Marching to Parliament is no solution to farmers’ woes
By Markandey Katju New Delhi: It has been reported that a march by farmers coming from all over India is being planned by the All […]
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India launches 10-day clean air campaign to tackle pollution
New Delhi: India’s federal ministry of environment, forest and climate change on Thursday launched a 10-day clean air campaign in the capital Delhi and four […]
India a ‘mixed picture’ for gender equality progress: Report
New Delhi: While India is registering a strong commitment towards gender budgeting, the country has a low percentage of women in its Parliament, presenting a ‘mixed […]
India accounted for 37% of global suicide deaths among women in 2016; 63% of all suicides under 40: Lancet study
New Delhi: India accounted for 37 percent of global suicide deaths among women and 24 percent among men in 2016, according to a study published on […]
‘Indians will live longer if pollution is under check’
International researchers make policy recommendations More than 660 million Indians live in areas that exceed the country’s standard for what is considered safe exposure to […]
India needs to ‘move fast’ to tackle air pollution: UN Environment Programme chief
The UNEP chief said two years ago, no one thought air pollution was a big problem in India but now that is changing. No one […]
Five Years Of Nirbhaya Case: Situation Still Unchanged
By Basanta Nirola on 16 December 2012, five years ago, the entire nation was shocked at the gruesome gangrape and murder case. Nationwide protests were organised […]
Smog-Choked India Gives the Filthiest Fuel a Tax Advantage
By Rajesh Kumar Singh, Debjit Chakraborty and Anindya Upadhyay New Delhi: Indians grappling with the risk of stroke, heart disease and lung cancer from pollution have […]
Environment ministry asks pollution boards to step up action against violators
Minister Harsh Vardhan says all government agencies has to maintain the highest level of alertness and continue their efforts to curb pollution New Delhi: The […]
Emergency plan needed to combat pollution in India: Centre for Science and Environment
New Delhi: A green body on Tuesday called for the implementation of an emergency plan to address air pollution, after a Lancet Journal report said it […]