The petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court against the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order on sand mining in the state has been adjourned. Recently, the NGT had directed the Andhra Pradesh government to deposit ₹100 crore environment compensation for illegal sand mining. NGT’s direction came in the backdrop of a plea which had alleged… Continue reading HC adjourns plea challenging NGT order on sand mining
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Afghan ‘grand assembly’ begins
Afghan President has opened a four-day Loya Jirga or grand assembly with a large number of delegates seeking to agree on a common approach to peace talks with the Taliban. A Loya Jirga is an ancient Afghan tradition that has been convened at times of national crisis or to settle major disputes.The loya jirga is… Continue reading Afghan ‘grand assembly’ begins
Permanent closure of LoC trade sought
The Jammu and Kashmir BJP has advocated for permanent closure of cross-LoC trade. Recently, Indian government had indefinitely suspended Cross-LoC trade at two points along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision came in the backdrop of reports which stated misused by elements in Pakistan to smuggle weapons, narcotics and fake currency.… Continue reading Permanent closure of LoC trade sought
NGT direct U.P. govt. to take remedial action
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to take steps in curbing water pollution around industrial areas in the state. The order has come in the backdrop of a report furnished by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board stating that industrial effluents are contaminating the Hindon river. Hindon River is a… Continue reading NGT direct U.P. govt. to take remedial action
India-China team on pharma to meet next month
India has decided to send a high-level delegation to China under the India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue(SED) Mechanism.The meeting is scheduled to be held in Beijing in May 2019 This meeting comes in the backdrop of increasing efforts by India to increase pharmaceuticals exports to China.India has been requesting China to make the drug registration process… Continue reading India-China team on pharma to meet next month
Manipur tense over ‘unauthorised’ NSCN(IM) camp
Manipur has been under tension after Assam Rifles has issued warning against the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) for allegedly setting up unauthorized camps in Ukhrul district near the India-Myanmar border. Assam Rifles has accused the NSCN-IM of gross violation of existing ceasefire ground rules.The NSCN-IM had signed a peace accord with… Continue reading Manipur tense over ‘unauthorised’ NSCN(IM) camp
Cyclone Fani gathers force, to hit Odisha
The India Meteorological Department has said that Cyclone ‘Fani’ has intensified into a ‘severe cyclonic storm’ and is headed towards the Odisha coast. Further, it could also develop into ‘extremely severe cyclone’. In an ‘extremely severe cyclonic storm’, the wind speed goes up to 170-180 kmph and could touch 195 kmph. This has prompted the… Continue reading Cyclone Fani gathers force, to hit Odisha
Army invokes emergency powers for missiles deal
The Indian Army has approved the emergency purchase of 240 Spike anti-tank guided missiles made by Israel and Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence Systems(VSHORAD) from Russia to meet immediate operational requirements. The procurement was approved under new financial powers for emergency procurements sanctioned by the Defence Ministry.The emergency power gives the Army vice chief… Continue reading Army invokes emergency powers for missiles deal
BCCI recommends Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam Yadav for Arjuna award
The BCCI has recommended cricketers Mohammad Shami,Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav for the Arjuna award.These nominees will now be considered by the Ministry of Youth affairs. The Arjuna Awards were established by the government of India in 1961. It is given by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.The honour recognizes outstanding… Continue reading BCCI recommends Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam Yadav for Arjuna award
Passenger traffic at Indian airports grows 11.6% to 34.4 crore
According to the Airports Authority of India(AAI),airports in the country has witnessed a total of 34.4 crore passengers during financial year 2018-2019 registering a growth of 11.6%.These include domestic, international as well as those passengers who take chartered planes. However,overall growth rate of 11.6% is the slowest in the last three years.Earlier,Indian airports had seen… Continue reading Passenger traffic at Indian airports grows 11.6% to 34.4 crore
