek probe against Robert Vadra

Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party have demanded an independent probe into the allegations against businessman Robert Vadra.Trinamool MP Saugata Roy said the matter needs to be investigated. The Samajwadi Party general secretary Mohan Singh demanded a probe by a sitting Supreme Court judge into ...

October 10, 2012 8:19 PM

Govt to move forward with reforms process: Cong

Congress on Wednesday said that the government will continue to move forward with reforms process .Party spokesperson Renuka Chaudhary told reporters in New Delhi that the government will overcome all issues so that the citizens of the country are benefited.Charging the Opposition of indulging in ne...

October 10, 2012 8:18 PM

Natrajan announces measures for better management of Kaziranga

Union Environment Minister Jayanti Natarajan has announced a one crore rupee package for world-famed Kaziranga National Park to tackle the situation arising there out of waves of flood and consequent death of animals.The money has been sanctioned from the Tiger Reserve Fund for the world famous Park...

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