Kohima, May 16 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced Rs 380 crore for the welfare of Nagaland farmers and assured to help the state for its overall development.
Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday reacted sharply to a comment by PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti regarding the Indus Water Treaty( IWT).
Kathmandu, May 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav highlighted India's unwavering commitment to global climate action and the need for collaborative efforts to safeguard the Himalayas and other mountain ecosystems during the inaugural session of 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' organised in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Friday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality on Friday morning slipped into the “very poor” category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 305 and Wazirpur and Mundka seeing levels soar to 422 and 419 respectively, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) In a step aimed at saving 15-20 per cent groundwater, the Punjab government on Thursday started the direct sowing of rice (DSR) to check the depletion of groundwater besides supplementing the income of farmers in a big way.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, on Monday, criticised the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for ignoring his suggestions in the past for expanding the solar energy footprint of the state Assembly.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi government is tipped to review the follow-up action taken on CAG reports on air pollution and the excise policy in the second part of the Budget Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence on May 13, said an official on Friday.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) between the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) and Adani Power Limited (APL) for the supply of 1,600 MW of power over a period of 25 years.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a powerful show of civic commitment, NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Chahal launched the ‘Clean NDMC’ campaign at the historic Hanuman Temple, Connaught Place on Monday, as part of the larger Swachh Bharat Mission inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) witnessed hectic activity on Friday as it responded to 61 complaints related to fallen trees and waterlogging during the pre-dawn squall and rain.
