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January 13, 2011 7:11 PM

Gharial conservation:3-tier decentralised coordination mechanism constituted

The Environment Ministry has constituted a three-tier decentralised coordination mechanism for the conservation of gharials. Gharials are largest crocodiles which can grow up to seven metres in length, in its natural habitat in Chambal and Girwa rivers in three states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan an...

January 13, 2011 6:33 PM

RTI: Loss of 86 crore rupees due to non-imposition of penalties, says PCRF

Public Calls Research Foundation (PCRF), an organisation, has alleged that the Information Commissioners across the country have caused a loss of 86 crore rupees during 2009-10 by not imposing penalties for delay in providing information sought under Right to Information (RTI). The Magsaysay Award w...

January 13, 2011 6:32 PM

NIA submits chargesheet in connection with training camp organised by SIMI

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday submitted the charge sheet in connection with the training camp organised by the banned SIMI outfit at Wagamon in Kottayam district in Kerala.The chargesheet was filed before the NIA Special Court in Kochi. NIA said the camp, held in December 2007, was o...

January 13, 2011 6:12 PM

Govt unveils defence procurement policy & defence procurement procedure 2011

The Government has reiterated that it wants to make the country a strong defence industrial base. Unveiling the defence procurement policy and defence procurement procedure 2011, the Defence Minister Mr. A.K. Antony said that it is the motto of the government to reduce substantial dependence on fore...

January 13, 2011 6:05 PM

BlackBerry provides solution for intercepting messenger services

BlackBerry on Thursday said it has provided a solution for legally intercepting messenger and internet and email services. But it denied such access on BlackBerry Enterprise Server, saying the company has no ability to provide its customers encryption key. BlackBerry maker Research-in-Motionsaid in ...

January 13, 2011 5:45 PM

Renewable energy providing electricity to over 7000 villages, hamlets

Over 7000 villages and hamlets of the country have access to electricity through renewable sources of energy. This was revealed by New and Renewable Energy Secretary Deepak Gupta on Thursday while addressing a conference on Renewable Energy for Industry. He said that government is now focusing on ut...

January 13, 2011 5:39 PM

Centre reconstitutes Executive and General Council of NIRD

The Government has reconstituted the Executive and General Council of National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) Hyderabad with immediate effect for a period of three years. A Notification to this effect has been issued by the Ministry of Rural Development. NIRD is an autonomous organization and...

January 13, 2011 5:36 PM

One Tamil Nadu fisherman allegedly killed by Lankan navy in Palk Straits

In a fresh incident of attack on Tamil Nadu fishermen in Palk Straits, one person was killed when Sri Lankan Navy allegedly opened fire. The incident triggered a demand from Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for Prime Minister's intervention to end atrocities of the island Navy. Three fishermen, who...

January 13, 2011 2:35 PM

Government to replace Indian Ports Act

The Shipping Ministry is preparing on a new consolidated legislation to replace the Indian Ports Act. Revealing this Shipping Minister G K Vasan today said his ministry is also taking series of initiatives to increase the operational proficiency of ports in the country. Outlining policy measures, wh...

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