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US Indictment Of Adani Group "Complete American Overreach": Norway Diplomat Erik Solheim
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials is nothing but a "complete American overreach," and the conglomerate will come back stronger once this is over, Erik Solheim, former Minister of Environment of Norway said.
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"Chemical Castration Harsh But...": Supreme Court On Women's Safety Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to various union government ministries and departments to respond to a plea - by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association - for guidelines for a safer environment for women, children, and transgenders.
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In A First, Drones To Monitor Air Pollution In Delhi At 13 Major Hotspots
In a first for the national capital, Delhi's environment department will deploy one or two drones at each of the 13 major hotspots to monitor pollution levels as part of the newly launched Winter Action Plan, officials said on Wednesday.
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"Improper": Forest Secretary On Delhi Ministers' Panel Over Tree Cutting
In an act of defiance, the principal secretary of Environment and Forest department has questioned the formation of a fact finding committee of the Delhi government ministers over cutting of trees in Ridge area, claiming it violated rules and could
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Delhi Transport Department Ordered to Ban App-Based Taxis 'In Accordance With SC Order', Says Minister
Delhi's transport department has been directed to ban app-based taxis "in accordance with the Supreme Court's orders" on Wednesday the city's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court asked the Delhi government to consider allowing only locally registered taxis to ply on the city's roads earlier this week.
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After Officers Skip Review Meet, Minister Writes To Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Environment Minister wrote to Arvind Kejriwal on Monday requesting the appointment of officers who are sensitive to the issue of air pollution after several department heads skipped a meeting to review pollution mitigation measures.
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West Bengal Minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia Divested Of Environment Portolio
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday divested senior minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia of the Environment portfolio and took over the charge of the department, a senior official said.
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Cheetah Deaths Were "Expected" In "Risky" Relocation To India: South Africa
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) South Africa on Thursday said the deaths of two cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park are within expected mortality rates for a project of this nature.
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No More Acquisition Of Elephants By Individuals, Temples: Madras High Court
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Secretary of the Government, Environment and Forest Department to ensure that there are no more acquisition of elephants by private individuals or religious institutions
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BIS Comes Out With Standards for USB Type-C Charging Port for Mobiles, Tablets
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with quality standards for USB Type-C charging port, according to a senior consumer affairs ministry official. In the interest of consumers and to reduce e-waste, the Department of Consumer Affairs in consultations with the industry stakeholders is mulling mandating two types of common charging port...
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Punjab Plans To Open Classrooms In Prisons For Inmates, Says Minister
The Punjab Jails Department is planning to open classrooms in prisons to provide a learning environment to inmates, state minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Thursday.
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Assam Village Plants 1 Lakh Saplings On World Environment Day
The villagers at an Assam village, along with officials from the state's forest department and district administration, planted 1 lakh saplings on the occasion of World Environment Day.
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Need Adequate Charging Points To Avoid Traffic Jams Due To Breakdown Of EVs: Traffic Police To Delhi Govt
Delhi Traffic Police has written to the Environment Department, suggesting that adequate number of charging stations be installed in the capital to avoid traffic snarls due to breakdown of 'uncharged' EVs.
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Education Department Seeks Reopening Of Schools For Classes 6, Above In Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the ban on construction and the entry of trucks, barring CNG, e-trucks and those engaged in essential services, will continue till further orders in view of a forecast about further deterioration of
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Ban On Entry Of Non-Essential Trucks In Delhi Extended Till November 30
Delhi government's Department of Environment and Forests extended the ban imposed on the entry of trucks in the national capital except those carrying essential commodities till November 30, as per the official order.
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US Indictment Of Adani Group "Complete American Overreach": Norway Diplomat Erik Solheim
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials is nothing but a "complete American overreach," and the conglomerate will come back stronger once this is over, Erik Solheim, former Minister of Environment of Norway said.
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"Chemical Castration Harsh But...": Supreme Court On Women's Safety Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to various union government ministries and departments to respond to a plea - by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association - for guidelines for a safer environment for women, children, and transgenders.
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In A First, Drones To Monitor Air Pollution In Delhi At 13 Major Hotspots
In a first for the national capital, Delhi's environment department will deploy one or two drones at each of the 13 major hotspots to monitor pollution levels as part of the newly launched Winter Action Plan, officials said on Wednesday.
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"Improper": Forest Secretary On Delhi Ministers' Panel Over Tree Cutting
In an act of defiance, the principal secretary of Environment and Forest department has questioned the formation of a fact finding committee of the Delhi government ministers over cutting of trees in Ridge area, claiming it violated rules and could
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Delhi Transport Department Ordered to Ban App-Based Taxis 'In Accordance With SC Order', Says Minister
Delhi's transport department has been directed to ban app-based taxis "in accordance with the Supreme Court's orders" on Wednesday the city's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court asked the Delhi government to consider allowing only locally registered taxis to ply on the city's roads earlier this week.
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After Officers Skip Review Meet, Minister Writes To Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Environment Minister wrote to Arvind Kejriwal on Monday requesting the appointment of officers who are sensitive to the issue of air pollution after several department heads skipped a meeting to review pollution mitigation measures.
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West Bengal Minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia Divested Of Environment Portolio
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday divested senior minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia of the Environment portfolio and took over the charge of the department, a senior official said.
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Cheetah Deaths Were "Expected" In "Risky" Relocation To India: South Africa
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) South Africa on Thursday said the deaths of two cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park are within expected mortality rates for a project of this nature.
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No More Acquisition Of Elephants By Individuals, Temples: Madras High Court
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Secretary of the Government, Environment and Forest Department to ensure that there are no more acquisition of elephants by private individuals or religious institutions
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BIS Comes Out With Standards for USB Type-C Charging Port for Mobiles, Tablets
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with quality standards for USB Type-C charging port, according to a senior consumer affairs ministry official. In the interest of consumers and to reduce e-waste, the Department of Consumer Affairs in consultations with the industry stakeholders is mulling mandating two types of common charging port...
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Punjab Plans To Open Classrooms In Prisons For Inmates, Says Minister
The Punjab Jails Department is planning to open classrooms in prisons to provide a learning environment to inmates, state minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Thursday.
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Assam Village Plants 1 Lakh Saplings On World Environment Day
The villagers at an Assam village, along with officials from the state's forest department and district administration, planted 1 lakh saplings on the occasion of World Environment Day.
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Need Adequate Charging Points To Avoid Traffic Jams Due To Breakdown Of EVs: Traffic Police To Delhi Govt
Delhi Traffic Police has written to the Environment Department, suggesting that adequate number of charging stations be installed in the capital to avoid traffic snarls due to breakdown of 'uncharged' EVs.
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Education Department Seeks Reopening Of Schools For Classes 6, Above In Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the ban on construction and the entry of trucks, barring CNG, e-trucks and those engaged in essential services, will continue till further orders in view of a forecast about further deterioration of
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Ban On Entry Of Non-Essential Trucks In Delhi Extended Till November 30
Delhi government's Department of Environment and Forests extended the ban imposed on the entry of trucks in the national capital except those carrying essential commodities till November 30, as per the official order.
