Air pollution is the ‘greatest environmental risk to health
The UN health agency says more than four out of five city dwellers worldwide live in cities that don’t meet WHO air quality guidelines – 98 […]
Month: May 2016
Govt to link 585 agricultural markets electronically by next year
The government will cover as many as 585 agricultural markets electronically by the next year, which will allow farmers to sell their produce anywhere in […]
India has taught the world virtues of peace, brotherhood
From thousands of years, India has been teaching the world virtues of peace ,brotherhood and benefits of nurturing nature, said SpeakerSumitra Mahajan. “Contribution of Indian […]
Intel India expands education solutions ecosystem to boost use of technology
Intel India announced its latest initiative to strengthen the use of technology in the education ecosystem. In its continued effort to contribute to the Government’s […]
Bankruptcy code to improve environment for creditors
The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code will help improve environment for creditors over medium to long term but effective implementation will remain key and may […]
Indian agriculture sector may grow at 3% in FY17
The Indian agriculture sector is expected to grow at 3%, while the industry and services sectors are expected to grow at the rate of 8.2% […]
Plasticulture can lift agro output to Rs.68,000 cr
Agricultural output can increase to Rs.68,000 crore by using plasticulture applications in all pre and post-harvest requirements, a report by FICCI and Tata Strategic Management […]
Andhra Pradesh govt to give skill development training to 1 lakh youth
Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Ravela Kishore Babu on Saturday said, one lakh youth from Schedule Caste category would be given skill development training for better […]
Maharashtra Bans “Social Boycotts” That Shun Women, Dalits
Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to ban village councils from imposing “social boycotts” that ostracise individuals or families for defying tradition. […]
British Council selects PU Chd, for conducting ‘Study India Programmes’
Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has been selected by the British Council for conducting two ‘Study India Programmes’ for UK citizens this year. Two groups of […]